Major in Accounting (BBA in Accounting)

The Bachelor of Business Administration degree is designed to complement the liberal studies of Hamline University by providing students with breadth and depth of understanding in core business disciplines. Students will develop theoretical knowledge and practical application skills in accounting, economics, finance, management, marketing, and related disciplines. Students will also develop their analytical, communication and interpersonal skills. These skills will enable students to more effectively utilize their liberal education and business knowledge to make both immediate and lasting impacts at work and in their communities. Students are encouraged to explore internship and study abroad opportunities.

Accounting Major Requirements

ACCT 1310 - Financial Accounting
ACCT 1320 - Managerial Accounting
ECON 1310 - Microeconomic Analysis
ECON 1320 - Macroeconomic Analysis
ECON 1340 - Quantitative Analysis and Data Management
FIN 3100 - Foundations of Finance
MGMT 3100 - Foundations of Management
MGMT 3130 - Business Law
MGMT 5860 - Strategic Management
MKTG 3100 - Foundations of Marketing 

One statistics course chosen from the following:
ECON 1330 - Statistics
MATH 1200 - Statistics and Data Analysis
PSY 1340 - Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences 

One communication course chosen from the following:
COMM 1110 - Public Speaking
COMM 3380 - Small Group Communication 

One writing course chosen from the following:
ENG 3340 - Organizational Writing
ENG 3370 - Topics in Professional Writing

Six Accounting-focused courses:
ACCT 3010 - Intermediate Accounting I
ACCT 3020 - Intermediate Accounting II
ACCT 3030 - Cost Accounting
ACCT 5020 - Business Taxation
ACCT 5030 - Advanced Accounting
ACCT 5040 - Audit