Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting

Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting

Crunch the Numbers on a Career in Accounting.
While money may make the business world go round, the people who keep it from spinning out of control are the accounting professionals with the knowledge and skills to keep everything in balance. National University’s Bachelor of Science in Accounting degree is designed to prepare you for a broad range of accounting-related careers.
All online accounting degrees are not created equal, and if you’re considering a career in the field, it matters what you learn and who you learn it from. That’s why it’s important to know that NU’s curriculum is taught by full-time faculty members who work directly in the accounting and finance industries. They’ll work with you to understand your career goals and share their firsthand, industry-current experience to help ensure you’re prepared with the skills sought by today’s employers.
All coursework in this program can be take online and is aligned with industry-standard exams, including CPA, CMA, and CFE to set you up for success when you graduate.
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Program Learning Outcomes
As a graduate of National University’s bachelor’s degree in accounting, you’ll have earned the career-focused knowledge and skills to:
- Utilize current technologies for presenting and analyzing accounting information
- Demonstrate mastery of a common body of accounting knowledge
- Develop ethical sensitivity to accounting scenarios
- Employ effective communication of accounting information
- Demonstrate awareness of International Financial Reporting Standards
- Research issues to support critical assessment of accounting information
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- Accountants
- Financial Analysts
- Staff Accountants
- Controllers
- Accounting Managers
Regarding potential employers, you can expect an ongoing need for accountants at banks, tax preparation firms, and retailers, with significant demand at business consulting firms, finance organizations, insurance companies, and manufacturers, all of whom need accounting professionals with skills in:
- Financial Analysis
- Accounts Payable
- Accounts Receivable
- Strategic Planning
- Excel spreadsheets
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Finance and insurance: | $78,600 |
Management of companies and enterprises: | $76,230 |
Accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping, and payroll services: |
$73,180 |
Government: | $72,260 |
To receive a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting, students must complete at least 180 quarter units as articulated below, 45 of which must be completed in residence at National University, 76.5 of which must be completed at the upper-division level, and a minimum 69 units of the University General Education requirements.
In the absence of transfer credit, additional general electives may be necessary to satisfy total units for the degree. The following courses are specific degree requirements. Refer to the section of undergraduate admission requirements for specific information regarding admission and evaluation. All students receiving an undergraduate degree in Nevada are required by State Law to complete a course in Nevada Constitution.
Students who have completed the California Community College Associate in Science in Business for Transfer (AS-T) degree by completing the Transfer Model Curriculum (TMC) for business, will have completed the lower division requirements of the University General Education requirements and the Preparation for the Major.”
Preparation for the Major (6 courses; 27 quarter units)
Course | Description | Quarter Units |
---|---|---|
MNS205 or MTH215 |
Intro to Quantitative Methods*
College Algebra & Trigonometry* |
4.50
4.50 |
ECO 203 | Principles of Microeconomics* | 4.50 |
ECO 204 | Principles of Macroeconomics* | 4.50 |
LAW 204 | Legal Aspects of Business I | 4.50 |
ACC 201 | Financial Accounting Funds | 4.50 |
ACC 202 | Managerial Accounting Funds Prerequisite: ACC 201 |
4.50 |
*May be used to meet General Education requirements ^ Eligible for Credit-by-exam waiver: Contact Academic Program Director
Prerequisite for all Accounting Courses
Students must have completed ACC 201 or its equivalent with a minimum grade of “C” within two years of taking any of the following accounting courses, unless a grade of 75 or better is received on an appropriate challenge exam.
Requirements for the Major (17 courses; 76.5 quarter units)
Business Requirements (4 courses; 18 quarter units)
Course | Description | Quarter Units |
---|---|---|
BIM 400 | Info Management in Organizations | 4.50 |
MGT309 | Principles of Management & Organizations | 4.50 |
FIN 310 | Business Finance Prerequisite: ACC 201 |
4.50 |
MKT302A or IBU 430 |
Marketing Fundamentals or Survey of Global Business Prerequisite: ECO 203 and ECO 204 |
4.50 |
MNS407 | Management Science** Prerequisite: MNS 205 and MTH 210 |
4.50 |
** Recommended for students considering the CPA or CMA designation.
Accounting Requirements (13 courses; 58.5 quarter units)
Course | Description | Quarter Units |
---|---|---|
ACC410A | Intermediate Accounting I Prerequisite: ACC 201 |
4.50 |
ACC410B | Intermediate Accounting II Prerequisite: ACC 410A |
4.50 |
ACC410C | Intermediate Accounting III Prerequisite: ACC 410B |
4.50 |
ACC 431 | Advanced Accounting Prerequisite: ACC 410C |
4.50 |
ACC432A | Taxation-Individual Prerequisite: ACC 431 |
4.50 |
ACC432B | Taxation-Business Prerequisite: ACC 432A |
4.50 |
ACC 433 | Managerial Accounting Prerequisite: ACC 202 |
4.50 |
ACC 434 | Government and Nonprofit Accounting Prerequisite: ACC 201 |
4.50 |
ACC 436 | Applied Tech for Accountants Prerequisite: ACC 201 |
4.50 |
ACC 515 | Accounting Ethics | 4.50 |
ACC 555 | Data Analytics | 4.50 |
ACC435A | Auditing I Prerequisite: ACC 431 |
4.50 |
ACC435B | Auditing II Prerequisite: ACC 435A |
4.50 |
For details and course listings for these concentrations, please visit our catalog.
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Students must complete graduate-level coursework taken as part of the BSACC degree with a grade of B or better. This coursework, which counts as electives in the BSACC, will not transfer as graduate-level credit to National University or any other institution as it is part of an undergraduate degree program. Grades earned in graduate-level courses will be calculated as part of the student’s undergraduate grade point average.
Students must apply for and begin the MBA program within six months after completing their final BSACC course. The number of courses required to earn an MBA degree for transition program students is reduced from 14 to as few as 11 courses, depending on classes selected and grades earned. Students must complete their MBA program within four years, with no break exceeding 12 months.
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Successful completion and attainment of National University degrees do not lead to automatic or immediate licensure, employment, or certification in any state/country. The University cannot guarantee that any professional organization or business will accept a graduate’s application to sit for any certification, licensure, or related exam for the purpose of professional certification.
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*Positions may require additional experience, training, and other factors beyond successfully completing this degree program. Depending on where you reside, many positions may also require state licensure, and it is the responsibility of the student to ensure that all licensure requirements are met. We encourage you to also review program-specific requirements. Any data provided on this page is for informational purposes only and does not guarantee that completion of any degree program will achieve the underlying occupation or commensurate salary.