dynamic and complex global economy. The curriculum's strong liberal studies component, highly valued by the business community, provides students with a firm foundation for their future careers and lifelong learning. Mission
Graduates in the accounting track will possess the knowledge and skills necessary for a professional accounting position in public accounting, industry, and government in an ever-changing, globally competitive business environment. This program also provides a solid background for students who may want to pursue graduate work in accounting or related areas. Graduates should be able to:
Understand and apply principles and practices in the major functional areas of accounting;
Demonstrate analytical, problem-solving, decision-making, communication, and information technology skills.
Students will have career opportunities in public accounting, industry, and at all levels of government. The program also prepares students for graduate degree opportunities, such as Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) and an advanced/professional degree.
Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration
Accounting Track
120 credit hours
| Term 1 (Fall) | Hours |
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| ENG 101: English Composition I | 4 |
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| BUA 101: Computer Applications in Bus | 3 |
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| MAT 115A: Acc College Algebra | 4 |
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| EDU 118: Intro to Univ. Learning | 3 |
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| Humanities Requirement I | 3 |
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| Total | 17 |
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| Term 2 (Spring) | Hours |
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| ENG 102: English Composition II | 3 |
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| SPE 103: Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
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| ECO 201: Principles of Economics I | 3 |
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| KSU 186: Navigating the Tech World | 3 |
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| Natural Science Requirement | 4 |
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| Total | 16 |
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| Term 3 (Fall) | Hours |
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| ACC 201 Principles of Accounting I | 3 |
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| ECO 202 Principles of Economics II | 3 |
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| BUA 204 or ENG 216 | 3 |
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| Humanities Requirement II | 3 |
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| Arts Block | 3 |
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| Total | 15 |
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| Term 4 (Spring) | Hours |
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| ACC 202 Principles of Accounting II | 3 |
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| FIN 305 Personal Finance | 3 |
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| MGT 301: Principles of Management | 3 |
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| MKT 301: Principles of Marketing | 3 |
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| MIS 300: Management Information Systems | 3 |
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| Total | 15 |
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| Term 5 (Fall) | Hours |
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| Social & Behavioral Science Requirement II | 3 |
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| BUA 380: Leadership & Business Ethics | 3 |
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| BUA 321 Legal Environment | 3 |
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| ACC 301 Intermediate Accounting | 3 |
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| ACC 308 Cost Accounting I | 3 |
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| Total | 15 |
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| Term 6 (Spring) | Hours |
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| BUA 320 Business Statistics | 3 |
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| BUA 370 Global Business Issues | 3 |
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| FIN 330 Corporate Finance | 3 |
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| ACC 302 Intermediate Accounting II | 3 |
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| ACC 324 Accounting Information Systems | 3 |
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| Total | 15 |
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| Term 7 (Fall) | Hours |
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| BUA 325 Business Research & Analysis | 3 |
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| ECO 321 Quantitative Methods of Decision Making | 3 |
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| BUA 370 Global Business Issues | 3 |
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| ACC 303 Intermediate Accounting III | 3 |
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| ACC 462 Federal Income Taxation | 3 |
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| Total | 15 |
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| Term 8 (Spring) | Hours |
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| MGT 490 Strategic Management/Capstone | 3 |
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| Senior Seminar | 3 |
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| ACC 403 Auditing | 3 |
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| Guided/Free Elective | 3 |
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| Total | 12 |
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The Business Administration program with a specialization in General Business is designed to provide students a