Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting Online
Gain an edge and flexibility in your career by developing core business knowledge paired with in-demand skills in handling financial accounting needs and requirements for organizations as well as individuals.
Program Overview
Learn what our online BBA in Accounting offers you
Broaden your career opportunities with our online Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting program from SE, which is designed to prepare you for applying in-demand financial insights along with fundamental business knowledge and management skills. As a student, you will gain an in-depth understanding of income tax law and how to meet the required accounting needs for both individuals and business entities.
Accounting Program Learning Outcomes:
- Employing financial accounting theory and methodology, including liabilities, equity, pensions, earnings per share, revenue recognition and more
- A thorough understanding of income tax law and accounting requirements as they relate to individuals and business entities
- Mastery of the principles and procedures a CPA must follow to give an opinion on fairness of audits
- If you take Forensic Accounting, investigative techniques to identify financial corruption, asset misappropriation and financial statement misrepresentation
- Upon completion, meeting the academic requirements for many different types of accounting certifications, such as Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) and Certified Internal Auditor (CIA). Almost all certifications require additional post-bachelor's work experience and test preparations
- Employing financial accounting theory and methodology, including liabilities, equity, pensions, earnings per share, revenue recognition and more
- A thorough understanding of income tax law and accounting requirements as they relate to individuals and business entities
- Mastery of the principles and procedures a CPA must follow to give an opinion on fairness of audits
- If you take Forensic Accounting, investigative techniques to identify financial corruption, asset misappropriation and financial statement misrepresentation
- Upon completion, meeting the academic requirements for many different types of accounting certifications, such as Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) and Certified Internal Auditor (CIA). Almost all certifications require additional post-bachelor's work experience and test preparations
Careers in Accounting
- Forensic Accountant
- Financial Analyst
- Financial Advisor
- Actuary
- Cost Estimator
- Forensic Accountant
- Financial Analyst
- Financial Advisor
- Actuary
- Cost Estimator
Also available:
Southeastern offers a variety of specialized online program options. Check out our other online undergraduate programs.
Accreditation
The John Massey School of Business at Southeastern Oklahoma State University is accredited by AACSB International (AACSB).
Tuition
Read more about our cost-effective program
Southeastern Oklahoma State University offers its students the opportunity to earn their degree online with affordable, pay-as-you-go tuition that includes fees.
| Program | Per Credit Hour* | Per Course |
|---|---|---|
| BBA – Accounting | $321 | $963 |
*University reserves the right to change tuition and fees at any time.
Financial Aid
Financial aid is available for those who qualify. The first step in applying for financial aid is to file your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). SOSU's Federal School Code is 003179. If you plan to use federal financial aid, it is recommended that you apply for and have your financial aid awards finalized before enrolling. To expedite this, it is important that you file your FAFSA as soon as possible after applying.
Contact Us
Student Financial Aid Office425 W. University Blvd.
Durant, OK 74701-3347
Phone: 580-745-2186
Fax: 580-745-7469
Email: [email protected]
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Transcripts sent from other colleges and universities will be evaluated, and accepted credits will be added to the student's Southeastern record. The Tuition Estimator is not a guarantee or predictor of the number of credit hours that will be accepted.Tuition breakdown:
Calendar
Discover the application deadlines and class schedules
Our flexible online course schedule features multiple start dates throughout the year so you never have to wait long to get started. View the full calendar chart below for upcoming start dates and important corresponding deadlines.
| 8 week courses | Program Start Date | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Tuition Deadline | Last Class Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring I | 1/13/25 | 12/16/24 | 12/16/24 | 1/10/25 | 2/25/25 | 3/2/25 |
| Spring II | 3/10/25 | 2/17/25 | 2/17/25 | 3/7/25 | 4/15/25 | 5/4/25 |
| Summer I | 5/12/25 | 4/28/25 | 4/28/25 | 5/9/25 | 6/1/25 | 6/29/25 |
| Summer II | 6/30/25 | 6/16/25 | 6/16/25 | 6/27/25 | 7/3/25 | 8/10/25 |
| Fall I | 8/18/25 | 8/4/25 | 8/4/25 | 8/15/25 | 9/15/25 | 10/5/25 |
| Fall II | 10/13/25 | 9/29/25 | 9/29/25 | 10/10/25 | 11/1/25 | 12/7/25 |
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Admissions
See the requirements for the accounting BBA online degree
Let's start boosting your career! The admission process is the first step toward earning your online accounting degree. Familiarize yourself with these requirements for the online BBA in Accounting program, along with information on required documentation.
- Online Application
- Transcripts
- College Placement Test
To meet the admission requirements for the BBA in Accounting, applicants must submit a complete application, pay the $30 non-refundable application fee, and meet the following criteria:
Transfer Students: Students who have attempted seven or more semester hours of college credit. Remedial and activity courses are not counted.
- Students are accepted as long as their cumulative GPA is a 2.0 or higher. If the student's cumulative GPA is less than a 2.0 but it does not indicate a suspension, they can enroll at SOSU for the upcoming semester; however, they would be placed on probation until that cumulative GPA reaches at least a 2.0. If their last semester does indicate a suspension, they would be required to sit out a semester before enrolling at SOSU. If a student has two suspensions, they must attend another school and raise their cumulative GPA to a 2.0 or higher before being accepted to SOSU.
- College placement testing: Students will be required to take a test in each of the three areas (English, Math and Reading) unless they have successfully completed a college course in that area or have provided ACT scores of at least a 19. Students who have not scored high enough in the Science area automatically have a deficiency until they clear the Math & Reading deficiencies. If they do not pass the placement test, they will be required to either complete a remedial course or will have an additional lab component. These deficiencies should be completed within the first 12 credit hours (typically one semester). Our Learning Center can provide more information if you have further questions.
Adult Freshmen: 21 or older and has earned no more than six hours of college credit after high school graduation. Concurrent work is excluded.
- Provide a completed high school transcript or GED
- College placement testing is required if the student does not provide ACT or SAT scores. See testing information above.
New Freshmen: A student who has earned no more than six hours of college credit after high school graduation. Concurrent work is excluded.
- Minimum ACT of 20 (or SAT equivalent) or 2.7 overall high school GPA and top 50% of graduating class OR 2.7 GPA in the 15-unit core curriculum (four English, three Math, three History, three Science and two Electives)
- College placement testing: There are three tests (English, Math and Reading) that are given to students who do not score at least a 19 on the ACT or equivalent SAT scores in that area. Students who have not scored high enough in the Science area automatically have a deficiency until they clear the Math & Reading deficiency.
If the student does not pass the placement test, they will be required to either complete a remedial course or will have an additional lab component. These deficiencies are required to be completed within the first 24 credit hours (typically two semesters). Our Learning Center can provide more information if you have further questions.
Returning Students: Students who have not attended any other school since leaving SOSU are accepted under the following circumstances:
- The student has a cumulative GPA of at least a 2.0; or
- If the student's cumulative GPA is under a 2.0 and their final semester with SOSU was on academic probation, they can return on probation. This status will stay in effect until the student raises their cumulative GPA to at least a 2.0.
- For students who have been suspended, university policy states that for the first suspension, a student must sit out at least one semester before returning. If a student has two suspensions, they must attend another school and raise their cumulative GPA to a 2.0 or higher before being accepted to SOSU.
International Application and Admissions Requirements: Please note, unfortunately, students with an F-1 visa are ineligible for online programs.
- Complete the application.
- Academic Records:
- Original final post-secondary transcript(s) and diploma(s) from each college or university attended. If your transcript is not issued in English, we require the original document as well as an English translation done by your school(s) or a professional translating company. Original = issued by a school or examination board with an official signature and school stamp or seal.
- Post-secondary records from outside the U.S. must be analyzed by a NACES (www.NACES.org) educational credential evaluation service such as IERF or WES or ECE. For IERF, students need to choose the "detailed report" option and select Southeastern Oklahoma State University from the menu. IERF will send the evaluation of your records to our International Student Services office.
- English Proficiency: Internet-based TOEFL score of 61 or an IELTS Academic score of 5.5; taken within 2 years of enrollment.
- For TOEFL, let us know your registration number and have your score report sent to Southeastern (instiTUITION] code: 6657).
- For IELTS, let us know your TRF number.
- You do not need TOEFL or IELTS scores if you meet one of the following:
- English is your first language
- You graduated from a U.S. high school with 4 years of English
- You have a bachelor's degree from a U.S. college or university
- You have 24 hours of college or university credit in the U.S. with a grade point average of 3.0 or better (including English Composition I and II)
Official sealed transcripts from all previous institutions should be sent to Southeastern Oklahoma State University:
Southeastern Oklahoma State University/Registrar425 W. University Blvd.
Durant, OK 74701-3347
Email: [email protected]
Courses
Gain the knowledge you need in these online accounting courses
To complete the online BBA in Accounting, students must complete a minimum of 124 credit hours. The curriculum is comprised of 70 Accounting credit hours (43 hours of Business core, 21 hours of Accounting and 6 hours of upper-level Electives), 44 General Education credit hours, and elective credit hours selected with an advisor as needed to meet university graduation requirements.
Students must complete 44 credit hours of General Education courses from the following categories.
Specified General Education Requirements
COMM 2213 Business and Professional Speaking
ECON 2113 Principles of Macroeconomics
MATH 1483: Functions & Modeling or MATH 1513: College Algebra
Communications (9 Hours)
English (ENG 1113 and ENG 1213)
Speech Communication (COMM 2213)
Social and Behavioral Sciences (12 Hours)
Political Science (POSC 1513)
American History (HIST 1513 or 1523)
Social Science (ECON 2113)
Mental and Physical Health (KIN 1113 or PSY 1113)
Science and Mathematics (14 Hours)
Biological Sciences (BIOL 1114)
Physical Sciences (PSCI 1114 or 1414)
Mathematics (MATH 1483 or 1513)
Computer Proficiency Requirement (BIM 1513 or CIS 1003)
Humanities (9 Hours)
Humanities, Philosophy, and Lit (ENG 2313, 3893; HUM 2113, 2223; or PHIL 2113)
Fine Arts (ART 1003, 1103, 3013, 3083; MUS 1113, 1123, 3133; THTR 1143, 1183, 2183, or 3183)
Foreign Language (CHTW 1513; SPAN1113; NS 1213)
Learning Outcomes:
- Describe the functions of prices in allocating resources and rationing commodities in a market economy.
- Predict the resource supplying and product demanding behavior of households under various market structures.
- Predict the resource demanding and product supplying behavior of businesses under various market structures.
- Formulate reasoned opinions on public policy actions which affect allocative efficiency and the distribution of income.
- Understand market structure and functioning. Differentiate between cost and supply relationships. Identify and understand consumer behavior and demand theory.
- Calculate and understand product and resource pricing and revenue and profit relationships.
- Formulate reasoned opinions on international specialization and trade. Form opinions on matters of public economic policy that are independent, informed and well-reasoned.
- Predict price levels resulting from supply side and demand side economic forces
- Analyze the allocative and rationing functions of market prices.
Learning Outcomes:
- Accurately use accounting theory and practice for liabilities, owners’ equity and related revenue and expense accounts.
- Apply accounting theory to special topics in financial accounting, including pensions, leases, company earnings per share, income tax accounting and cash flow statements
- Analyze transactions and identify the appropriate accounts to record those transactions and appropriate presentation in financial statements.
- Develop solutions to problems posed by business decisions and business transactions, and to apply knowledge to unfamiliar situations in problem solving.
Learning Outcomes:
- Explain an understanding of the origins and constitutionality of the income tax law.
- Calculate the tax for an individual.
- Understand tax planning and its relevance.
- Apply and communicate research in a specific written format and communicate the results.
- Apply tax law as it relates to personal and dependency exemptions to determine the
- number of exemptions a given taxpayer is allowed to take.
- Calculate gross income.
- Prepare all necessary tax forms for an individual taxpayer.
Learning Outcomes:
- Discuss the Conceptual foundations of Accounting Information Systems (AIS). Transaction Processing and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems.
- Inspect the Control and audit of AIS including Fraud, Control, Information Security Controls, Confidentiality and Privacy Controls, Processing Integrity and Availability Controls and Auditing Computer-Based Information Systems.
- Examine and Use (in QuickBooks) AIS applications for Revenue, Expenditure, Production, HR/Payroll and GL/Reporting.
- Explore the systems development process.