4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program
The BBA in Accounting at Texas Tech University prepares students for entry-level roles in public accounting, corporate finance, government, and nonprofit sectors. The program builds a solid foundation in accounting principles, communication, and business core disciplines. It supports CPA eligibility with additional coursework and offers an accelerated BBA/MSA 150-hour program designed to meet Texas CPA licensure requirements. The program emphasizes experiential learning, leadership, and career readiness through internships and professional networking events.
Course Overview:
Prerequisites & Introductory Courses
Financial Accounting
Managerial Accounting
Intermediate & Advanced Accounting Courses
Accounting Seminar (prerequisite for ACCT 3305)
Intermediate Accounting I
Intermediate Accounting II
Auditing
Income Tax Accounting
Additional upper-level accounting electives
Communication Literacy Requirements
Communication
Professional Communication
Information Systems
Technical Writing
Integrated communication skills within ACCT 4300 and ACCT 4301
General Business Core
Courses in economics, finance, management, marketing, business law, statistics, and information systems
Electives
Additional electives to fulfill 120 total credit hours for graduation
In the 150-hour program, includes 18 hours of major courses and 8 hours of non-accounting electives
Accelerated BBA/MSA (150-hour) Program
Integrated undergraduate and graduate coursework designed to fulfill CPA licensure credit-hour requirements
Completion of both degrees in approximately five years
Advising support for seamless progression
Meet the Firms: On-campus recruiting event for internships and jobs with top accounting firms
Internships: Strongly encouraged for practical experience and employment advantage
Student Organizations: Accounting clubs and societies providing leadership, networking, and professional development opportunities
Graduate Study: MS in Accounting (MSA), MBA, law school
Professional Certifications: CPA (with additional coursework), CMA, CIA, CFE
CPA Licensure Requirements in Texas:
150 credit hours including at least 27 hours of upper-level accounting beyond introductory courses
Bachelor’s degree and approved ethics course
Job Placement: 93.9% placement rate as of May 2021
Career Support: Advising, recruiting events, and strong employer connections through Rawls College
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