Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Texas Tech University

Program Overview

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

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

  • 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

Progression & Future 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

Program Key Stats

$24,451
$ 75
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Eligibility Criteria

BBB - ABB
3.0
26 - 30
75 - 80

1090 - 1270
22 - 28
6.5
79

Additional Information & Requirements

Career Options

  • Financial Analyst
  • Internal Auditor
  • Staff Accountant
  • Tax Associate
  • Treasury Analyst
  • Audit Associate
  • Governmental Accountant

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