Accounting Major (BBA)
The Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting (BBA Accounting) program equips students to pursue a career in professional accounting. Graduates work in both the public and private sectors, as well as a diverse number of other disciplines such as consulting and governmental work. Accounting students are held to a high academic standard and must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0. The academic rigor, coupled with the many internship opportunities and professional connections DBU offers, gives accounting majors the tools for excellent job placement and career advancement.
- Total Credit Hours: 120 Minimum
- Program Length: 4 Years (average) for full-time students
- Course Descriptions
- Business Minors Available
The Accounting major aims to provide students with a comprehensive, Christ-centered education in accounting, preparing them to assume ethical leadership roles in the global economy. Our program focuses on bridging theory and practice with an emphasis on serving others' needs. By integrating cutting-edge research with timeless biblical principles, we empower students to navigate the business world from a Christian perspective. Moreover, our extensive internship network with accounting firms and the BBA Accounting and MSA programs ensure a balanced development of accounting and management skills, meeting the educational requirements for the CPA exam.
Meet a Professor of Accounting
“I love that as a degree, accounting closes no doors. In today’s world, an accounting degree is highly sought after. I am grateful to be a part of a University that develops well-rounded business students who can bring their Christian worldview into the workforce.”
- Grace Paterson
Assistant Professor of Accounting
Designed to Meet Your Needs
Course Convenience
DBU offers classes in a variety of formats, including:
- Classroom
- Hybrid (Classroom and Online)*
- Online*
*Selected courses are available in the formats listed. View the current Schedule of Classes for specific courses.
Classes Start
Generally, classes begin four times a year:
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
- Winter
Degree Plan
Travel Opportunities
In addition to mission trips, DBU periodically offers students travel opportunities to earn course credit.
Program Testimonials
Sophia Hathcock
"DBU's accounting program has taught me to exhibit integrity and pursue excellence in a nuanced and challenging field. I cannot speak highly enough of the professors in this program and their willingness to invest in students. I feel equipped to work unto God's glory as an accountant!"
Aaron Thatcher
"DBU's accounting program has challenged me to grow as a student and person. My professors equipped me with the tools I need to succeed in public accounting. I highly recommend DBU’s accounting program to anyone interested in an accounting career!"
Whitney Green
"DBU has been the exact right place for me, not only for academics but also for my faith. I have been impressed with how a small university has provided such a superior education that helped me reach my potential in accounting, from excellent professors, mentorship, and individualized academic attention. This helped me grow and attain a great internship with a Big Four accounting firm, where I will begin working full-time following graduation."
About DBU's Accounting Program
Graduates with a B.B.A. Accounting will demonstrate competence in the foundational areas of business and possess the technical skills and accounting knowledge necessary to assume an accounting role in many industries and business options. As per the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy, the B.B.A. degree alone does not qualify a student to register for the CPA examination.
In addition to the eleven common-core courses required of all B.B.A. degree programs, which include 6 hours of principles level accounting courses, accounting majors complete nine required upper-level accounting courses and one upper-level business elective.
Retention in and Graduation from the Accounting Program
Students must fulfill the following conditions to continue enrollment in the 4-year B.B.A. accounting major and graduate from the program:
- Students must maintain an overall institutional GPA of 3.0 and an institutional GPA of 3.0 in upper-level accounting coursework.
- Students must be advised by a full-time accounting professor before enrollment each semester.
