Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting
Program Quick Facts
Program Length
120 Credit HoursDescription
In this online Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting degree program from Jones International University individuals work with a variety of experts in the field as they develop the fundamental skills and understanding that is required for breaking into the fast-growing field of accounting.
As a student in this online accounting degree program, individuals will prepare for professional certification as a Certified Public Accountant, which will open up a wide variety of positions, both in and outside of the traditional role of preparing, analyzing and verifying financial documents.
Students in this online accounting degree program will learn to:
- Analyze and apply fundamental principles of cost accounting to a variety of industries
- Understand and apply advanced financial accounting topics as part of the information system that supports organizational decision making
- Acquaint the student with the economic and social policy issues of taxation
- Examine the common ground between financial theory and tax law
- Develop a framework of federal income taxation that allows for future tax law changes
- Develop foundational business knowledge and skills through the core courses
Graduates of this online accounting degree program will have the skills and knowledge that is needed for conducting budget analysis, financial and investment planning, information technology consulting and even limited legal services.