Bachelor of Arts in Accounting Online
Start on the path to becoming a certified public accountant (CPA) with a degree program that integrates in-demand knowledge and practical skills applicable across various industries.
Program Overview
Advance your career with an online accounting bachelor's degree
Prepare for roles in any business sector when you earn your Bachelor of Arts in Accounting online from Florida Institute of Technology. In this IACBE-accredited program, you will study concepts in managerial and cost accounting, tax planning, internal and public auditing, compensation and benefits. Plus, you will learn how to establish an accounting information system. The program also provides a foundation for becoming a certified public accountant (CPA).
Enhance your knowledge with case studies of modern companies and by creating a thorough business plan with a balanced budget. Required liberal arts foundation courses will build your computer and communication fundamentals, and our curriculum also features STEM-based concepts that empower you with high-tech essentials you can use immediately.
As a graduate of this program, you will be prepared to:
- Produce written, professional documents that are clear, concise and grammatically correct while incorporating logical, complete and articulate thoughts
- Present effective oral presentations on business topics
- Identify and analyze relevant facts and information in a complex business situation
- Identify and evaluate core decision alternatives and use analysis of facts and information to make sound business decisions
- Demonstrate foundational knowledge in general business concepts
- Recognize and apply fundamental concepts in your field of study
- Produce written, professional documents that are clear, concise and grammatically correct while incorporating logical, complete and articulate thoughts
- Present effective oral presentations on business topics
- Identify and analyze relevant facts and information in a complex business situation
- Identify and evaluate core decision alternatives and use analysis of facts and information to make sound business decisions
- Demonstrate foundational knowledge in general business concepts
- Recognize and apply fundamental concepts in your field of study
Career opportunities:
- Tax accountant
- Internal auditor
- Financial procedures analyst
- Budget analyst
- Controller
- Government contracts manager
- Tax associate
- Accountant
- Tax accountant
- Internal auditor
- Financial procedures analyst
- Budget analyst
- Controller
- Government contracts manager
- Tax associate
- Accountant
Also available:
At Florida Tech, we offer a variety of in-demand online programs that prepare you with relevant skills for your career of choice. Take a look at our other undergraduate programs.
At Florida Tech, we offer a variety of in-demand online programs that prepare you with relevant skills for your career of choice. Take a look at our other undergraduate programs.
Accreditation
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The Nathan M. Bisk College of Business at Florida Institute of Technology has received specialized accreditation for its business programs through the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE), located at 11960 Quivira Road in Overland Park, Kansas, USA. For a list of accredited programs, please view our IACBE member status page.
Tuition
Tuition details for the accounting bachelor’s
Tuition for the BA in Accounting is affordable. Take advantage of our pay-by-the-course system, so you can manage your budget as you pursue your degree. Technology fees are included in the total tuition.
Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Course | Per Program |
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BA in Accounting | $532.50 | $1,597.50 | $64,432.50 |
*Published tuition costs may differ from a student’s estimated total “cost of attendance,” which includes the amount an online student may choose to spend on expenses such as housing and food, books and supplies, transportation and other personal items or activities per academic year. As a Florida Tech Online student, you will only ever be billed for applicable tuition and fees. All other costs listed below are estimates per academic year required by the federal government to help you budget for your education. For further information regarding program tuition and fees, please reach out to your enrollment representative or refer to the undergraduate or graduate fees policy. View full cost of attendance information.
Potential Expenses Per Year
Program | Technology Fees | Federal Student Loan Fees | Housing & Food | Books & Supplies | Transport | Personal Expenses | Total |
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BA in Accounting (Full-Time) | $300 | $66 | $15,240 | $1,200 | $1,500 | $2,100 | $ |
BA in Accounting (Part-Time) | $150 | $33 | $7,620 | $600 | $750 | $1,050 |
Tuition breakdown:
Calendar
Use these dates to plan your personalized academic schedule
The BA in Accounting online program is ideal for working students. Choose from multiple start dates and complete your degree at the pace that best fits your schedule.
Term | Start Date | App Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Tuition Deadline | Class End Date | Term Length |
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Fall 1 2024 | 8/26/24 | 8/12/24 | 8/19/24 | 8/21/24 | 8/23/24 | 10/20/24 | 8 weeks |
Fall 2 2024 | 10/21/24 | 10/7/24 | 10/14/24 | 10/16/24 | 10/18/24 | 12/15/24 | 8 weeks |
Spring 1 2025 | 1/13/25 | 12/30/24 | 1/6/25 | 1/8/25 | 1/10/25 | 3/9/25 | 8 weeks |
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Admissions
Meet these requirements for the online accounting BA
At Florida Tech, we’ve streamlined the admission process to help you get started quickly. Please read the requirements for the BA in Accounting online program.
- Completed application
- For freshman: Official transcripts from a high school or equivalent (GED or certificate of completion, must bear date of graduation)
- For transfers: Official transcripts from all accredited colleges/universities attended
- Minimum GPA of 2.5
Official transcripts, test scores and other documents should be sent to:
Mail address:
Office of Admissions
150 W. University Blvd.
Melbourne, FL 32901
Admission Requirements
- 2.5 GPA
- No application fee
- Official transcripts
Courses
What you will study in your online accounting courses
For the BA in Accounting online, the curriculum comprises 121 credit hours, including 109 credit hours of core courses and 12 credit hours of elective courses.
Students must select CIS 1130 PC Applications or CIS 1140 Business Computer Skills.
Students must select EAC 3214 Accounting Information Systems or EMG 3327 Management Information Systems.
Select from two of the following courses
Students are required to take COM 1101 Composition and Rhetoric or WRI 1001 First-Year Writing 2, COM 1102 Writing About Literature and select one additional 3-credit communication course.
Select one course (3 credits) from the following courses.
Select two courses (6 credits) from the following courses. (EDS 1021 and EDS 1022 recommended)
Select one course (3 credits) from the following courses.
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