Accounting Program Information

Bachelor of Business Administration

 

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This program emphasizes practical application as well as the theoretical aspects of the discipline of accounting to prepare students for professional careers in public, managerial, and governmental accounting and/or advanced study within the discipline.  Students will gain an understanding of the social, ethical, economic, legal, and regulatory environment in which businesses operate and develop the problem-solving, decision-making, communication, and leadership skills necessary to compete in a dynamic global marketplace.  While successful completion of the BBA Accounting degree program satisfies the requirements to sit for the Uniform Certified Public Accountant Examination, additional credit as well as documented experience may be needed to obtain licensure. As of December 2019, students pursuing a CPA license in the state of Michigan are required to have obtained 150 semester hours of credit to sit for CPA Examination. Individuals who wish to obtain a license to practice in Michigan, are therefore advised to contact the Michigan State Board of Accountancy Licensing Bureau for further information. Individuals wishing to become eligible to sit for the examination in another state or territory should check the requirements of the particular state or territory with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (nasba.org) which services as a forum for the Boards of Accountancy of the 55 states and territories of the United States, and is the final authority on educational requirements. Those who wish to obtain licensure in another state or territory should check with that state or territory's Board of Accountancy to determine the specific educational and experiential requirements.

 

4 + 1 BBA/MBA
Bachelor/Master of Business Administration

The 4+1 program provides an exciting pathway for students to earn a BBA degree and an MBA degree in 5 years.  Students in the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) program majoring in Accounting, Finance, Human Resource Management, Management, Marketing, or Supply Chain Management can apply to this program. Once accepted, students will complete up to 15 MBA credit hours in their junior and senior years to fulfill the Business Elective Requirements.  The MBA credits will apply to both the MBA and BBA programs.

Students interested in the 4+1 program should contact their Academic Advisors as early as possible for more information and to ensure they follow the appropriate 4+1 program academic plan.  Students must apply to the Center for Graduate Studies after completing 60 credits of their program and before/in the first semester of their junior year in order to be considered official acceptance into the 4+1 program.  Students should contact the Enrollment Department to review acceptance criteria.