Grace Pilot School of Business Program

Accounting

Accounting is an excellent career choice that offers a variety of employment opportunities in the dynamic world of business. Accountants and auditors are needed in all areas of the economy to prepare and examine financial records. As the economy grows, so does the job outlook for careers in accounting.

Some characteristics of professionals in the accounting field include an eye for detail, analytical and organizational skills, a strong sense of ethics, and a service mindset.

Bachelor of Science in Accounting

Bachelor of Science in Accounting

Accounting majors may choose one of three concentrations for a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting.

The Integrated 5-Year MBA program is a 5-year fast-track program that culminates in graduates earning two degrees: Bachelor of Science in Accounting and a Master of Business Administration.

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Areas of Study
All Programs
Areas of Study
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Accounting Major for All Tracks

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  • Core Courses
  • Core Courses
  • Major Courses
  • Corporate/Non-profit Track
  • Public Accounting Track
  • Integrated 5-Year Program
Core Courses
Effective English
The Literary Tradition
Intro to the Bible OR Christian Worldview
History of Christian Thought OR Mission & Message of Jesus
Basic Public Speaking OR Intro to Philosophy
History Course
Laboratory Science
Mathematics
General Education Electives
Major Courses
AC 241 - Principles of Accounting I
AC 242 - Principles of Accounting II
BA 151 - Introduction to Business
BA 319 - Business Analytics
BA 336 - Business and Technical Writing
BA 353 - Business Law
BA 430 - Global Business
BA 454 - Strategic Management
BA 460 - Business Senior Seminar
CIS 101 - Microcomputer Applications
CIS 301 - Information Management
EC 201 - Principles of Macroeconomics
EC 202 - Principles of Microeconomics
FI 330 - Principles of Finance
MGT 426 - Social Responsibility and Managerial Ethics
MKT 311 - Principles of Marketing
MA 211 - Elementary Statistics
MGT 321 - Principles of Management
Corporate/Non-profit Track
AC 313 Intermediate Accounting I
AC 314 Intermediate Accounting II
AC 345 Cost Accounting I
AC 346 Cost Accounting II
AC 347 Corporate and Business Taxation
AC 440 Accounting For Not-for-Profit Organizations
AC 448 Advanced Accounting
AC 449 Auditing
AC 331 Accounting Internship
MGT 425 Production and Operations Management or MGT 450 Project Management
Public Accounting Track
AC 313 - Intermediate Accounting I
AC 314 - Intermediate Accounting II
AC 345 - Cost Accounting I
AC 347 - Corporate and Business Taxation
AC 440 - Accounting For Not-for-Profit Organizations
AC 447 - Federal Individual Taxation
AC 448 - Advanced Accounting
AC 449 - Auditing
AC 479 - Advanced Auditing Topics
AC 331 - Accounting Internship
MGT 425 - Production and Operations Management or MGT 450 Project Management
Integrated 5-Year Program
Courses from Public Accounting Track plus the following Graduate Courses:
BA 530 Global Business
BA 554 Strategic Management
MGT 526 Social Responsibility and Managerial Ethics
FI 531 Financial Management
EC 502 Managerial Economics
AC 544 Accounting for Managerial Decision Making
BA 554 Strategic Management
BA 540 Business Communication
MKT 517 Marketing Administration
MGT 524 Organizational Theory and Behavior
BA 519 Data Analysis and Decision Modeling
MGT 526 Social Responsibility and Managerial Ethics
AC 547 Federal Individual Taxation
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Program Benefits
Career Opportunities

Program Benefits

  • Small 13:1 student-faculty ratio means you have small classes and individual attention from School of Business faculty
  • Upon successful completion of the program, students will be qualified to serve in entry level or mid-management positions
  • The Integrated 5-Year MBA allows students to graduate with both a Bachelor of Science in accounting and Master of Business Administration in just 5 years

Your Dream Job Awaits!

Tax Accountant

Financial/Risk Analyst

Corporate Controller

Auditor

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“I am overwhelmed by the consistent success of our accounting graduates. They occupy higher positions in public accounting firms, corporations, federal agencies, and non-profits, as well as owning their own companies. The foundation they received at the University of Mobile prepared them for success.”

Kathy C. Dunning, DBA, CMA, CSCA, CFM Dean, School of Business Program Coordinator, Accounting Associate Professor of Accounting 251.442.2281 kdunning@umobile.edu

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