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.
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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.
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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.
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Accounting Online, BSBA Program Page
Curriculum Guide
GPA Requirement
Major GPA: 2.0 or higher
Overall GPA: 2.0 or higher
Core GPA: 2.0 or higher
Summary*
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Rock Studies 2 Requirements | 42 | |
| Other Basic Requirements | 0-3 | |
| Major Requirements | 68 | |
| Electives | 10 | |
* 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.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete one of the following: | 0-3 | |
Meet required minimum SAT or ACT math score OR | ||
| Beginning Algebra | ||
| Total Hours | 0-3 | |
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
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration Core Requirements | ||
| ACCT 209 | Financial Accounting 1 | 3 |
| ACCT 230 | Accounting Information Systems 2 | 3 |
| ACCT 310 | Cost Accounting (Accounting Majors) 1 | 3 |
| ACCT 340 | Legal Environment of Business 1 | 3 |
| ECON 201 | Principles of Macroeconomics 1 | 3 |
| ECON 202 | Principles of Microeconomics 1 | 3 |
| ECON 219 | Business Analytics I 1 | 3 |
| or MGMT 219 | Business Analytics I | |
| ECON 319 | Business Analytics II 1 | 3 |
| or MGMT 319 | Business Analytics II | |
| FIN 303 | Issues in Global Business 1 | 3 |
| or MGMT 303 | Issues in Global Business | |
| or MRKT 303 | Issues in Global Business | |
| FIN 320 | Managerial Finance 1 | 3 |
| MGMT 320 | Operations Management 1 | 3 |
| MGMT 351 | Organizational Behavior 1 | 3 |
| MGMT 458 | Business Capstone 1 | 3 |
| MRKT 230 | Principles of Marketing 1 | 3 |
| Subtotal | 42 | |
| Required Computer Science Course | ||
| CPSC 210 | Productivity Software 1 | 3 |
| or MIS 210 | Productivity Software | |
| Subtotal | 3 | |
| Required Accounting Courses | ||
| ACCT 308 | Federal Individual Income Tax 2 | 3 |
| ACCT 313 | Intermediate Accounting I 2 | 4 |
| ACCT 314 | Intermediate Accounting II 2 | 4 |
| ACCT 411 | Auditing Theory and Practice 2 | 3 |
| ACCT 413 | Advanced Accounting 2 | 3 |
| ACCT 345 | Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) | 3 |
| or ACCT 450 | Internship | |
| Subtotal | 20 | |
| Electives | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Forensic Accounting 2 | ||
| Budgeting, Performance Management, and Cost Analysis 2 | ||
| Accounting Seminar 2 | ||
| Accounting Data Analytics 2 | ||
| Internal Auditing 2 | ||
ACCT 422 | (Accounting Fraud new course) | |
| Subtotal | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 68 | |
- 1
Course counts for 50% of Major and not for Major GPA
- 2
Course counts for 50% of Major and Major GPA
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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:
- Internships
- Participation in student organizations
- International study programs (short-term, semester, and year-long)
- High-Impact Practice (HIP) designated classes
- Student-faculty research
- Student leadership development
- Service-learning classes
- 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