BBA in Accounting

BBA in Accounting

General Education Pre-Business Requirements

G1. Composition

• ENG 100 Composition I (3), ENG 100T Composition with Tutorial (3), ESL 100 Composition/Non-native Speakers (3), or ESL 100T Composition/Non-nativeTutorial (3), with a "C" or better

G3. Quantitative Reasoning

• One MATH course numbered 125 or higher, with "C" or better
• QBA 260 Business Statistics (3), with "C" or better

G6. Social Sciences

• One class from ANTH, PSY, or SOC with "C" or better

Note: All remaining General Education Requirements must also be met.

Pre Business Core Requirements

Each Pre-Business core course must be completed with a grade of "C" or better.

• ACC 201 Intro to Financial Accounting (3)
• ACC 202 Intro to Managerial Accounting (3)
• BUS 240 Business Law (3)
• BUS 290 Critical Thinking (3)
• COM 251 Public Speaking (3)
• ECON 130 Intro To Microeconomics (3)
• ECON 131 Intro To Macroeconomics (3)
• Either: -
  • ECON 300 Inter Macroecon Theory (3)
  • ECON 340 Money & Banking (3)
• ENG 209 Writing for Business (3) or ENG 287 Introduction to Rhetoric (3)

Professional Business Core Requirements

Each Business core course must be completed with a grade of "C" or better.

• MGT 300 Mgt, Orgs & Human Behavior (3)
• MGT 333 International Business Mgt (3)
• MKT 310 Princ of Marketing (3)
• FIN 320 Prin Bus Finance (3)
• QBA 300 Operations Management (3)
• QBA 362 Mgt Information Systems (3)
• MGT 423 Business & Society (3)
• MGT 490 Strategic Mgt (3)

Accounting Major Requirements

18 semester hours ; each course must be completed with a grade of "C" or better.

The BBA in Accounting requires the successful completion of all core requirements for the BBA degree. Eighteen semester hours in Accounting must be earned in courses at the 300- or 400-level, in place of the 18 semester hours in business electives at the 300- or 400-level required as part of the BBA in General Business degree.

1.Accounting Core: 12 semester hours as follows:

• ACC 350 Intermediate Acc I (3)
• ACC 351 Intermediate Acc II (3)
• ACC 352 Individual & Business Taxation (3)
• ACC 454 Auditing (3)

2.Accounting Electives: 6 semester hours from the following:

• ACC 353 Cost Accounting (3)
• ACC 354 Business Software (3)
• ACC 355 Advanced Topics in Taxation (3)
• ACC 358 Governmental Accounting (3)
• ACC 400 Internship in Accounting (3)
• ACC 450 Advanced Accounting (3)
• ACC 455 IT Audit (3)
• ACC 456 Advanced Auditing (3)
• ACC 494 Special Topics in Subject Matter (To Be Arranged) (Varies with Topic)

Total Semester Hours Required for the B.B.A. in Accounting

121 credits required.

Notes:

The State of Hawaiʻi requires 150 semester hours of college to obtain a permit to practice as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Additional semester hours in business earned past the 121 semester hours required for the B.B.A. with Major in Accounting degree will apply towards this requirement. Residence Requirement: B.B.A. candidates must complete at least 24 of the credits used to satisfy upper-division Business core, Accounting core, and Business or Accounting elective requirements while in residence at UH Hilo.

UH Hilo at a Glance

The University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo is a state university with a private college atmosphere. We offer small class sizes, a low faculty-to-student ratio, and opportunities for research and hands-on learning. As a public university, the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo has a unique position in the State—and country—by offering a rigorous and engaging curriculum at an affordable tuition rate. The admission requirements are moderately selective, allowing above-average students the opportunity to enjoy the benefits of a small school experience. UH, Hilo is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.

Established:

• 1947 when UH Mānoa begins the Hilo program
• 1970 as the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo

Role: Public Liberal Arts and Science University of Hawaiʻi

Calendar:

• 2 semesters of 16-17 weeks each and
• a four-week intensive summer session and
• a six-week regular summer session

Enrollment: 4,043 Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:14 Average Class Size: 20

Campus Size:

• 115 acres - Main Campus
• 33 acres - University Village Phase I (under development)
• 10 acres - Pacific Aquaculture and Coastal Resource Center
• 110 acres - Panaʻewa Farm
• 163 acres - UH Hilo Science and Technology Park (Makai)
• 324 acres - UH Hilo Science and Technology Park (Mauka)

Degrees:

• Bachelor of Arts (BA)
• Bachelor of Science (BS)
• Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Master of Arts (MA)
• Master of Education (MEd)
• Master of Science (MS)
• Doctorate (Ph.D.)
• Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
• Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)

Majors:

• 37 Undergraduate
• 8 Graduate
• 4 Doctorates

Tuition: See the Tuition & Fees page

The Most Diverse Students

In 2014, UH Hilo was named as the most diverse four-year public institution in the country by the Chronicle of Higher Education.

Why Students Choose UH Hilo

On Hawai‘i Island, inspiration is everywhere; it’s in the land, sky, and sea, in the people, we meet on forest trails, local markets, and in our classrooms. Built on the coastal slopes of the world’s largest mountain and centered in the Pacific Ocean, the University of Hawai‘i Hilo challenges empowers and inspires our students. As a university community, we draw our inspiration from the people we call ‘ohana, and the island we call home.

Inspired by the ‘Āina

In Hawai‘i we know the land, the ‘āina, sustains us. The earth is more than a resource; it is our source of life. Surrounded by an incredible combination of high mountains and deep ocean, lush rainforest and arid fields of lava, we are inspired to understand our world through bold scholarship and care for our environment through a responsible relationship with our living earth and the community of life it sustains.

Inspired by Discovery

Our island home was discovered by courageous voyagers and their legacy inspires us to follow in the wake of their double-hulled canoes. A UH Hilo education is designed for discovery; from sea stars to supernovae, our focus on hands-on learning allows our students and expert faculty to discover the world together. Research in the field, internships with local businesses and organizations, small class sizes that encourage the honest exchange of ideas, and our university supported exchange programs all come together to inspire our students to discover their talents and passions by exploring the world.

Inspired by Innovation

By cultivating creativity, critical thinking, and cultural understanding, we prepare graduates that are ready to tackle 21st-century challenges and move the world forward. Whether our students are restoring native forests, improving the health of our local community, composing powerful stories, or designing safe landing for the first manned mission to Mars, they take inspiration from centuries of innovation to formulate creative solutions rooted in the hard-earned wisdom of those that came before.

Inspired by Each Other

The unique heritage of Hawai‘i weaves together a lei of cultures that honor our shared humanity and challenges us to learn from each other and see the world through a different lens. Our dynamic programs and vibrant location draw students from across Hawai‘i, the Pacific, and the world, creating academic and social opportunities at UH Hilo that can be found nowhere else on earth.

Inspired by You

When it comes down to it, we exist to prepare our students to empower their lives and transform the world, and you are our greatest inspiration. Deeply committed to creating that opportunity, UH Hilo is leading higher education into the future by providing a rigorous, residential college experience within reach. With the most affordable resident tuition rate in the state and $45 million awarded annually in financial aid and scholarships, we strive to break down barriers to higher education and open the doors of opportunity. At the University of Hawai‘i Hilo, we find our inspiration in the unique community and amazing environment that surrounds us every day. If there was ever a place to be inspired, this is it. Join us, and find what inspires you.