Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting (BBA-Acc)
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DESCRIPTION
The Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Accounting degree is a degree that combines the study of business, management, and economics with courses that provide the analytical and quantitative skills essential to a sound accounting education. This can also prepare you to pursue advanced education. The coursework provides students with a solid business foundation in the field. An emphasis is on critical thinking, decision-making, and Christian ethical behavior. The BBA degree program is designed to provide students with opportunities to explore business administration and accounting, meet educational goals, and enhance their career opportunities.
PROGRAM LEARNING OBJECTIVES (PLOs)
Primary objectives of this program include equipping students with the knowledge and ability to:
- Demonstrate effective writing skills. (ILO1)
- Demonstrate effective oral presentation skills. (ILO2)
- Demonstrate advanced elements of critical thinking to analyze issues, solve problems, and make business decisions. (ILO3)
- Integrate learning in the areas of general education, accounting, economics, management, and technology and apply them to business strategy and policy. (ILO4)
- Evaluate an ethical dilemma and make an appropriate recommendation to address it based on Christian ethics. (ILO4)
MODE OF INSTRUCTION
Instruction can be completed through classroom-hybrid and/or online instructional methodologies.
ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS
Education: IAU requires either evidence of an earned high school diploma, General Educational Development (GED) test, or the successful completion of 12 semester units earned at an appropriately accredited postsecondary institution or foreign equivalent. Exceptions may be made on a case-by-case basis.
Professional Experience: IAU recommends 1 year of full-time professional experience, in any organization, including, but not limited to, private, public, for-profit, non-profit, start-ups, or established corporate organizations.
Information Technology: IAU requires students to possess computer and internet skills sufficient to effectively participate in IAU’s pedagogical model and conduct research at the undergraduate level.
Evidence of English Proficiency: IAU requires writing skills at the appropriate level. Proficiency in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English is essential to your success at IAU. If English is not the applicant’s native language, or if an applicant has not had their secondary education taught in English, they will be required to provide proof of English Proficiency. Since classes are taught in English, an applicant must demonstrate their ability to read, write and speak English.
Maximum Total Credit Awarded is 90 units:
- Transfer Credit (TRC): 90 units
- Standardized Exam Credit (SEC): 90 units
- Prior Experiential Learning Credit (PEL): Of the first 60 semester credits awarded a student in an undergraduate program, no more than 15 semester credits. Of the second 60 semester credits (i.e., credits 61–120) awarded a student in an undergraduate program, no more than 15 semester credits.
COMPLETION TIME
| Program | Standard (Yrs) Full Time | Standard (Yrs) Part Time | 150% (Yrs) Full Time | 150% (Yrs) Part Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BBA in Accounting | 5 | 10 | 7.5 | 15 |
CURRICULUM
| BBA in Accounting Program Requirements | Sem.Hrs. | |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Component | 9 courses / 27 Semester Hours | Communication & English | 3 Required Courses/9 Semester Hours (Choose 3) | 9 |
| COM 100 Intro to Mass Communication | ||
| COM 200 Public Speaking | ||
| ENG 100 English Composition | ||
| ENG 300 Critical Thinking | ||
| Social Sciences | 2 Required Courses/6 Semester Hours (Choose 2) | 6 | |
| POL 100 Introduction to Political Science | ||
| PSY 100 Introduction to Psychology | ||
| SOC 100 Introduction to Sociology | ||
| Math & Sciences | 2 Required Courses/6 Semester Hours | 6 | |
| ENV 100 Introduction to Environmental Science | ||
| INT 100 Introduction to Information Technology | ||
| Religious Studies | 2 Required Courses/6 Semester Hours (Choose 2) | 6 | |
| REL 100 Introduction to Religion | ||
| REL 110 Introduction to the Bible | ||
| REL 200 Religions of the World | ||
| Common Professional Component | 9 Required Courses / 27 Semester Hours | BUS 100 Global Dimensions of Business | 3 |
| BUS 105 Statistics | 3 | |
| BUS 110 Business Communications | 3 | |
| BUS 200 Introduction to Entrepreneurship | 3 | |
| ECN 200 Introduction to Microeconomics | 3 | |
| ECN 210 Introduction to Macroeconomics | 3 | |
| ECN 300 Money and Banking | 3 | |
| FIN 300 Fundamentals of Finance | 3 | |
| MKT 300 Marketing | 3 | |
| Major Component | 20 Required Courses / 60 Semester Hours | ACC 100K Accounting Principles | 3 |
| ACC 101K Intermediate Accounting I | 3 | |
| ACC 102K Intermediate Accounting II | 3 | |
| ACC 103K Intermediate Accounting III | 3 | |
| ACC 201K Advanced Accounting I | 3 | |
| ACC 202K Advanced Accounting II | 3 | |
| ACC 203K Cost Accounting | 3 | |
| ACC 204K Governmental Accounting | 3 | |
| ACC 301K Audit I | 3 | |
| ACC 302K Audit II | 3 | |
| ACC 303K Audit III | 3 | |
| ACC 304K Accounting Ethics | 3 | |
| ACC 401K Federal Taxation I | 3 | |
| ACC 402K Federal Taxation II | 3 | |
| ACC 403K Federal Taxation III | 3 | |
| INT 101K Information Technology | 3 | |
| BUS 101K Business Law I | 3 | |
| BUS 102K Business Law II | 3 | |
| BUS 103K Business and Industry | 3 | |
| FIN 101K Financial Management | 3 | |
| Internship Component | 2 Semester Hours | The Internship Component requirement can be fulfilled by completing an internship, internship reflection course, or by seeking a waiver. | 2 |
| Elective Component | 4 Semester Hours | The Electives Component requirement can be fulfilled by receiving credit for any undergraduate courses (100-499) that are not a requirement. | 4 |
| TOTAL BBA in ACC | 120 | |
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GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
- Complete 120 semester units of prescribed curriculum.
- Complete a minimum of TWO internships.
- Complete all required coursework with a cumulative G.P.A. of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.
- Apply for graduation and meet all academic and financial requirements.
52.0201) Business Administration and Management, General
* Source: https://www.onetonline.org/crosswalk/CIP?s=52.0201&g=Go
| SOC | Occupation |
|---|---|
| 11-1011.00 | Chief Executives |
| 11-1011.03 | Chief Sustainability Officers |
| 11-1021.00 | General and Operations Managers |
| 11-2022.00 | Sales Managers |
| 11-3012.00 | Administrative Services Managers |
| 11-3013.00 | Facilities Managers |
| 11-3013.01 | Security Managers |
| 11-3051.00 | Industrial Production Managers |
| 11-3051.01 | Quality Control Systems Managers |
| 11-3051.02 | Geothermal Production Managers |
| 11-3051.03 | Biofuels Production Managers |
| 11-3051.04 | Biomass Power Plant Managers |
| 11-3051.06 | Hydroelectric Production Managers |
| 11-3071.00 | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers |
| 11-3071.04 | Supply Chain Managers |
| 11-3111.00 | Compensation and Benefits Managers |
| 11-3121.00 | Human Resources Managers |
| 11-3131.00 | Training and Development Managers |
| 11-9021.00 | Construction Managers |
| 11-9072.00 | Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling |
| 11-9151.00 | Social and Community Service Managers |
| 11-9179.00 | Personal Service Managers, All Other |
| 11-9179.01 | Fitness and Wellness Coordinators |
| 11-9179.02 | Spa Managers |
| 11-9199.00 | Managers, All Other |
| 11-9199.01 | Regulatory Affairs Managers |
| 11-9199.02 | Compliance Managers |
| 11-9199.08 | Loss Prevention Managers |
| 11-9199.09 | Wind Energy Operations Managers |
| 11-9199.10 | Wind Energy Development Managers |
| 11-9199.11 | Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers |
| 13-1051.00 | Cost Estimators |
| 13-1071.00 | Human Resources Specialists |
| 13-1081.00 | Logisticians |
| 13-1081.01 | Logistics Engineers |
| 13-1081.02 | Logistics Analysts |
| 13-1082.00 | Project Management Specialists |
| 13-1111.00 | Management Analysts |
| 13-1141.00 | Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists |
| 13-1199.00 | Business Operations Specialists, All Other |
| 13-1199.04 | Business Continuity Planners |
| 13-1199.05 | Sustainability Specialists |
| 13-1199.06 | Online Merchants |
| 13-1199.07 | Security Management Specialists |
| 25-1011.00 | Business Teachers, Postsecondary |
52.0301) Accounting
* Source: https://www.onetonline.org/crosswalk/CIP?s=52.0301&g=Go
| SOC | Occupation |
|---|---|
| 13-2011.00 | Accountants and Auditors |
| 13-2022.00 | Appraisers of Personal and Business Property |
| 13-2031.00 | Budget Analysts |
| 13-2041.00 | Credit Analysts |
| 13-2054.00 | Financial Risk Specialists |
| 13-2061.00 | Financial Examiners |
| 13-2081.00 | Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents |
| 13-2082.00 | Tax Preparers |
| 25-1011.00 | Business Teachers, Postsecondary |