# Accounting **Institution:** ECPI University **College:** Online **Sub-Program:** Business Administration **Degree:** Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - 100% Online **Canonical URL:** https://www.ecpi.edu/online/programs/accounting-bachelor-degree **Last Updated:** 2026-08-25T18:25:05+00:00 ## Accounting Degree Concentration Overview The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) degree with a concentration in Accounting is designed to provide a comprehensive education in business fundamentals, emphasizing practical application and skills development. Students gain exposure to diverse business areas—including accounting, management, analytics, and operations—through interactive coursework, case studies, and hands-on activities. The Accounting concentration provides specialized training in financial analysis, reporting, and auditing. This concentration features two degree tracks that students can choose from: - **Accounting Data Analytics** track Focuses on advanced auditing techniques and data analytics, equipping students with the tools to interpret and analyze complex financial data. - **General Accounting** track emphasizes foundational auditing principles and personal taxation practices. Through ECPI University’s year-round accelerated schedule, students can earn a bachelor’s degree in as few as **2.5 years**. ### Knowledge and Skills Graduates should grow in the following areas: - **Core Business Knowledge:** Strong foundation in business fundamentals, including accounting, finance, marketing, management, and operations. - **Accounting Expertise:** In-depth understanding of accounting principles, financial analysis, and reporting. - **Auditing Proficiency:** Knowledge of auditing standards and procedures to assess financial information reliability (for both tracks). ## Accounting Curriculum Bachelor of Science, Information Technology, Software Development, and Coding ### Featured Courses - **Advanced Accounting I** — ACC480 This course introduces students to financial accounting topics that relate to multi-corporate entities. Students will learn the concepts and procedures for preparing consolidated financial statements for affiliated corporate groups and intercompany transfers. - **Ethics in Business** — BUS222 This course will provide students with a sound foundation of ethics in business. Students will learn about concepts, processes, and best practices to make ethical business decisions. ### Program Requirements To receive the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, students must earn 121 semester credit hours. The program requires a minimum of 8 semesters, which is equivalent to 30 months or 120 weeks of instruction. Students will select one of the tracks available under this program. The program requirements are as follows: #### Core Courses 40 semester credit hours **Complete ALL of the following Courses:** | Course ID | Course Name | Credit Hours | |---|---|---| | [ACC160](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/ACC160 "View ACC160") | [Principles of Accounting I](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/ACC160 "View ACC160") | 3 | | [ACC161](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/ACC161 "View ACC161") | [Principles of Accounting II](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/ACC161 "View ACC161") | 3 | | [BUS121](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/BUS121 "View BUS121") | [Introduction to Business](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/BUS121 "View BUS121") | 3 | | [BUS222](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/BUS222 "View BUS222") | [Ethics in Business](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/BUS222 "View BUS222") | 3 | | [BUS298](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/BUS298 "View BUS298") | [Externship-BUS III](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/BUS298 "View BUS298") | 3 | | [BUS331](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/BUS331 "View BUS331") | [Management Information Systems](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/BUS331 "View BUS331") | 3 | | [BUS480](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/BUS480 "View BUS480") | [Strategic Planning and Implementation](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/BUS480 "View BUS480") | 3 | | [BUS480L](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/BUS480L "View BUS480L") | [Strategic Planning and Implementation LAB](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/BUS480L "View BUS480L") | 1 | | [ECO201](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/ECO201 "View ECO201") | [Macroeconomics](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/ECO201 "View ECO201") | 3 | | [ECO202](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/ECO202 "View ECO202") | [Microeconomics](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/ECO202 "View ECO202") | 3 | | [FIN350](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/FIN350 "View FIN350") | [Financial Management](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/FIN350 "View FIN350") | 3 | | [HRM211](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/HRM211 "View HRM211") | [Introduction to Human Resources Management](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/HRM211 "View HRM211") | 3 | | [LAW225](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/LAW225 "View LAW225") | [Legal Environment of Business](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/LAW225 "View LAW225") | 3 | | [MKT214](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/MKT214 "View MKT214") | [Marketing Management](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/MKT214 "View MKT214") | 3 | #### Arts and Sciences Courses\* 31 semester credit hours **Complete ALL of the following Courses:** *\*For allowable substitutions of arts and sciences courses, see the Arts & Sciences Department page.* | Course ID | Course Name | Credit Hours | |---|---|---| | [CAP480](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/CAP480 "View CAP480") | [Arts and Sciences Capstone](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/CAP480 "View CAP480") | 3 | | [COM115](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/COM115 "View COM115") | [Principles of Communication](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/COM115 "View COM115") | 3 | | [ENG110](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/ENG110 "View ENG110") | [College Composition](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/ENG110 "View ENG110") | 3 | | [ENG120](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/ENG120 "View ENG120") | [Advanced Composition](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/ENG120 "View ENG120") | 3 | | [HUM205](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/HUM205 "View HUM205") | [Culture, Thought, and the Human Experience](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/HUM205 "View HUM205") | 3 | | [MTH131](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/MTH131 "View MTH131") | [College Algebra](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/MTH131 "View MTH131") | 3 | | [MTH140](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/MTH140 "View MTH140") | [Statistics](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/MTH140 "View MTH140") | 3 | | [PHY120](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/PHY120 "View PHY120") | [Physics](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/PHY120 "View PHY120") | 3 | | [PHY120L](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/PHY120L "View PHY120L") | [Physics Lab](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/PHY120L "View PHY120L") | 1 | | [PSY105](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/PSY105 "View PSY105") | [Introduction to Psychology](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/PSY105 "View PSY105") | 3 | | [PSY225](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/PSY225 "View PSY225") | [Industrial/Organizational Psychology](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/PSY225 "View PSY225") | 3 | #### Self-Integration Courses 6 semester credit hours **Complete ALL of the following Courses:** | Course ID | Course Name | Credit Hours | |---|---|---| | [CIS108](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/CIS108 "View CIS108") | [Office Applications](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/CIS108 "View CIS108") | 2 | | [COR191](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/COR191 "View COR191") | [Career Orientation](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/COR191 "View COR191") | 1 | | [FOR110](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/FOR110 "View FOR110") | [Essentials for Success](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/FOR110 "View FOR110") | 3 | #### Concentration Courses 21 semester credit hours **Complete ALL of the following Courses:** | Course ID | Course Name | Credit Hours | |---|---|---| | [ACC309](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/ACC309 "View ACC309") | [Managerial Accounting for Managers](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/ACC309 "View ACC309") | 3 | | [ACC319](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/ACC319 "View ACC319") | [Intermediate Accounting I](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/ACC319 "View ACC319") | 3 | | [ACC321](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/ACC321 "View ACC321") | [Intermediate Accounting II](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/ACC321 "View ACC321") | 3 | | [ACC322](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/ACC322 "View ACC322") | [Intermediate Accounting III](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/ACC322 "View ACC322") | 3 | | [ACC330](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/ACC330 "View ACC330") | [Cost Accounting](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/ACC330 "View ACC330") | 3 | | [ACC480](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/ACC480 "View ACC480") | [Advanced Accounting I](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/ACC480 "View ACC480") | 3 | | [ACC481](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/ACC481 "View ACC481") | [Advanced Accounting II](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/ACC481 "View ACC481") | 3 | #### Accounting Data Analytics Track Courses 9 semester credit hours **Complete ALL of the following Courses:** | Course ID | Course Name | Credit Hours | |---|---|---| | [ACC470](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/ACC470 "View ACC470") | [Auditing I](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/ACC470 "View ACC470") | 3 | | [ACC471](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/ACC471 "View ACC471") | [Auditing II](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/ACC471 "View ACC471") | 3 | | [BAN317](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/BAN317 "View BAN317") | [Data Analytics, Machine Learning, and Business Forecasting](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/BAN317 "View BAN317") | 3 | #### Accounting Data Analytics Track Elective Courses 14 semester credit hours **Any course from other BSBA concentrations and/or BS Organizational Leadership programs depending on prerequisite. General electives from other programs and schools.** #### General Accounting Track Courses 9 semester credit hours **Complete ALL of the following Courses:** | Course ID | Course Name | Credit Hours | |---|---|---| | [ACC206](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/ACC206 "View ACC206") | [Personal Income Tax I](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/ACC206 "View ACC206") | 3 | | [ACC470](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/ACC470 "View ACC470") | [Auditing I](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/ACC470 "View ACC470") | 3 | | [ACC471](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/ACC471 "View ACC471") | [Auditing II](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/ACC471 "View ACC471") | 3 | #### General Accounting Track Elective Courses 14 semester credit hours **Any course from other BSBA concentrations and/or BS Organizational Leadership programs depending on prerequisite. General electives from other programs and schools.** ## Accreditation ECPI University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, and master’s degrees. Full accreditation details: [ECPI University Accreditation](https://www.ecpi.edu/accreditation).