<h2 id="section---FrequentlyAskedQuestions">Frequently Asked Questions</h2> <h3 id="section---WhatKindOfProgramIsIt">What Kind of Program Is It?</h3> <p>The Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting program at Baker College is designed to teach you accounting theories as well as business principles. In part, this online program emphasizes the preparation and analysis of financial documents. In addition, you will gain the decision-making and problem-solving skills you will likely require once you enter the job market. As a graduate of this program, you will be eligible to take the Uniform Certified Public Accountant Examination. You must have earned 225 quarter hours of credit before applying. You should contact the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy to discuss your eligibility to sit for the examination in your state. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreThePrerequisites">What Are the Prerequisites?</h3> <p>Along with excellent mathematical and analytical skills, you should be able to communicate effectively. It is also important that you be honest and possess good leadership qualities. Though requirements may vary, you should have earned a high school diploma or equivalent. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreTheCourseRequirements">What Are the Course Requirements?</h3> <p>You must complete 183 quarter hours in order to graduate from this program. Following are your course requirements. </p> <p><u>Accounting Major Courses</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code </th><th> Course Title</th></tr> <tr><td>ACC 241 </td><td> Accounting Concepts</td></tr> <tr><td>ACC 301 </td><td> Intermediate Accounting I</td></tr> <tr><td>ACC 302 </td><td> Intermediate Accounting II</td></tr> <tr><td>ACC 303 </td><td> Intermediate Accounting III</td></tr> <tr><td>ACC 312B </td><td> Business Entities Taxation</td></tr> <tr><td>ACC 331A </td><td> Cost Accounting</td></tr> <tr><td>ACC 341B </td><td> Individual Taxation</td></tr> <tr><td>ACC 416 </td><td> Auditing, Systems, and Controls I</td></tr> <tr><td>ACC 417 </td><td> Auditing, Systems, and Controls II</td></tr> <tr><td>ACC 431B </td><td> Governmental and Non-Profit Accounting</td></tr> <tr><td>ACC 441 </td><td> Advanced Accounting</td></tr> <tr><td>ELECT 100A </td><td> Elective</td></tr> <tr><td>INF 113 </td><td> Electronic Spreadsheets</td></tr> <tr><td>LAW 312 </td><td> Advanced Business Law</td></tr> <tr><td>MGT 431 </td><td> Strategic Management</td></tr> <tr><td>WRK 291B </td><td> Professional Career Strategies</td></tr> <tr><td>WRK 495 </td><td> Accounting Work Experience</td></tr> </table><p><u>Business Courses</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code </th><th> Course Title</th></tr> <tr><td>ACC 121 </td><td> Fundamentals of Accounting I</td></tr> <tr><td>ACC 122 </td><td> Fundamentals of Accounting II</td></tr> <tr><td>ECN 201 </td><td> Principles of Macroeconomics</td></tr> <tr><td>ECN 202 </td><td> Principles of Microeconomics</td></tr> <tr><td>FIN 101 </td><td> Personal Finance</td></tr> <tr><td>FIN 301A </td><td> Principles of Finance</td></tr> <tr><td>LAW 211 </td><td> Business Law</td></tr> <tr><td>MGT 101 </td><td> Introduction to Business</td></tr> <tr><td>MGT 311 </td><td> Organizational Change</td></tr> <tr><td>MGT 321 </td><td> Management Information Systems</td></tr> <tr><td>MKT 111B </td><td> Principles of Marketing</td></tr> <tr><td>MTH 401 </td><td> Statistical Methods</td></tr> </table><p><u>General Education Courses</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code </th><th> Course Title</th></tr> <tr><td>ELECT 111A </td><td> Scientific Inquiry Elective</td></tr> <tr><td>ELECT 131A </td><td> Global &amp; Cultural Perspectives Elective</td></tr> <tr><td>ELECT 131B </td><td> Global &amp; Cultural Perspectives Elective</td></tr> <tr><td>ELECT 141A </td><td> Personal &amp; Social Environments Elective</td></tr> <tr><td>ELECT 141B </td><td> Personal &amp; Social Environments Elective</td></tr> <tr><td>ENG 101 </td><td> Composition I</td></tr> <tr><td>ENG 102 </td><td> Composition II</td></tr> <tr><td>HUM 401A </td><td> Philosophy of Ethics</td></tr> <tr><td>INF 112 </td><td> Word Processing</td></tr> <tr><td>INF 114A </td><td> Introduction to Database Applications</td></tr> <tr><td>INF 131 </td><td> Internet and the World Wide Web</td></tr> <tr><td>INF 141A </td><td> Microsoft PowerPoint</td></tr> <tr><td>MTH 111 </td><td> Introductory Algebra</td></tr> <tr><td>MTH 112 </td><td> Intermediate Algebra</td></tr> <tr><td>SOC 321 </td><td> Cultural Diversity</td></tr> <tr><td>SPK 201 </td><td> Oral Communication</td></tr> <tr><td>WRI 115 </td><td> Workplace Communication</td></tr> <tr><td>WRI 301A </td><td> Report Writing</td></tr> <tr><td><b>Select one course from the following:</b> </td><td /></tr> <tr><td>PSY 101 </td><td> Human Relations</td></tr> <tr><td>PSY 111 </td><td> General Psychology</td></tr> <tr><td><b>Select one course from the following:</b> </td><td /></tr> <tr><td>SPK 211 </td><td> Group Dynamics</td></tr> <tr><td>SPK 401 </td><td> Presentational Speaking</td></tr> </table><h3 id="section---WhatCouldIDoAfterIGraduate">What Could I Do After I Graduate?</h3> <h4 id="section---CareerOpportunities">Career Opportunities</h4> <p>The goal of the Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting degree program is to prepare to you for a career in areas such as business, corporate finance, government, education, investment banking, and non-profit organizations. After earning your degree and receiving any necessary licensing, you might pursue professional positions such as: </p> <ul><li>Corporate Accountant </li><li>Certified Public Accountant </li><li>Auditor </li><li>Non-Profit Organization Accountant </li><li>Government Accountant </li></ul><h4 id="section---AdvancedDegrees">Advanced Degrees</h4> <p>If you would like an opportunity to increase your professional prospects, you might consider earning a master degree. Such a program could help you develop your research skills and allow you to gain advanced knowledge of current trends in the field. Baker College Center for Graduate Studies offers graduate-level programs such as: </p> <ul><li>Master of Science in Accounting </li><li>Master of Business Administration with a concentration in: <ul><li>Accounting</li></ul></li></ul>