Academic Programs
Business Administration – Accounting
Overview
Bluefield University’s Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) – Accounting concentration equips students with the technical expertise, ethical foundation, and real-world business insight needed to thrive in today’s financial landscape. Whether you study on-campus or online, you’ll gain a comprehensive business education paired with an advanced accounting specialization designed to launch your professional career.
BSBA Accounting Degree Opportunities
Our Accounting concentration pairs a robust business administration core with advanced accounting courses so you graduate with practical competence across multiple business functions. You’ll learn how organizations operate, make financial decisions, and stay compliant in a dynamic regulatory environment.
Flexible Learning Options: Online or On-Campus
Choose the format that works best for your life. The online program features accelerated 8-week modules designed for working adults, while on-campus students benefit from personal mentorship and a collaborative academic community.
Real-World Preparation from Day One
You’ll learn to analyze financial statements, navigate tax laws, conduct audits, and prepare complex reports — skills you’ll use immediately in accounting, finance, or business leadership roles.
Faith-Based Leadership
Every course at Bluefield is rooted in Christian principles, integrating ethics, stewardship, and leadership into your professional development.
Quick Program Details
Tuition: $420 Per Credit Hour
Next Start On-Campus: January 2027
Next Start Online: October 2026
Time to Complete: 1-4 years*
*Time to complete can be reduced with prior learning and transfer credits
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3+1 Pathway
Bluefield University’s Accelerated 3+1 BSBA + MBA Program allows students to earn both the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and the Master of Business Administration in an accelerated pathway. Rather than completing the bachelor’s degree first and then starting the MBA, students move through an integrated plan of study that combines undergraduate and graduate coursework. As part of the program, approved graduate courses count toward undergraduate requirements, allowing students to begin graduate-level work during the junior and senior years while completing the BSBA.
Career Outlook
A Business Administration degree with an Accounting concentration opens doors to a wide range of business and financial careers, including:
- Accountant
- Financial Analyst
- Auditor (Internal or External)
- Tax Specialist
- Budget Analyst
- Nonprofit or Government Accountant
- Corporate Accounting Associate
Many graduates also pursue graduate studies, allowing you to optimize your educational journey and extend your expertise.
Courses & Competencies
Bachelor of Science (BS)
Total Credits: 120
For a full breakdown of each course, reference the academic catalog located in Academic Resources.
General Education Requirements
- Introduction to the Writing Process
- Fundamentals of Speech
- Biblical Perspectives
- Developing the Christian Mind
- Math/Science* (3 Credits)
- Fine Arts/Humanities* (6 Credits)
- Social/Behavioral Science* (3 Credits)
- Degree Requirements (BA or BS/BSN)* (6 Credits)
- Personal Wellness
- ESS Activity Course* (1 Credit)
- Career Pathways I & II (2 Credits)
- Career Pathways III & IV (2 Credits)
- Career Pathways V & VI (2 Credits)
*Course or requirement includes multiple options. Online offerings may differ.
Core Requirements
- Principles of Macroeconomics
- Principles of Microeconomics
- Accounting Principles
- Managerial Accounting
- Principles of Management
- Principles of Marketing
- Legal Environment of Business
- Business Communication
- Business Finance
- Business Policy & Strategy
Concentration
- Business Law
- Intermediate Accounting I
- Intermediate Accounting II
- Cost Accounting
- Auditing
- Income Taxes
- Government & Not-for-Profit Accounting
- Special Topics in Business
- Accounting Internship
Electives
Elective requirements for this program are detailed in the undergraduate catalog.