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2024-2026 Academic Catalog
Accounting, B.B.A.
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Overview
The Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting is a major within the School of Business and Entrepreneurship. If you have questions regarding this program, please contact dsu.hawk@dickinsonstate.edu or call 1-800-279-HAWK.
Degree Requirements:
- General Education Course Requirements
- Pre-Major Courses
- Business Core Courses
- Accounting Major Core Courses
- Electives
- A cumulative GPA of 2.25 or higher is required for graduation
Degree available in Bismarck, Williston, DSUlive, and online
Career Options
Why should you pursue a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree - Accounting?
The Bachelor of Business Administration degree in accounting focuses heavily on accounting and finance. This program is highly versatile, preparing students to work in a variety of fields.
Possible Career Paths
- Accountant
- Auditor
- Budget Analyst
- Tax Examiner
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Professional Exam Requirements
Students earning a Bachelor of Business Administration degree with a major in Accounting at Dickinson State University will have fulfilled the educational requirements to take the professional examinations required to become a Certified Management Accountant (CMA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), and 121 of the total 150 hours of education required to apply to become a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). In order to be qualified to be a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), a student must have 150 college level semester hours with a minimum of a baccalaureate degree. Every state determines what qualifications an applicant must meet to take the CPA exam. Students planning to take any of the professional exams should consult with their accounting advisor to determine the exact requirements that must be met. General Education Course Requirements
Group II (C)
- Human Behavior and Governance Credits: 3
Group III (A)
- Creative Expressions Credits: 3
Group III (E)
- Natural Science Credits: 4
General Education Elective
Accounting Major Core Course
Subtotal: 115-116
Elective requirement of coursework at the 200 level or higher can be used to satisfy the remaining degree requirements. Student Learning Outcomes
- Students will be able to apply the theories and practice of management. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, and X. )
- Students will be able to apply the concepts, theories, and practices involved in international business. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, and X.)
- Students will be able to recommend strategic decision alternatives using business concepts and theories. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, and X.)
- Students will be able to apply the conceptual framework of financial accounting and reporting in business. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, and X.)
- Students will be able to solve fundamental problems in financial management. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, and X.)
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