B.S.B.A. Accounting Major

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Successful accounting professionals can navigate the challenges of an ever-changing financial economy with ease. They’re also in high-demand, with jobs expected to grow at a steady pace through the next several years. To dominate in this industry, you need a program that prepares you for a competitive marketplace.

The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Accounting major will give you the skills and practical knowledge that are essential to your success. You’ll learn from faculty who are international experts in their fields, and will provide insights and leadership while you do hands-on work on real-world projects. You’ll also have opportunities to work with a dedicated mentor, participate in case competitions, and test drive your future career through internships and experiential learning activities.

Our curriculum will give you a strong foundation in key business areas, such as administration and operations, with a focus on accounting coursework at the introductory and intermediate levels. Upon successful completion of the program, you’ll also be prepared to sit for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam, so you can start growing your career in public, private, or governmental accounting. You can also continue to the M.B.A. graduate business program to take your career to the next level.

Congratulations to the Huizenga College of Business’ Bachelor of Science Accounting program for earning the endorsement under the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) Higher Education Endorsement Program. This mark of approval by the IMA is for the quality of our management accounting curriculum. IMA is proud to recognize the College and the education we provide our students.

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Program Formats

Study as a full- or part-time Day student on our main campus in Fort Lauderdale-Davie
Evening classes are available through our Career Program (Main Campus)
8 and 16 week terms are available (All ACT, ECN and FIN courses are 16 weeks)

The State Board of Accountancy in Florida requires an additional 30 credits beyond the Bachelor of Science in Accounting program to satisfy CPA requirements. The Huizenga College offers a Master of Accounting that has been designed to satisfy the CPA requirement.

Curriculum

Total credits: 120

General Education Requirements (30 Credits)

BUSINESS CORE (39 CREDITS)
ACT 2020	Foundations of Accounting 1	3 credits
ACT 2030	Foundations of Accounting 2	3 credits
FIN 3010	Corporation Finance	3 credits
INB 3550	International Business	3 credits
ISM 3660	Management Information Systems	3 credits
MGT 2050	Principles of Management	3 credits
MGT 2150	Business Law I	3 credits
MGT 4100	Business Ethics	3 credits
MGT 4170	Organizational Behavior	3 credits
MGT 4880	Business Strategy and Policy	3 credits
MKT 3050	Marketing Principles and Application	3 credits
OPS 3880	Operations Management	3 credits
TECH 1110	Technology in Information Age	3 credits

Accounting Major Courses (30 credits)
ACT 3030	Cost Management	3 credits
ACT 3050	Intermediate Accounting I	3 credits
ACT 3060	Intermediate Accounting II	3 credits
ACT 3070	Intermediate Accounting III	3 credits
TXX 3110	Federal Taxation I	3 credits
ACT 3150	Business Law for Accountants	3 credits
ACT 4010	Advanced Accounting	3 credits
ACT 4050	Accounting Information Systems	3 credits
TXX 4110	Federal Taxation II	3 credits
ACT 4210	Auditing I	3 credits

Open Electives (21 credits)

Current students: Please consult your Academic Advisor for program requirements or access SharkLink for your CAPP report. Program requirements are subject to change, and your Academic Advisor or CAPP report can provide you with the courses required for your catalog term.

Course Descriptions

Full-Time professionals are available to discuss the B.S.B.A. Accounting major curriculum with you in greater detail. Simply call 800.338.4723 or contact our Office of Undergraduate Admissions.

Business Core Courses

Accounting Major Courses

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Plan of Study

Related Minors

Minors and concentrations are intended to allow you to pursue an area of study in greater depth. All students are encouraged to complete one or more minors to prepare them for careers or graduate studies. Your mastery of the subject matter will provide you the competitive advantage you need in your career or graduate study.