Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - Accounting

The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) in Accounting at Oklahoma State University’s Spears School of Business offers students a rigorous, AACSB-accredited curriculum that prepares them for high-demand accounting careers across public, corporate, governmental, and nonprofit sectors.

The program offers two specialized tracks: External Reporting, Control, and Auditing (CPA-focused) and Internal Reporting, Control, and Auditing (corporate accounting and internal audit focus).

Students gain a solid foundation in financial reporting, cost control, taxation, auditing, accounting information systems, and ethics. With a strong emphasis on professional certifications, OSU’s accounting graduates are actively recruited by top accounting firms and major corporations. 

• Preparation for CPA, CIA, and CMA certifications

Course Overview:

• Lower Division:
  Survey of Accounting, Financial Accounting, Managerial Accounting, Economics, Statistics, Business Communications, Information Systems, Management, Marketing, Finance, Business Law

• Upper Division:
  Intermediate Accounting I & II, Cost Accounting, Accounting Information Systems and Data Analytic Tools, Federal Income Taxation, Advanced Accounting, Internal Auditing (Internal Reporting option), External Auditing (External Reporting option), Ethics for Public Accountants

• Specialized Electives:
  Oil & Gas Accounting, International Accounting, Advanced Tax, Advanced Accounting Tools & Technologies, Practicum experiences, Study Abroad opportunities

Key Course Examples:

• Financial Accounting

• Managerial Accounting

• Federal Income Taxation

• Intermediate Accounting I 

• Intermediate Accounting II

• Cost Accounting 

• Accounting Info Systems & Tools

• Advanced Accounting

• External Auditing

• Internal Auditing 

• Ethics for Public Accountants