Bachelors of Business Administration In Public Accounting
BBA
DURATION
120 hours
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Jan 2026
TUITION FEES
USD 462 / per credit *
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning, On-Campus
* per credit hour
Key Summary
EKU’s 100% online bachelor's of business administration in public accounting provides students with the solid educational foundation employers expect of today’s graduates. Students gain a comprehensive understanding of the accounting principles, practices, and technical knowledge necessary to successfully pass professional examinations, as well as a strong general business background that allows accounting professionals to move quickly into upper management. Graduates are prepared to take on key positions with excellent salaries, become business entrepreneurs, or pursue an MBA.
| Format: 100% online Credit Hours: 120 hours Tuition:
Transfer Credits Accepted: Up to 90 hours* Career Options: Accountant, auditor, financial planner, cost estimator, CPA, budget analyst financial analyst, financial examiner, human resource specialist, purchasing manager, buyer, management analyst, data research analyst *A minimum of 30 credit hours and 50% of the business course credit hours required for the BBA must be completed with EKU. |
Enhance your degree with a minor or certificate
Select from a wide range of minors, allowing you to explore interests or make use of prior credits.
You can also choose from numerous undergraduate certificates in specialty areas that complement and enhance your major as you work toward your degree.
What sets our program apart?
Learn essential skills for today’s business environment. Our fully accredited online programs are made up of the same high-quality courses and taught by the same experienced professors as the on-campus programs. EKU’s curriculum blends academic and professional preparation through course topics such as accounting, marketing, economic principles, financial markets, and consumer and organizational behavior.
- Accredited by AACSB International
- Graduates are prepared to sit for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) examination
- Generous credit transfer policy
- Accelerated 8-week terms
- 6 start dates per year
- The Voluntary Income Tax Assistance (VITA) service-learning project gives you the opportunity for hands-on experience (hosted on EKU’s campus)
- Reduced tuition for active-duty military members
- Free online tutoring and career services assistance
- Fast-track opportunities for students with 80 or more credit hours
- Dedicated advisors who provide personalized graduation plans
- Ranked by U.S. News & World Report among the best universities offering online degrees
Grants
Grants are a type of financial support that does not need to be repaid. Many grants are based on financial need alone, however, some grants also take academic performance, academic degree program, and/or residence status into consideration.
Grants are available at the federal and state level.
Private Loans
Private student loans are not funded or subsidized by the federal government; instead, they are funded by banks, credit unions, or other types of lenders.
The bank or lender – not the federal government – sets interest rates, loan limits, terms, and conditions of private student loans. Your ability to qualify for and borrow a private student loan may be based on numerous factors that can include your credit history, whether or not you choose to have a co-signer, your co-signer’s credit history, your choice of school, and your course of study. These loans do not offer the flexible repayment terms or borrower protections featured by federal student loans.
Employer Tuition Reimbursement
Employer tuition reimbursement includes a variety of employer-sponsored programs to help employees pay for college. In many cases, the funds received from these programs will be excluded from income and are tax-free.
Employee tuition reimbursement programs are typically governed by an employer’s human resources department. Employers may provide up to $5,250 per year in employer education assistance benefits for undergraduate or graduate courses.
Your employer may require you to attain a particular grade or to complete a program in order to obtain reimbursement. The employer may also require that you remain employed for a period of time after completing the course of study. Finally, your employer may require you to provide receipts or other substantiation of the educational expenses.
Military Benefits
For information on veteran and active duty military services and offerings, contact the EKU Office of Military and Veteran Affairs at 859.622.2345. EKU is repeatedly recognized by both Military Times and GI Jobs as a leader among Military Friendly® Schools and we look forward to helping you reach your goals.
Outside Scholarships
These scholarships are awarded by an organization other than the government or university. They are available from a number of groups, organizations, and entities nationwide. These scholarships can be general in nature or very specialized and tied to the type of work you would be doing after graduation.
If you receive an outside scholarship, you must notify your financial aid office so the award can be properly reported as part of your total aid package. Failure to report awards can result in the award not being accepted or a portion of the funds having to be repaid due to overpayment.
Departmental Scholarships
Departmental scholarships are awarded by specific EKU departments. The types, size, and criteria for these scholarships will vary by department.
If you receive a departmental scholarship, you must notify your financial aid office so the award can be properly reported as part of your total aid package. Failure to report awards can result in the award not being accepted or a portion of the funds having to be repaid due to overpayment.
Foundation Scholarships
EKU is fortunate to have hundreds of generous individuals and organizations that have donated scholarship money for current EKU students from a variety of backgrounds, situations, and interests. These are referred to as EKU Foundation Scholarships. Due to the number of these scholarships and the varying criteria for them, EKU has developed a single Foundation Scholarship application.
After completing the application, you will be considered for any foundation scholarship for which you are eligible. Criteria for these scholarships vary and can include academics, major, interests, place of residence, and more.
Business Core Courses --- 51
- BUS 100 --- Professional Development Series One --- 1
- BUS 200 --- Professional Development Series Two --- 1
- BUS 300 --- Professional Development Series Three --- 1
- BUS 400 --- College to Career Seminar --- 1
- BUS 101 --- Nature of Business --- 3
- MAT 112 or 211 --- College Algebra or Applied Calculus --- 3
- STA 270 --- Applied Statistics --- 3
- BUS 206 --- Fundamentals of Problem Solving with Excel --- 3
- BUS 207 --- Fundamentals of Interpersonal Business Communication --- 3
- BUS 209 --- Fundamentals of Financial and Managerial Accounting --- 3
- ECO 230 --- Fundamentals of Microeconomics --- 3
- ECO 231 --- Fundamentals of Macroeconomics --- 3
- BUS 204 --- Fundamentals of Business Law & Ethics --- 3
- BUS 301W --- Essentials of Formal Communication --- 3
- BUS 302 --- Essentials of Finance --- 3
- BUS 303 --- Essentials of Organizational Behavior & Human Resources --- 3
- BUS 304 --- Essentials of Management Information Systems --- 3
- BUS 305 --- Essentials of Marketing --- 3
- BUS 306 --- Essentials of Supply Chain Management --- 3
- BUS 402 --- Integrated Strategic Management --- 3
Major Core Courses --- 15
- ACC 251 --- Introduction to Accounting Information Systems --- 3
- ACC 301 --- Intermediate Accounting I --- 3
- ACC 302 --- Intermediate Accounting II --- 3
- ACC 327 --- Cost Accounting --- 3
- ACC 441 --- Auditing I --- 3
Public Accounting Concentration Requirements --- 12
- ACC 322 --- Tax I --- 3
Together with your advisor, select three courses from the following: (an advisor-approved non-accounting course may also be accepted)
- ACC 349 --- Applied Learning in Accounting --- 3
- ACC 440 --- Legal Aspects of Accounting --- 3
- ACC 490 --- Independent Study --- 3
- ACC 501 --- International Accounting and Combinations --- 3
- ACC 523 --- Taxation of Corporations --- 3
- ACC 525 --- Forensic Accounting --- 3
- ACC 590 --- Special Topics in Accounting --- 3
Free Electives --- 8-14
EKU General Education Requirements --- 37
Total Hours --- 120
With a wide array of job opportunities in both the private and public sectors, a degree in public accounting can open the door to a variety of challenging and financially rewarding careers.
According to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics, the employment of accountants and auditors is projected to grow 6 percent from 2018 to 2028, about as fast as the average for all occupations.
This versatile degree provides technical accounting knowledge and strong general business background, preparing students for key positions in a number of areas.
Job Opportunities
Accountants & Auditors
- Median Annual Salary: $70,500 per year / $33 per hour
- Number of Jobs: 1,424,000
- Typical Entry-Level Education: Bachelor's Degree
Financial Analyst
- Median Annual Salary: $85,660 per year / $41 per hour
- Number of Jobs: 329,500
- Typical Entry-Level Education: Bachelor’s Degree
Tax Examiners
- Median Annual Salary: $54,440 per year / $26 per hour
- Number of Jobs: 58,200
- Typical Entry-Level Education: Bachelor's Degree
Personal Financial Advisor
- Median Annual Salary: $88,890 per year / $42 per hour
- Number of Jobs: 271,700
- Typical Entry-Level Education: Bachelor's Degree
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