The Division of Accountancy, CIS, and GIT within the College of Business and Aviation delivers education and training, empowering students to excel in the dynamic world of accounting. The Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) with a major in Accountancy is a well-respected degree nationwide, where students learn about financial reporting, financial statement analysis, financial statement preparation, auditing reports, income tax preparations, and more. Graduates of Delta State University’s Accountancy program serve in companies across the country.
24:1
Program-specific Student-Faculty Ratio
60
Years of Combined Faculty Experience
20
Program-specific Scholarships
Why Choose Accountancy at DSU?
A Delta State graduate with a B.B.A. degree in Accountancy confidently enters the workforce, skilled and equipped in real-world business solutions, with placements in accounting firms, government and nonprofit agencies, and diverse businesses. Our curriculum is standardized and geared toward the CPA examination, fully preparing you to sit for the test. Students benefit from smaller class sizes that provide personalized instruction, outcome-based learning, and high standards that make DSU graduates competitive.
Through the student-led Student Accountants and Business Administrators Club (SABA) members regularly interact with guest speakers from the accountancy field who share valuable insights, job opportunities, internships, and professional guidance.
- Applications accepted year round
- Flexible and part-time course scheduling
- Student advisement available online
- Multiple employment opportunities
- Professional networking opportunities
- Student-led Accountancy Club
What Can I Do with a B.B.A. in Accountancy?
The Bachelor’s program in Accountancy prepares students to enter the workforce with the skills demanded by employers. It provides students with many career possibilities to launch their career. Accounting is the language of business, and with the knowledge and skills developed at DSU, there are many career opportunities:
- Staff Accountant
- Partner or Manager in CPA firm
- Auditor
- Financial Analyst
- Management Accountant
- Budget Analyst
- Loan Officer
- Forensic Accountant
- Corporate Controller
- Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Business Scholarships
The College of Business and Aviation offers a variety of scholarships to students, many of which are based on merit, academic concentration, leadership and other qualifying factors. There are over 20 scholarships for management majors. Students may also be eligible for non-program specific scholarship opportunities.
Program Goals
The Yurkow-Quon Accountancy program at Delta State University aims to equip students with comprehensive accounting knowledge and practical skills through required accounting and business courses that fully prepare them to sit for the CPA exam and excel in diverse career paths, including public accounting, managerial accounting, financial management, investing, and broader business-related fields. By fostering expertise that opens doors to roles such as CPA, financial analyst, or internal auditor, the program supports strong career placement in a high-demand profession offering promising salaries and significant growth opportunities.
Admission Requirements
Applicants of this program must meet Delta State University’s undergraduate admission requirements.
There are no additional program admission requirements.
Curriculum
The following courses are required to complete the major in Accountancy.
Accountancy (Major)
| Course Number | Course Title | Credits |
| ACC 230 | Financial Accounting II | 3 |
| ACC 311 | Intermediate Accounting I | 3 |
| ACC 312 | Intermediate Accounting II | 3 |
| ACC 380 | Governmental Accounting | 3 |
| ACC 451 | Tax Accounting I | 3 |
| ACC 452 | Tax Accounting II | 3 |
| ACC 470 | Advanced Accounting | 3 |
| ACC 475 | Auditing | 3 |
| CIS 210 or CIS 235 | Computer Programming Fundamentals / Microcomputer Applications II | 3 |
| CIS 335 | Decision Support Systems | 3 |
| CIS 375 | Principles of Information Security and Assurance | 3 |
| TOTAL | 33 | |
Degree Requirements
To earn this degree, you must successfully complete at least 120 credits, including your general education requirements and the major requirements below.
| General Education | 39-41 |
| University Requirement | 1 |
| Special Degree Requirements | 6 |
| Business Core | 42 |
| Major | 33 |
| TOTAL DEGREE REQUIREMENTS | 121 |
For more information on degree requirements and specifics on courses needed to complete the degree, consult the Undergraduate Academic Catalog. For a semester-by-semester breakdown on how you can complete this degree in 4-years, visit academic maps.
