Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting (B.B.A.-Acc.)
The Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting (BBA-Acc) 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 (PLO)
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. (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
| Program | Full Time
Standard (Yrs) |
Part Time Standard (Yrs) | Full Time 150% (Yrs) | Part time 150% (Yrs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B.B.A. in Accounting | 5 | 10 | 7.5 | 15 |
Curriculum
| B.B.A. in Accounting Program Requirements | Semester Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| General
Education Component 9 courses 27 Semester Hours |
Communication &
English | 3 Required Courses 9 Semester Hours |
9 |
| COM 100 Intro to Mass Communication | ||
| COM 200 Public Speaking | ||
| ENG 100 English Composition | ||
| ENG 110 Undergraduate Academic Writing /APA | ||
| 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 17 Required Courses 51 Semester Hours |
ACC 100 Financial Accounting | 3 |
| ACC 200 Principles of Managerial Accounting | 3 | |
| BUS 100 Global Dimensions of Business | 3 | |
| BUS 105 Statistics | 3 | |
| BUS 110 Business Communications | 3 | |
| BUS 200 Introduction to Entrepreneurship | 3 | |
| BUS 300 Business Ethics | 3 | |
| BUS 310 Business Law | 3 | |
| BUS 400 Business Strategy and Policy | 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 | |
| MGT 300 Principles of Management | 3 | |
| MGT 320 Organizational Theory and Behavior | 3 | |
| MGT 400 Operations Management | 3 | |
| MKT 300 Marketing | 3 | |
| Major
Component 12 Required Courses 36 Semester Hours |
ACC 210 Cost Accounting | 3 |
| ACC 300 Intermediate Accounting I | 3 | |
| ACC 310 Intermediate Accounting II | 3 | |
| ACC 320 Intermediate Accounting III | 3 | |
| ACC 350 Taxation I | 3 | |
| ACC 360 Taxation II | 3 | |
| ACC 400 Advanced Accounting I | 3 | |
| ACC 410 Advanced Accounting II | 3 | |
| ACC 420 Audit I | 3 | |
| ACC 430 Audit II | 3 | |
| ACC 440 International Accounting | 3 | |
| FIN 440 Financial Statement Analysis | 3 | |
| 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 |
| ELC 1 Elective 1 | ||
| ELC 2 Elective 2 | ||
| 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 |
| Internship I | ||
| Internship II | ||
| TOTAL B.B.A. 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.
Major 1: CIP Code 52.0201
Related Jobs: Business Administration and Management, General
Job Outlook and Salary: Business
| 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 |
Major 2: CIP Code 52.0301
Related Jobs: Accounting
Job Outlook and Salary: Accounting and Auditing
| 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 |
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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.
Regueiro StephanieB.B.A. 2021 Student