Business Administration Specialization: Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Program

College of
Business &
Management
Bachelor’s Degree Program
Business Administration
Specialization: Accounting
about this
degree program
general education
coursework
Businesses large and small are the core of the American
economy. Earning a bachelor’s degree in the Business
Administration degree program at DeVry University can
help you launch a successful career in many business
areas and industries, such as finance, accounting,
operations, marketing or project management.
At DeVry University, we believe in the value
of a comprehensive education. This means
broadening your knowledge and skill sets
beyond the area of your degree program, to
prepare you to succeed in today’s diverse
and evolving workplace.
Our program can help you develop critical
communication and interpersonal skills, as well as
teach you key business concepts and tactics. As a
student, you can address real business issues taken
from the boardrooms and offices of Fortune 500
companies.
From day one, you can learn important
analytical and communication skills,
such as problem-solving, reasoning and
analysis, academic and professional
writing, and mathematics and statistics
skills. These skills can better equip you
to work across cultures and understand a
wide range of concepts that influence your
area of study.
Our Business Administration degree program is
designed to accommodate students with a wide range
of experiences, including those with little or no prior
college education or work experience. While earning
your bachelor’s degree, you’ll benefit from selecting a
business specialization that can further prepare you for
a specific career path of your choosing.
Specializations offered within the
Business Administration degree program:
• Accounting
• Business Information Systems
• Finance
• Health Services Management
• Hospitality Management
• Human Resource Management
• Operations Management
• Project Management
• Sales and Marketing
• Security Management
• Small Business Management
and Entrepreneurship
• Sustainability Management
• Technical Communication
General Education Coursework:
• Communication Skills
• Humanities
• Mathematics
• Natural Sciences
• Personal and Professional Development
• Social Sciences
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ACCT-212
BIS-155
BUSN-115
BUSN-319
BUSN-379
COMP-100
ECON-312
MGMT-303
Financial Accounting
Data Analysis with Spreadsheets
with Lab
Introduction to Business and Technology
Marketing
Finance
Computer Applications for Business
with Lab
Principles of Economics
Principles of Management
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ACCT-344
ACCT-346
Cost Accounting
Managerial Accounting
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BIS-245
ECOM-210
Database Essentials for Business with Lab
Fundamentals of E-Commerce
2-3
Those with prior work or educational experience may
also want to consider our Technical Management or
Management degree programs, which are available with
many of the same specializations.
Note: DeVry’s academic catalog, available via www.devry.edu/uscatalog, contains the most current
and detailed program information, including graduation requirements.
ACCT-349
ACCT-424
Advanced Cost Accounting
Federal Tax Accounting II
These electives are chosen through academic advising
from courses that are different from those used to meet
any other graduation requirement. They may be selected
from other courses in the Business Administration
program, or from other courses listed in the academic
catalog, provided prerequisites are satisfied.
Bachelor’s Degree Program
College of
Business &
Management
Business Administration
Specialization:
Accounting
career-focused
coursework
about this
specialization
knowledge
and skills
DeVry’s Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration can help prepare you for the workplace with
a solid business foundation. Our specialization in Accounting can further focus your studies and
help equip you for the career you want to pursue.
Financial Accounting 2 — Understand financial
foundations, including asset recognition and
measurement; external reporting; accounting for income
taxes, pensions and other post-retirement benefits;
shareholders’ equity, share-based compensation and
earnings per share; accounting changes and error
correction; and statements of cash flow.
Accounting is the area in which businesses, organizations and government agencies record,
analyze and communicate financial data. Our Accounting specialization will help you become
familiar with how to ensure accuracy and compliance with established accounting standards and
procedures.
Our Accounting specialization can prepare you for a career in areas such as public, corporate,
or government accounting as a financial analyst, forensic accountant, information technology
specialist, international accountant or tax consultant. Tracking financial records and transactions,
as well as handling payroll and billing functions are just some of the essential accounting functions
you may perform.
Graduates of DeVry University’s Business Administration program with a specialization in
Accounting may consider careers including:
• Budget Analyst
• Cost Accountant
• Internal Auditor
• Financial Analyst
• Financial Accountant
• Accounting Manager
• Financial Consultant
• Tax Accountant
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of accountants and auditors is expected
to grow by 22 percent between 2008 and 2018, much faster than the average for all occupations.
According to its Occupational Outlook Handbook, “an increase in the number of businesses,
changing financial laws and corporate governance regulations, and increased accountability for
protecting an organization’s stakeholders will drive job growth.” 1
Auditing 2 — Examine the principles, practices and
procedures used by public accountants for certifying
corporate financial statements.
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Federal Income Taxation 2 — Understand business
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models such as sole proprietorships, s-corporations
and limited-partnerships, as well as the federal taxation
concepts that apply to them, including income inclusions
and exclusions; property transactions; capital gains and
losses; and tax credits.
did you know?
DeVry University, its Keller Graduate School of Management and Becker Professional Education can
provide you with a Fast Track to a career in Accounting. In as few as 5 years, you can earn a bachelor’s
degree, a master’s degree, and prepare to take the CPA Exam. This path can save you 2 years, 7 courses
and over $10,000 in tuition.
Critical Thinking — Use logic and reasoning
to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative
solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
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Mathematical Reasoning 3 — Use mathematical
formulas to solve problems or project outcomes.
Judgment and Decision-Making 3 — Consider the
relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose
the most appropriate one.
For comprehensive consumer information, visit devry.edu/bba
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courses
Accounting Information Systems 2 — Learn
to design, install, operate and manage an integrated,
automated accounting system, including ledgers,
transaction process cycles, application controls,
information security requirements and business
information systems integration.
Financial Advising 3 — Advise clients in areas such
as compensation, employee health care benefits, the
design of accounting or data processing systems, or longrange tax or estate planning.
In New York, DeVry University operates as DeVry College of New York. DeVry University
is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC), www.ncahlc.org. DeVry is certified to operate
by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia. DeVry University is authorized for operation by the
THEC. www.state.tn.us/thec. Nashville Campus – 3343 Perimeter Hill Dr., Nashville, TN 37211. Program
availability varies by location. AC0060. ©2014 DeVry Educational Development Corp. All rights reserved.
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ACCT-304
ACCT-305
ACCT-312
ACCT-405
ACCT-444
Intermediate Accounting I
Intermediate Accounting II
Intermediate Accounting III
Advanced Accounting
Auditing
ACCT-324
ACCT-429
Federal Tax Accounting I
Federal Income Taxation
ACCT-352
ACCT-451
Business Information Systems with Lab
Accounting Information Systems with Lab
BUSN-460
Senior Project
OR
BUSN-462
BUSN-463
Senior Project I
Senior Project II
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-11 Edition, Accountants
and Auditors, on the Internet at www.bls.gov/oco/ocos001.htm (visited February 1, 2011).
DeVry University, on the internet at www.devry.edu/degree-programs/college-business-management/accounting-about.jsp.
3 O*NET OnLine, Accountants, on the Internet at www.online.onetcenter.org/link/summary/13-2011.01 (visited February 1, 2011).
1 2 Visit DeVry.edu or call 888.DEVRY.04