Business Administration: Concentration in Accounting
Bachelor of Science, Accelerated Master's
About this program
The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration: Concentration in Accounting prepares you for a career in accounting across industries like public accounting, private business, and nonprofits. You’ll learn core business concepts and develop skills in financial reporting, auditing, taxation, and data analysis. This program also sets the foundation for certifications such as CPA, CIA, and CMA, or graduate studies in accounting.
Program Curriculum and Requirements
Program Scope
The accounting concentration is designed to provide a solid foundation of accounting and business knowledge that prepares students for careers in accounting. Courses are structured to allow flexibility in preparing for a career path in public accounting, private industry, and government or nonprofit organizations. The program offers a wide variety of courses that can be used to qualify and prepare for examinations in professional certifications such as CPA, CIA, and CMA. Students should consult with an accounting advisor to determine minimum course requirements for these certifications. The accounting curriculum also provides the foundation for graduate study in business and accounting.
Program Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate knowledge of core business disciplines and integrate concepts across functional areas to solve problems.
Communicate business information effectively in written and oral formats for diverse audiences.
Apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to analyze complex business situations and recommend reasoned solutions.
Use quantitative methods and appropriate technologies to analyze data and support business decisions.
Collaborate effectively in diverse teams, demonstrating leadership and respectful communication in accomplishing team goals.
Evaluate business decisions from ethical, sustainable, and global perspectives, considering diverse stakeholders and environments.
SFSU Accelerated Bachelor's + Master's
The SFSU Accelerated Bachelor's + Master's program offers undergraduates an accelerated path to a graduate degree, allowing them to earn both a bachelor’s and master’s simultaneously. The Accounting program combines the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA, Concentration in Accounting) and the Master of Science in Accounting and Analytics (MSAA) degrees.
Why Accounting at SFSU?
Ranked Among the Best for Value and Impact
Ranking from the Wall Street Journal
Excellence That Elevates Your Future
Feel secure about the value of your business degree
A Powerful Professional Network
SFSU is proud to be a California Society of Certified Public Accountants school