Accounting
Application Deadline
May 1, 2013
The Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting at St. Edward’s prepares you for a variety of roles in a high-demand field that spans every area of commerce. You’ll expand your critical thinking skills and learn to prepare and analyze crucial business information such as financial statements, tax returns and management reports. This degree also provides the foundation for a graduate program in accounting in preparation for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam.
You’ll study topics such as financial accounting, cost accounting, governmental accounting, audit and accounting systems, and examine noteworthy accounting issues, such as the Wall Street bailout, to shape your knowledge of accounting methods, formulas and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). You’ll also have the opportunity to network with successful alumni and other accounting professionals from local and state communities.
Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting
Overview:
As a BBA in Accounting major, you’ll become fluent in the financial language of business. You’ll build on your passion for problem solving along with exploring other areas of commerce such as finance, marketing, economics and management. You’ll also gain an understanding of the importance of accounting practices and learn about the newest trends such as International Financial Reporting Standards.
With a BBA in Accounting, graduates are prepared to work in corporate, nonprofit and governmental accounting, as well as finance and management. To increase employment opportunities, many graduates pursue advanced degrees such as a Master of Accounting or a Master of Business Administration (MBA).
BBA in Accounting students at St. Edward’s have the option to enter our integrated Bachelor of Business Administration/Master of Accounting program, which allows them to complete both degrees in five years. In this program, students begin graduate coursework while completing undergraduate degree requirements and move seamlessly into graduate school.
Course Preview:
In addition to the general education courses required of all majors, and elective courses, BBA in Accounting majors take courses from these groups:
ACCOUNTING CORE COURSES
Students who major in accounting complete accounting core courses, which include Intermediate Accounting I and II, Cost Accounting, Federal Taxation, Auditing, Accounting Information Systems and Governmental Accounting.
BUSINESS CORE COURSES
BBA in Accounting majors complete business core courses, which include Principles of Accounting I and II, Principles of Marketing, Micro and Macroeconomics, Business Statistics, Operations and Strategic Management, Business Communications, and Corporate Social Responsibility.
View the Degree Plan (PDF) for sample course information for the Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting.
Opportunities
Working adults and those with families often face life-balance challenges when considering opportunities that light the way to a better tomorrow. To help adult students have a rich, fulfilling educational experience, St. Edward’s University provides symposia, hands-on research projects and resume-building outlets designed to fit the demands of a busy life — such as New Literati, a publication written and produced by and for New College students. All allow you to explore career paths, build your confidence and skills — and give you a distinct advantage in the job market and for graduate school.