Accounting BSBA
Thrive in the world of finance and earn your Accounting degree online at Southern Miss!
Program-at-a-Glance (Undergraduate)
Credit Hours:
Total hours: 120
Major Area of Study: 30
Additional Requirements: 52
Cost per Credit Hour:
$416.59
Learn more about this program:
An Accounting degree can help you manage budgets, develop financial reports, and keep your company running smoothly. The University of Southern Mississippi now offers a fully-online Accounting degree! Students earning their Accounting degree online at Southern Miss can develop skills in several areas including finance, managerial accounting, business process systems, federal taxation, auditing, and business law. This program is your opportunity to gain the necessary accounting knowledge and start your career without interrupting your life.
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What can you do with an accounting degree?
With an Accounting degree, you can pursue careers in financial analysis, auditing, tax planning, and many other roles that involve managing and analyzing financial information for your company! It also provides a strong foundation for roles in budgeting, managerial accounting, and financial consulting across diverse industries.
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GEC 01. Written Communication
Course | Credits |
---|---|
Composition One
|
3 hrs. |
Composition Two
|
3 hrs. |
GEC 02. Natural Science
Select 2 courses with labs:
Course | Credits |
---|---|
Biology and Society
*
|
3 hrs. |
Principles of Biological Science I
*
|
3 hrs. |
Principles of Biological Science II
*
|
3 hrs. |
Chemistry and Our Environment
*
|
3 hrs. |
General Chemistry I
*
|
3 hrs. |
General Chemistry II
*
|
3 hrs. |
Weather and Climate
*
|
3 hrs. |
General Physics I
*
|
1 hrs. |
General Physics II
*
|
3 hrs. |
GEC 03. Humanities
Course | Credits |
---|---|
World Literature
|
3 hrs. |
Select 2 courses, 1 History required:
Course | Credits |
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World Civilizations: Beginnings to 1500 C.E.
|
3 hrs. |
World Civilizations: 1500 C.E to present
|
3 hrs. |
Introduction to Philosophy
|
3 hrs. |
Ethics and Good Living
|
3 hrs. |
Comparative Religion
|
3 hrs. |
GEC 04. Aesthetic Values
Select 1 course:
Course | Credits |
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Art Appreciation
|
3 hrs. |
Dance Appreciation
|
3 hrs. |
The Enjoyment of Music
|
GEC 05. Social and Behavioral Sciences
Select 2 courses:
Course | Credits |
---|---|
The Human Experience: A Global Perspective
|
3 hrs. |
Concepts of Wellness
|
3 hrs. |
Basic Economics
|
|
World Geography: Dynamics of a Changing Earth
|
3 hrs. |
American Government
|
3 hrs. |
General Psychology
|
3 hrs. |
Understanding Society: Principles of Sociology
|
3 hrs. |
GEC 06. Mathematics
Select 1 course:
Course | Credits |
---|---|
Quantitative Reasoning
|
3 hrs. |
College Algebra
|
3 hrs. |
GEC 07. Writing-Intensive Requirement
Select 1 course:
Course | Credits |
---|---|
Technical Writing
|
3 hrs. |
Organizational Communication
|
3 hrs. |
Business Communication
|
3 hrs. |
GEC 08. Speaking-Intensive Requirement
Select 1 course:
Course | Credits |
---|---|
Public Speaking
|
3 hrs. |
GEC 09. Capstone Requirements (Major Area)
Course | Credits |
---|---|
Global Managerial Policy and Strategy
|
3 hrs. |
DEG 01. Major Area of Study Requirements (30 hours)
A minimum of a “C” is required in each Major Area of Study course to graduate with an exception of ACC 323, which requires a minimum of “B”.
Course | Credits |
---|---|
Accounting Information Systems and Data Analytics
|
3 hrs. |
Introduction to Professional Accountancy
|
1 hrs. |
Cost Accounting Analytics
|
3 hrs. |
Introduction to Intermediate Accounting
|
2 hrs. |
Intermediate Accounting I
|
3 hrs. |
Intermediate Accounting II
|
3 hrs. |
Federal Income Tax Accounting
|
3 hrs. |
Advanced Accounting I
|
3 hrs. |
Government and Not-for-Profit Accounting
|
3 hrs. |
Auditing
|
3 hrs. |
Law in Accounting
|
3 hrs. |
DEG 02. Additional Requirements (52 hours)
College of Business Core Courses
Course | Credits |
---|---|
Introduction to Financial Accounting
|
3 hrs. |
Introduction to Managerial Accounting
|
3 hrs. |
The Legal Environment of Business
|
3 hrs. |
Business Analytics I
|
3 hrs. |
Applied Business Analytics
|
1 hrs. |
Business Analytics II
|
|
Principles of Macroeconomics
|
|
Principles of Microeconomics
|
3 hrs. |
Principles of Finance
|
3 hrs. |
Management for Organizations
|
3 hrs. |
Operations Management
|
3 hrs. |
Global Managerial Policy and Strategy
|
3 hrs. |
Management Informations Systems
|
3 hrs. |
Principles of Marketing
|
3 hrs. |
Additional Note
Please note that the above information is meant to be a guide and is not official. For further information regarding courses for this degree, see the University Bulletin. Please be aware that not all course choices listed in the University Bulletin are available online. However, sufficient online options are available to complete this degree.
Frequently Asked Questions
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People who graduate with an accounting degree can go on to fill a number of roles including, accountant, auditors, budget analysists, property appraisers, and a lot more. As you continue through our program, you and your advisor will be able to map out the best plan to meet your career goals.
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Admission Requirements
Admission Requirements: See University Admission Policies
Program Academic Policies and Requirements:
- See University Academic Policies and Requirements
- A grade of C or better in all upper-level accounting courses is required for graduation.
- Accounting majors initially enrolling in the 2010-11 catalog year and thereafter will be allowed two attempts to make a grade of C or better in ACC 300 and 400 level courses. An attempt includes any withdrawal after the last day to drop without academic penalty. Two unsuccessful attempts to pass an accounting course with a grade of C or better will result in disenrollment from the Accounting program. Students disenrolled as a result of this process may petition to the director of the School of Accountancy for reinstatement to the program; petition for reinstatement must cite the reasons such consideration should be granted.
- See College of Business and Economic Development Academic Policies
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