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Accounting Bachelor of Science

Bachelor of Science

School of Business

Program Details

This program covers basic bookkeeping, computerized accounting, and beginning accounting theory. It prepares students for entry-level positions in billing, accounts payable or receivable, or bookkeeping. Upon completing this program, students may transfer all earned credits toward the Accounting - Associate of Applied Science degree program.

Total Credit Hours: 180

Please see the Harrison College Course Catalog for a list of courses for this program.

Available at these campuses: Evansville, Indianapolis - Downtown, Muncie, Online, Terre Haute

* The number of "estimated total quarters" for each program assumes you are enrolled full-time (at least 12 credit hours per quarter) throughout the entire program. Students taking more than 12 credit hours in a quarter will finish in fewer quarters; likewise, students taking fewer than 12 credit hours in a quarter may require additional quarters. Transferred credits from previous colleges, testing out of classes, and successfully completing classes (avoiding having to repeat a class) may also affect program length.

Career & Skills Related Details

Possible Job Titles

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and the U.S. Census Bureau are charged with collecting and reporting data on total U.S. employment across the full spectrum of SOC major groups. Occupations are classified based on work performed and on the skills, education, and/or training needed to perform the work at a competent level. The link below includes possible job titles, SOC codes, National and Indiana State Median Incomes, and links to O*Net for additional job title information. This information was aggregated from O*Net and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Accounting Bachelor Job Titles and SOC Codes

Skills, Tasks & Knowledge of the Job

Determine record of assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liability, or other financial activities within an organization
Utilize fundamentals in theories, principles, and terminology of professional accounting environment
Manage budgets, controls and tax planning
Recommend improvements or revisions in accounting procedures
Tools: Personal computers and accounting software

Typical Work Environments

Many types of corporate, financial, non-profit, and governmental agencies and offices
Self-employment

The Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system is used to classify workers into occupational categories in order to collect statistical data. Information regarding the SOC system or specific SOC codes can be found on the Bureau of Labor Statistics' website.

Curriculum Details

Course Number

Course Name

Credit Hours

Professional

ACC1010

Accounting I

ACC1020

Accounting II

ACC1050

Payroll/10 Key

ACC1070

Income Tax

ACC1150

Computerized Accounting

ACC2010

Accounting III

ACC2020

Cost Accounting

ACC2300

Auditing

ACC3020

Managerial Cost Accounting

ACC3150

Advanced Income Tax

ACC3400

Intermediate Accounting I

ACC3500

Intermediate Accounting II

ACC4250

Advanced Auditing

ACC4650

Accounting Capstone

BUS1000

Principles of Business

BUS1010

Business Law

BUS1050

Business Math

BUS3650

Business Statistics

FIN2000

Introduction to Finance

FIN3500

Finance for Managers

INT2990

Internship

MGT2000

Management

MGT3000

Business Ethics

MGT3100

Technology for Managers

MGT3250

Organizational Behavior

MGT4100

Managing in a Global Environment

General Education Courses

COM1050

Composition I

ECN2000

Macroeconomics

MAT1500

Introductory Algebra

PSY2000

Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

SPC1010

Presentation Skills

Foundation

CD2600

Career Development

CPU1000

Computers and Office Automation

CPU2120

Word Processing

CPU2200

Spreadsheets

INF1100

Information Literacy

PSY1050

Strategies for Success

Elective Course Details

General Education Electives
	Behavioral and Social Science Electives Humanities Electives Mathematics Electives Science Electives Writing Electives Unspecified General Education Elective	12 4 4 8 4 4

Students are encouraged to check with the State Board of Accountancy in the state the student resides for eligibility requirements to sit for the CPA exam.

The following pertains to the Professional courses INT2990 or BUS2990: Students enrolled through the online division must complete the capstone in place of the Internship/Externship.

Tuition & Fees Details

Tuition: $355 per credit hour
*Additional charges and fees may apply. Please refer to the Harrison College Catalog for more information.

We know how important it is for you to plan ahead with your budget, and that is why we have designed the Tuition Freeze Program to make your education both more affordable and predictable.