MSU Billings Catalog

Business Administration Accounting Option Bachelor of Science Degree (Offered online)

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

  • Prepare and interpret financial statements.
  • Prepare and interpret management accounting reporting and planning.
  • Understand the impact of code/laws on business.

Required Courses 

General Education Requirements 131
Students should consult with an academic advisor before registering for General Education courses in order to maximize the number of electives credits allowed in the degree.
Required Business Core53
Accounting Option Requirements
ACTG 320Accounting Data Analytics3
ACTG 321Acct Information Systems I3
ACTG 327Inter Fin Acct & Reporting I3
ACTG 328Inter Fin Acct & Reporting II3
ACTG 401Federal Income Taxation3
ACTG 402Advanced Income Tax3
ACTG 410Cost/Mgmt Acct I3
ACTG 411Auditing I3
ACTG 415Gvnt & Not-for-Profit Acct I3
ACTG 436Advanced Accounting3
Subtotal30
Restricted Elective
Select one course from the following:3
Topics in Tax, Research, Plan
Forensic Accounting & Fraud
Laws, Regulations & Research
Subtotal3
ElectivesV 3-15
The number of courses a student elects to take that fulfill both General Education requirements and the major requirements will determine the total number of elective credits required for the degree. Electives should be chosen in consultation with an academic advisor.
Total Minimum Credits120
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The following required courses may also satisfy General Education requirements: WRIT 101, ECNS 201, ECNS 202, M 143, STAT 216

Certain courses in this program have prerequisites; students should check the course descriptions for required prerequisites.

Suggested Plan of Study

Due to course schedule changes and staff assignments, students may not be able to follow the plan exactly. Students should consult with their advisors to plan classes before registering each term.

First Year
Fall
ACTG 201Principles of Fin Acct3
WRIT 101College Writing I3
General Education9
Total15
Spring
ACTG 202Principles of Managerial Acct3
Electives3
M 143Finite Mathematics4
General Education6
Total16
Second Year
Fall
ACTG 410Cost/Mgmt Acct I3
ECNS 201Principles of Microeconomics3
ACTG 327Inter Fin Acct & Reporting I3
STAT 216Introduction to Statistics4
Total13
Spring
ACTG 328Inter Fin Acct & Reporting II3
ACTG 415Gvnt & Not-for-Profit Acct I3
WRIT 220Business & Prof Writing3
ECNS 202Principles of Macroeconomics3
General Education3
Total15
Third Year
Fall
ACTG 320Accounting Data Analytics3
ACTG 401Federal Income Taxation3
BGEN 315Applied Business Decisions3
BMGT 335Management & Organization3
General Education4
Total16
Spring
BGEN 235Business Law3
BMGT 322Operations Management3
ACTG 321Acct Information Systems I3
ACTG 402Advanced Income Tax3
BMIS 311Management Information Systems3
Total15
Fourth Year
Fall
ACTG 411Auditing I3
ACTG 436Advanced Accounting3
BFIN 322Business Finance3
BMKT 325Principles of Marketing3
Electives3
Total15
Spring
BGEN 499Capstone3
Electives3
Restricted Elective3
ACTG 403Topics in Tax, Research, Plan3
BGEN 405Laws, Regulations & Research3
ACTG 438Forensic Accounting & Fraud3
Total18