Academic Catalog 2023-2024

Slippery Rock University

Accounting Online, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA)

Program Learning Outcomes

  • Communication (UO 1): Students graduating with a degree in business administration will demonstrate competency in oral and written communication skills.  Students will:
    • Prepare in proper format and style the following documents: business report (one to two pages), business memo, research report and presentation.
    • Deliver an effective oral presentation on a business and/or professional topic.
  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving (UO 2): Students graduating with a degree in business administration will demonstrate effective critical thinking and problem solving skills. Students will:
    • Apply critical thinking skills to analyze and interpret financial statements to judge business performance.
    • Apply critical thinking skills using quantitative techniques for problem solving and strategic decision making.
  • Degree Program Writing Competency (UO 1): Students will create written business and professional documents in appropriate style and format.

  • Ethics (UO 8): Students graduating with a degree in business administration will have acquired the necessary skills and knowledge to meet professional competencies as business professionals and global citizens.  Students will demonstrate:
    • An understanding of the history and vocabulary unique to business disciplines. 
    • Knowledge of procedures, concepts, and technical business skills through practical application (forecasting, budgeting, financial statement analyses, business plans, strategic planning).  
    • The ability to read and interpret financial statements in the decision-making process.
    • Effective team work and collaborative skills in a simulated business environment.
  • Information Technology (UO 10): Students will demonstrate proficiency in the use of computers and software to manage information with statistical analysis, spreadsheet, database and other appropriate applications.

  • Professional Proficiency (UO 4): Students graduating with a degree in business administration will have acquired the necessary skills and knowledge to meet professional competencies as business professionals and global citizens.  Students will demonstrate:
    • An understanding of the history and vocabulary unique to accounting disciplines.
    • Knowledge of procedures, concepts, and technical accounting business skills through practical application (forecasting, budgeting, financial statement analyses, business plans, strategic planning). 
    • The ability to read and interpret financial statements in the decision-making process.
    • Effective team work and collaborative skills in a simulated business environment.

Related Links

Accounting Online, BSBA Program Page

Accounting, Economics and Finance Department Page

Professional Licensure/Certification Page

Curriculum Guide

GPA Requirement

Major GPA: 2.0 or higher
Overall GPA: 2.0 or higher
Core GPA: 2.0 or higher

Summary*

Rock Studies 2 Requirements42
Other Basic Requirements0-3
Computer Competency0-3
Major Requirements68
Electives10

* All undergraduate degree programs require a minimum of 120 credits.  Some courses meet multiple requirements, but are only counted once toward the 120 credit total required to graduate.

Rock Studies 2 Requirements

Students must complete a sum total of 42 SRU Rock Studies 2-based credits. There are no specific requirements.

Basic Math Requirement

Check with your adviser or a current degree audit report to see if you have been exempted from this course. The credit earned in this course will not be counted toward the 120 credit hour minimum needed to earn a degree.

Complete one of the following:0-3
Meet required minimum SAT or ACT math score OR
Beginning Algebra
Total Hours0-3

Computer Competency

Demonstrate "computer competency" by one of the following:0-3
Pass Computer Competency Exam OR
Select one of the following at SRU or another post-secondary institution:
Introduction to Computing for Liberal Arts
Computer Concepts
Introduction to Computing and Programming
Technology for Wellness
Total Hours0-3

DIVERSITY,  EQUITY,  AND INCLUSION REQUIREMENT

Students must take and pass a course with the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) designation prior to graduation.  Students can meet this requirement by taking any DEI - designated course in any program at any time during their undergraduate career. 

Major Requirements 

  • 36 major credits must be taken at SRU or PASSHE
  • 36 major credits must be taken at the 300 level or above
Business Administration Core Requirements
ACCT 209Financial Accounting 13
ACCT 230Accounting Information Systems 23
ACCT 310Cost Accounting (Accounting Majors) 13
ACCT 340Legal Environment of Business 13
ECON 201Principles of Macroeconomics 13
ECON 202Principles of Microeconomics 13
ECON 219Business Analytics I 13
or MGMT 219 Business Analytics I
ECON 319Business Analytics II 13
or MGMT 319 Business Analytics II
FIN 303Issues in Global Business 13
or MGMT 303 Issues in Global Business
or MRKT 303 Issues in Global Business
FIN 320Managerial Finance 13
MGMT 320Operations Management 13
MGMT 351Organizational Behavior 13
MRKT 230Principles of Marketing 13
MGMT 458Business Capstone 13
Subtotal42
Required Computer Science Course
CPSC 210Productivity Software 13
or MIS 210 Productivity Software
Subtotal3
Required Accounting Courses
ACCT 308Federal Individual Income Tax 23
ACCT 313Intermediate Accounting I 24
ACCT 314Intermediate Accounting II 24
ACCT 411Auditing Theory and Practice 23
ACCT 413Advanced Accounting 23
ACCT 345Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)3
or ACCT 450 Internship
Subtotal20
Electives
Select one of the following:3
Forensic Accounting 2
Budgeting, Performance Management, and Cost Analysis 2
Accounting Seminar 2
Accounting Data Analytics 2
Subtotal3
Total Hours68
1

Course counts for 50% of Major and not for Major GPA

2

Course counts for 50% of Major and Major GPA

*

Some courses may require pre-requisites. Please see course descriptions to determine if there are any pre-requisites for that specific course.

Co-Curricular and Experiential Learning

Students are encouraged to explore additional curricular and co-curricular opportunities. These opportunities can deepen and enhance the learning in accounting, economics and finance. In addition, there is a strong correlation between long-term student success and engagement in these opportunities:

  1. Internships
  2. Participation in student organizations
  3. International study programs (short-term, semester, and year-long)
  4. High-Impact Practice (HIP) designated classes
  5. Student-faculty research
  6. Student leadership development
  7. Service-learning classes
  8. Career education and development

Important Curriculum Guide Notes

This Curriculum Guide is provided to help SRU students and prospective students better understand their intended major curriculum. Enrolled SRU students should note that the My Rock Audit may place already-earned and/or in progress courses in different, yet valid, curriculum categories. Enrolled SRU students should use the My Rock Audit Report and materials and information provided by their faculty advisers to ensure accurate progress towards degree completion. The information on this guide is current as of the date listed. Students are responsible for curriculum requirements at the time of enrollment at the University.

PASSHE - Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Institutions

ACCOUNTING - BSBA (2339)
This program is effective as of Spring 2024
Revised 11.13.2023
UCC 09.05.2023