Online Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting

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At a Glance

Advance your career with the University of Oklahoma’s online Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting—a flexible, AACSB-accredited program designed for transfer students and working professionals. Build technical expertise in financial reporting, auditing, and taxation while developing strategic business insight to thrive in today’s competitive financial landscape.

Offered through OU’s Price College of Business, this program provides a clear path for students with 24 or more college credits to finish their degree and unlock new career opportunities in accounting and finance.

100% Online

Time to Complete:

24 to 48 months

Credit Hours:

120

Time Commitment:

15 to 20 hours weekly

start dates

Fall, Spring, Summer

cost

OU’s online BBA in Accounting is an investment in your future — and OU Online is committed to making that investment accessible and transparent.

Tuition and fees for the program are $600 per credit hour.

Books and additional materials are not included.

YOUR FUTURE STARTS HERE

Complete the form below to learn more about our online programs and how to get started.

About the Online BBA in Accounting

The University of Oklahoma’s online Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting is a 120-credit-hour degree completion program designed for transfer students and working professionals who are ready to advance their careers. Offered through OU’s Price College of Business—an AACSB-accredited institution recognized among the top business schools worldwide—this fully online program combines technical mastery with strategic business insight to prepare graduates for leadership roles in accounting and finance.

Students gain expertise in financial reporting, auditing, taxation, and accounting information systems while developing critical thinking, ethical judgment, and communication skills that employers demand. The curriculum integrates real-world applications and industry-standard technology, ensuring graduates are equipped to deliver accurate financial analysis, maintain regulatory compliance, and provide strategic guidance across diverse organizations.

Whether you’re finishing your degree or seeking career advancement, OU’s online BBA in Accounting offers a flexible, transfer-friendly pathway that fits your schedule and positions you for success in a profession that delivers stability, mobility, and strong earning potential.

BBA in Accounting: Career Paths in Business and Finance

OU’s 100% online bachelor’s degree in accounting prepares graduates for high-demand roles in public accounting, corporate finance, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations. Whether you’re advancing in your current position or transitioning into a new career, this program equips you with CPA-ready skills and strategic business insight to thrive in today’s competitive financial environment. Career opportunities for graduates include:

Staff Accountant
Tax Accountant
Cost Accountant
Budget Analyst
Controller
Financial Manager

Senior Accountant
Auditor
Financial Analyst
Accounting Manager
Payroll Manager

With AACSB accreditation, OU’s BBA in Accounting positions you for advancement into leadership roles and professional certifications that significantly increase earning potential. Whether you’re seeking promotion or pivoting into a recession-resistant profession, this degree delivers the skills and credibility employers value.

If you’re curious about CPA readiness, please note that CPA requirements are set by each state, and all states require a minimum total of 150 credit hours. Students should review the requirements of the state(s) in which they plan to seek a CPA license. Visit the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) for more information.

Industry Insights: Accounting Workforce Outlook

Accounting professionals are essential to every industry, ensuring financial transparency, regulatory compliance, and strategic decision-making. OU’s online BBA in Accounting prepares graduates for a profession that offers stability, mobility, and strong earning potential.

Median Pay: $81,680 annually for accountants and auditors
Job Outlook: 5% projected growth through 2034—faster than the average for all occupations
Job Opportunities: Approximately 124,200 openings annually due to growth and workforce transitions

The median pay figures reflect earnings for professionals working in these occupations and may represent mid-career compensation. Entry-level salaries vary based on role, employer, experience, and geographic location.

As businesses expand and financial regulations become more complex, demand for skilled accounting professionals continues to rise. From public accounting firms to corporate finance departments and government agencies, graduates with advanced accounting expertise are positioned for long-term success.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Program Outcomes: Accounting Expertise for Career Growth

OU’s bachelor’s degree in accounting online equips students with the technical mastery and strategic business insight needed to thrive in today’s financial environment. Graduates leave prepared to analyze complex financial data, ensure compliance, and provide actionable recommendations that drive organizational success.

Through this program, you’ll learn how to:

Prepare and analyze financial statements in accordance with GAAP to accurately measure and communicate an organization’s financial position
Apply cost accounting and managerial techniques to support budgeting, performance evaluation, and strategic decision-making
Navigate federal tax regulations and compliance requirements to prepare accurate returns and identify tax planning opportunities
Conduct audit procedures using professional standards to evaluate financial information reliability and assess internal controls
Make ethical decisions in complex business scenarios using professional frameworks that uphold integrity and accountability
Communicate financial insights effectively through reports and presentations tailored to executives, clients, and stakeholders

Whether you’re advancing in your current role or preparing for a new one, this program delivers the skills and confidence to lead with impact and finance.

Course Details

OU’s online Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting delivers a comprehensive curriculum that blends technical mastery with strategic business insight. Students begin with foundational business courses and progress through advanced accounting topics, building expertise in financial reporting, auditing, taxation, and accounting information systems.

The program is structured for flexibility with fully online, asynchronous, 8-week courses designed for working professionals. Each course emphasizes real-world applications, critical thinking, and hands-on experience with industry-standard technology—preparing graduates to make informed decisions and lead with confidence in diverse financial environments.

The program culminates in a general business capstone experience.

Principles of Economics-Macro

Credit Hours: 3

The functioning and current problems of the aggregate economy: determination and analysis of national income, employment, inflation and stabilization; money and banking, monetary and fiscal policy; and aspects of international interdependence.

Elements of Statistics

Credit Hours: 3

Basic statistical techniques emphasizing business and economic applications. Topics covered include data summary techniques, elementary probability theory, estimation, hypothesis testing, simple regression, time-series and index numbers.

Personal Computing Productivity Tools

Credit Hours: 3

Designed to help all business majors and business minors succeed as students and young professionals. Being able to effectively utilize OneDrive (cloud storage system) and Microsoft Excel are skills recognized by all employers. These skills allow young professionals to differentiate themselves from others when applying for internships or jobs.

Strategic Communication for Business Professionals

Credit Hours: 3

Introduces the strategies, processes, and resources necessary for writers in business and professional contexts. Students practice informative and analytical business genres while gaining expertise in research, writing, and revision.

Intermediate Accounting I

Credit Hours: 3

Measurement and reporting of assets including receivables, inventory, investments, fixed assets, and intangible assets; special issues related to revenue recognition.

Cost Accounting

Credit Hours: 3

Basic cost principles. Job order costing, process and joint costing, and estimated costs.

Accounting Information Systems/Databases

Credit Hours: 3

A study of the role of technology in accounting, focusing on the documentation, flow, and processing of accounting information in business. Gives an introduction to the various components of an information system and the necessary internal controls in complex business computing environments. Course includes data analytics and enterprise systems projects.

Legal Environment of Business

Credit Hours: 3

The legal environment of business organizations with ethical considerations and the social and political influences affecting such environments.

Principles of Marketing and Supply Chain Management

Credit Hours: 3

Provides a foundational understanding of the intertwined disciplines of Marketing & Supply Chain Management; two critical components of modern business operations. Students will gain a familiarity with each field and the terminology, learn core concepts, strategies, and best practices of both areas, explore the interaction between the two fields.

Career Readiness I-Transitioning to the Workplace

Credit Hours: 1

Introduces students to the professional world of business. Emphasizes important aspects such as business culture, communications, ethics, social responsibility and business skills development. Prepares students for a professional future and to identify and address strengths and weaknesses for earning that first job. Includes Career Services registration, creation of a usable resume, and exploration of people skills necessary for success.

Innovation & Entrepreneurship

Credit Hours: 3

Explore the basic concepts of innovation and entrepreneurship. The class will be a mix of lectures and discussions, presentations, experiential exercises and guest speakers. This course will not count towards the 9 hours of additional ENT coursework for ENT majors or the ENT elective for business majors pursuing the ENT minor.

Principles of Economics-Micro

Credit Hours: 3

Goals, incentives and allocation of resources resulting from economic behavior with applications and illustrations from current issues: operation of markets for goods, services and factors of production; the behavior of firms and industries in different types of competition and income distribution.

Fundamental Financial Accounting

Credit Hours: 3

Basic principles of financial accounting. Emphasis on the preparation and use of the income statement, balance sheet and statement of funds flow for corporations. Coverage includes the analysis and recording of transactions involving cash, inventories, fixed assets, bonds and capital stock as well as closing, adjusting and reversing entries for revenue and expense items.

Fundamental Managerial Accounting

Credit Hours: 3

Analysis of cost behavior and the use of this knowledge for both short- and long-term decision. An introduction to budgeting and the accumulation of product costs for planning and performance evaluation. Specific coverage includes cost-volume-profit analysis, capital budgeting, allocations, variances from standard costs and the measurement of divisional performance.

Computer-Based Information Systems

Credit Hours: 3

The course educates students on how information technology facilitates organizations to achieve its goals and solve problems. Students will learn to use latest tools of information technology, conduct hands-on-exercises and solve problems. Hence, students will become familiar with advanced use of spreadsheet and database software, networking technologies, web and application programming languages, and business analytics methods.

Intermediate Accounting II

Credit Hours: 3

Measurement and reporting of bonds, leases, pensions, derivatives, stockholders' equity, earnings per share, and share-based compensation; special issues related to accounting for income taxes and the statement of cash flows.

Income Tax Accounting I

Credit Hours: 3

Introduction to the taxation of income including issues related to the measurement and recognition of income, deductions and losses; the taxation of property transactions; basis and cost recovery concepts; and alternative forms of business organization.

Auditing

Credit Hours: 3

This course will cover auditing concepts, standards, principles, and procedures; coverage includes professional ethics, auditors' legal responsibilities, electronic data processing (EDP) control systems, audit sampling, and audit reports. No student may earn credit for both 4543 and 5543.

Principles of Organization and Management

Credit Hours: 3

An introductory course presenting the basic concepts and practices of management, both private and public. Historical development of management; basic definitions and philosophy; fundamental managerial functions, including planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and controlling; a survey approach to quantification in organizational life; current trends in management; possible future developments in organization and administration.

Business Strategy and Policy

Credit Hours: 3

Administrative decision making with emphasis on analyzing business problems, formulating policies and implementing plans for action; comprehensive cases provide the opportunity to study the proper interrelationships among production, finance, marketing and the many other functions involved in managing a business enterprise. Should be taken in student's final semester.

Career Readiness II-Advancing to the Workplace

Credit Hours: 1

An immersive course designed to explore areas of professional development that will help lead students on a path to a successful career. As an accompaniment to BAD 2091-Business and Professional Basics, this course is designed to further explore areas that will help you, the student, become a more successful, well-rounded business professional as you seek internships and full-time job placement.

Business Finance

Credit Hours: 3

The goal of this course is to provide students with a working knowledge of fundamental concepts in financial management and the ability to apply these concepts to real-world problems. In particular, the student should learn the following subjects: time value of money, interest rates, risk and return, stock and bond valuation, cash flow analysis, and capital budgeting.

Why Choose OU Online: Your Path to CPA-Ready Expertise

OU Online delivers high-quality, career-focused programs built for working professionals—combining the flexibility of a 100% online format with the academic excellence of a flagship public university. Offered through the University of Oklahoma’s Price College of Business, the Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting prepares students to lead in a profession that drives business success across every industry.

With AACSB accreditation—the gold standard in business education—this program ensures your degree is recognized and respected by employers worldwide. The curriculum integrates technical mastery with strategic business insight, equipping you to navigate complex financial environments, pursue CPA licensure, and advance into leadership roles.

OU Online’s student-centered approach provides personalized support, expert instruction, and a flexible learning experience that fits your schedule and goals. Whether you’re finishing your degree or preparing for a career transition, OU Online gives you the tools to succeed in accounting and finance.

Faculty Expertise: Real-World Leadership in Accounting

The University of Oklahoma’s Price College of Business brings together faculty with deep expertise in accounting, auditing, taxation, and financial management. These educators combine academic excellence with real-world experience, ensuring every course reflects current industry practices and emerging trends.

Many faculty members hold active CPA licenses and have served in leadership roles within public accounting firms, corporate finance departments, and government agencies. Their professional insight and mentorship prepare students to navigate complex financial environments, make ethical decisions, and deliver strategic value to organizations.

Through interactive coursework and personalized guidance, OU faculty help students build technical proficiency, professional judgment, and the confidence to succeed in accounting careers that demand precision and strategic thinking.

Robust Student Support

OU Online offers comprehensive student support services tailored to the needs of working professionals. From academic support and online tutoring to mental health counseling and career development resources, students in the BBA in Accounting program receive the guidance they need to succeed. The program’s flexible format accommodates the needs of working professionals, allowing you to expand your skills while maintaining full-time employment.

Global Alumni Network

As a student in the BBA in Accounting program, you’ll join a global network of more than 250,000 University of Oklahoma alumni. OU graduates lead across industries—from business and nonprofit to government and education—creating a powerful community of professionals who share your drive to lead and make an impact. Becoming a Sooner means gaining access to mentorship, career connections, and leadership opportunities that can accelerate your career.

Flexible Format

The BBA in Accounting is delivered 100% online in a flexible format designed for working professionals. Earn your degree while balancing full-time work, family responsibilities, and personal commitments. Study from anywhere and gain the technical expertise and strategic insight needed to advance in accounting and finance.

With asynchronous, 8-week courses and a student-centered approach, OU Online makes it possible to grow your career without putting it on hold. Whether you’re finishing your degree or preparing for job advancement, this program fits your schedule and supports your goals.

Tailored Experience

Elective options and interdisciplinary coursework allow students to customize their learning experience based on career interests in business, nonprofit, government, or education. The program’s dynamic format keeps professionals engaged, fosters collaboration with faculty and peers, and builds the skills needed to lead with confidence, clarity, and impact in today’s evolving workplaces.

Cost & Financial Aid

Earning your Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting is an investment in your future—and OU Online is committed to making that investment accessible and transparent.

Tuition and fees for the program are $600 per credit hour.

Books and additional materials are not included.

Financial aid, scholarships, and employer tuition assistance may be available to help offset the cost. For questions about financial aid for your online program, contact the Online Aid office at onlineaid@ou.edu or call 405-325-2929.

*Please be aware that tuition and fees may change, as determined by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education.

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Admissions Requirements

Admission to the online Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting program is designed for transfer students and working professionals who are ready to complete their degree and advance in the accounting profession. Applicants should demonstrate a strong academic foundation and a commitment to career growth.

To be considered, applicants must:

Complete the online application and submit the $50 application fee
Have at least a 2.5 GPA and at least 24 post-high school, non-remedial credit hours OR completion of an Associate of Arts or Associate of Science at an accredited Oklahoma community college
Submit official transcripts from all previous institutions

This program welcomes motivated learners who are ready to finish what they started and unlock new opportunities in accounting and finance.

Application Timeline

OU Online uses a rolling admissions process, reviewing applications as they are received. Admissions may remain open until two weeks before classes begin, though some programs may have earlier deadlines. The committee typically responds within two weeks of receiving a completed application.

Step 1

Contact an Enrollment Coach to discuss your qualifications and interest in the program.

Step 2

Complete the online application.

Step 3

Provide undergraduate transcripts for all prior institutions.