College of

Business
&
Managem
ent

Bachelors Degree Program

Business Administration
Specialization: Accounting

about this
degree program
Businesses large and small are the core of
the American economy. Earning a bachelors
degree in the Business Administration
degree program at DeVry University can
help you launch a successful career in many
business areas and industries, such as
finance, accounting, operations, marketing
or project management.
Our program can help you develop
critical communication and interpersonal
skills, as well as teach you key business
concepts and tactics. As a student, you
can address real business issues taken

from the boardrooms and offices of Fortune

500
companies.
Our Business Administration degree
program is designed to accommodate
students with a wide range of experiences,
including those with little or no prior college
education or work experience. While
earning your bachelors degree, youll
benefit from selecting a business
specialization that can further prepare you
for a specific career path of your choosing.

general education
coursework
At DeVry University, we believe in
the value of a comprehensive
education. This means broadening
your knowledge and skill sets
beyond the area of your degree
program, to prepare you to
succeed in todays diverse and
evolving workplace.
From day one, you can learn
important analytical and
communication skills, such as
problem-solving, reasoning and
analysis, academic and
professional
writing, and mathematics and
statistics
skills. These skills can better
equip you to work across
cultures and understand a
wide range of concepts that
influence your area of study.

Specializations offered within the

General Education Coursework:

Communication Skills
Humanities
Mathematics
Natural Sciences
Personal and Professional
Development

Business Administration
degree program:
Accounting
Business Information Systems
Finance
Health Services Management
Hospitality Management
Human Resource Management

Operations
Managemen
t
Project
Managemen
t
Sales and
Marketing

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coursework

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ACCT-212
BIS-155
BUSN-115
BUSN-319
BUSN-379
COMP-100
ECON-312
MGMT-303
Management

ACCT-344
ACCT-346

Financial Accounting
Data Analysis with Spreadsheets
with Lab
Introduction to Business and Technology
Marketing
Finance
Computer Applications for Business
with Lab
Principles of Economics
Principles of

Cost Accounting
Managerial Accounting

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ACCT-349
ACCT-424

Advanced Cost Accounting

Federal Tax Accounting II

These electives are chosen through academic advising

from courses that are different from those used to
meet any other graduation requirement. They may be
selected from other courses in the Business
Administration program, or from other courses listed
in the academic catalog, provided prerequisites are
satisfied.

Small Business Management and Entrepreneurship

Sustainability Management
Technical Communication

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Those with prior work or educational
experience may also want to consider our
Technical Management or Management
degree programs, which are available with
many of the same specializations.

S-245
ECOM-210

Database Essentials for Business with Lab

Fundamentals of E-Commerce

Note: DeVrys academic catalog, available via www.devry.edu/uscatalog,

contains the most current and detailed program information, including
graduation requirements.

Bachelors Degree Program

College of
Business
&
Managem
ent

Business Administration
Specialization:

Accounting

about this
specialization

DeVrys Bachelors degree in Business Administration can help prepare you

for the workplace with a solid business foundation. Our specialization in
Accounting can further focus your studies and help equip you for the career
you want to pursue.
Accounting is the area in which businesses, organizations and government
agencies record, analyze and communicate financial data. Our Accounting
specialization will help you become familiar with how to ensure accuracy and
compliance with established accounting standards and procedures.
Our Accounting specialization can prepare you for a career in areas such
as public, corporate, or government accounting as a financial analyst,
forensic accountant, information technology
specialist, international accountant or tax consultant. Tracking financial
records and transactions, as well as handling payroll and billing functions are
just some of the essential accounting functions you may perform.

knowledge
and skills

career-Focused
coursework

Financial accounting2 Understand

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financial foundations, including asset

recognition and measurement; external
reporting; accounting for income taxes,
pensions and other post-retirement benefits;
shareholders equity, share-based
compensation and earnings per share;
accounting changes and error correction;
and statements of cash flow.

auditing2 Examine the principles,

practices and procedures used by public

accountants for certifying corporate
financial statements.

accounting inFormation systems2 Learn

to design, install, operate and manage an
integrated, automated accounting system,
including ledgers, transaction process
cycles, application controls,

Graduates of DeVry Universitys Business Administration program with

a specialization in Accounting may consider careers including:
Cost Accountant
Financial
Analyst
Accounting
Manager
Tax Accountant

Budget Analyst
Internal Auditor
Financial
Accountant
Financial
Consultant

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of accountants and

auditors is expected to grow by 22 percent between 2008 and 2018, much
faster than the average for all occupations. According to its Occupational
Outlook Handbook, an increase in the number of businesses, changing
financial laws and corporate governance regulations, and increased

information
security requirements and
business
information systems integration.

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Federal income taxation2 Understand

ACCT-304
ACCT-305
ACCT-312
III ACCT-405
ACCT-444

Intermediate Accounting I
Intermediate Accounting II
Intermediate Accounting
Advanced Accounting
Auditing

ACCT-324
I ACCT-429
Taxation

Federal Tax Accounting

Federal Income

ACCT-352
ACCT-451
Lab

Business Information Systems with Lab

Accounting Information Systems with

business models such as sole proprietorships,

s-corporations

accountability for protecting an organizations

stakeholders will drive job growth.1

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federal taxation concepts that apply

to them, including income inclusions
and exclusions; property
transactions; capital gains and
losses; and tax credits.

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Financial advising3

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Advise clients in areas

such
as compensation, employee health care
benefits, the design of accounting or data
processing systems, or long- range tax or
estate planning.

did you know?

DeVry University, its Keller Graduate School of Management and Becker
Professional Education can provide you with a Fast Track to a career in
Accounting. In as few as 5 years, you can earn a bachelors degree, a masters
degree, and prepare to take the CPA Exam. This path can save you 2 years, 7
courses and over $10,000 in tuition.

critical thinking3 Use logic and

reasoning to identify the strengths and

weaknesses of alternative solutions,
conclusions or approaches to problems.

mathematical reasoning3 Use

mathematical formulas to solve problems or

project outcomes.

Judgment and decision-making3 Consider

the relative costs and benefits of potential
actions to choose the most appropriate one.

In New York, DeVry University operates as DeVry College of

New York. DeVry University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission
(HLC), www.ncahlc.org. DeVry is certified to operate
by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia. DeVry University is
authorized for operation by the THEC. www.state.tn.us/thec. Nashville Campus
3343 Perimeter Hill Dr., Nashville, TN 37211. Program availability varies by
location. AC0060. 2014 DeVry Educational Development Corp. All rights
reserved. Version 7/7/14

For comprehensive consumer information, visit

devry.edu/bba

BUSN-460

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Senior Project

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BUSN-462 Senior Project
I BUSN-463 Senior Project
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Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-11
Edition, Accountants and Auditors, on the Internet at www.bls.gov/oco/ocos001.htm (visited
February 1, 2011).
2
DeVry University, on the internet at www.devry.edu/degree-programs/college-businessmanagement/accounting-about.jsp .
3
O*NET OnLine, Accountants, on the Internet at www.online.onetcenter.org/link/summary/13-2011.01
(visited February 1, 2011).
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