BSBA in Accounting
Shorelight - University of Central Florida, United States
First Year Course Fee
USD 17,000
Course Accredited By
AACSB
Gain Practical Experience Solving Complex Challenges Through Financial Analysis and Accounting Principles
- The Accounting, BSBA program at UCF prepares you with the various knowledge and skills needed to succeed in today’s complex financial world. Throughout your coursework, you’ll gain hands-on experience in calculating and interpreting financial performance, articulating the various aspects of a financial statement, as well as assessing the integrity of financial information. This comprehensive curriculum offers insight into the different tasks and challenges you may experience in the profession.
- During your studies, you’ll be required to complete at least one internship which provides you with an opportunity to take what you’ve learned in the classroom and apply it to real-world settings. Upon graduation, gain employment in many different areas of business such as banking, financial planning, sales, production management, client management, product development, procurement and general management. Accounting graduates can also continue their education by applying for the Master of Science in Accounting (MSA) program and become a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
Please note that while licensure or certification may be available in this field of study, the Accounting, BSBA program does not lead to such licensure or certification upon graduation. However, the professional preparation you receive in this program may still assist you in such pursuits. Additionally, the accounting degree is not eligible for a double degree with another College of Business Administration major.
Enrollment Cycles
- May 2023
- July 2023
- December 2023
KENYA
- Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE)
- Undergraduate GAA 2 2 Terms C or 7 average
- Undergraduate GAA 2 - UI 2 Terms C or 7 average
- Undergraduate GAA 3 3 Terms C or 7 average
English Requirements Certificate
IELTS
- GAA 2 - UI (2 Terms) 6.5
- PSE (1 Term) 4.5
- PSE (3 Terms) 0 - 3.5
- PSE (2 Terms) 4
- GAA 2 (2 Terms) 5.5 - 6.0 No subscore below 5.0
- GAA (3 Terms) 5 No subscore below 4.5
TOEFL
- GAA 2 - UI (2 Terms) 80
- PSE (1 Term) 50 – 59
- PSE (3 Terms) 0 – 39
- PSE (2 Terms) 40 – 49
- GAA 2 (2 Terms) 68 - 79 No subscore below 14
- GAA (3 Terms) 60 - 67 No subscore below 12
UGANDA
- Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education and Uganda General Certificate of Education Level
- Undergraduate GAA 2 2 Terms UACE - minimum of 2 Principal Passing grades of D or higher and at least 1 subsidiary pass in a college preparatory subject. UGCE - C (7) average or higher or General Certificate of Education Level (O Level) Exam with 5 academic subjects
- Undergraduate GAA 2 - UI 2 Terms UACE - minimum of 2 Principal Passing grades of D or higher and at least 1 subsidiary pass in a college preparatory subject. UGCE - C (7) average or higher or General Certificate of Education Level (O Level) Exam with 5 academic subjects
- Undergraduate GAA 3 3 Terms minimum of 2 Principal Passing grades of D or higher and at least 1 subsidiary pass in a college preparatory subject. In addition, Uganda Certificate of Education with a C (7) average or higher or General Certificate of Education Level (O Level) Exam
English Requirements Certificate
IELTS
- GAA 2 - UI (2 Terms) 6.5
- PSE (1 Term) 4.5
- PSE (3 Terms) 0 - 3.5
- PSE (2 Terms) 4
- GAA 2 (2 Terms) 5.5 - 6.0 No subscore below 5.0
- GAA (3 Terms) 5 No subscore below 4.5
TOEFL
- GAA 2 - UI (2 Terms) 80
- PSE (1 Term) 50 – 59
- PSE (3 Terms) 0 – 39
- PSE (2 Terms) 40 – 49
- GAA 2 (2 Terms) 68 - 79 No subscore below 14
- GAA (3 Terms) 60 - 67 No subscore below 12
TANZANIA
- Certificate of Secondary Education (CSE)
- Undergraduate GAA 2 2 Terms E/5 average
- Undergraduate GAA 2 - UI 2 Terms E/5 average
- Undergraduate GAA 3 3 Terms E/5 average
English Requirements Certificate
IELTS
- GAA 2 - UI (2 Terms) 6.5
- PSE (1 Term) 4.5
- PSE (3 Terms) 0 - 3.5
- PSE (2 Terms) 4
- GAA 2 (2 Terms) 5.5 - 6.0 No subscore below 5.0
- GAA (3 Terms) 5 No subscore below 4.5
TOEFL
- GAA 2 - UI (2 Terms) 80
- PSE (1 Term) 50 – 59
- PSE (3 Terms) 0 – 39
- PSE (2 Terms) 40 – 49
- GAA 2 (2 Terms) 68 - 79 No subscore below 14
- GAA (3 Terms) 60 - 67 No subscore below 12
UNITED KINGDOM
- See GCSE criteria
- Undergraduate GAA 2 2 Terms
- Undergraduate GAA 2 - UI 2 Terms
- Undergraduate GAA 3 3 Terms
English Requirements Certificate
IELTS
- GAA 2 - UI (2 Terms) 6.5
- PSE (1 Term) 4.5
- PSE (3 Terms) 0 - 3.5
- PSE (2 Terms) 4
- GAA 2 (2 Terms) 5.5 - 6.0 No subscore below 5.0
- GAA (3 Terms) 5 No subscore below 4.5
TOEFL
- GAA 2 - UI (2 Terms) 80
- PSE (1 Term) 50 – 59
- PSE (3 Terms) 0 – 39
- PSE (2 Terms) 40 – 49
- GAA 2 (2 Terms) 68 - 79 No subscore below 14
- GAA (3 Terms) 60 - 67 No subscore below 12
BTEC
- (BTEC) Extended Diploma (Level 3)
- Undergraduate GAA 2 2 Terms 80 UCAS Points or MMP Grade
- Undergraduate GAA 2 - UI 2 Terms 80 UCAS Points or MMP Grade
- Undergraduate GAA 3 3 Terms 80 UCAS Points or MMP Grade
English Requirements Certificate
IELTS
- GAA 2 - UI (2 Terms) 6.5
- PSE (1 Term) 4.5
- PSE (3 Terms) 0 - 3.5
- PSE (2 Terms) 4
- GAA 2 (2 Terms) 5.5 - 6.0 No subscore below 5.0
- GAA (3 Terms) 5 No subscore below 4.5
TOEFL
- GAA 2 - UI (2 Terms) 80
- PSE (1 Term) 50 – 59
- PSE (3 Terms) 0 – 39
- PSE (2 Terms) 40 – 49
- GAA 2 (2 Terms) 68 - 79 No subscore below 14
- GAA (3 Terms) 60 - 67 No subscore below 12
Plan of Study (120 Credit Hours)
- General electives as required to earn 120 credit hours.
Freshman Year - Fall (15 Credit Hours)
- ENC 1101 - Composition I Credit Hours: 3 hrs
- MAC 1105C - College Algebra Credit Hours: 3 hrs
- ECO 2013 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credit Hours: 3 hrs
- Cultural Foundation I Credit Hours: 3 hrs
- Elective Credit Hours: 3 hrs
Freshman Year - Spring (15 Credit Hours)
- ENC 1102 - Composition II Credit Hours: 3 hrs
- ECO 2023 - Principles of Microeconomics Credit Hours: 3 hrs
- Social Foundation Credit Hours: 3 hrs
- Elective Credit Hours: 3hrs
- Elective Credit Hours: 3hrs
Sophomore Year - Fall (15 Credit Hours)
- ACG 2021 - Principles of Financial Accounting Credit Hours: 3 hrs
- SPC 1608 - Fundamentals of Oral Communication Credit Hours: 3 hrs
- Science Foundation Credit Hours: 3 hrs
- Historical Foundation I Credit Hours: 3hrs
- Elective Credit Hours: 3hrs
Sophomore Year - Spring (15 Credit Hours)
- ACG 2071 - Principles of Managerial Accounting Credit Hours: 3 hrs
- QMB 3003 - Quantitative Business Tools I Credit Hours: 3 hrs
- CGS 2100C - Computer Fundamentals for Business Credit Hours: 3 hrs
- Historical Foundation II Credit Hours: 3hrs
- Science Foundation Credit Hours: 3 hrs
Sophomore Year - Summer (3 Credit Hours)
- GEB 3006 - Introduction to Career Development and Financial Plannings Credit Hours: 3 hrs
Junior Year - Fall (16 Credit Hours)
- ACG 3131 - Intermediate Financial Accounting I Credit Hours: 3hrs
- FIN 3403 - Business Finance Credit Hours: 3hrs
- MAR 3023 - Marketing Credit Hours: 3hrs
- QMB 3200 - Quantitative Business Tools II Credit Hours: 3hrs
- MAN 3025 - Management of Organizations Credit Hours: 3hrs
- GEB 3005 - Career Search Strategy Credit Hours: 1 hrs
Junior Year - Spring (16 Credit Hours)
- ACG 3141 - Intermediate Financial Accounting II Credit Hours: 3hrs
- ACG 3361 - Cost Accounting I Credit Hours: 3hrs
- BUL 3130 - Legal and Ethical Environment of Business Credit Hours: 3hrs
- GEB 4223 - Business Interviewing Techniques Credit Hours: 1hrs
- Business Elective Credit Hours: 3hrs
Senior Year - Fall (12 Credit Hours)
- ACG 4401C - Accounting Information Systems Credit Hours: 3
- MAR 3203 - Supply Chain and Operations Management Credit Hours: 3hrs
- Business Elective Credit Hours: 3hrs
- QMB 3602 - Business Research for Decision Making Credit Hours: 3hrs
- ACG 4840 - Accounting Analytics Credit Hours: 3hrs
Senior Year - Spring (13 Credit Hours)
- TAX 4001 - Taxation of Business Entities and Transactions Credit Hours: 3hrs
- ACG 4651 - Auditing Credit Hours: 3hrs
- ACG 4803 - Advanced Issues in Financial Accounting Credit Hours: 3hrs
- MAN 4720 - Strategic Management Credit Hours: 3 hrs
- GEB 4004 - Executing Your Career Plan Credit Hours: 1 hrs
- Typical cost for two semesters $30,000
- Tuition $17,000
- Housing $7,000
- Dining $4,000
- Other $2,000