Abilene Christian University-Undergraduate Online

Programme overview

This B.B.A. in Accounting from ACU is delivered through the College of Business Administration and housed in the Department of Accounting. The curriculum requires a total of 128 credit hours, including 56 university hours and 72 major hours. Two available tracks let students focus on either General Accounting or Analytics and Reporting. The programme emphasises practical, marketplace-ready skills and offers pathways to begin graduate study early during the senior year.

What you'll study

The programme follows the ACU course catalog degree plan for accounting. Specific majors courses are organised within the 72 major credit hours and align with the chosen track (General Accounting or Analytics and Reporting). Experiential and applied learning experiences are embedded alongside coursework to build problem-solving and teamwork abilities.

• Tracks: General Accounting; Analytics and Reporting
• Experiential opportunities include semester-long internships, student-run organisations focused on accounting, and the chance to pursue academic research
• Program activities: Meet the Firm Night for employer networking; team-based business simulation projects; involvement with the Student Accounting Organization
• Related student experiences in the College of Business Administration: Student Trading and Research Fund (STAR) managing part of ACU’s endowment, Venture Out projects, and engagement with the Griggs Center for Entrepreneurship

Entry requirements

The programme page does not list specific admissions criteria. Prospective applicants should consult ACU admissions or the course catalog for detailed entry requirements and prerequisites.

Career prospects

Graduates commonly move into roles such as corporate accountant, internal auditor, financial analyst, tax professional, or personal financial advisor. The degree is intended to prepare students for employment with accounting firms and businesses, as well as for continued study in a Master of Accounting (M.Acc.) programme.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

The course page does not specify scholarships tied to this major. Students should explore university-wide scholarships, College of Business Administration funding opportunities, internship stipends, and external accounting scholarships; contacting the department and ACU financial aid office will identify current funding options.