BBA Accounting

Accounting is the language of business. Our accounting department is nationally recognized for excellence with a culture of caring for every student and their success. We prepare you for any professional path that you want to take, so you can use your financial expertise to help build a better business world.

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Academic Overview

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As an accounting major, you will learn to understand business operations, communicate financial performance to different audiences, and use financial data to provide insights that will help businesses and individuals make better decisions.

Degree Details

Credit Hours: 120

Class Type: In-Person

Location: College Station

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The Undergraduate Advising Office (UAO) provides services to all Mays Business School undergraduate students. Students are encouraged to meet regularly with an academic advisor.

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Advanced Opportunities

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High Impact Programs

Mays offers a range of High Impact Programs for you to enhance your knowledge and experience.  Participate to widen your perspective and learn specialties in your field.

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Certificates

Mays offers a range of certificates courses for you to enhance your knowledge. Enhance your knowledge of an industry, field, or economy while earning your undergraduate degree.

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Earn Your Master’s

Continue your educational path in Accounting with one of our Accounting Master of Science programs. The Professional Program in Accounting (PPA) offers Master of Science degrees offered in other business disciplines while you simultaneously complete your BBA in Accounting (4+1).

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Centers & Institutes

Mays Business School has Centers and Institutes that are available for the students to receive additional learning opportunities and participate in research and experiential learning!

Become a leader in business with our

BBA Accounting

8th

Large 
Undergraduate Program

Public Accounting Report

7th

U.S. Public
Undergraduate Program

U.S. News & World Report

94%

CPA
Success Rate

Accounting Today’s
CPA Success Index

3rd

Nationally
Out Of 521 Programs

Accounting Today’s
CPA Success Index

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Student Organizations

We help you develop your leadership capabilities and refine your talents by participating in student organizations. Learn about the opportunities to join our wide options for student organizations.

Department

The James Benjamin Department of Accounting

Accounting is the universal language of business and is essential for decision making. Accountants use financial expertise, data analysis, and problem-solving skills to help clients make better decisions.

The James Benjamin Department of Accounting’s mission is to create an environment that prepares students for any path they choose in a constantly evolving business environment. Our faculty includes award-winning instructors and accomplished scholars and our programs are regularly ranked in the top 10 in national rankings.

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CPA Requirements

The Texas State Board of Public Accountancy (TSBPA) requires Certified Public Accountant (CPA) candidates to have a minimum of 150 credit hours of college coursework for licensure. Because the Accounting BBA degree plan consists of only 120 credit hours, students completing this undergraduate degree must take additional coursework to achieve their goal of becoming a licensed CPA.

The James Benjamin Department of Accounting offers TSBPA-approved coursework in our BBA degree, Certificates, and Master’s programs to assist for you to be eligible to sit for the CPA exam and licensure. Our students consistently outperform the national average pass rates on the CPA exam due to our intentional curriculum, partnership with Becker Professional Education, and individualized advising. Learn about your options by talking to an Accounting academic advisor.

Why Major In Accouting?

Watch this video to learn about majoring in accounting, its application in business, the types of jobs you can get post graduation, and hear about our network of outstanding former students!

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