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Undergraduate Program

Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting (BBA-Acc)

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
Admissions
Requirements
Career

Program Learning Objectives (PLO)

Primary objectives of this program include equipping students with the knowledge and ability to:

  1. Demonstrate effective writing skills. (ILO1)
  2. Demonstrate effective oral presentation skills. (ILO2)
  3. Demonstrate advanced elements of critical thinking to analyze issues, solve problems, and make business decisions. (ILO3)
  4. Integrate learning in the areas of general education, accounting, economics, management, and technology and apply them to business strategy and policy. (ILO4)
  5. Evaluate an ethical dilemma and make an appropriate recommendation to address it based on Christian ethics. (ILO5)

Mode of Instruction

Instruction can be completed through classroom-hybrid and/or online instructional methodologies.

Admission 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.

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

 

ProgramFull Time
Standard (Yrs)		Part Time Standard (Yrs)Full Time 150% (Yrs)Part time 150% (Yrs)
BBA in Accounting5107.515

Curriculum

BBA in Accounting Program RequirementsSemester Hours
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 Business3
BUS 105 Statistics3
BUS 110 Business Communications3
BUS 200 Introduction to Entrepreneurship3
ECN 200 Introduction to Microeconomics3
ECN 210 Introduction to Macroeconomics3
ECN 300 Money and Banking3
FIN 300 Fundamentals of Finance3
MKT 300 Marketing3
Major Component
20 Required Courses
60 Semester Hours		ACC 100K Accounting Principles3
ACC 101K Intermediate Accounting I3
ACC 102K Intermediate Accounting II3
ACC 103K Intermediate Accounting III3
ACC 201K Advanced Accounting I3
ACC 202K Advanced Accounting II3
ACC 203K Cost Accounting3
ACC 204K Governmental Accounting3
ACC 301K Audit I3
ACC 302K Audit II3
ACC 303K Audit III3
ACC 304K Accounting Ethics3
ACC 401K Federal Taxation I3
ACC 402K Federal Taxation II3
ACC 403K Federal Taxation III3
INT 101K Information Technology3
BUS 101K Business Law I3
BUS 102K Business Law II3
BUS 103K Business and Industry3
FIN 101K Financial Management3
Internship Component
2 Semester Hours		The Internship Component requirement can be fulfilled by completing an internship, internship reflection course, or by seeking Prior Experiential Learning credit (PEL). 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 ACC120

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Graduation Requirements

  1. Complete 120 semester units of prescribed curriculum.
  2. Complete a minimum of TWO internships.
  3. Complete all required coursework with a cumulative G.P.A. of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.
  4. Apply for graduation and meet all academic and financial requirements.

Major 1: CIP Code 52.0201

Related Jobs: Business Administration and Management, General

Job Outlook and Salary:  Business

SOCOccupation
11-1011.00Chief Executives
11-1011.03Chief Sustainability Officers
11-1021.00General and Operations Managers
11-2022.00Sales Managers
11-3012.00Administrative Services Managers
11-3013.00Facilities Managers
11-3013.01Security Managers
11-3051.00Industrial Production Managers
11-3051.01Quality Control Systems Managers
11-3051.02Geothermal Production Managers
11-3051.03Biofuels Production Managers
11-3051.04Biomass Power Plant Managers
11-3051.06Hydroelectric Production Managers
11-3071.00Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers
11-3071.04Supply Chain Managers
11-3111.00Compensation and Benefits Managers
11-3121.00Human Resources Managers
11-3131.00Training and Development Managers
11-9021.00Construction Managers
11-9072.00Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling
11-9151.00Social and Community Service Managers
11-9179.00Personal Service Managers, All Other
11-9179.01Fitness and Wellness Coordinators
11-9179.02Spa Managers
11-9199.00Managers, All Other
11-9199.01Regulatory Affairs Managers
11-9199.02Compliance Managers
11-9199.08Loss Prevention Managers
11-9199.09Wind Energy Operations Managers
11-9199.10Wind Energy Development Managers
11-9199.11Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers
13-1051.00Cost Estimators
13-1071.00Human Resources Specialists
13-1081.00Logisticians
13-1081.01Logistics Engineers
13-1081.02Logistics Analysts
13-1082.00Project Management Specialists
13-1111.00Management Analysts
13-1141.00Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists
13-1199.00Business Operations Specialists, All Other
13-1199.04Business Continuity Planners
13-1199.05Sustainability Specialists
13-1199.06Online Merchants
13-1199.07Security Management Specialists
25-1011.00Business Teachers, Postsecondary

Major 2: CIP Code 52.0301

Related Jobs: Accounting

Job Outlook and Salary:  Accounting and Auditing

SOCOccupation
13-2011.00Accountants and Auditors
13-2022.00Appraisers of Personal and Business Property
13-2031.00Budget Analysts
13-2041.00Credit Analysts
13-2054.00Financial Risk Specialists
13-2061.00Financial Examiners
13-2081.00Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents
13-2082.00Tax Preparers
25-1011.00Business Teachers, Postsecondary

Quality and Cost Effective

Hybrid/Online

Instruction Methods

5 Years

Program Length

Undergraduate

Level

LA, OC (CA)

Campus

  • I believe my studies at IAU gave me additional tools to be more confident and successful in my business career, whether it would be working for an existing company or creating my own. Their internship program also gives us an opportunity to improve our skills and apply the theory we learn in class to concrete business life. Additionally, while studying at IAU you will get the opportunity to meet other students from all over the world, learn about different cultures and make connections that could last a lifetime.

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    Regueiro Stephanie
    BBA 2021 Student

Quality and Cost Effective

Hybrid/Online

Instruction Methods

5 Years

Program Length

Undergraduate

Level

LA, OC (CA)

Campus

  • I believe my studies at IAU gave me additional tools to be more confident and successful in my business career, whether it would be working for an existing company or creating my own. Their internship program also gives us an opportunity to improve our skills and apply the theory we learn in class to concrete business life. Additionally, while studying at IAU you will get the opportunity to meet other students from all over the world, learn about different cultures and make connections that could last a lifetime.

    Read more

    Regueiro Stephanie
    BBA 2021 Student