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Do you have a penchant for accounting? Do you hope to pursue a career in this business field?

When you study accounting, you learn the nuts and bolts of how a business operates. The BSBA in accounting provides a broad overview of significant issues in management accounting as well as a detailed examination of internal accounting issues affecting multiple entity types. The courses include an array of topics needed for an accounting manager working in a dynamic environment. The BSBA accounting degree prepares students for careers in corporate accounting, government accounting, and internal auditing.

For decades, the College of Business at East Carolina University has done an excellent job teaching students the technical material necessary for success in the business world. In today’s economy, though, that is no longer sufficient. As part of teaching the “whole student,” a revamped curriculum for undergraduate students now emphasizes leadership, professionalism, and communication skills. While not compromising our long history of teaching strong technical skills, the Leadership and Professional Development program teaches students how to “Think, Value, Communicate, Lead,” regardless of his or her job title or position. Through our unique Leadership and Professional Development program, each student gains valuable leadership skills, communication skills and professionalism. The bar is set high for students, with personalized support coming from a network of mentors, advisors, and coaches.

In addition to learning vital 21st-century skills, our students receive top-notch training in technical business material. Our faculty members offer excellent preparation for various careers in business

ECU Advantage

More students are enrolled in the ECU College of Business than in any other business school in the state. As a student in the College of Business, you’ll benefit from a professional college that has been continuously accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International (AACSB), the premier accrediting agency of collegiate business schools worldwide, since 1967 (we are one of only two institutions in North Carolina—and 120 worldwide—that have been continuously accredited by the AACSB since 1967 or before.)

For the sixth straight year, the College of Business at East Carolina University has again earned top marks, ranking among the best U.S. business schools according to the Princeton Review.

We also offer a strong curriculum that prepares today’s students to become tomorrow’s leaders; solid preparation in valuable 21st-century skills, including leadership skills, communications skills, and professionalism; a personalized network of support in a close-knit, caring community; diverse and talented full-time faculty with real-world experience in their fields of expertise; and small class sizes coupled with flexible class schedules and a variety of online options.

The College of Business offers a unique Living Learning Community option for first-year and sophomore students as well as a Business Scholars Award—a renewable four-year merit scholarship awarded to outstanding incoming students who are pursuing a BSBA.

What You Will Study

Program Coordinator: Cal Christian (3401 Bate Building; 252-737-1053; christianj@ecu.edu)

The Accounting, BSBA is intended for students who aspire to enter the accounting profession in the private and public sector (e.g., governmental, internal audit, and managerial accounting positions). It is not intended to prepare students for professional certification as a certified public accountant. However, the BSBA does provide a strong foundation for pursuing professional certification. If professional certification as a certified public accountant is desired, then students will need to pursue the MSA degree program after completing the BSBA.

Students pursuing the Accounting, BSBA must earn a minimum grade of C (2.0) in accounting courses to satisfy any upper-level accounting course prerequisites. Also, to graduate, students must earn a minimum grade of C (2.0) in each of the concentration courses and must have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 from all concentration courses attempted. 

Minimum degree requirement is 120 s.h. as follows:

IV. Concentration - 24 s.h.
    Accounting:
    • ACCT 3551 - Intermediate Accounting I
    • ACCT 3561 - Intermediate Accounting II
    • ACCT 3621 - Cost Accounting
    • ACCT 3851 - Accounting Information Systems
    • ACCT 4611 - Taxation for Decision Making
    • ACCT 4631 - Internal Auditing
      • Choose two courses from:
      • ACCT 3101 - Fraud Examination
      • ACCT 4451 - International Accounting
      • ACCT 4621 - Controllership Topics
      • ACCT 4641 - Governmental and Not-for-Profit Accounting
      • ACCT 4991 - Topics in Accounting
      • FINA 3554 - Principles of Real Estate
      • FINA 3824 - Financial Analysis and Planning
      • FINA 3904 - Investments
      • or other electives
      • Or other electives, including appropriate internships, approved by the chair
For more information about this degree visit the university's academic catalogs.
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