Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) in Accounting

Gain the skills and knowledge you need to advance your accounting career to the next level. Expand your professional background in finance, taxation, auditing and business with a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in accounting from Thomas Edison State University (TESU). The demand for well-trained, thoughtful accountants and auditors is growing and our program will provide you with the expertise companies across many industries are looking for today.

Interested in pursuing a career as a certified public accountant? Seamlessly integrate your B.S. in accounting into our CPA and Master’s Track, which is aligned with the Master of Science in Management degree with a specialization in accounting. Once you earn your BS degree in accounting, continue your educational journey by pursuing your Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree with a specialization in accounting.

Degree Requirements

The following courses are required for the BSBA degree in Accounting and are fulfilled in the General Education section of the degree chart.

• College Algebra or Quantitative Business Analysis within Intellectual and Practical Skills section of General Education requirements. (3 credits)
• Statistics within the Math section of General Education requirements. (3 credits)

How Students Earn Credit in the Area of Study: All credits in this area of study may be completed with Thomas Edison State University courses and/or exams.

Note 1: This list of subjects is offered as a guide. Other subjects may also be considered appropriate for this major area of study.

Note 2: Students considering preparation for CPA should contact their specific state Board of Accountancy for specific details concerning the requirements to sit for the exam and other requirements related to the exam.

Note 3: Thomas Edison State University course refers to the University’s own course offering of guided study, Online or Exam or Prior Learning Assessment courses.

Note 4: Other subjects listed can either be courses transferred from other colleges/universities or credits earned through Prior Learning Assessment (see College Catalog for more information on PLA).

It is strongly recommended that all B.S. students, regardless of area of study, include a business ethics subject as part of the general education or electives component of their degree.