Accounting, BBA

Accounting faculty: Butler, George, Holmes, Jackson, Liu, Lloyd, Miller, Pence, Richards, Serrett, Shroff, Wadhwa, Williams, Yancy, Yu, Zhang

Accounting graduates have flexibility in career choices due to the wide variety of accounting specializations and the breadth of accounting applications. The program prepares graduates for careers in public accounting, accounting within business entities, or accounting within governmental or not-for-profit agencies. Accounting serves as an excellent background for students planning to pursue graduate studies or careers in law.

The Texas Public Accountancy Act of 1991 requires that a CPA candidate sitting in Texas for the CPA Exam for the first time as of May, 1998 have (1) a baccalaureate degree with any major, (2) two basic accounting courses plus an additional 30 hours of accounting as defined by the Board including a minimum of two semester hours in research and analysis (accounting or tax), (3) 24 hours of upper division business related courses as defined by the Board including a minimum of two semester hours in accounting communications or business communications, (4) an approved 3 semester hour ethics course, and (5) a total of 150 unduplicated college transcript hours. The candidate is NOT required to complete a master’s degree. Contact the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy (512-505-5599) for further information.

The accounting program offers a foundation of required accounting courses and accounting electives to meet the requirements to sit for the Uniform Certified Public Accountants examination. The accounting program also provides the basic courses related to preparing for the Certified Management Accountants exam as well as other specialized accounting certification examinations.

Program Outcomes

Accounting majors will produce effective communication.
Accounting majors will demonstrate effective oral communication.
Accounting majors will employ analytical thinking.
Accounting majors will demonstrate knowledge of the BBA Common Core.
Accounting majors will recognize and resolve an ethical dilemma
Accounting majors will effectively utilize technology
Accounting majors will demonstrate expertise in the Accounting field.

Bachelor of Business Administration Programs

All majors within the Bachelor of Business Administration degree program administered by the Marilyn Davies College of Business share a common core of general education requirements and a common core of business course requirements. These two core areas must be completed in addition to the major discipline requirements.

Students must complete all general education core requirements prior to enrolling in upper-division courses. Upon completion of the Common Core requirements and earning the requisite GPA, students should file for admission to the Marilyn Davies College of Business.

Note: All majors within the Bachelor of Business Administration degree program require MIS 3302 as an upper-level requirement except where noted.

Degree Requirements

Preparatory Requirements

All students seeking a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the University of Houston-Downtown must complete the common core requirements.

Common Core Requirements (42 hours)

Common core requirements may be filled by taking any of the courses listed as options under the heading of Common Core Requirements detailed in the Undergraduate Academic Programs section. To fulfill the mathematics requirement, MATH 1301 is recommended. To fulfill the institutional requirement, UHD 1301 - BUS, “Digital Competency for College Success and Beyond” is recommended for freshman students. Transfer students who haven’t completed the institutional requirement are recommended to take either UHD 2301 - BUS “Business of Success” or UHD 2301 - BUS, “Computer Competency and Skills for Success.”

Business Core Requirements (45-48 hours)

Degree Requirements

Preparatory Requirements (42 hours)

Students must complete all common core requirements listed under the heading of Common Core Requirements detailed in the Undergraduate Academic Programs section prior to enrolling in upper-level courses.

Business Core Requirements (45 hours)

See the list of Business Core requirements under the section titled Bachelor of Business Administration Programs.

Accounting Major Requirements (27 hours)

* For purposes of taking the CPA exam in Texas, the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy (TSBPA) will accept not fewer than 30 passing semester hours of upper division accounting courses. The TSBPA requires that at least 15 of these hours must result from physical attendance at classes meeting regularly on the campus.

Upper Division Business Electives (6 hours)

Accounting majors may, but are not required to, choose one of the following professional tracks. Students following a particular track will select one course from Group A and one course from Group B within the chosen track. Students who do not wish to follow a track may choose any two upper level courses in the Marilyn Davies College of Business.

Accounting, BBA

Program Outcomes

Bachelor of Business Administration Programs

Degree Requirements

Preparatory Requirements

Common Core Requirements (42 hours)

Business Core Requirements (45-48 hours)

Lower Level

Upper Level

Degree Requirements

Preparatory Requirements (42 hours)

Business Core Requirements (45 hours)

Accounting Major Requirements (27 hours)

Upper Division Business Electives (6 hours)

Financial Reporting

Group A

Group B

Auditing and Taxation

Group A

Group B

Cost Management and Decision Analysis

Group A

Group B

Accounting Information Systems

Group A

Group B

Total: (120 hours)