Accounting B.B.A. *

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OSRHE Program Code: 001
CIP Code: 520301
Major Code: 1025

1026 - Managerial Accounting
1027 - Public Accounting

Transfer Agreements

Business Administration General Information

Purpose

The Accounting program prepares the accounting major for a career in the accounting profession, either public, private, or governmental. In addition, the accounting curriculum is designed to develop the accounting student’s ability to work effectively, to become mentally disciplined, to communicate orally and in writing, to be aware of professional responsibilities, to develop an appreciation of the accountant’s high standard of integrity, and objectivity in reporting. The program also provides the non-accounting major with basic accounting knowledge for use in a chosen major field and personal life.

Specialty Accreditation

Bachelor of Business Administration programs offered through the College of Business and Technology are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (11520 West 119th Street, Overland Park, KS 66213, 913-339-9356). http://www.acbsp.org

Credential Requirements

A CPA is a certified public accountant who is licensed by a state board of accountancy. To earn the CPA license, applicants are required to demonstrate knowledge and competence by meeting high educational standards, passing the CPA exam and completing a specific amount of general accounting experience. The two most important aspects of becoming a CPA are passing the Uniform CPA Exam and meeting licensing requirements in the state where you want to practice. Additional fees apply for both testing and licensure. Students are encouraged to talk with their faculty advisor about the steps to become a certified public accountant.

Student Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate knowledge of the accounting cycle and the ability to correctly record and post transactions
Demonstrate the ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
Demonstrate the ability to apply principles of taxation contained in the Internal Revenue Code
Demonstrate knowledge of cost accounting methods used to evaluate and project business performance.
Demonstrate the ability to apply auditing concepts and procedures (Public Accounting Option)
Demonstrated advanced knowledge of cost management and control, including cost volume profit analysis and process costing (Managerial Accounting Option)

Business General Education Requirements

A minimum of 46 hours of academic work in general education is required during the freshman and sophomore years. For students transferring with the Associate of Arts degree or Associate of Science degree from a public institution in Oklahoma, all general education requirements will be satisfied with respect to degree requirements. However, some majors may require other specific general education courses as program prerequisites or program requirements. Students should consult advisors and the program’s plan of study for further information. Students are required to complete general education requirements by the time they have completed 90 semester hours of college work. General Education Requirements

Students seeking Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degrees are encouraged to select these courses while completing General Education requirements.

ENGL 1113 - English Composition I
ENGL 1213 - English Composition II
ECON 2213 - Principles of Microeconomics
or ECON 2313 - Principles of Macroeconomics
MATH 1523 - Functions and Change
Meet computer proficiency

Business Core - 42 hours

The following core of courses is required of all business students, except as modified for Hospitality and Tourism Management. See major plan of study on the following pages.

At least 21 of the 42 credits in the BBA core must be earned at NSU.

Accounting Core - 15 hours

Select one of the following options:

Public Accounting - 9 hours (1027)

ACCT 4503 - Auditing
ACCT Electives 6 hours

Managerial Accounting - 9 hours (1026)

ACCT 4203 - Cost Accounting II
ACCT Electives 6 hours

Major Total - 24 hours

Total Business Core & Major - 66 hours

Accelerated B.B.A. Accounting to M.S. Accounting and Financial Analysis

Note: Please refer to Accelerated Bachelor’s to Master’s Degree Program for complete information concerning the Accelerated Degree Program. Refer to the current Graduate Catalog for master’s degree requirements.

IMPORTANT:

Students admitted to the Accelerated B.B.A. Accounting to M.S. Accounting and Financial Analysis degree program will complete up to 12 hours of graduate level credit to apply toward both the undergraduate and graduate degrees.
A minimum grade of C is required for all 5000 level graduate courses.
Students who do not follow the approved degree plan may become ineligible to continue in the accelerated degree program.
Prior to completing the undergraduate degree, if the undergraduate GPA, graduate GPA and/or overall GPA fall below a 3.00, the student becomes ineligible to continue in the ADP.
Students may withdraw from an approved accelerated degree pathway. Graduate credit hours completed prior to the student withdrawing or becoming ineligible to continue in the ADP apply toward the undergraduate degree only.

**ADP Paired Courses**
Accounting Elective	ACFN 5003 - Accounting and Finance Analysis Seminar I
Accounting Elective	ACFN 5143 - Quantitative Methods in Accounting and Financial Analysis
Up to 6 hours of Free Electives (Optional)	ACFN - Approved ACFN elective from the list below

ADP Accounting Core - 15 hours

ADP Accounting Options - 9 hours

ACCT 4203 - Cost Accounting II (Required for MANAGERIAL Accounting Option)
or
ACCT 4503 - Auditing (Required for PUBLIC Accounting Option)
ACFN 5003 - Accounting and Finance Analysis Seminar I
ACFN 5143 - Quantitative Methods in Accounting and Financial Analysis

ADP Accounting Optional Electives

You may complete six (6) additional hours from this list of approved electives toward the Accounting and Financial Analysis, M.S. These courses will count as free electives toward the bachelor’s degree and are not included in hours in the major.

ADP Major Total - 24 hours

ADP Total Business Core & Major - 66 hours

Additional Degree Information - College of Business and Technology

In addition to general education and program requirements stated above, additional hours may be needed to satisfy all minimum degree requirements listed below.

English Proficiency: Components I and II of English proficiency should be met with grades of “C” or better prior to the completion of 60 credit hours.
A minimum of 124 hours is required. PE activity is limited to four hours. Prior learning credit (CLEP, Advanced Standing, Military Credit, etc) is limited to 30 hours.
A minimum of 30 hours in residence (from NSU) is required for graduation. PE activity is limited to four hours. Hours in residence exclude zero-level courses and prior learning credit such as CLEP, Advanced Placement, Advanced Standing, Military Credit, etc.
A minimum of 40 hours of 3000/4000 level courses is required for graduation.
A minimum of 60 hours from a 4-year school is required for graduation excluding zero level and PE activity courses.
At least fifty percent of the major requirements must be upper division courses (3000 and 4000 level).
At least 18 hours or fifty percent of the major, whichever is greater, must be satisfactorily completed at NSU.
The minimum number of credit hours required in the Liberal Arts and Sciences varies based on the type of degree. B.B.A and B.T. degrees require at least 40 hours and the B.S. degree requires at least 55 hours. Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) courses are identified in catalog course descriptions.

For more information, see Bachelor’s Degree Requirements .