Communicate organizational information through numbers
Accountants play a vital role in organizational strategic planning by supplying relevant financial information. The online Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Comprehensive – Accounting Emphasis will equip you with the expertise and credentials you need to enter the accounting profession successfully. Through the program, you will gain the expertise and qualifications you need to thrive as a Certified Public Accountant. Experiential learning and industry-focused faculty will provide preparation for the changing global economy.
UNK business programs are accredited by AACSB International, the highest standard of achievement awarded to less than 5% of business schools worldwide.
Benefits of a Bachelor's Degree
Completing a bachelor’s degree qualifies you for additional job positions and careers. The median salary for those with bachelor’s degrees is 39% higher than for those with a high school diploma (no college experience) and 34% higher for those with some college but no degree, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Career Opportunities
- Certified Public Accountant
- Financial Analyst
- Management Accountant
- Tax Accountant
- Auditor
- Financial Accountant
Curriculum
This online degree program includes a comprehensive major with 35 major core credit hours and 27 accounting emphasis credit hours. Core courses are offered each semester, with emphasis courses offered concurrently on a rotating basis.
30 General Studies credits are required in addition to the following:
- BSAD 100 Exploring Business
- ACCT 250 Principles of Accounting I
- ACCT 251 Principles of Accounting II
- BSAD 295 Business Communications
- MKT 300 Principles of Marketing
- MGT 301 Principles of Management
- FIN 308 Principles of Finance
- ACCT 311 Business Law I
- MGT 314 Operations and Supply Management
- MGT 495 Administrative Strategy and Policy
- BSAD 400 Professional Readiness
- Select 3 credit hours from the following:
- CYBR 306 Introduction to Predictive Modeling
- ECON 365 Applied Business Analytics
- MGT 334 Applied Business Analytics
- Select 3 credit hours from the following:
- ECON 300 - ECON 498 (Except ECON 388)
- ACCT 391 Accounting Information Systems
- CYBR 302 Principles of Management Information Systems
- ACCT 350 Intermediate Accounting I
- ACCT 351 Intermediate Accounting II
- ACCT 352 Cost Accounting
- ACCT 391 Accounting Information Systems
- ACCT 451 Tax Accounting
- ACCT 470 Auditing
- Select 3 courses from the following:
- ACCT 312 Commercial Law
- ACCT 452 Advanced Tax Accounting
- ACCT 453 Advanced Accounting I
- ACCT 465 Governmental/Non-Profit Accounting
- ACCT 471 Advanced Auditing
