Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Accounting

Become a well-informed financial specialist through a program aligned with current industry standards.

Apply Now
Apply by 8/4/25
Start Class 8/25/25

Program Overview

Gain credentials with the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration – Accounting

$13,500* In-State Tuition
As few as 12 months Program Duration
30 Credit Hours
$460* Per Credit Hour
Up to 90 Transfer Credits
120 Credit Hours
$460* Per Credit Hour
Up to 90 Transfer Credits
120 Credit Hours

Set yourself up for success in accounting roles across public and private sectors with the robust education provided by the Youngstown State Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Accounting online program. Our experienced faculty designed the 100 percent online coursework to help prepare you to meet updated CPA exam requirements while maintaining your personal and professional responsibilities. Plus, our transfer credit policy and accelerated, seven-week courses enable you to earn your degree quickly.

The up-to-date curriculum imparts broad knowledge of business with in-depth focus on financial transactions, contemporary tax laws and the latest government regulations to prepare you to work in industries or an accounting firm. Courses specifically explore financial reporting and analysis, management advising, valuation services, auditing, budgeting, and more. You will even build proficiency in software like Excel and Tableau. Customize your learning by choosing your upper-level courses.

Have questions or need more information about our online programs?

Request Info
View full overview
  • Apply critical thinking and analytical skills to address complex financial issues within business, ethical and regulatory frameworks
  • Develop strong written and verbal communication skills to present financial insights and collaborate effectively across departments
  • Gain hands-on experience using advanced tools like Excel and financial software to analyze data, build reports and deliver impactful presentations
  • Build your professional network through internships, student organizations and events that connect you with industry leaders and employers
  • Strengthen your understanding of ethical responsibilities and commit to lifelong learning in a dynamic business environment

Graduates of this Bachelor of Science in Business Administration – Accounting online program are prepared for a variety of roles, including:

  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
  • Tax Consultant
  • Financial Analyst
  • Internal Auditor

In this Bachelor of Science in Business Administration – Accounting program, you will learn how to:

  • Apply critical thinking and analytical skills to address complex financial issues within business, ethical and regulatory frameworks
  • Develop strong written and verbal communication skills to present financial insights and collaborate effectively across departments
  • Gain hands-on experience using advanced tools like Excel and financial software to analyze data, build reports and deliver impactful presentations
  • Build your professional network through internships, student organizations and events that connect you with industry leaders and employers
  • Strengthen your understanding of ethical responsibilities and commit to lifelong learning in a dynamic business environment
In this Bachelor of Science in Business Administration – Accounting program, you will learn how to: [+]
  • Apply critical thinking and analytical skills to address complex financial issues within business, ethical and regulatory frameworks
  • Develop strong written and verbal communication skills to present financial insights and collaborate effectively across departments
  • Gain hands-on experience using advanced tools like Excel and financial software to analyze data, build reports and deliver impactful presentations
  • Build your professional network through internships, student organizations and events that connect you with industry leaders and employers
  • Strengthen your understanding of ethical responsibilities and commit to lifelong learning in a dynamic business environment
This program prepares you for roles in areas of higher education leadership such as:
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
  • Tax Consultant
  • Financial Analyst
  • Internal Auditor

Undergrad Admission FAQs

Your questions about YSU’s online BSBA in Accounting answered. Take a look at some of our most frequently asked questions.

Have questions or need more information about our online programs?

Tuition

Learn more about our pay-by-the-course tuition

Expand your opportunities with a high-value online BSBA in Accounting program that features affordable, pay-by-the-course tuition. All fees are included in the total tuition.

Tuition breakdown:

icon
$460* Per Credit Hour

*In-state tuition.

Note: No payment plans are available for accelerated online students.

View full tuition breakdown
Program Per Credit Hour Per Course
In-State Out-of-State In-State Out-of-State
BSBA in Accounting $460 $465 $1,380 $1,395

Calendar

Fit the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration major in accounting program into your schedule

This Youngstown State University program features an accelerated online format optimized for flexibility and convenience. Review upcoming start dates and other important deadlines below.

Next Start & Application Due Dates:

icon
8/4/25 Next Application Deadline
icon
8/25/25 Start Classes

View full calendar  + 

First StartsProgram Start DateApplication DeadlineDocument DeadlineRegistration DeadlineTuition DeadlineLast Class Day
Fall 18/25/258/4/258/11/258/20/258/22/2510/12/25
Fall 210/20/259/29/2510/6/2510/15/2510/17/2512/7/25

Ready to take the next step toward earning your degree online from YSU?

Apply Now

Admissions

Get started on your BSBA – Accounting with our streamlined admission process

To be admitted to a YSU online undergraduate program, you must meet specific requirements. Please read the admission guidelines for the BSBA in Accounting online program to ensure you qualify.

Application Icon Online application
Resume Icon Official transcripts from all institutions previously attended
GPA Calculator Icon Minimum 2.0 GPA
Application Icon Online application
Resume Icon Official transcriptsfrom all institutions previously attended
GPA Calculator Icon Minimum 2.0 GPA
View admission requirements

Applying at Youngstown State University is a simple, three-step process and the first step toward earning your online BSBA in Accounting degree from Youngstown State University. The admission information below will detail what’s required, what additional materials you need and where you should send them. Review the Program Map to determine eligibility of this program in your state.

Admission Requirements

  • Must be at least 25 years of age at time of enrollment
  • If you are under 25, you still qualify for this program and other undergraduate programs. Visit the Online Degree Programs Page for more information.
  • Have a minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale)
  • Be in good standing at the previously attended school
  • Complete undergraduate admission application

Application Submission Requirements

  • Pay $45 application fee (waived if you are an active duty/veteran military member)
  • Submit official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended

Official Transcripts

Transcripts must be mailed from the granting institution or sent electronically through a secure server vendor.

Email Address: [email protected]
Fax Number: 330-941-3674
Mailing Address:

Office of Admissions
1 Tressel Way
Youngstown, OH 44555

Transfer Credits and PLA

Youngstown State recognizes that your journey to this point may not be a straight path. You may have credits from other institutions, along with certifications and experience that also may qualify for earned credits. Upon admission, Youngstown State’s advisors will work with you to maximize your credits earned to shorten the path to earning your degree.

For additional information on the Youngstown State credit transfer and prior learning assessment (PLA) policies, please see the Undergrad FAQ page.

Close [-]

Courses

Here’s what’s included in the accounting BSBA curriculum

For the BSBA in Accounting online program, you must complete 120 credit hours. If you have credits from other institutions, certifications and/or relevant experience, you may qualify for earned credits. A YSU advisor will help you determine your total credits earned upon admission.

Expand All

Completion of all General Education requirements, including

Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Introduction to the theory of markets, including the behavior of consumers and the conduct of private and public business enterprise. Effects of monopoly and competition on private and social welfare. The role of government in promoting the economic welfare of consumers, workers, and minorities. Gen Ed: Social Science.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Studies of growth, inflation, and unemployment at the national level and the performance of the U.S. economy in the global setting. The impacts of national economic policies on individual and social welfare. An extensive discussion and evaluation of the U.S. banking system and its effects on individuals and businesses. Gen Ed: Social Science
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
An introduction to personal financial planning. Topics covered include budgeting, the use of credit, taxes, savings accounts, investment strategies, insurance, buying a home, career planning, and retirement planning. Students will gain the knowledge and resources to be better prepared for their financial future. Gen Ed: Social Science
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Study of the accounting cycle and generally accepted accounting principles including preparation of financial statements. Prerequisite: MATH 1510 or MATH 1510C or MATH 2623 or MATH 2623C or MATH 1552 or MATH 1570 or MATH 1571
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Study of the accounting informational needs of management. Emphasis on techniques of planning and control. Prerequisites: ACCT 2602 (C or better) OR ACCT 2602H (C or better)
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Introduction to the world of business with a focus on various functional areas and career opportunities. Development of the requirements of the business professional including teamwork, information gathering and communication skills.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
This course starts with coverage of the basics of the Excel program. Students will then be taught Excel business applications with an emphasis on analysis and presentation of data. All students are expected to learn the necessary skills needed to pass the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certification.
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Memos, reports, email, calendars, presentations. Success in business depends on your ability to share your ideas, analysis, and insights with others. Essential to expressing yourself in a professional context is your ability to use technologies that support collaboration, to understand the appropriate medium for your message, and to present ideas. This course will provide you with the ability to learn, develop, and refine your professional skillset, with respect to collaborating, writing, and presenting, in a business environment. Prerequisite: BUS 1500 (C or better)
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Business analytics involves the acquisition, evaluation, and analysis of information for decision-making. This course introduces students to the application of business statistics enabling evidence-based decision-making and problem solving and will cover the four areas of analytics. These are: 1) descriptive (what happened?); 2) diagnostic (why did it happen?); 3) predictive (what will happen and is there a pattern?); and prescriptive (how can we make it happen?). Prerequisite: BUS 2600, 2.5 GPA
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Data visualization is crucial as it transforms complex datasets into comprehensible visuals, enabling informed decision-making and clearer communication in an increasingly data-driven world. In this course participants will become skilled using Tableau to integrate diverse data sources, design charts, create interactive dashboards, and convey compelling narratives using data storytelling techniques. By the end of the course, participants will have improved their analytical prowess to create and share impactful insights. Prerequisite: BUS 3700 (C or better), AND 2.5 GPA
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Study of international business environment and the factors affecting the international operations of firms. Students will develop an understanding of global business opportunities, responsive strategies, and operations; apply course concepts/theories to current issues in international business, and develop an understanding of the complexities of managing cross-national cultural differences. Prerequisites: BUS 1500 (C or better) OR BUS 1500H (C or better), 2.5 GPA, Junior Standing
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
This course focuses on the financial problems associated with the life cycle of a business. Topics include business organizations, financial statement analysis, the time value of money, asset valuation, risk and returns, the cost of capital, capital budgeting, project analysis, dividend policies and investment decisions. The purpose of this course is to provide the basic financial knowledge necessary to enable students to become valuable employees in corporate, governmental, entrepreneurial or non-profit settings. Prerequisites: ACCT 2603 (C or better), 2.5 GPA
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Study of current operations management theories and practices with emphasis on direction, planning, and control of production systems. Includes detailed analysis in such areas as materials management, work measurement, quality control, scheduling, maintenance, and forecasting. Prerequisites: BUS 2600 (C or better), AND 2.5 GPA
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Emphasizes the basic principles of management rather than those involved in business organization. The nature of managerial action within an organization, formal and informal structure, process of making decisions, and interrelated activities in management. Prerequisites: BUS 1500 (C or better) or BUS 1500H (C or better), Junior standing, 2.5 GPA
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 1
This course is intended to help students prepare for and accomplish a successful transition from college to a professional career. Students will be challenged to understand the various elements of business professionalism including etiquette, communications, image, conflict resolution, career exploration and job search. Prerequisites: sophomore standing, 2.5 GPA
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
The activities involved in marketing products, services, and ideas examined within a framework of customer management. Topics include global marketing environment, market analysis and segmentation, consumer behavior, product development and management, pricing, promotion, and distribution. Marketing is examined from its role as a central function of business and non-profit organizations, and from its dominant role in a market economy. Prerequisites: sophomore standing, 2.5 GPA
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Analysis of problems and issues faced by organizations operating in today's dynamic environment interspersed with multiple stakeholders. Students integrate concepts and techniques learned from a range of disciplines and apply them to all levels of firms functioning in a wide variety of industries. Prerequisites: MKTG 3703, MGT 3725, FIN 3720, senior standing, 2.5 GPA, and graduation evaluation
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
In depth study of the accounting cycle, the preparation of financial statements including the cash flow statement, and current assets. Emphasis on relating practice to the FASB conceptual framework. Prerequisites: ACCT 2602 (C or better) or ACCT 2602H (C or better), and 2.5 GPA
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
This course involves the disclosure of financial information with an emphasis on asset acquisition and valuation, accounting changes and estimates, and related expenses. Additional topics include stockholders’ equity, leases, EPS, post-retirement benefits, revenue recognition, cash flows and other current accounting topics. Prerequisites: ACCT 3701 (C or better) and 2.5 GPA
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Study of systems analysis, design, and implementation within the context of an accounting information system. Topics include a treatment of the business computing environment, security and control of information, the accounting information system as a component of the management information system, and decision support and expert systems. Prerequisites: ACCT 2602 (C or better) or ACCT 2602H (C or better), and 2.5 GPA
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Study of cost accumulation for products manufactured under job order or continuous manufacturing processes; cost behavior and profit-volume relationships; cost structures for control and motivation; relevant costs for non-routine decision making. Prerequisites: ACCT 2603 (C or better), 2.5
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Financial accounting and reporting related to complex and highly sophisticated business transactions. Topics include the equity method, business combinations, variable interest entities, segment and interim reporting, worldwide diversity of accounting standards, foreign currency transactions and translation, SEC reporting, legal reorganizations and liquidations, partnership accounting, and estates and trusts. Prerequisites: ACCT 3702 (C or better), FIN 3720 (C or better), 2.5 GPA
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
A study of the theory and practice of auditing. Topics include auditor responsibilities, internal control over financial reporting, professional standards, and the audit opinion formulation process. Students analyze actual business fraud cases. Prerequisites: ACCT 3709 (C or better), 2.5 GPA
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
This course teaches students fundamental and current tax law associated with personal, investment, property and sole-proprietorship transactions with particular emphasis on individual tax return preparation and planning. Concepts are supported through the preparation of actual tax returns and discussion of how transactions can be restructured to minimize current or future tax liability. Prerequisites: ACCT 2603 (C or better), 2.5 GPA
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
In-depth analysis of commercial law areas covered on the CPA exam, with emphasis on sales, secured transactions, real and personal property, insurance, bankruptcy, and commercial paper. Prerequisites: ACCT 2602 (C or better) or ACCT 2602H (C or better), 2.5 GPA

Select three (9 CH) ACCT 3000-5000 level courses. *Students should consider at least one internship for credit.

Select three (9 CH) 3000-5000 level business course (ACCT, ADV, BUS, ECON, ENT, FIN, MGT, MKTG)

Not Finding What You’re Looking For?

See additional YSU programs at the Office of Distance Education.

*Price includes in-state tuition and fees. For students from outside Ohio, tuition and fees total $465 per credit hour.

Need More Info?

Request Information

Submit the form below, and a representative will contact you to answer your questions.

  • *All fields required.

  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Or call 877-513-0093

Or call 877-513-0093

By submitting this form, I am providing my digital signature agreeing that Youngstown State University (YSU) and its agent, Risepoint, may email me or contact me regarding educational services by telephone and/or text message utilizing automated technology or a pre-recorded message at the telephone number(s) provided above. I understand this consent is not a condition to attend YSU or to purchase any other goods or services. Privacy Policy. SMS Terms.

Ready to Begin?

Start your application today!

Apply Now
skyline
YOUNGSTOWN STATE UNIVERSITY
Instagram

© 2025 Youngstown State University - 1 Tressel Way, Youngstown, OH 44555 - 877-513-0093

Privacy Policy

  |  

Terms & Conditions

  |   Contact Us

Risepoint maintains this website on behalf of Youngstown State University. YSU maintains responsibility for curriculum, teaching, admissions, tuition, financial aid, accreditation, and all other academic and instruction-related functions and decisions. Learn more about Risepoint.

Return to Top of Program Information
Apply Now
877-513-0093