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Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration (BSBA), University of Colorado Denver Business School, CU Denver

Business School, University of Colorado Denver
 

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

Accounting

The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration requires you to take a combination of business and liberal arts classes with provide you a well rounded education. In addition, you can major in programs like accounting, finance, financial management, human resources, information systems, international business, management and marketing. The Accounting Major provides you with the opportunity to enhance your analytical ability and communications skills relative to the accounting industry.

For more information, contact advising at undergrad.business@ucdenver.edu​ or call 303-315-8100


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Please see the course catalog for course descriptions.​​​​​​​

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​Accounting Career Options

Accounting courses are offered in several fields of professional accountancy. These courses provide preparation for practice in the following fields:
  • Auditing
  • Financial Accounting
  • Government Accounting
  • Accounting Information
  • Systems
  • Managerial Accounting
  • Oil and Gas Accounting
  • Tax Accounting
  • Teaching and Research​

In addition to the Core requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, you will take the following courses:​

Required Courses for the Accounting Major

  • Intermediate Financial Accounting I, ACCT3220
  • Intermediate Financial Accounting II, ACCT3230
  • Intermediate Cost Accounting, ACCT3320
  • Accounting Systems and Data Processing, ACCT4054
  • Income Tax Accounting, ACCT4410
  •  Auditing, ACCT4620
  • another 4XXX level Accounting course​

​Becoming a Certified Public Accountant (CPA)


Until July 1, 2015, the state of Colorado will continue to license CPAs who have bachelor’s degrees and who meet the required education and experience requirements. New education and experience requirements take effect beginning July 1, 2015. These new requirements include 150-semester hours of higher education, including specific accounting and business courses, plus specific work experience. Click here for more information about CPA licensing. ​

​You may further specialize with a more specific topic area.

  • Financial Accounting
  • Managerial Accounting
  • Accounting and Information Systems

See an Undergraduate Advisor​ for more details

​Scholarships


The Business School offers a variety of scholarship opportunities to help you finance your degree. Some scholarships are based on need, and other on academic accomplishment. Visit business.ucdenver.edu/scholarship​ to find out more and to apply. ​
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