Business Administration: Accounting

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration: Accounting Overview

BSBA: Accounting

The online BSBA Accounting degree from Shawnee State University Online Campus delivers the expertise you need for a variety of in-demand accounting careers, plus the credential required to take the certified public accountant (CPA) exam.* Whether you’re an accounting professional striving for advancement or are interested in beginning a new career with promising post-graduate opportunities, this online accounting degree will help you achieve your professional goals.

Through a curriculum founded on key principles of business, the program explores accounting essentials and delivers career-ready skills in taxation, auditing, advanced cost concepts, and more. The online accounting degree is guided by a faculty of expert educators with years of real-world experience in the field. It offers customization options in four upper-division accounting courses. These options allow you to design a program that meets your individual career goals.

Developed for working individuals, the online BSBA Accounting degree is delivered entirely online through a virtual learning platform that provides the flexibility necessary to balance your education with your full-time professional schedule. Coursework can be accessed online from the place of your choice, and conferences with your educators can be conveniently scheduled on your time.

*While the 120 hours will lead to graduation from Shawnee State University, and currently meet all the CPA required courses to sit for the CPA exam in Ohio, this might not allow you to sit for the exam or become licensed if you pass the CPA exam. Most states require 150 semester hours to sit for the exam or to become licensed, including Ohio. To determine the exact rules and requirements to sit for the exam/become licensed in your state, please go to nasba.org and review your state’s rules as to classes and hours required. Because of the changing nature of state accounting laws and regulations, all graduates should review this at least yearly.

The Online BSBA Accounting Degree is Designed for:

• Individuals interested in becoming certified public accountants
• Accounting professionals seeking career advancement
• Professionals seeking a career change with promising professional opportunities

International students residing outside the United States of America may apply and enroll into the Shawnee State University’s BSBA Accounting degree. The program is administered all online and the international student will maintain a full course of study. Admitted students will not be issued an I-20 for entry into the United States. The program will be completed by the student from their home country. Please refer to www.studyinthestates.dhs.gov for more information pertaining to enrollment in an online program from your home country.

Courses and Requirements

In addition to 80 credit hours of Shawnee State University’s undergraduate curriculum, the online BSBA Accounting program requires the completion of 13 core courses for a total of 120 credit hours. Courses provide the business essentials and accounting expertise necessary for a variety of careers.

Core Courses

BUIS 1010 – Computer Applications
BUAC 2010 – Introduction to Financial Accounting
BUAC 2030 – Introduction to Management Accounting
BUFI 3450 – Management Finance
BULW 2700 – Legal Environment of Business
BUMG 2900 – Professional Communication/Development Skills
BUMG 3100 – Management Principles
ECON 2201 – Microeconomics
ECON 2202 – Macroeconomics
STAT 1800 – Business Statistics

Core Accounting Courses

BUAC 2210 – Cost Accounting
BUAC 2310 – Intermediate Accounting 1
BUAC 3150 – Taxation 1
BUAC 3320 – Intermediate Accounting II
BUOA 1150 – Spreadsheet Applications
BUMG 4850 – Business Policy and Strategy

Accounting Elective Courses

BUAC 3220 – Advanced Cost Concepts
BUAC 3350 – Governmental/Institutional Accounting
BUAC 3360 – Systems Accounting
BUAC 3390 – Special Problems in Financial Accounting
BUAC 4310 – Advanced Accounting
BUAC 4850 – Auditing and Professional Ethics
BUAC 4999 – Special Topics in Accounting

Non-Accounting Major Requirement

BUMG 3850 – Production/Operations Management

Admission Requirements

Before applying for the online BSBA Accounting program, you must have:

• Transcripts from high school and all completed college work
• ACT subscores in Reading, English, and Math*

*Applicant must have scored 18 or higher in these sections of the ACT. If an applicant’s scores are lower, developmental coursework may substitute.

How to Apply

To apply for our online BSBA Accounting program, please contact an enrollment counselor and submit the following:

• Completed application
• Transcripts from high school and college or university (if applicable)

Costs & Financial Aid

The online BSBA Accounting program is offered at a tuition rate of $291 per credit hour for Ohio residents and $321 per credit hour for out-of-state students. This program accepts up to 90 transfer credits.

Time to completion varies by student, depending on individual progress and credits transferred, if applicable. Fees are charged per semester unless otherwise noted. This program takes two to eight semesters to complete, depending on transfer credits. For a personalized estimate of time to completion, call an enrollment advisor at 855-815-0323 or request more information.

* Tuition and fees are subject to change.

Financial Aid

To help make your online education more affordable, Shawnee State offers financial aid in the form of loans, scholarships, and grants. If you have questions, our experienced enrollment counselors and tuition planners will assist you through the process.

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Military Students

At Shawnee State, we want those who have served our country to get the education they deserve. As a veteran or current member of the U.S. military, you can receive federal and state educational benefits through the VA, and we will provide you with guidance and support throughout your online education.

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Career Outcomes

The online BSBA Accounting degree will prepare you for success in diverse accounting roles while also providing the academic credential to pursue a master’s degree and sit for the CPA exam.* Many graduates of this program succeed in the following positions:

Salary and job growth information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

*While the 120 hours will lead to graduation from Shawnee State University, and currently meet all the CPA required courses to sit for the CPA exam in Ohio, this might not allow you to sit for the exam or become licensed if you pass the CPA exam. Most states require 150 semester hours to sit for the exam or to become licensed, including Ohio. To determine the exact rules and requirements to sit for the exam/become licensed in your state, please go to nasba.org and review your state’s rules as to classes and hours required. Because of the changing nature of state accounting laws and regulations, all graduates should review this at least yearly.