Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Accounting

Whether in audit, tax, financial advising, compliance, managerial, forensic, or risk management, the accountant makes an important contribution to quality decision making in any business arena.

The Palmetto College Online Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration is issued by The School of Business at USC Aiken, one of USC's senior campuses.

Overview

Palmetto College’s Business Administration program, with a concentration in Accounting, is designed to prepare you for success in accounting-related fields such as audit manager, tax manager, financial accounting and reporting, management accounting and tax accounting. Our business administration program will prepare you to communicate clearly, work independently and in diverse groups, and solve problems from local to global levels.

Students will:

Develop strong oral and written communication skills
Achieve an appreciation for diversity and the global nature of business
Learn how to work well within a team
Establish a strong ethical compass
Learn business best practices and “soft skills”
Gain familiarity with business technology
Be prepared for CPA exam

Click here to view the curriculum.

Program Highlight - Accreditation

AACSB Logo Palmetto College's Business Administration program is the only online business degree completion program in South Carolina to be fully accredited by AACSB International.

AACSB accreditation is the gold standard for business programs worldwide, and is held by fewer than 10 percent of all business schools around the world. Having an AACSB undergraduate business degree facilitates admission to an AACSB-accredited MBA program in the future. AACSB accreditation also ensures that a business school's curriculum is up-to-date, that business courses are taught by qualified faculty and that student learning is regularly assessed within a culture of continuous improvement.

Why should I complete a bachelor's degree in business?

Palmetto College's Business Administration program with a concentration in Accounting gives you the practical knowledge you'll need to stand out as a job candidate. Our business curriculum has been developed to reflect today's employers' real-world needs, so you'll graduate with the problem-solving skills that will get you hired and promoted in the modern marketplace.

A bachelor's degree in business will prepare you to meet the changing demands of dynamic global markets and grant you leadership skills that will server you well in any organization.

Prerequisites and Requirements

To apply for this online degree program, students must have:

45-60 credit hours from a regionally accredited institution
Minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA
Completion of the following courses:
- Composition
- Composition and Literature
- Survey of Calculus (or higher-level Calculus)
- Macro- or Microeconomics
- Natural Science with a Lab
- Natural Science with or without a Lab
- Social or Behavioral Science
- Humanities
- World Civilization

Program Length

If you’re a full-time student, the program should take about 2 ½ years—the same as if you were attending class in-person. If you work, you may need to take a lighter course load. Talk to an advisor about how to balance Palmetto College classes with your schedule.

Ready to get started?

New terms begin six times per year. Follow the application instructions for this degree to start the enrollment process.

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