Department of Accounting, Finance, and Business Law
Accounting
Two programs are available to students who wish to study accounting at the University. The first is the four-year major in accounting leading to the Bachelor of Business Administration degree. The second is the five-year integrated Master of Science in Professional Accountancy (FLEX), which simultaneously awards both the BBA and the MSPA degrees. The BBA is designed to provide students with the educational breadth of general education courses, a strong foundation in the common business core, and sufficient accounting education to achieve entry-level competencies for a career in industry. The FLEX approach is designed for students who wish to obtain advanced accounting knowledge, especially those who wish to qualify to sit for the Uniform CPA Exam and pursue a career in public accounting. The MSPA is a STEM-approved program, so international students who choose the FLEX option are eligible for two additional years of optional practical training.