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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. Learn more about earning credit for prior learning

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  • COST PER CREDIT: $300
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  • TOTAL QUARTER CREDITS: 180
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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.

Core Courses:
  • BUS3004 - Developing a Business Perspective - 6 credits
  • BUS3010 - Fundamentals of Management and Leadership - 6 credits
  • BUS3020 - Fundamentals of E-Business - 6 credits
  • BUS3030 - Fundamentals of Marketing and Sales - 6 credits
  • BUS3040 - Fundamentals of Human Resource Management - 6 credits
  • BUS3050 - Fundamentals of Organizational Communication - 6 credits
  • BUS3060 - Fundamentals of Finance and Accounting - 6 credits

Specialization Courses:

  • BUS4060 - Financial Accounting Principles - 6 credits
  • BUS4061 - Managerial Accounting Principles - 6 credits
  • BUS4062 - Intermediate Financial Accounting Topics & Trends - 6 credits
  • BUS4063 - Advanced Financial Accounting Topics & Trends - 6 credits
  • BUS4064 - Cost Accounting for Planning and Control - 6 credits
  • BUS4065 - Income Tax Concepts and Strategies - 6 credits
  • BUS4066 - Contemporary Auditing: An Ethical Perspective - 6 credits
  • BUS4070 - 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.
  • BUS4993 - 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. This specialization is not designed to prepare learners for a CPA exam.

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