Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration - Accounting

The Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration provides a thorough education in the theory and practice of business. The degree provides an understanding of multiple business disciplines, and upon completing the degree, graduates will have the competency to make sound business decisions through effective, evidence-based analysis, interpretation, problem-solving and reasoning. The program emphasizes interpersonal skill-development, including the ability to write and orally communicate ideas and solutions in both business and non-business settings. Students also learn to recognize and apply concepts related to group motivation and conflict. Emphasis is also placed on the skills to use quantitative data, appropriate techniques and models to contextualize, address and analyze business problems and support business decisions. In a global sense, students also learn to understand legal, multicultural, political and ethical issues related to business. Accounting Concentration (30 units): The Accounting concentration prepares students for careers in a variety of fields in accountancy, including auditing, taxation, corporate, international, nonprofit and governmental accounting; and accounting information systems. The program also prepares students for graduate programs, such as a master’s degree in Accountancy or Taxation. Drawing from ideas and advice from the Department of Accounting Advisory Board, the curriculum provides students with the most current knowledge and skill sets in the fields of accountancy and business. Students must earn a ”C” (2.0) or better in each concentration course, with the exception of the Global Business Requirement, which requires a “D” (1.0) or better.