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4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program
University of OklahomaThe Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) in Accounting at the University of Oklahoma is delivered through the AACSB-accredited John T. Steed School of Accounting, housed within the Price College of Business. This program prepares students for a wide range of accounting careers in public, private, government, and nonprofit sectors. It also provides foundational knowledge necessary for graduate study, such as the Master of Accountancy (MAcc) at OU.
The program requires a minimum of 120 credit hours, with at least 40 upper-division credit hours. Students must meet a minimum 2.50 GPA in three categories: overall, within the major, and in upper-division business courses. The degree includes a combination of general education, business core, and major-specific coursework.
Course Overview
Credit Requirements:
Minimum GPA: 2.50 (overall, major, and upper-division business courses)
Major Requirements (18 credit hours):
Intermediate Accounting I (minimum grade of C)
Intermediate Accounting II
Cost Accounting
Income Tax Accounting I
Accounting Information Systems/Databases
Auditing
Required Courses:
Legal Environment of Business
Principles of Organization and Management
Principles of Marketing and Supply Chain Management
Business Strategy and Policy (to be taken last semester of senior year)
Fundamental Managerial Accounting (minimum grade of C required in this course)
Career Readiness I-Transitioning to the Workplace
Career Readiness II-Advancing in the Workplace
Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Business Finance
First Fidelity Bank Integrated Business Core (IBC) Program
A signature undergraduate program where students launch and manage real businesses. Roles such as CEO, CFO, and Marketing Director allow students to apply concepts from accounting, finance, supply chain, and HR in a real-world setting.
Senior Capstone Projects
Students engage in consulting assignments, case competitions, or business simulations, applying academic knowledge to solve real-world business challenges.
Consulting and On-Campus Incubators
Students can work with startups, nonprofits, and established firms through the Ronnie K. Irani Center for the Creation of Economic Wealth (ICCEW) and other incubators.
JCPenney Leadership Program
Offers structured leadership development, including board service with nonprofits and networking with alumni.
Entrepreneurship and Innovation Opportunities
Through the Tom Love Innovation Hub, students access maker spaces, 3D printing, and prototyping tools to develop and test entrepreneurial ideas. Courses like ENT 2113 emphasize hands-on business creation.
Internships and Industry Partnerships
Price College actively supports student internships with regional, national, and global organizations. Strong industry ties enable frequent guest lectures, company visits, and career networking.
Global and Cross-Cultural Experiences
International programs and collaborations expose students to global business operations and cultural perspectives, even at the undergraduate level.
Project-Based Learning and Simulations
Students compete in business case competitions and strategic simulations under real-world constraints.
Career Readiness Support
Comprehensive academic advising and career coaching ensure students are well-prepared for internships, graduate study, or full-time employment.
Admission to the major requires formal admission to the University of Oklahoma and the Price College of Business
Additional graduate coursework (such as the MAcc) may be required for CPA licensure
Students may pursue graduate education through OU’s own Master of Accountancy (MAcc) program
Graduates are prepared for roles in public accounting, corporate accounting, government, and nonprofit sectors
Accreditation: AACSB (Accounting-specific accreditation)Deadline information: Early Action for priority admission, scholarship, financial aid, and housing: November 1, Final priority scholarship: December 15, Final priority admission: February 1School Report & Final Report RequiredCommon App personal essay requiredWriting Supplement: 2 Optional Questions. Depending on your answers to some questions you may be required to complete writing questions.Application can be done via Common App or University websiteAccounting TechnicianActuarial AnalystChartered AccountantChartered Certified AccountantChartered Management AccountantChartered Public Finance AccountantCompany SecretaryForensic AccountantStockbroker
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