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Bachelor of Science in Business Administration – Accounting

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with an Area of Study in Accounting Online


Program Overview

Explore the A-State B.S.B.A. Accounting Online Program


Nurture essential business skills and enhance your ability to evaluate and organize numerical facts and figures in this 100% online B.S.B.A. with an Area of Study in Accounting program. You will gain an understanding of accounting system design and the role of financial analysis in corporate settings while exploring topics that help you grow as a leader.

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Each course in this affordable online accounting program gives you experience you can apply immediately to your career and add to your resume. Discover the laws, rules and procedures of federal income taxes for individuals; study accounting concepts and reporting standards for government entities and nonprofit organizations; examine budgeting techniques and cost-volume-profit relationships; and explore intermediate accounting tactics that include inventory valuation procedures, operational assets and liabilities.

From management best practices to marketing and international business, this diversified online B.S.B.A. program covers all business sectors. Through multidisciplinary coursework, you will learn how to communicate effectively across large organizations and diverse cultures and graduate with elevated, career-ready skills in finance, auditing, financial statement assessment and project management.

Gain the knowledge and industry-relevant skills employers seek:

  • Accounting
  • Finance
  • Internal audit
  • Financial statement analysis and development
  • Project management

Prepare for accounting career opportunities:

  • Accountant
  • Bookkeeper
  • Accounting Clerk
  • Tax Preparer
  • Financial Analyst

Projected Job Growth:

According to Burning Glass, jobs in accounting are projected to grow up to 6% over the next 10 years in Arkansas and contiguous states.

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The Arkansas State University Neil Griffin College of Business is accredited by AACSB International (AACSB), which represents the highest standard of achievement for business schools worldwide. Fewer than 6% of the world's schools offering business degree programs hold AACSB business accreditation, the hallmark of excellence in business education.

Tuition

Financial Aid Packages are Available to Those Who Qualify


A-State's online programs are affordable and convenient. You may also qualify for financial aid. Learn more.

The B.S.B.A. – Accounting online program offers the same low, pay-by-the-course tuition to all U.S. residents. All fees are included in the total tuition.

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Tuition Per Credit Hour $276
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Tuition Per Course $828

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You may be closer to graduation than you think!

A-State-approved credit for prior learning recognizes your previous accomplishments, reducing your tuition costs and time to graduation.

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Our B.S.B.A. – Accounting is a flexible online program featuring accelerated coursework and multiple start dates per year.

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Term Length Course Begin Course End Application Deadline Document Deadline Registration Deadline Payment Deadline Last Day to Withdraw
Summer 2023 5 wk 05/30/2023 06/30/2023 05/15/2023 05/19/2023 05/25/2023 05/26/2023 06/19/2023
5 wk 07/03/2023 08/04/2023 06/19/2023 06/23/2023 06/29/2023 06/30/2023 07/21/2023
Fall 2023 7 wk 08/21/2023 10/06/2023 08/07/2023 08/11/2023 08/17/2023 08/18/2023 09/22/2023
7 wk 10/16/2023 12/08/2023 10/02/2023 10/06/2023 10/12/2023 10/13/2023 11/17/2023
Spring 2024 7 wk 01/08/2024 02/23/2024 12/15/2023 12/19/2023 01/04/2024 01/05/2024 02/09/2024
7 wk 03/04/2024 04/26/2024 02/19/2024 02/23/2024 02/29/2024 03/01/2024 04/05/2024
Summer 2024 5 wk 05/28/2024 06/27/2024 05/14/2024 05/17/2024 05/23/2024 05/24/2024 06/14/2024
5 wk 07/02/2024 08/01/2024 06/18/2024 06/21/2024 06/27/2024 06/28/2024 07/26/2024
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Admissions

Preview the Admission Requirements for This Online Accredited Accounting Degree


Arkansas State University has a streamlined admission process that makes it easy for you to enroll in the B.S.B.A – Accounting online program. Enrollment specialists are available to walk you through the admission process, so you will be able to complete your application quickly.

There are several paths to admittance at A-State:

  • If you have 13 or more transferrable college credit hours, you would be admitted if you have a cumulative college GPA of at least 2.0 on previous college coursework
  • If you have 0-12 transferrable college credit hours and have been out of high school for five years or more, you would be admitted if you:

    • Have a high school diploma or state-approved equivalent
    • Have completed 12 or fewer earned college hours
    • Have never enrolled as a student at A-State

    Note: If you're admitted as a non-traditional first-time freshman, you may be required to successfully complete a predesignated curriculum of 12 hours (Certificate or Non-Degree). Upon successful completion, you will be transitioned to a degree seeking program.

  • If you have 0-12 transferrable college credit hours and have been in high school within the last 5 years, you would be admitted if you have one of the following:
    • 3.0 cumulative high school grade point average (or GED test score equivalent), OR
    • 19 minimum ACT super score or minimum 990 combined SAT super score, OR
    • Class rank in the top 20% of your graduating class

Submitting your application takes three easy steps: filling out the application, submitting your documents and paying the application fee.

  1. When completing the online application, select 100% online student and then complete all the steps on the online application.
  2. Pay $30.00 non-refundable application fee.
  3. Submit all official college transcripts.
  4. Submit official high school transcripts (if applicable).
  5. Submit official ACT/ SAT test scores (if applicable).

Note: If you have 0-12 transferrable college hours, test scores will still need to be submitted for reporting purposes to the Arkansas Department of Higher Education (ADHE); however, they are not needed for an admission decision. Accuplacer test scores are an acceptable alternative to ACT/SAT scores.

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Courses

Requirements for the B.S.B.A. – Accounting Program Courses


To earn your Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with an Area of Study in Accounting, you need to complete 120 credit hours of coursework. The program includes 38 credit hours of general education courses, 54 credit hours of major courses, 12 credit hours of Accounting courses and 16 credit hours of electives. You can finish faster by transferring previously earned credit hours. Transfer credit hours will be evaluated during the admission process.

Core Requirements:

These courses must be taken to complete your degree.

ACCT 2033: Introduction to Financial Accounting

Duration: 7 weeks  |  Credit Hours: 3

Introduction to accounting and the accounting cycle includes focus on basic accounting and reporting for merchandising and service-oriented business organizations. Primary emphasis is on accounting principles applicable to measuring assets, liabilities, owners' equity and income. Special measurement problems for partnerships and corporations.

ACCT 2133: Introduction to Managerial Accounting

Duration: 7 weeks  |  Credit Hours: 3

This course covers basic accounting and reporting for manufacturing companies. The course is also devoted to managerial uses of accounting data for the decision-making function and to special accounting reports.

BCOM 2563: Business Communication

Duration: 7 weeks  |  Credit Hours: 3

Theories and principles of written, interpersonal and oral communication.

FIN 3713: Business Finance

Duration: 7 weeks  |  Credit Hours: 3

Legal forms of American business organization, policies, methods and institutions involved in financing business are examined. The principles of financial management will be studied with emphasis on the corporation, including cash flows, securities, financial structures, expansion and acquisitions.

GSCM 3163: Supply Chain Management

Duration: 7 weeks  |  Credit Hours: 3

This course examines aspects of moving raw materials and finished goods through the firm’s networks of warehousing, inventory control, materials management, and order processing. The student will examine trade off possibilities and management alternatives to minimize cost of production flow and to maximize customer service. Special course fees may apply. Prerequisite, MKTG 3013

ISBA 1503: Microcomputer Applications

Duration: 7 weeks  |  Credit Hours: 3

Students will learn basic computer skills that can be used immediately, throughout college and beyond. Emphasis is on learning basic office applications in word processing, spreadsheets, databases and presentation graphics.

ISBA 3013: Management Information Systems

Duration: 7 weeks  |  Credit Hours: 3

Provides understanding of information needs of management, information technology used by various business subsystems, and how technology can be utilized for competitive advantage. Prerequisite: ISBA 1503 or CS 1013.

ISBA 3553: Foundation of Business Analytics

Duration: 7 weeks  |  Credit Hours: 3

Contemporary processes, methods, techniques, tools and datasets that organizations use to implement knowledge discovery projects; focus on development of critical thinking through use of in-depth assignments that utilize project management fundamentals. Prerequisites, ISBA 1503, ACCT 2033, ACCT 2133, and STAT 3233.

LAW 2023: Legal Environment of Business

Duration: 7 weeks  |  Credit Hours: 3

Introduction to the fundamental elements of the Anglo American legal system and its common law origins. The scope of the course will include the application and operation of the legal system in the remedy of business disputes, the development and operation of the court system, and the regulation of American business and industry by the United States government.

MGMT 3123: Principles of Management

Duration: 7 weeks  |  Credit Hours: 3

This course is an overview of foundational management principles, including internal and external assessment and planning, organization structure and design, leadership and motivation, and decision and control processes.

MGMT 4813: Strategic Management

Duration: 7 weeks  |  Credit Hours: 3

Designed to give students the opportunity to study administrative processes under conditions of uncertainty including an integrating analysis applied to all fields of business. Special emphasis is given to policy determination at the overall management level.

MKTG 3013: Marketing

Duration: 7 weeks  |  Credit Hours: 3

This course examines business activities performed which direct the flow of goods and services from producer to consumer or user in order to satisfy customers and accomplish company objectives. Special course fees may apply.

STAT 3233: Applied Statistics I

Duration: 7 weeks  |  Credit Hours: 3

This course is for students in a variety of disciplines including the sciences, allied health fields, and education. Focus is on descriptive statistics for quantitative and qualitative data, normal distributions, correlation, linear regression, sample surveys, randomized comparative experiments, sampling distributions, estimation and hypothesis testing for means and proportions.

Other Requirements:

These additional business courses must be taken to complete your degree. Alternative electives may satisfy these requirements. Your advisor can work with you on alternative business electives in your degree plan.

ECON 3353: Macroeconomic Analysis

Duration: 7 weeks  |  Credit Hours: 3

Explains economic theories as they relate to national policy making. Emphasis on causes of inflation and unemployment. Prerequisites, ECON 2313 and 2323.

ECON 4103: International Trade

Duration: 7 weeks  |  Credit Hours: 3

Economic theory and history of international trade. Topics such as comparative advantage, the effect of protectionism and determination of exchange rates will be emphasized.

FIN 3763: Financial Institutions and Markets

Duration: 7 weeks  |  Credit Hours: 3

An in depth study of financial institutions such as banks, savings and loans, insurance companies and financial markets. Primary emphasis will be on depository institutions. Prerequisites, ECON 2313 and FIN 3713.

MGMT 3613: Leadership

Duration: 7 weeks  |  Credit Hours: 3

Leadership processes and application at the organization, group, and individual levels. Emphasis on team activities. Prerequisite, MGMT 3123 or MGMT 3153.

MKTG 4043: Consumer Behavior

Duration: 7 weeks  |  Credit Hours: 3

Evaluation of the extensive body of research evidence pertaining to the consumer, and an assessment of the marketing implications of the various processes and facets of consumer motivation. Special course fees may apply. Prerequisite, MKTG 3013.

Accounting Requirements:

ACCT 3003: Intermediate Accounting I

Duration: 7 weeks  |  Credit Hours: 3

An in depth study of accounting statements, the accounting process, and inventory valuation procedures. Prerequisite: ACCT 2033, MATH 2143, STAT 3233, and ISBA 1503.

ACCT 3053: Cost Accounting with a Managerial Emphasis

Duration: 7 weeks  |  Credit Hours: 3

Accounting issues from the viewpoint of the manager. Examination of costing techniques, cost behavior, cost volume profit relationships, and budgeting. Emphasis is on use of relevant information in decision making for managers. Prerequisites, ACCT 2133, MATH 1023 or higher, and ISBA 1503.

ACCT 4053: Auditing I

Duration: 7 weeks  |  Credit Hours: 3

Standards and procedures, code of ethics, form of audit reports and statements, and the principles underlying the verification of data presented in financial reports. Prerequisites, ACCT 3013 and STAT 3233.

ACCT 4013: Tax Accounting I

Duration: 7 weeks  |  Credit Hours: 3

Examines the laws, rules, and procedures of federal income taxes for individuals. In addition, the business events and transactions which influence taxable income for individuals are studied. Prerequisites, ACCT 2033, MATH 2143, STAT 3233, and ISBA 1503; all with “C” or better.

You must complete 16 credit hours of electives, nine of which must be Upper-Level Business courses, to satisfy the 120 credit hours required for this program. Courses must be chosen with the assistance of an advisor and per your degree plan. Electives can come from any courses offered as long as prerequisites are met.

Students must take the following courses.

First-year course - Students must take the following Making Connections online course. If you transfer in more than 12 credit hours, you will not be required to take the Making Connections course. You may replace that 3-hour course with a 3-hour elective course.

UC 1013: Making Connections

Duration: 7 weeks  |  Credit Hours: 3

Required course for all first semester freshmen. Course content is centered around the skills and knowledge needed to be a successful ASU student, including academic performance, problem solving, critical thinking, self-management and group building skills, university policies and other relevant issues.

Departmental Option Course Requirement:

This 3-hour course for the degree plan is chosen by the department, not the individual student.

COMS 1203: Oral Communication

Duration: 7 weeks  |  Credit Hours: 3

This course focuses on the theory and practice of communication in interpersonal, small groups and public speaking contexts, emphasizing proficiency in message organization, delivery, and critical thinking.

Communication Requirement:

Students must complete 6 credit hours of the following courses.

ENG 1003: Composition I

Duration: 7 weeks  |  Credit Hours: 3

Study and practice of fundamentals of written communication, including principles of grammar, punctuation, spelling, organization, and careful analytical reading. Prerequisite, with grade of C or better, for ENG 1013.

ENG 1013: Composition II

Duration: 7 weeks  |  Credit Hours: 3

Continues the practice of ENG 1003 to develop further the skills learned in that course. Based on reading and discussion of various types of writing, the students’ essays will provide practice in different kinds of rhetorical development, including research and documentation.

Mathematics Requirement:

Students must complete 3 credit hours of the following course.

MATH 2143: Business Calculus

Duration: 7 weeks  |  Credit Hours: 3

This course looks at exponential functions, mathematics of finance, systems of linear equations, linear inequalities and linear programming, limits, derivatives, and integrals, business calculus applications including marginal analysis, extrema and concavity of functions of one and several variables.

Arts and Humanities Requirement:

Students must complete 6 credit hours of Arts and Humanities courses.

ENG 2003: Introduction to World Literature I

Duration: 7 weeks  |  Credit Hours: 3

Introduction to the analysis and interpretation of literary works from several historical periods ranging from early civilizations through the Renaissance.

ENG 2013: Introduction to World Literature II

Duration: 7 weeks  |  Credit Hours: 3

Introduction to the analysis and interpretation of literary works from several historical periods ranging from the Renaissance to the present.

MUS 2503: Fine Arts – Music

Duration: 7 weeks  |  Credit Hours: 3

An introduction to music for the listener who has had no formal musical training or experience. A study of musical styles and composers and their cultural and historical contexts.

Social Sciences Requirement:

Student must complete 9 credit hours of Social Sciences courses. Three hours must be one of the following courses:

HIST 2763: The United States to 1876

Duration: 7 weeks  |  Credit Hours: 3

United States history. Social, economic, and political developments from Columbus to the end of Reconstruction.

POSC 2103: Introduction to US Government

Duration: 7 weeks  |  Credit Hours: 3

The constitution, government, and politics of the United States.

Six hours must be the following two courses:

ECON 2313: Principles of Macroeconomics

Duration: 7 weeks  |  Credit Hours: 3

This course examines national income accounting, inflation and unemployment, competing theories of national income, fiscal policy, the Federal Reserve System and monetary policy, and international trade.

ECON 2323: Principles of Microeconomics

Duration: 7 weeks  |  Credit Hours: 3

Principles of resource allocation, supply and demand, consumer behavior, costs of production, the competitive model, oligopoly, and factor markets are examined.

Life Science Requirement:

Students must complete 4 credit hours of Life Science courses, including one course and one lab.

BIO 1003: Biological Science

Duration: 7 weeks  |  Credit Hours: 3

The major characteristics and processes of life emphasizing the human organism. Promotes understanding of diversity and unity among living organisms with focus on ecological interactions and responsibilities of people within their social and natural environment. Lecture three hours per week. Special course fees may apply. Must be taken with BIO 1001.

BIO 1001: Biological Science Lab

Duration: 7 weeks  |  Credit Hours: 1

Laboratory, must be taken with BIO 1003. There will be a fee when purchasing the LabKit. Please visit the tuition and fees page for pricing.

Physical Sciences Requirement:

Students must complete 4 credit hours of Physical Science courses, including one course and one lab.

CHEM 1043: Fundamental Concepts of Chemistry I

Duration: Varies  |  Credit Hours: 3

An introduction to selected fundamental concepts including dimensional analysis, mole concept, atomic and molecular structure, nomenclature, chemical reactions, thermochemistry, intermolecular interactions, gases, mixtures, kinetics, equilibrium and acid base chemistry. Fall, Summer.

CHEM 1041: Fundamental Concepts of Chemistry Lab

Duration: Varies  |  Credit Hours: 1

Special course fees apply. Prerequisite or co-requisite of CHEM 1043. Fall, Summer.

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