Oklahoma Christian University

What you'll study

The 30 credit hours are split between accounting-specific courses and broader business studies: 18 hours (six courses) in accounting foundation studies and 12 hours (four courses) in related business topics. Students who have only 24 hours of undergraduate accounting must take an additional leveling course (0–3 hours) as described below.

• 0–3 hours (accounting leveling): ACCT-5003 Issues in Advanced Accounting Concepts — offered only during the summer.
• 18 hours — Accounting foundation studies (six courses): ACCT-5113 Advanced Tax Accounting; ACCT-5123 Advanced Auditing and Professional Ethics; ACCT-5133 Advanced Financial Accounting; ACCT-5143 Topics in Accounting; ACCT-5153 Accounting Theory; ACCT-5163 Accounting Research and Quantitative Techniques.
• 12 hours — Business courses: BUSA-5010 GSB Orientation; BUSA-5203 Managerial Economics; BUSA-5213 Legal and Regulatory Issues; FINC-5103 Financial Management; MGMT-5603 Managerial Ethics.

Program learning outcomes include ethical professional behavior informed by Christian perspectives; mastery and ethical application of a diverse accounting knowledge base; information literacy and research skills; use of quantitative and qualitative methods to organize information; reasoned conclusion development; effective oral, written and interpersonal communication; and awareness of individual and societal impact conveyed with compassion and respect for diverse worldviews and cultures.

Entry requirements

Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree and either an undergraduate degree in accounting or completion of 30 undergraduate accounting hours. Students with only 24 undergraduate accounting hours are required to take ACCT-5003 (Issues in Advanced Accounting Concepts), which is offered only in the summer term.

Career prospects

The curriculum prepares graduates for advanced roles in accounting practice, audit, tax, financial reporting, and accounting research or for further academic study. The program’s emphasis on applied techniques, ethics, and communication supports careers in public accounting firms, corporate finance and accounting departments, regulatory bodies, and consultancies.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

Funding options typically include university scholarships, assistantships, employer tuition reimbursement, and external fellowships or grants. Prospective students should contact the university’s financial aid office for up-to-date information on available awards and application steps.