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Bachelor of Business Administration — Accounting

College of Business

Bachelor of Business Administration — Accounting

College of Business

On-Campus & Online

Options

120 Credit Hours

to Graduate

On-Campus: $5,010 Per Semester

Online: $443 Per Credit Hour

Free Books

for All Students

Take on Key Positions with Advancement Potential

EKU’s BBA in Accounting program is nationally accredited and is designed to provide students with the solid educational foundation that employers expect of today’s graduates. Students gain a comprehensive understanding of the accounting principles, practices, and technical knowledge necessary to successfully pass professional examinations, as well as a strong general business background that allows accounting professionals to move quickly into upper management. Graduates are prepared to take on key positions with excellent salaries, become business entrepreneurs, or pursue an MBA.

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Career Outlook


Students in accounting are preparing to enter careers which will lead them into public accounting, private accounting, or governmental organizations.

Employment in business and financial occupations is projected to grow 8 percent from 2021 to 2032.

– U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

A degree in accounting can open the door to a wide variety of career options across the industry spectrum.

Job Titles Include:

  • Staff Accountant
  • Management Trainee
  • Client Services Accountant
  • Accountant
  • Bookkeeper
  • Tax Associate
  • Assurance Specialist
  • Financial Reporting Accountant

EKU accounting graduates work in a variety of fields and positions.

Employers Include:

  • Forvis
  • Dean Dorton
  • VASCOR Logistics
  • PwC
  • Tempur Sealy International
  • Lockhead Martin
  • Commonwealth of Kentucky
  • Alltech

The Office of Academic and Career Services is a one-stop shop for all your career and professional development needs.

Services Include:

  • Creating/updating your resume and cover letter
  • Interviewing tips and coaching
  • Career documents review
  • Job search

Why EKU?

  • Free textbooks through EKU BookSmart
  • No application fee
  • Reduced tuition for active-duty military members and their spouses
  • Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International)
  • Institute of Management Accountants (IMA®) endorsed management accounting program
  • Graduates are prepared to sit for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) examination
  • Generous credit transfer policy
  • Voluntary Income Tax Assistance (VITA) service-learning project gives you the opportunity for hands on experience (hosted on EKU’s campus)
  • Fast-track opportunities for students with 80 or more credit hour

Program Options

Choose between two specialty concentrations that offer the opportunity to tailor the degree to specific career goals and give you a competitive edge in the job market. Options include:

Management accountants are seen as the “value-creators” among accountants – more interested in forward looking decisions that will affect the future of the organization than in historical recording and compliance (score keeping) aspects of the profession. Management accounting knowledge and experience can be obtained from varied fields and functions within an organization, such as information management, treasury, efficiency auditing, marketing, valuation, pricing, logistics, etc.

The BBA degree with the Management Accounting concentration opens the door to professional possibilities in business and industry and can lead to: Certified Management Accountant (CMA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), among others.

Public Accounting students can specialize in: Auditing, Taxation, Management Consulting Services, Forensic Accounting, Litigation Support, Financial Planning, and Business Valuation.

Private Accounting (working in business, industry, or non-profit organizations) gives students career opportunities in: General Accounting, Cost Accounting, Taxation, Internal Auditing, Computer Systems Analyst, Security Analyst and more. Local, state and Federal governments need accountants in many different agencies: Federal Bureau of Investigation, Internal Revenue Service, General Accounting Office, Kentucky Revenue Cabinet and many others.

The 3+2 BBA in Accounting program offers an accelerated pathway to complete the BBA in Accounting and the Master of Business Administration degrees through 3+2 enrollment!

Benefits:

  • Enroll in up to nine hours of graduate courses that will apply to both your undergraduate and graduate degree
  • Pay undergraduate tuition rates for the graduate coursework
  • Gain advanced knowledge in the desired subject area

Minors & Certificates

Select from a wide range of minors, allowing you to explore interests or make use of prior credits. Suggested minors available for this program include:

  • Banking and Financial Services
  • Personal Finance
  • Sales

View the full list of minors available for completion as you earn your degree.

You can also choose from numerous undergraduate certificates in specialty areas that complement and enhance your major as you work toward your degree. Suggested certificates for this program include:

  • Banking and Financial Services
  • Financial Literacy
  • Financial Technology and Cybercrime
  • Sales

View the full list of certificates available for completion as you earn your degree.

Attend Online

Choosing an online program doesn’t mean completing your education alone. EKU Online strives to provide students with unparalleled staff and faculty access, rich engagement opportunities and every resource possible to succeed. We are committed to helping you find success in your coursework, as well as identifying and pursuing employment opportunities upon graduation. We are here to help you every step of the way.

Online students have access to:

  • Accelerated 8-week terms
  • Courses begin 6 times per year
  • No campus visits required
  • Personal advisors stay with you from application to graduation
  • Free online tutoring and career services assistance 

Curriculum & Enrollment


Learn essential skills for today’s business environment. Our fully accredited programs are made up of high-quality courses and taught by experienced professors. EKU’s curriculum blends academic and professional preparation through course topics such as accounting, marketing, economic principles, financial markets, and consumer and organizational behavior.

A minimum of 120 credits are required to graduate.

View the degree requirements:

Please review the admissions requirements before applying for this or any program. If you have questions about the program or are planning to register for classes, please speak to the program advisor.

Students may transfer up to 90 hours of credit from accredited institutions. Please note that a minimum of 30 credit hours in this degree program must be completed at Eastern Kentucky University.

Previously earned credits must be reviewed upon admission to EKU for appropriate articulation.

On-Campus Deadlines
Online Deadlines

All applicants must provide an application and evidence of appropriate scholastic achievement through prior educational experience.

Please note that certain degree programs have special admission requirements. Admission to the University does not mean automatic admission to all degree programs.

The completed application and all required supporting documentation must be received by the University no later than:

• August 1 for fall enrollment
• December 1 for spring enrollment
• May 1 for summer enrollment

To apply for undergraduate admission to Eastern Kentucky University (EKU), submit an application at apply.eku.edu and submit your materials noted below electronically or by mail to:

Office of Admissions
Eastern Kentucky University
Whitlock Bldg. 112, CPO 54
521 Lancaster Avenue
Richmond, KY 40475-3154.

IMA® Endorses Our Accounting Program

The College of Business accounting program has received recognition and endorsement from the IMA® (Institute of Management Accountants), a prestigious and influential organization dedicated to the advancement of the management accounting field.

IMA’s Endorsement of Higher Education initiative recognizes programs that meet high educational standards, enabling students to pursue and earn the Certified Management Accountant (CMA®) credential.

IMA’s globally-recognized CMA program is a relevant assessment of advanced accounting and financial management knowledge in areas such as financial planning, analysis, control and decision support – each of which is increasingly critical in meeting the changing needs of business, and therefore, essential learning for students of accounting and finance.

Enrolling & Advising Information


EKU’s College of Business Advising Office is committed to delivering high-quality enrollment and academic advising for our students. We strive to create an atmosphere of mutual trust and meaningful engagement to help students reach their academic goals and have a rewarding educational experience.

Interested in enrolling? Reach out to the enrollment advisor for your preferred program.

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Allison Bullins

Director Student Experience & Events

859-622-1383
allison.bullins@eku.edu

Zak Hess

Online Enrollment Advisor

859-622-7626
zachary.hess@eku.edu

Student Stories & Features


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Grant Clay

EKU Finance & Risk Management and Insurance Student
Some of my professors have been mentors and key influences, they have helped with my success and bettered me as a person! This school has been such a huge part of building me as a person and helping me become who I am. I am forever and always thankful for my experience at EKU!
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Joanna Ouyang

EKU International Business Graduate
EKU has aided me in several ways while pursuing my degree. I have had the support of professors, advisors, and mentors along the way. EKU was very flexible and accommodating in my scheduling to accomplish this in two years
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Jessica Wagner

EKU Bachelor of Business Administration Graduate
The highlight of my time as an EKU Online student was getting to know my classmates. We were all at different points in our lives. Almost everyone had other commitments, being work, family, etc. but we were all making our education a priority. It was nice to be surrounded by other people that understood what I was going through.

Upcoming Events

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Contact Information

College of Business

Business & Technology Center
Room 214

859-622-1409
Fax: 859-622-1413
collegebt@eku.edu