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BSBA in Accounting

Program Overview

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The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) degree in Accounting is designed for adult learners interested in becoming accountants and auditors. Students interested in becoming certified public accountants can seamlessly integrate the BSBA degree in Accounting program into the CPA and Master’s Track, which is aligned to the Master of Science in Accounting (MSA) degree and the Master of Science in Management (MSM) degree with a specialization in accounting.

Graduates of the BSBA degree in Accounting can also consider the Master of Business Administration MBA degree with a specialization in accounting. 

What Students Will Learn in the BSBA Degree in Accounting

The BSBA program ensures college-level competence of the principles of finance, business, and the arts and sciences. Some of the topics covered include:

  • Financial accounting
  • Managerial accounting
  • Cost accounting
  • Auditing
  • Analyzing earnings performance 

NOTE:

  • Students should contact their state board of accountancy for specific details concerning CPA examination requirements.
  • Courses that are devoid of a course code can be accepted in transfer if completed at colleges and universities accredited by the institutional accrediting agencies recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Area of Study Requirements

How Students Earn Credit in the Area of Study: Courses in this area of study may be completed with Thomas Edison State University courses and/or courses from other institutionally accredited colleges. Prior learning assessment (PLA) and/or examinations may also be used.

In addition, the University offers a host of ways to earn credit for knowledge obtained in non-collegiate settings. Examples include:

  • Courses and examinations approved through National College Credit Recommendation Service (NCCRS) and the American Council on Education (ACE) College Credit Recommendation Service.
  • Military Service
  • License and certifications
  • Prior learning assessment (PLA)

School of Business and Management Upper Level Degree Policy

Require that baccalaureate students complete a minimum of 18 credits at the upper level (3000 level or higher). Complete 12 upper-level credits in the area of study, the Capstone and one additional 3 credit course, which can be completed in the area of study or the Business Core.

NOTE:

  • Other subjects may also be considered appropriate for this major area of study. For TESU course options, please contact an academic advisor.
  • Students considering preparation for CPA should contact their specific state Board of Accountancy for specific details concerning the requirements to sit for the exam and other requirements related to the exam.
  • Thomas Edison State University course refers to the University’s own course offering of Guided Study, online, prior learning assessment (PLA) courses, or exam.
  • Other subjects listed can either be courses transferred from other colleges/universities or credits earned through prior learning assessment (PLA) see website for more information on PLA.

It is strongly recommended that all BSBA students, regardless of area of study, include a business ethics subject as part of the general education or electives component of their degree.

Credit Distribution

I. General Education Featured Courses (45 Credits)

TESU Featured Courses are listed as a guide. Other courses may satisfy the areas and can be viewed on our website under General Education Courses.  For more information see About Our General Education Program.  To plan your program please contact an academic advisor.

A. Intellectual and Practical Skills (15 Credits)

ENC-1010Writing for Success

3
ENC-1020Writing for Success II

3

COM-2090Public Speaking

3
MAT-1210College Algebra

3

SOS-1100Fact, Fiction, or Fake? Information Literacy Today

3

For all TESU course options that will satisfy this area of the degree, go to Intellectual and Practical Skills.

B. Civic and Global Leadership (9 Credits)

SOC-1010Our Changing World: An Introduction to Sociology

3

ETH-2200Leading the Way: A Path Towards Ethical Leadership

3
POS-1100American Government

3

For additional TESU course options that will satisfy this area of the degree, go to Civic and Global Leadership.

C. Knowledge of Human Cultures (15 Credits)

SOC-2100Marriage and the Family

3

HIS-1130American History I

3

FIL-1100Exploring American Cinema

3

Select two featured courses from the list below:
SOC-2910Criminology

3

HIS-1140American History II

3

HIS-1210Introduction to World History I

3

HUM-1030Introduction to the Humanities III: Music

3

PHI-1300Introduction to Critical Reasoning

3

For additional TESU course options that will satisfy this area of the degree, go to Knowledge of Human Cultures.

D. Scientific Knowledge (6 Credits)

EAS-1010General Earth Science

3

BIO-2080The Science of Nutrition

3

For additional TESU course options that will satisfy this area of the degree, go to Scientific Knowledge.

II. Professional Business Requirements (42 Credits)

ACC-1010Principles of Financial Accounting

3

ACC-1020Principles of Managerial Accounting

3

CIS-1070Computer Concepts and Applications

3

LAW-2010Business Law

3

MAN-2100Principles of Management

3

MKT-2010Introduction to Marketing

3

FIN-3010Principles of Finance

3

ECO-1110Macroeconomics

3

ECO-1120Microeconomics

3

BUS-2100Quantitative Skills for Business

3

STA-2010Principles of Statistics

3

MAN-3730Managerial Communications

3

MAN-3720International Management

3

BUS-4210Business Administration Capstone

3

III. Area of Study (18 Credits)

A. Required Courses (6 Credits)

ACC-2010Intermediate Accounting I

3

ACC-2020Intermediate Accounting II

3

B. Additional Courses 12 Credits Select four courses

ACC-4210Federal Income Taxation

3

ACC-4010Advanced Accounting I

3

ACC-4020Advanced Accounting II

3

ACC-4110Auditing

3

ACC-3030Cost Accounting

3

IV. Electives (15 Credits)

For TESU course options, go to Elective Courses.

TESU accepts credits in transfer from accredited institutions as well as non-collegiate providers. View information and resources on where you may find additional learning experiences.

Total Credit Hours: 120