Frequently Asked Questions

What Kind of Program Is It?

Students of the Bachelor of Science in Business with a concentration* in Accounting program at University of Phoenix have the opportunity to develop business communication, management and organizational skills in addition to gaining an understanding of accounting methods and responsibilities. Courses are offered online and at selected University of Phoenix locations. Introductory and intermediate accounting courses cover cash flows, assets, liabilities, investments, balance sheets, cost accounting, auditing, payroll accounting and accounting principles. Foundational courses in business address marketing, economics, management theory, business law and information systems.

What Are the Prerequisites?

Though not required, you should have some experience or interest in working in the accounting department for any type of business or organization. Applicants to University of Phoenix programs should have a high school diploma or GED.

What Are the Course Requirements?

The University of Phoenix Bachelor of Science in Business with a concentration in Accounting program requires the completion of 120 semester-credits (Kansas residents must complete 124 semester-credits). In addition to general education requirements and electives, a total of 45 credits are taken in the business foundation and 18 credit hours are taken in the accounting concentration. Courses in this program are taken in a specific sequence.

• GEN 300: Skills for Professional Development
• ECO 212: Principles of Economics
• BIS 219: Business Information Systems
• MGT 216: Organizational Ethics and Social Responsibility
• ACC 280: Principles of Accounting
• COM 285: Introduction to Business Communication
• MGT 330: Management: Theory, Practice, and Application
• MGT 307: Organizational Behavior and Group Dynamics
• MGT 350: Critical Thinking: Strategies in Decision Making
• RES 341: Research and Evaluation I
• RES 342: Research and Evaluation II
• FIN 370: Finance for Business
• BUS 415: Business Law
• MKT 421: Marketing
• BUS 475: Integrated Business Topics
• ACC 281: Financial Accounting Transaction Analysis
• ACC 349: Cost Accounting
• ACC 421: Intermediate Financial Accounting I
• ACC 422: Intermediate Financial Accounting II
• ACC 423: Intermediate Financial Accounting III
• ACC 490: Auditing

What Could I Do After I Graduate?

Advanced Degrees

Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Business with a concentration in Accounting program can go on to pursue a master's degree. They can choose a Master of Business Administration or a Master of Science in Accountancy. Graduates could also pursue professional credentials, such as Certified Public Accountant. These credentials might require the completion of additional coursework and passing of an examination.

Each state sets forth standards required to be eligible to take the CPA exam and apply for licensure or certification as a CPA. Potential applicants should check with the appropriate organization within their jurisdiction to determine if this program meets the requirements to qualify for examination in that specific jurisdiction. States frequently change their requirements for examination. There is no assurance that at the time of degree completion the specific jurisdiction's requirements will be consistent with the requirements at the time of admission.

The Bachelor of Science in Business program is programmatically accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (acbsp.org).

*Maryland residents completing this program will earn a Bachelor of Science in Business with an emphasis in Accounting.