Program: Accounting, BSBA - University of Pittsburgh

Requirements

The major in accounting is designed to provide students with the general, business, and accounting knowledge necessary for them to succeed as professional accountants. As accounting is a dynamic field, all accounting majors will learn how to keep their knowledge up to date so they can continue to grow throughout their professional careers. Accounting majors will acquire the communication, computer, and interpersonal skills necessary to successfully resolve complex problems in unstructured settings. Accounting majors benefit from participation in extracurricular activities and organizations such as the University of Pittsburgh Accounting Association and Beta Alpha Psi, the national accounting honorary society.

All accounting majors must complete the two (2) BSBA core courses in accounting, two (2) Intermediate Financial Reporting Courses, and choose four (4) other accounting major courses from the list below for a total of eight (8) Accounting classes for 24 credits (6 credits of BSBA core and 18 credits of Accounting Major courses). All courses are three credits unless noted otherwise.

BSBA Core Courses in Accounting (6 Credits)

Students must complete these courses with a C or better in each course to be eligible to take additional accounting courses:

BUSACC 0030 - FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING
BUSACC 0040 - MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING

Required Accounting Courses for all Accounting Majors (6 Credits)

Courses are offered on a rotating basis.

BUSACC 1204 - INTERMEDIATE FINANCIAL REPORTING 1
BUSACC 1205 - INTERMEDIATE FINANCIAL REPORTING 2

Choose 4 Accounting Courses from this List (12 Credits)

Courses are offered on a rotating basis.

BUSACC 1216 - ADVANCED FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING
BUSACC 1221 - STRATEGIC COST MANAGEMENT
BUSACC 1236 - ACCOUNTING INFORMATION SYSTEMS
BUSACC 1238 - AUDITING
BUSACC 1242 - TAXES AND DECISION MAKING
BUSACC 1210 - FINANCIAL STATEMENT ANALYSIS

Additional Accounting Electives

BUSACC 1296 - ACCOUNTING INTERNSHIP (requires CBA approval)
BUSACC 1298 - ACCOUNTING INDEPENDENT STUDY (requires CBA approval)

BSBA Program Learning Goals

Graduates of the University of Pittsburgh’s College of Business Administration should achieve the following learning outcomes in the four broad components of the BSBA program (major, electives, core and foundations):

Demonstrate in-depth knowledge and skills in at least one academic/career focus through completion of majors, certificates, minors and electives.

Demonstrate what every BSBA graduate is expected to know about business and management at graduation. This literacy is developed in courses taught in CBA and in particular courses required of all students and offered by the School of Arts and Sciences.

Demonstrate competency in the fundamentals of analyzing problems and making decisions with standard business data and data sources using appropriate quantitative and qualitative methodologies.

Demonstrate competency in interpersonal skills, including concise and persuasive written and presentation communication.

Demonstrate competency in applying acquired knowledge and skills in real-world situations.

Acquire a basic knowledge of at least one nation, region or culture in areas such as language, history, political systems, literature and artistic expression.

Acquire an exposure to the knowledge and methodologies used to explore natural, individual, social and cultural phenomena.

Students preparing for the Certified Public Accounting (CPA) Exam will need to complete 150 total credit hours. These credits may be completed through the BSBA program and/or through the MS in Accounting program. Particular CPA Exam requirements vary by state. Academic Advisors and members of the Accounting faculty provide guidance to students preparing for the CPA exam, but students are responsible for confirming with the appropriate state board of accountancy that all educational and experiential requirements are met.