Accounting (B.B.A.)

The Mike Cottrell College of Business Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) with a major in accounting opens doors to a variety of career paths for the financial professional. Accounting majors are given a strong foundation to build careers individually suited to their professional goals and skills. Whether a student is considering becoming a CPA, a financial planner, auditor or even an entrepreneur, a business accounting degree can be a basis for success.

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Degree Type

Bachelor of Business Administration

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Accounting Major Overview

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Bachelor's degree-seeking students may declare a business major at any point, but must successfully complete an online advising module related to their business major and meet Mike Cottrell College of Business admission requirements prior to enrolling in any advanced 3000/4000 level course.
All business majors must complete professional development requirements through the PROS program.

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Beta Alpha Psi

Beta Alpha Psi is the international honorary and service organization for accounting and finance students. Beta Alpha Psi provides:

Opportunities to develop technical and professional skills to complement your business curriculum
Engagement within the University community and regional community service
Extensive interaction among students, faculty, and financial information professionals.

Members must attain and maintain a cumulative major and overall GPA of at least 3.0 and engage regularly in professional development and community service activities. Beta Alpha Psi events are open to all students.

Participation in Beta Alpha Psi events allow you to earn the meritorious Certificate of Professional Development even if you do not meet the GPA requirements for full Beta Alpha Psi membership.

students involved with beta alpha phi

For more information on the ̨��swag Chapter of Beta Alpha Psi, contact faculty advisor Lisa Nash.

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Take control of your personal finances. Attend budgeting workshops, make a financial action plan or connect with a money mentor.

Financial Well-being

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Members of our fraternities, sororities, and gender-inclusive organizations find friendship in community service & leadership.

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Where Can a Major in Accounting Lead You?

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, positions in accounting will grow by 13.1% between 2012 and 2022. Many accounting students choose to pursue their Certified Public Accountant certification. In order to do so, students must complete at least 150 credit hours of college credit and complete a bachelor’s or higher degree.

Where Our Students Have Interned

Home Depot
Lou Sobh Honda
Rushton and Company
H&R Block
Novogradac & Company LLP
Carroll CPA

Where Our Students Found Jobs

Carr
Riggs & Ingram CPAs and Advisors
PricewaterhouseCoopers
BatesCarter
Rushton
Mansfield Oil Company

Where Our Students Have Gone to Grad School

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UGA
Georgia State University
Auburn University
Kennesaw State University
Georgia College and State University

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