BBA – Accounting

Program Description

The Accounting concentration within the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Accounting & Finance prepares students for professional careers in accounting across business, nonprofit, and public sectors. Students gain a strong foundation in financial, managerial, and cost accounting while developing advanced skills in auditing, taxation, analytics, and reporting. Emphasis is placed on applying accounting principles to real-world business decisions, ethical practice, and regulatory compliance. 

This concentration equips graduates to pursue a range of professional roles—including accountant, auditor, tax specialist, and financial analyst—or continue their studies at the graduate level to prepare for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) credential. 

Designed in alignment with industry and accreditation standards, the program reflects current trends in accounting education and evolving state licensure requirements. Whether students plan to work in corporate, nonprofit, or public accounting environments, this concentration develops the technical expertise, ethical grounding, and professional judgment necessary to succeed in a rapidly changing financial landscape. 

Career Opportunities

  • Tax Planner 
  • Transaction Services Representative 
  • Budget Analyst 
  • Information Technologist 
  • Financial Analyst, Financial Reporter, or Financial Manager 
  • Internal or External Auditor 
  • International, Environmental, Tax, Cost, or Forensic/Investigative Accountant 
  • Management Consultant 
  • Litigation and Risk Management Consultant 
  • Personal Financial Planner 

Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the accounting program will be able to:

  • Apply accounting principles, standards, and analytical techniques to prepare and analyze financial statements that support informed decision-making. 
  • Evaluate ethical, regulatory, and compliance considerations when analyzing accounting scenarios to ensure integrity and adherence to professional standards. 
  • Integrate managerial, cost, and audit data to develop insights that guide organizational performance and strategic planning. 

BBA – Accounting (120 Credits)


For more information on this major concentration, please refer to the University Catalog.