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Online BBA in Accounting

Walsh University’s online BBA with a specialty in accounting gives students the expertise needed to prepare for a career as a Certified Public Accountant or Managerial/Corporate Accountant.

  • 100% online
  • 120 credits
  • Students may transfer up to 88 credits
  • Six intakes per year

Average Length of
Program: 12-24 Months

Average Program Cost:
$18,000*

Next Start Dates:
June 30, August 18, October 20

The Walsh Advantage

  • Earn your degree online from an accredited, trusted university
  • Affordable, transparent tuition
  • Military Friendly designation
  • Tuition deferment/payment plans available (Ask for details!)
  • Personalized attention from expert faculty
  • Earn credits for previous life experience and work training

Positions Walsh University graduates have held include:

  • Accountant
  • Auditor
  • Tax Associate
  • Payroll Analyst

Career Outlook and Average Salary:

  • Average Salary: $65,000–$70,000 per year
  • Job Growth (2022–2032): 4% (as fast as average)

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: Occupational Outlook Handbook

Admission Requirements

  • Must be age 21 or older
  • Accepts transfer coursework of a C- or higher
  • 2.0 GPA or higher
  • Apply (Free)
  • Submit Documents (High School and College Transcripts and Resume) Electronically to degreecompletion@walsh.edu  or Mailed Directly to: 
    • Walsh University, Degree Completion & Online Programs
      2020 East Maple Street
      North Canton, OH 44720
  • Talk to a Walsh Enrollment Manager about Transfer Credits and Additional Credits for Prior Learning
  • Complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) , use Walsh’s school code: 003135
  • Review Degree Plan, Financial Aid and Enroll!

View complete list of admission requirements.

Review the complete BBA Accounting Program Curriculum Outline.

 

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Questions?

Please contact the office of Degree Completion at degreecompletion@walsh.edu.


*Factoring in work experience, transfer credits, and aid. Every student’s situation is different. For a customized estimate, please contact the Office of Admissions.

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Degree Completion Graduate Story

Meet Jenn, Class of 2020

Accounting Degree Course Highlights

This course studies the conceptual framework to help students think through the steps needed to provided data-driven insights and recommendations within the field of accounting. This course will allow students to conduct data analytics utilizing tools and software. Prerequisites: BUS 208 and BUS 350

This course includes the study of costing systems-jobs, process, and activity-based; breakeven points; inventory costing systems absorption and variable costing; master budgets; standard costs and variance analysis; and relevant costs and decision-making. Prerequisite: BUS 208

This course is the study of federal tax law as it applies to the individual. Topics include gross income and exclusions, deductions, losses, itemized deductions, credits, and property transactions. Offered fall semester. Prerequisite: BUS 372

The purpose of this course is to integrate auditing concepts, professional standards and rules of conduct into practical aspects in a logical manner to assist students in understanding audit decisions and evidence accumulation. Offered fall semester.

Prerequisites: BUS 372.

This course is a study of advanced financial accounting issues. The course emphasizes information on business combinations and consolidated financial statements. Offered fall semester.

Prerequisites: BUS 372.

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