Accounting

Bachelor of Business Administration

A degree in accounting produces diverse career opportunities for graduates. Whether you plan to pursue public, corporate or private  career, businesses and organizations of all sizes need accountants. So it is no surprise that accounting-related careers will grow faster than average through 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. If you enjoy problem solving and critical thinking, earning a BBA in accounting will challenge and equip you to excel.

A degree in accounting produces diverse career opportunities for graduates. Whether you plan to pursue public, corporate or private  career, businesses and organizations of all sizes need accountants. So it is no surprise that accounting-related careers will grow faster than average through 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. If you enjoy problem solving and critical thinking, earning a BBA in accounting will challenge and equip you to excel.

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Video overview for ACU's BBA in Accounting program

B.B.A. in Accounting

Degree Details

Find important details about this and related degree plans. This program offers two tracks.

Required Hours

University Hours: 56
Major Hours:
 72

Total Hours: 128 credit hours

Available Tracks

General Accounting
Analytics and Reporting

Department

Accounting and Finance

A department in the College of Business Administration (COBA).

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Career Options

Corporate accountant
Internal auditor
Financial analyst
Tax professional
Personal financial advisor
And more!

Opportunities

You will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of hands-on learning experiences, such as:

  • Participate in semester-long internships
  • Join a student-run organization focused on accounting
  • Network with accounting firms
  • Pursue academic research
  • Start your graduate (M.Acc.) degree early (during your senior year)

Our program will help you develop your problem-solving, teamwork and marketplace skills, providing a springboard into dynamic career opportunities in the field of accounting.

Experiential Learning

Experiential learning brings the classroom to life through immersive, real-world opportunities. You will build your resume, learn about career opportunities and develop critical skills needed for success in the marketplace. ACU’s College of Business Administration offers diverse and relevant learning opportunities, including:

Student Accounting Organization
Prepare for your future through networking opportunities with peers and professionals and opportunities to discover more about career options in accounting.

Student Trading and Research Fund (STAR)
Earn college credit while managing part of ACU’s endowment in an investment fund currently valued at $1.8 million.

Meet the Firm Night
Meet with public accounting firms prior to graduation in order to network for internships and jobs.

Venture Out
As a business student, one of your first projects will be an exciting team-based business simulation where you will learn firsthand the ins and outs of bringing a product to market.

Griggs Center for Entrepreneurship
Develop an entrepreneurial and giving spirit throughout the ACU community, including the greater Abilene area, through classroom learning and real-world experience tailored to match your interests.

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ACU’s College of Business Administration educates business and technology professionals for Christian service and leadership throughout the world. The college offers AACSB- and ABET-accredited programs, including nine undergraduate business and technology majors, four minors, a Master of Accountancy, and two online graduate programs (an MBA and a Master of Science in Management). The college includes two centers (Griggs Center for Entrepreneurship and Philanthropy and Lytle Center for Faith and Leadership) and three academic units (Accounting and Finance Department, Management Sciences Department and School of Information Technology and Computing), in addition to our partnership with ACU Dallas to deliver online business education.

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