Accounting (BBA)
Accountants play a pivotal role in business by ensuring financial integrity and providing critical insights for decision-making. Their expertise in financial analysis, budgeting and tax preparation helps organizations optimize performance and mitigate risks.
A BBA in Accounting equips students with a comprehensive understanding of accounting principles, and financial management and business operations. This academic foundation prepares graduates for diverse careers in public accounting, tax and corporate accounting roles. As businesses rely on data-driven decisions, the role of accountants become even more integral, underscoring the value of a specialized education in accounting.
Accounting is the Backbone of Business
A&M-Commerce recruits top students to major in accounting. You'll have the opportunity to learn the foundations for a career in business and for continuing your graduate education. Our faculty use their knowledge and professional experience to prepare you for the professional world and ensure your success in the accounting profession, including preparing you for all the major certification exams. Our classes provide you with the skills necessary for success across a wide array of industries in today’s complex and global accounting job market.
The BBA in Accounting program is endorsed by the Institute of Certified Accountants (IMA). This endorsement signifies students are provided with the educational foundation to take the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) certification exam. The curriculum also prepares students to be eligible to sit for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam.
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The A&M-Commerce Business Advantage
Here you will gain the knowledge, confidence and the practical tools you need to become a professional, ready to compete in the marketplace.
AACSB
Accredited
Earn a valuable degree from a fully accredited business program. Since 1976, the College of Business has held this prestigious designation making it one of roughly 800 institutions to hold such a distinction worldwide.
Accounting
Endorsed by the IMA
Our Department of Accounting and Finance is endorsed by the Institute for Management Accountants, which means our programs adequately prepare students to take the Certified Management Accountant certification exam.
Student Experience
World-class Faculty
Engage with exceptional faculty who are both significant scholars and industry leaders that provide you with personalized attention. Renowned for their research and enterprising spirit, learn from the best to be the best with industry insights they provide.
Career Services
Your Future
Explore careers and develop a plan as you meet one-on-one with our career coaches. Our team will help you curate your resume and cover letters, prep you with mock interviews, provide you with professional headshots, and offer you employment opportunities and access to network with some of the largest companies across several industries.
Scholarships
Funding Your Future
Committed to investing in our students’ futures, our programs are not only affordable but of great value. In addition to the scholarships available from A&M-Commerce, the College of Business offers scholarships specifically for business students.
Well-Rounded
Global Exposure
Students will develop, apply and hone evolving skills to ensure their success here in Texas and abroad.
PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS
Gain experience through experiential learning activities and internships in a variety of companies. Students are encouraged to attend career fairs to take advantage of internships and job opportunities.
A degree in accounting will offer you the opportunity to:
- Develop skills that prepare you for the demands of the global business environment.
- Prepare you for a number of certification exams.
- Learn about federal income tax on both individual and corporate levels.
- Sharpen your abilities to research, analyze and communicate topics in accounting and/or tax by using qualitative and/or quantitative research methodology.
- Gain an understanding of cost management concepts.
- Explore information systems that provide accounting and other information to make effective and efficient decisions.
- Apply accounting analytics to make business decisions.
Careers
Accounting gives you the ability to achieve competency in internal control systems, managerial accounting, income tax accounting, financial accounting and not-for-profit accounting. Our combination of educational and real-world application creates an active and engaging learning experience that offers access to faculty whose collective expertise spans all major areas of economics and finance. As a result, graduates are well-positioned to transition quickly when internship and job opportunities present themselves.
Career Possibilities and Current Median Salaries
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What You Will Learn
In our undergraduate-level accounting program, you will be introduced to the core principles and foundations of accounting through challenging, fast-paced coursework and collaboration with accomplished peers.Prepare for a career in all areas of accounting, including public accounting, private industry, financial institutions, public utility companies, governmental agencies and other not-for-profit entities.
Courses to Prepare You for Your Career
- Foundation courses including math for business applications, principles of accounting, principles of management and business computing systems
- Core accounting courses include financial statement analysis, accounting analytics, auditing and individual income tax.
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Course Delivery and Resources
We offer this program in two formats to better suit your needs. You may complete the upper-level coursework either online or in a face-to-face format. You will indicate the format you wish to pursue when you speak with your advisor. Should you decide to continue your education, we offer a graduate-level accounting degree to fit your lifestyle and career aspirations.
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Undergraduate Program Costs
Program Costs
Tuition and fees for undergraduate students taking 12 credit hours are $4,212 for Texas residents and $9,108 for non-residents.
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- Commerce, TX 75429-3011