Bachelor of Science (BS) in Business

Accounting Specialization

School of Undergraduate Studies

In recent years, new government regulations have fueled tremendous growth in the accounting profession. Our online bachelor's degree program in accounting will help you develop the important technical, professional, and interpersonal skills you need to succeed in this fast-growing field. You may customize your academic program by selecting elective courses based on your professional goals and needs

You may be closer than you think. Our petition process helps you document prior learning. Based on a faculty evaluation of your petition, you may earn credit for competencies developed through prior education or work experience.

ENROLL NOW FOR CLASSES BEGINNING: January 6, 2025 COST PER CREDIT: $290 (pricing is subject to periodic adjustment) TOTAL QUARTER CREDITS: 180

General Education Courses:

• To complete your bachelor's degree, you will need 45 quarter credits in general education subject areas with a minimum of 6 quarter credits from each category. We offer general education courses in communication, humanities, natural science and mathematics, and social science.

• BUS 3004 - Developing a Business Perspective - 6 credits
• BUS 3010 - Fundamentals of Management and Leadership - 6 credits
• BUS 3020 - Fundamentals of E-Business - 6 credits
• BUS 3030 - Fundamentals of Marketing and Sales - 6 credits
• BUS 3040 - Fundamentals of Human Resource Management - 6 credits
• BUS 3050 - Fundamentals of Organizational Communication - 6 credits
• BUS 3060 - Fundamentals of Finance and Accounting - 6 credits

Specialization Courses:

• BUS 4060 - Financial Accounting Principles - 6 credits
• BUS 4061 - Managerial Accounting Principles - 6 credits
• BUS 4062 - Intermediate Financial Accounting Topics & Trends - 6 credits
• BUS 4063 - Advanced Financial Accounting Topics & Trends - 6 credits
• BUS 4064 - Cost Accounting for Planning and Control - 6 credits
• BUS 4065 - Income Tax Concepts and Strategies - 6 credits
• BUS 4066 - Contemporary Auditing: An Ethical Perspective - 6 credits
• BUS 4070 - Foundations in Finance - 6 credits

Elective Courses:

• Choose 39 credits of additional undergraduate courses.

Capstone Course:

• The following course should be taken during the learner's final quarter.
• BUS 4993 - Business Capstone Project - 6 credits

This specialization provides learners with an understanding of a wide array of accounting related services, including budget analysis, financial and investment planning, and financial statement and internal control auditing. These skills prepare graduates for a profession in financial, managerial, or government accounting. In addition to accounting expertise, learners in the specialization will demonstrate the interpersonal and communication skills required to present information to both internal and external clients, influencing organizational effectiveness at all levels of their organization.

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