Bachelor of Business Administration with Concentration in Accounting
Mission/Purpose

The South College Department of Business Administration is committed to providing students with practical programs of study and stimulating classroom experiences that lead to the development of business and analytical skills necessary for graduates to succeed in today’s ever-changing business environment.

Departmental/Program Objectives

Skills needed to gain employment and/or advancement in their respective fields of student that are emphasized include:

1. Effective use of current business technology.
2. Effective oral and written communication skills.
3. Effective collaboration and analysis of information for use in decision-making.
4. Ability to work both independently and in a team setting.

The Bachelor of Business Administration program prepares students to enter the continually evolving world of business, government, and industry. Building on a foundation of general education in areas such as oral and written communication, mathematical reasoning, and social science, the business foundation and upper division courses expose students to the realms of accounting, management, finance, economics, and marketing. Students choosing the accounting concentra tion gain knowledge and training necessary to become entry level accountants for small businesses, large corporations, and CPA firms providing accurate, timely, and relevant financial information needed in today’s business environment.

Admission Requirements

All students must minimally meet the requirements for general admission to South College. General admission to South College does not guarantee admission to the accounting or business programs. Program admission is not granted until the following is met.

1. Successful completion of 60 hours of the required curriculum, earning the minimum grades required by the program.

Upper division courses in this program include:

• Management & Organizational Behavior
• Managing Business Ethics
• Human Resource Management
• Corporate Finance
• Managing Financial Investments
• Strategic Planning
• Managerial Economics
• Government & Business Economics
• Financial Reporting for Corporations
• Cost Accounting
• Federal Income Tax
• Principles of Auditing I
• Principles of Auditing II
• Governmental Accounting