OVERVIEW
Prepare for a career in accounting, auditing or related financial field with an online Bachelor of Arts in Accounting from UVI. This ACBSP-accredited online Accounting degree program is built upon a broad-based liberal arts foundation weaved strategically together with career-specific courses to give you a wide background to bring to the workplace.
- What will I learn in this online Bachelor's Degree in Accounting program?
You’ll learn how to set up and keep books, prepare taxes, analyze financial statements and more. You’ll demonstrate proficiency in fundamental accounting principles and procedures, analyze solutions to complex accounting problems, and use accounting information to make effective business decisions. Plus, you’ll apply the skills in audit, tax and general financial areas as you complete a final auditing project in your capstone course.
- What careers can I pursue with an online accounting degree?
This degree prepares you for a wide variety of accounting-related career paths, in the private and public sectors, internal auditor, income tax accountant, financial procedures analyst, budget analyst, controller, government contracts manager, tax associate, and accountant. - How long is this accounting degree online program?
At 120 credit hours, this online accounting degree program is designed to be completed in 38 months. It could take less time depending on how much transfer credit you receive and how many courses you take each term. - How much will the online accounting degree program cost?
The undergraduate rate is $434 per credit hour, no additional institutional fees. UVI also offers scholarships and financial aid for those who qualify.
WHEN CAN I START?
Courses begin every eight weeks, so we’re ready when you are. Contact us at online@uvi.edu to learn more about our accredited degree programs, financial assistance opportunities or enrollment process.
ACCOUNTING DEGREE PROGRAM OUTCOMES
After successfully completing UVI’s 100% online bachelor’s degree in accounting, you will be able to:
- Analyze accounting problems in the foundational areas of business
- Apply accounting concepts, tools and strategies to solve problems in a global setting
- Create and analyze accounting data for business decision making
- Explain ethical obligations for accounting and/or financial areas
- Demonstrate critical thinking through applying decision-support tools
- Describe decision making skills that are relevant to professional, ethical and social responsibilities
- Demonstrate communication skills
- Understand the importance of diversity
curriculum
PROGRAM CORE:
| UVI Online Course No : | Course Name : | Credits : | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACC 2010 | Principles of Accounting I | 3 | |
| This course provides an introduction to the basic principles of financial accounting, the accounting cycle, the study of fundamental accounting concepts, and impact of the accounting treatment of business transactions on the income statement, balance sheet, and statement of cash flows. | |||
| ACC 2020 | Principles of Accounting II | 3 | |
| This course provides an introduction to management accounting principles, cost-volume-profit, cost behavior, cost management, budgeting, responsibility accounting, capital budgeting, cost allocation, variable and absorption costing, and the use of relevant information in decision-making. | |||
| BUS 1120 | Introduction to Business | 3 | |
| This course is designed to prepare the student for a career in business administration and broaden student’s understanding of the vital role of business in our society. It focuses on the study of the types of business ownership, a broad overview of business operations and examination of the major segments of business administration. | |||
| BUS 3050 | Business Communication | 3 | |
| Designed to give students a comprehensive view of business communication through study and application of the concepts of effective written and oral communication. It develops critical thinking, analytical, ethical and problem-solving skills. Students learn the importance of audience adaptation and concise written and oral expressions. Emphasis is on use of English language skills to effectively plan, organize, compose, evaluate, and edit business emails, letters, memoranda, reports and proposals. Additional emphasis is on verbal, non-verbal, and listening skills. The proficient use of word processing technology is required for document production. | |||
| BUS 3510 | Business Law I | 3 | |
| Rules of law as they relate to business transactions, court systems and procedures, law of contracts, law of agency, employee-employer relations, law of negotiable instruments, law of sales, law of property, bailments, insurance and business organizations. | |||
| BUS 4360 | Business Policy and Strategy | 3 | |
| A study of overall business strategy from the perspective of top management. The student will examine strategic goals, plans and actions of the business firm. Prerequisites: Senior Standing and completion of degree requirements. | |||
| IST 2100 | Management Information Systems | 3 | |
| An introductory course that provides the skills and knowledge required for managing information systems in contemporary business environments. Students will learn how hardware, software, data, people and processes are combined to produce information supporting business goals and objectives. Extensive out-of-class computer work is necessary for mastery of industry standard software. | |||
| DSC 3250 | Business Statistics | 3 | |
| A study of those areas of statistics which find widest application in problems of management. Students develop basic statistical theory and apply that theory to decision-making situations by means of examples and problems. Topics include graphical appreciation, index number theory, probability and hypothesis testing, analysis of variance, sampling techniques, regression theory, decision theory and forecasting. | |||
| DSC 4101 | Quantitative Methods | 3 | |
| The purpose of this course is to provide students with a conceptual understanding of the role of quantitative methods in decision analysis and decision-making. Students will be exposed to several quantitative problem solving techniques in an application-based environment to help sharpen their analytical skills and problem solving abilities. | |||
| DSC 4300 | Introduction to Operations Management | 3 | |
| The functions of management as related to the production of goods and services; plant layout; quality control; raw materials, from supply through the finished product. | |||
| FIN 3010 | Principles of Finance | 3 | |
| An introduction to theory and technique for optimal investment of the capital resources of the firm under conditions of uncertainty. Topics include rate of return analysis, cost of capital theory and measurement, capital structure, dividend policy, promotion and reorganization. | |||
| MGT 3010 | Principles of Business Management | 3 | |
| A study of the basic principles of business management emphasizing the decision-making approach; planning, organizing, directing, and control in the business enterprise. A history of the study of business management. | |||
| MGT 3420 | Human Resource Management | 3 | |
| Personnel management principles and practices; the role of the personnel department and its program; role of the operating supervisor and executives within the program; role of behavioral sciences in the functional areas of personnel management. | |||
| MKT 3010 | Foundations of Marketing | 3 | |
| Introduction to marketing management and analysis; distribution, promotion, pricing, product development, consumer motivation, and market research; case problems. | |||
| ACC 3010 | Intermediate Accounting I | 3 | |
| This course will provide an in-depth study of the theoretical and conceptual foundations of accounting, the development of generally accepted accounting principles, and the nature of accounting information. The course explores the application of GAAP and international financial reporting standards to the preparation of financial statements with particular treatment of components like cash, receivables, inventories, fixed assets and their expiration. | |||
| ACC 3020 | Intermediate Accounting II | 3 | |
| This course will provide an in-depth study of the theory and practice surrounding accounting topics like tangible assets, short and long-term liabilities, elements and structure of stockholder’s equity and investments. The course exposes students to cases and real-life situations that would facilitate application of GAAP and relevant IFRS in accounting decision-making. | |||
| ACC 3100 | Government and Non-profit Accounting | 3 | |
| This course introduces the fundamentals of accounting for governmental and not-for-profit organizations. Topics to be covered include fund accounting which will encompass general and revenue funds, debt service funds, capital project funds, internal service funds, enterprise and fiduciary funds, long-term debt and fixed-asset accounting, and planning, recording of assets, liabilities, equity, revenues, and expenditures. Other topics that are emphasized are budgeting, budgetary control and reporting, tax levies, auditing, preparation of financial statements, and financial analysis. | |||
| ACC3150 | Tax Accounting | 3 | |
| An introduction to the U.S. income taxation concepts with an emphasis on business and personal tax planning strategies. Includes approaches and skills needed to prepare individual tax returns and understand tax administration. | |||
| ACC4400 | Cost Accounting | 3 | |
| The development and use of accounting data in managerial decision-making, planning, and control. Topics include job, process and standard cost systems; cost volume-profit analysis; differential and incremental analysis; contribution margin analysis; and capital budgeting. | |||
| ACC4420 | Auditing | 3 | |
| Introduction to the concepts and procedures underlying contemporary auditing. Examines the roles, responsibilities and legal liabilities of internal and external auditors in the United States and their professional organizations. Topics developed include internal control systems and their evaluation; audit evidence and problems related to the audit of particular assets, liabilities, capital and income accounts. Nature of verification, audit evidence, testing, the elements of effective control structures, the use of statistical sampling and evolution of external, internal and comprehensive auditing. | |||
| ACC4430 | Advanced Accounting | 3 | |
| A study of the theory and application of accounting for branch operations, foreign operations, expansion by subsidiary companies, and various forms of consolidated statements. Also included are accounting for partnership formation; changes and liquidation; and accounting for estates and trusts. | |||
| ACC4460 | Forensic Accounting | 3 | |
| This course covers concepts and skills necessary for examining financial fraud. Content will include fraud schemes, prevention and detection of fraud, ethics, forensic software tools, auditing techniques, and the law and regulations governing fraud cases. Coursework focuses on preparing students interested in earning the Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) credential. | |||
| Total Program Core | 60 | ||
| Program Electives | 6 | ||
| General Education | |||
| SSS 1000 | Student Success | 1 | |
| SSS 1000 Student Success – This course provides introduction and orientation to the nature of University education, functions and resources. Topics assist students obtain the necessary skills to attain their educational objectives. Emphasis is on Group process. 1 credit | |||
| COM 1190 | Interpersonal Communications and Leadership Skills | 3 | |
| COM 1190 Interpersonal Communications and Leadership Skills – This course explores the challenges of building and maintaining relationships through verbal, nonverbal language, conflict management, perception and listening skills. Ideas are applied to everyday aspects of interaction in both personal and professional relationships. The course also provides an in-depth perspective on communication and the role it plays in everyday challenges. | |||
| COM 1200 | Introduction to Public Speaking | 3 | |
| COM 1200 Introduction to Public Speaking – This course provides students with a broad overview of public speaking, including such topics as audience analysis, idea generation and development, speech organization/ delivery. Topics include effective introductions, conclusions and control over nervousness. In addition, students practice informative and persuasive speeches. | |||
| ENG 1200 | English Composition I | 3 | |
| ENG 1200 English Composition I – The writing course that develops critical thinking, investigative research and coherent ideas through the writing of analytical, literary and critical essays and the intense text readings. | |||
| ENG 2010 | Research & Applied Writing | 3 | |
| ENG2020 Technical Writing – This course develops written communication skills with emphasis on understanding the writing process. Students will analyze readings and practice writing for personal and professional applications. This course satisfies the General Education requirement. | |||
| ENG 2610 | World Literature I | 3 | |
| ENG2610 World Literature I (ENG2020) – An interdisciplinary exploration of the short story and novel from a global perspective, the terminology of literary analysis, different critical approaches, and selected criticism leading to the production of aesthetic and critical analyses of works of fiction. | |||
| ENG 2620 | World Literature II | 3 | |
| ENG2620 World Literature II (ENG2610) – An interdisciplinary exploration of poetry and drama from a global perspective, the terminology of poetry and drama, interdisciplinary critical approaches, and selected works of criticism leading to the production of aesthetic and critical analyses of works of poetry and drama. | |||
| PHI 2000 | Critical Thinking | 3 | |
| PHI2000 Critical Thinking – This course examines critical thinking. Students learn the core skills of effective thinking then analyze argumentative processes, in order to identify weaknesses in thinking and overcome them. With a focus on critical reading, as well as critical thinking, this course prepares students to engage actively with their studies and in society. | |||
| MAT2320 | Calculus for Business and Social Sciences | 4 | |
| MAT2350 Elementary Statistics – This intermediate mathematics course presents methods in making analytical decisions using statistics. This course focuses on the characteristics of numerical and categorical data, methods of presentation, and descriptive statistics. Correlation and covariance are presented in the context of business analysis. The course also introduces students to basic methods of sampling and of making inferences using one or two independent samples. | |||
| GEN2990 | General Education Capstone | 3 | |
| GEN2990 General Education Capstone – This is the capstone coursework for the Virgin Islands general education program, and it serves a dual purpose. First, this course helps students’ bridge the gap between broadbased learning and discipline-specific education. Second, the course highlights and incorporates specific skills and knowledge attained through general studies and may assist students achieve a greater awareness of how knowledge is intertwined. Furthermore, students may better comprehend how to draw and apply information from experience thus leading them to become more actively engaged and socially aware citizens of various communities. | |||
| Humanities | 9 | ||
| Social Science Electives | 6 | ||
| Math Electives | 4 | ||
| Science Electives | 8 | ||
| Total General Education | 28 | ||
| General Education Electives | 26 | ||
Program Snap Shot |
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| Total Program Core Credits | 60 | ||
| Total General Education Credits | 28 | ||
| Total Electives | 32 | ||
| Program total | 120 | ||
CAREER OUTLOOK
A Bachelor of Arts in Accounting from UVI ONLINE can help you pursue a career in accounting, auditing and other areas requiring a strong education and foundation in financial matters.
Potential career paths and positions include:
- Accountants
- Auditors
- Budget Analysts
- Credit Analysts
- Financial Examiners
- Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents
The median salary in 2016 for accountants was $68,150.1 The median salary in 2016 for budget analysts was $73,840.2
https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/13-2011.01#WagesEmployment
https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/13-2031.00#WagesEmployment
EMPLOYERS INCLUDE
- Accounting firms
- Tax preparation businesses
- Bookkeeping companies
- Payroll services
- Small businesses
- Manufacturers
- Insurance agencies
- Government – local, state and federal
