Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration – Accounting Concentration
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Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration – Accounting Concentration
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Program Overview
Discover our 100% online B.A. in Business Administration – Accounting
Our online Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration - Accounting Concentration online program is designed to prepare you for in-demand financial and managerial roles that require an accounting background. Develop your skills in applying the principles and tools of accounting and finance to solve real-world problems, integrate knowledge of business intelligence into your career, and increase your earning potential.
In this accredited online business administration accounting program, you will learn practical applications of financial planning expertise that is essential to ensuring an organization has a budget to meet its needs and achieve its goals. Coursework is 100% online and aligned with competencies focused on expertise employers seek. You will be exposed to all major business functions as you learn to adapt to rapid changes in a technologically dynamic global marketplace. Grow your professional communication, critical-thinking, and decision-making abilities. Experiential learning activities provide opportunities to devise strategic solutions to situations facing a hypothetical organization.
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- Flat tuition rate per 8-week session, no matter how many courses you complete
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The University of Maine at Presque Isle is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE).
In this B.A. in Business Administration – Accounting online program, you will learn to:
- Become proficient in QuickBooks and other tools
- Effectively communicate financial and non-financial results
- Analyze and prepare financial statements, statements of income and retained earnings, balance sheets, and statements of cash flows
- Apply the three key steps of financial planning: forecasting short-term and long-term financial needs, developing budgets to meet those needs, and establishing financial controls to ensure the business is achieving its goals
- Become proficient in QuickBooks and other tools
- Effectively communicate financial and non-financial results
- Analyze and prepare financial statements, statements of income and retained earnings, balance sheets, and statements of cash flows
- Apply the three key steps of financial planning: forecasting short-term and long-term financial needs, developing budgets to meet those needs, and establishing financial controls to ensure the business is achieving its goals
In this B.A. in Business Administration – Accounting online program, you will learn to:
- Become proficient in QuickBooks and other tools
- Effectively communicate financial and non-financial results
- Analyze and prepare financial statements, statements of income and retained earnings, balance sheets, and statements of cash flows
- Apply the three key steps of financial planning: forecasting short-term and long-term financial needs, developing budgets to meet those needs, and establishing financial controls to ensure the business is achieving its goals
- Become proficient in QuickBooks and other tools
- Effectively communicate financial and non-financial results
- Analyze and prepare financial statements, statements of income and retained earnings, balance sheets, and statements of cash flows
- Apply the three key steps of financial planning: forecasting short-term and long-term financial needs, developing budgets to meet those needs, and establishing financial controls to ensure the business is achieving its goals
B.A. in Business Administration – Accounting career opportunities include:
- Bookkeeper
- Accounting Technician
- Manager in Accounting
- Accounting Supervisor
- Financial Advisor
- Purchasing Manager
- Cost Accountant
- Assistant Controller
- Compliance Manager
- Business Manager
- Bookkeeper
- Accounting Technician
- Manager in Accounting
- Accounting Supervisor
- Financial Advisor
- Purchasing Manager
- Cost Accountant
- Assistant Controller
- Compliance Manager
- Business Manager
UMPI is ranked among the Top 10 Regional Colleges in the North for graduates with the least debt. – U.S. News & World Report, 2019.
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Tuition
Learn more about our affordable tuition
Our B.A. in Business Administration – Accounting online program features the same affordable flat tuition rate each session no matter how many courses you complete, with no hidden fees or extra textbook costs. The faster you finish, the more you save!
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Calendar
Dates you need to know
There are six opportunities throughout the year to start your B.A. in Business Administration – Accounting online program. Find the session start below that works best for you and apply before the application deadline. Please note, application and document deadlines are the same. UMPI must receive all documents including official transcripts by the document deadline to be considered. Transcripts can often take 10 or more business days from the request date to be received by UMPI, please plan accordingly.
Now enrolling:
| Term | Start Date | App Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Tuition Deadline | Class End Date | Term Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2 | 10/23/23 | 9/19/23 | 9/22/23 | 10/17/23 | 10/19/23 | 12/15/23 | 8 weeks |
| Spring 1 | 1/16/24 | 12/12/23 | 12/15/23 | 1/9/24 | 1/11/24 | 3/8/24 | 8 weeks |
| Spring 2 | 3/11/24 | 2/6/24 | 2/9/24 | 3/5/24 | 3/7/24 | 5/3/24 | 8 weeks |
| Summer 1 | 5/6/24 | 4/2/24 | 4/5/24 | 4/30/24 | 5/2/24 | 6/28/24 | 8 weeks |
| Summer 2 | 7/1/24 | 6/11/24 | 6/14/24 | 6/25/24 | 6/27/24 | 8/23/24 | 8 weeks |
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Admissions
Requirements for this online bachelor’s in accounting program
We’ve made the admission process simple and streamlined so it’s easier for you to get started. Those interested in earning their B.A. in Business Administration – Accounting YourPace degree online should have the equivalent of a high school diploma and possess some prior college credit or work experience.
Admission Requirements:
- No Application Fee
- Minimum 1.75 GPA
Admissions Requirements and Guidelines for Undergraduate Programs
- Students must be 20 years of age at the time of application.
- High school diploma or equivalent (e.g., HiSet, GED)
- Minimum cumulative college of GPA 1.75 from most recently attended institution
- Submission of all official transcripts:Transcripts are only considered official if they are sent directly to UMPI from the granting institution or their electronic ordering service. Student-submitted transcripts are not accepted.
- College credits with a cumulative GPA of less than a 1.75 must also submit a resume to indicate activities and experience post high school diploma (or equivalent). An interview may be required.
- Students who do not have any college credits must submit the following:
- Provide high school transcript, high school equivalency test (HiSet), or GED
- A resume to indicate activities and experience post high school diploma (or equivalent)
Instructions for international students:
- All international transcripts will only be accepted if the student provides them through an evaluation service. The evaluation agency must be a member of NACES or AICE. We will not accept unofficial copies (e.g., from the student)
- Canadian schools and universities from a French-only institution (mostly in the province of Quebec) must be evaluated
- International students are required to demonstrate English proficiency by submitting scores from an English language proficiency test taken no more than two-years prior to date of application
Additional guidelines for international applicants may be found here.
**Student under 20 years of age do not meet the requirements for the YourPace programs. We do offer other programs that may meet your needs. If you would like more information about our traditional programs, please visit https://www.umpi.edu/academics/. You can also reach out to the Admissions Office at [email protected] or by calling 207.768.9532.
Institutions and third-party vendors may submit official documents such as official transcripts and English proficiency exam score reports to: [email protected]
Mailing Address:
Application Processing Center
PO Box 412
Bangor, ME 04402-0412
Fax: 207-581-5456
Courses
A look at the online B.A. in Business Administration – Accounting curriculum
To earn your B.A. in Business Administration – Accounting you need to complete 120 credit hours of coursework. Each course is built around a series of competencies. Once you have mastered the series, you complete the course. Using our personalized learning model, we look at your past college credit, prior learning, and work experience to create your custom degree plan.
The program includes 40 credit hours of general education courses, 59-62 credit hours of business core/Accounting Concentration courses, and 18-21 credit hours of electives.
*Tuition and fees are subject to change.
**Time to completion varies by student and is based on several factors including prior college coursework, relevant work experience, amount of time dedicated to studying, and the number of courses completed each session.
