Bachelor of Science - Business Administration - Accounting

The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration allows students to learn the fundamentals of business while adding a layer of specialization.

This degree offers a common core set of courses along with a capstone course in applied strategic decision making. This core gives students a fantastic understanding of all aspects of business. Then, students can gain specialized knowledge by pursuing one of 7 specialty options.

The field of accounting offers a variety of career paths. Many accounting students work for national, regional, or local public accounting firms or for government agencies such as the IRS or California Franchise Board. Accounting students are in high demand and the department has an exceptional career placement record.

Many accounting majors seek to become Certified Public Accountants (CPA). Toward that end, students may pursue a Professional Accounting Certificate (30 units) that addresses the 150-hour standard of this certification concurrently with earning the BS degree with an option in accounting.