KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY

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.

Career Opportunities

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
ENG 101: English Composition I4
BUA 101: Computer Applications in Bus3
MAT 115A: Acc College Algebra4
EDU 118: Intro to Univ. Learning3
Humanities Requirement I3
Total17
Term 2 (Spring)Hours
ENG 102: English Composition II3
SPE 103: Interpersonal Communication3
ECO 201: Principles of Economics I3
KSU 186: Navigating the Tech World3
Natural Science Requirement4
Total16
Term 3 (Fall)Hours
ACC 201 Principles of Accounting I3
ECO 202 Principles of Economics II3
BUA 204 or ENG 2163
Humanities Requirement II3
Arts Block3
Total15
Term 4 (Spring)Hours
ACC 202 Principles of Accounting II3
FIN 305 Personal Finance3
MGT 301: Principles of Management3
MKT 301: Principles of Marketing3
MIS 300: Management Information Systems3
Total15
Term 5 (Fall)Hours
Social & Behavioral Science Requirement II3
BUA 380: Leadership & Business Ethics3
BUA 321 Legal Environment3
ACC 301 Intermediate Accounting3
ACC 308 Cost Accounting I3
Total15
Term 6 (Spring)Hours
BUA 320 Business Statistics3
BUA 370 Global Business Issues3
FIN 330 Corporate Finance3
ACC 302 Intermediate Accounting II3
ACC 324 Accounting Information Systems3
Total15
Term 7 (Fall)Hours
BUA 325 Business Research & Analysis3
ECO 321 Quantitative Methods of Decision Making3
BUA 370 Global Business Issues3
ACC 303 Intermediate Accounting III3
ACC 462 Federal Income Taxation3
Total15
Term 8 (Spring)Hours
MGT 490 Strategic Management/Capstone3
Senior Seminar3
ACC 403 Auditing3
Guided/Free Elective3
Total12

General Business Track

The Business Administration program with a specialization in General Business is designed to provide students a