Accounting, B.S.

Mission

The mission of the Crowell School of Business is to equip students to develop a biblical worldview so as to see business as ministry:

• To prepare students for excellence in leadership in their career.
• To be strong in mind and character, and be able to articulate faith and vocational integration so that they will make an impact for God in this time and place.
• To develop a student's God-given talents and pursue excellence by maintaining high expectations and proficiency in their unique field of interest.

Degree Program

A Bachelor of Science in Accounting is offered upon the completion of the University baccalaureate requirements. The Accounting major requires 51 credits, 24 of which must be upper-division. With advisor approval, students can complete both the B.S. in Accounting along with an Master of Professional Accountancy (MPAcc) within 3.5 + 1 years. 

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the Bachelor of Science in Accounting, students will be able to: 

1. Technical Knowledge: demonstrate technical proficiency in the accounting discipline, including the use of technical accounting knowledge to help solve problems and make decisions (ULO 1, 2).
2. Critical Thinking: demonstrate the ability to identify, analyze, and evaluate alternative solutions to a wide range of business problems by presenting reliable, valid, and logical arguments that drive innovation (ULO 1, 2). 
3. Technology and Analytical: demonstrate their understanding of the role digital technologies play in the success of organizations and will demonstrate proficiency in the use of digital technologies by solving accounting and business problems using those technologies (ULO 2, 3).
4. Communication: apply effective communication, research, and technological skills to accounting and business situations, write professional business documents, work effectively in teams, and prepare and deliver effective oral presentations (ULO 3).
5. Spiritual: articulate their knowledge of biblical principles and their application to integrity, humility, and ethical business behavior (ULO 1,2,3).

Each Program Learning Outcome (PLO) listed above references at least one of the University Learning Outcomes (ULO 1, 2, 3), which may be found in the General Information section of this catalog.

Admission Requirements

Admission into Biola University does not guarantee admission as an Accounting major in the Crowell School of Business, nor permission to enroll in upper-division business administration courses (Intermediate Accounting excepted). Prior to formal admission, students shall continue to be advised as pre-business majors. The following requirements must be observed:

1. Complete, with a minimum of a "C" (2.0) grade in each of the following courses (totaling 18 semester hours), or the equivalent; with a cumulative grade point average of 2.50: BUSN 201 or BUSN 202, BUSN 211, BUSN 212 and BUSN 240; ENGL 100 or ENGL 112; MATH 190 or MATH 210.
2. Accomplish an overall cumulative GPA of 2.50 in all college level course work completed at the time of formal application to the Crowell School of Business.
3. Complete all portions of the application for admission to the Crowell School of Business. The application should be filed the semester in which the student is in progress of completing the prerequisite course requirements.
4. Meet approval of the academic advisor of the Crowell School of Business. The process may require an interview.

Integration Seminar Requirement

Accounting majors will be required to fulfill their Biblical Studies Integration Seminar requirement by completing the specific integration seminar BBST 465 Integration Seminar: Organizational Ethics.

Writing Competency Requirement

Accounting majors will meet the Writing Competency Requirement by receiving a grade of C+ or higher in the business-specific section of ENGL 313 Writing in the Disciplines: Writing for Business. Students not receiving a grade of C+ or better will be required to retake the course.

Curriculum Requirements

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With Department approval, BUSN 411 and/or BUSN 412 may be substituted with BUSN 413, BUSN 414, BUSN 415, or BUSN 417. Please see the Department for advising.

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See Core Curriculum Program section for details.

NOTE: The course sequence table is designed by the major department and is one way that the classes will work out properly in sequence for your major. However, there are alternative or flexible ways to rotate some of the classes within the same year/level and sometimes between year levels. Please contact your major department advisor to discuss flexible alternatives in scheduling the sequence of your classes.

Taking coursework during the summer session may also be an option to accelerate your degree path.

See Core Curriculum Program section for a list of approved Core Curriculum courses.

• Accounting, B.S. (ACCT)
• Accounting, B.S. & MPAcc (3.5 + 1 Program)

Accounting, B.S. (ACCT)

Accounting, B.S. & MPAcc (3.5 + 1 Program) 

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Business Analysis and Reporting (MPBR) students are required to take MPAC 642. Tax Compliance and Planning (MPTC) students are required to take MPAC 644.

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Business Analysis and Reporting (MPBR) students are required to take two electives. Tax Compliance and Planning (MPTC) students are required to take one elective. See list in Catalog.

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Internship can replace one 3 credit elective.

NOTE: The course sequence table is designed by the major department and is one way that the classes will work out properly in sequence for your major. However, there are alternative or flexible ways to rotate some of the classes within the same year/level and sometimes between year levels. Please contact your major department advisor to discuss flexible alternatives in scheduling the sequence of your classes.

Taking coursework during the summer session may also be an option to accelerate your degree path.

See Core Curriculum Program section for a list of approved Core Curriculum courses.

Accounting, B.S.

Note: If Foreign Language is waived, students must still meet the 120 credit minimum.