Bachelor of Science
Pursuing a business administration degree with a concentration in accounting at Hesser College could lead to employment in a variety of areas. These include opportunities in the corporate world as well as in government. You may choose to specialize in particular areas including taxes, financial analysis, compensation and benefits, and asset management. While pursuing your degree in accounting, you will be provided with knowledge of accounting theories and principles and their real-world application.
Upon successful completion of the program, graduates are awarded a bachelor of science degree.
Program Features
- A curriculum with a strong variety of accounting, business administration, and general education courses
- The opportunity to choose electives in business administration and general education
Potential Career Opportunities
As a graduate of this program, you may seek future entry-level employment opportunities such as:
- Accounting manager
- Operations manager
- Branch controller
Courses and Typical Length of Study
The approximate length of study for this program is 120 semester credit hours.
Major Requirements
and Electives |
Semester
Credit Hours |
| ACCT101 |
Accounting I |
3 |
| ACCT102 |
Accounting II |
3 |
| ACCT105 |
Cost Accounting |
3 |
| ACCT110 |
Intermediate Accounting I |
3 |
| ACCT214 |
Taxes I |
3 |
| ACCT215 |
Taxes II |
3 |
| ACCT220 |
Intermediate Accounting II |
3 |
| ACCT240 |
Peachtree Accounting |
3 |
| ACCT250 |
Computer Accounting Applications |
3 |
| ACCT325 |
Managerial Accounting |
3 |
| ACCT330 |
Intermediate Accounting III |
3 |
| ACCT425 |
Auditing |
3 |
| ACCT/BADM |
Elective |
3 |
| BADM100 |
Principles of Management |
3 |
| BADM230 |
Introduction to Business Law |
3 |
| BADM251 |
Financial Management |
3 |
| BADM |
Electives (one 100–300 level, two 200–400 level) |
9 |
| ECON105 |
Microeconomics |
3 |
| ECON106 |
Macroeconomics |
3 |
| HIST101 |
Western Civilization I |
3 |
| HIST102 |
Western Civilization II |
3 |
| MATH299 |
Statistics II |
3 |
| MRKT100 |
Principles of Marketing |
3 |
| PSYC101 |
Introduction to Psychology |
3 |
General Education Courses |
|
| GNED101 |
Foundations of Learning |
3 |
| GNED201 |
Critical Thinking Workshop |
3 |
| GNED3XX |
Upper Seminar |
3 |
| ACCT475 |
Accounting Seminar Senior Capstone |
3 |
| ENGL101 |
English Composition I |
3 |
| ENGL102 |
English Composition II |
3 |
| ENGL105 |
Oral Communications |
3 |
| MATH110 |
Introductory Algebra (or higher) |
3 |
| MATH199 |
Statistics I |
3 |
| NSCI |
Natural Science course |
3 |
| SOCI* |
Social Science course (2) – one 200 level or higher |
6 |
| HUMN |
Humanities course (2) – one 200 or higher |
6 |
Total Credit Hours
|
120 |
Program Outcomes
The business administration (accounting concentration) program is designed to prepare graduates to meet the following outcomes:
- Demonstrate an ability to analyze and record accounting transactions to support the accounting function
- Apply accounting theories and principles to the accounting process
- Demonstrate the ability to use computer-based accounting software in analyzing and recording accounting transactions to support the accounting function
- Define the various tasks and responsibilities of managers in their planning, organizing, controlling, and leading functions
- Understand and apply tax laws and regulations to specific tax problems and situations in business
- Determine whether specific Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) have been applied properly and within legal and ethical constraints
- Demonstrate an understanding of the role of accounting and finance in the management process
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