BBA in Accounting
Become an Essential Asset to Your Business
Program Detail
Next Start Date
May 13
Est. Program Length
3-4 years
Credit Hours
123 (30 in major)
Course Length
8 weeks
Cost Per Credit
$325
Degree Overview
Develop the skills it takes to become an essential part of every business with the online Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from the University of West Alabama. Guided by accounting practitioners, the program delivers the field expertise you need to thrive professional in a variety of careers in accounting, including auditor, budget analyst, accounting manager and more.
When completing accounting courses online with UWA, you’ll receive personalized attention from educators and explore a variety of topics that are relevant in today’s accounting world. When you graduate from the online Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting program, you’ll have competitive skills for business, along with expertise in computer based accounting systems, federal income tax and cost accounting.
Who is this degree for?
- Individuals pursuing a Certified Public Accountant license
- Professionals striving to enter the field of accounting through diverse positions
- Individuals seeking a strong academic foundation for business and accounting career opportunities
Pursue a variety of careers in accounting with strong pay and high demand. Accountants and auditors earn a median annual wage of $67,190, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and employment of these positions is projected to increase 11 percent by 2024. With the online Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting program, you’ll learn from accounting practitioners in a fully online format. When you graduate, you’ll be prepared to work as an accountant, auditor, budget analyst, accounting manager and more.
Program Detail
Next Start Date
May 13
Est. Program Length
3-4 years
Credit Hours
123 (30 in major)
Course Length
8 weeks
Cost Per Credit
$325
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Course Details
- General Education Requirement: 47 hours
- Business Professional Component: 40 hours
- Accounting Major: 30 hours
- Electives: 3-7 hours
Total Hours: 123
Admissions
Your experience at the University of West Alabama is designed to be as straightforward and convenient as possible. From the moment you apply, you’ll receive step-by-step guidance from an enrollment counselor. And once you’re in our online program, you’ll have a personal success coach who can answer your questions and help with anything you need.
Simply follow these steps to get started.
- Complete an online application.
- Submit official transcript of high school grades or GED scores.
- Submit official college and institution transcripts (if applicable) – Download Form
Tuition
Undergraduate tuition is $325 per credit hour. There is a $60 technology fee each semester.
The University of West Alabama is dedicated to keeping education costs affordable and providing students with a full range of grants, scholarships and loans. Approximately 80 percent of UWA students receive some type of financial aid to support their studies. To apply for financial aid, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The school code for UWA is 001024.
Transfer
We have a generous transfer policy at every degree level. Undergraduates transferring from a two-year college are eligible to transfer up to 60 credit hours and 90 credit hours from a four-year college with matching courses and curriculums.
