Accounting

Students majoring in accounting complete a bachelor of science degree in accounting concurrently with a B.B.A. degree in business administration (professional specialization in accounting). The 154 hour requirement qualifies the student to take the Certified Public Accounting (CPA) exam upon graduation.

The major in accounting meets the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants education requirements for certification. The department is a charter member of and is accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs and is also a member of the Southern Business Administration Association.

Major in accounting (B.S.): Students must complete the requirements listed for the B.B.A. degree in business administration (professional specialization in accounting) as well as the following: 30 semester hours, including BA 476 or 480 (whichever course was not taken in the B.B.A. program), BA 479, 481, 482, 485, 487 or 488, 12 hours selected from the following courses: ECON 373, 374, BA 431, 432, 472, 477, 484, 490, 3 hours of approved accounting internship, or BA 487 or 488, whichever was not taken above.

Course listings for the B.S. in accounting are listed in Business Administration Curriculum.