Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting Highlights
Learn from the pros as you earn your bachelor’s degree in accounting.
Our bachelor of accounting online is designed and taught by professional accountants who know the industry inside and out. Through both classroom and online learning and hands-on application, this bachelor’s degree in accounting provides students with a very well-rounded understanding of this career field. You’ll also develop the leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills you need to stand out in today’s workforce.
Earning a bachelor’s degree in accounting is just the first step in a fulfilling career.
- This accounting program online helps prepare you for an entry-level accounting job and opens the door to many opportunities for advancement.
- After completing this bachelor’s degree in accounting, you’ll be eligible to sit for the Uniform Certified Public Accountant Examination exam in Michigan, although you will need to have completed at least 150 semester hours of credit before applying for a CPA license.
- The online bachelor degree in accounting at Baker College is accredited by the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE).
Learn Your Way
Accounting courses are taught on the Cadillac, Muskegon, Owosso and Royal Oak campuses, as well as through Baker Online.
Learn MoreWhy Earn a Bachelor of Accounting Online?
The accounting bachelor degree emphasizes practical application as well as the theoretical aspects of the discipline of accounting to prepare students for professional careers in public, managerial, and governmental accounting and/or advanced study within the discipline. Students will gain an understanding of the social, ethical, economic, legal, and regulatory environment in which businesses operate and develop the problem-solving, decision-making, communication, and leadership skills necessary to compete in a dynamic global marketplace.
Students completing this accounting bachelor degree are eligible to sit for the Uniform Certified Public Accountant Examination in Michigan (see note below under Additional Requirements).
Bachelor of Accounting Degree Curriculum
The Baker College Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting is a 4-year, IACBE-accredited program consisting of 120 credit hours (36 hours of major courses and 30 hours of general education courses). Our curriculum includes 54 hours of business requirements, including business analytics and managerial accounting.
Sample Courses
Business Analytics
Managerial Accounting
Organizational Behavior and Management
Cost Accounting
Principles of Macroeconomics
Principles of Microeconomics
Principles of Marketing
Accounting Information Systems
Additional Bachelor's Degree in Accounting Requirements
While successful completion of the bachelor's of accounting online satisfies the requirements to sit for the Uniform Certified Public Accountant Examination, additional credit as well as documented experience may be needed to obtain licensure. As of December 2019, students pursuing a CPA license in the state of Michigan are required to have obtained 150 semester hours of credit to sit for CPA Examination. Individuals who wish to obtain a license to practice in Michigan, are therefore advised to contact the Michigan State Board of Accountancy Licensing Bureau for further information.
Individuals wishing to become eligible to sit for the examination in another state or territory should check the requirements of the particular state or territory with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (nasba.org) which services as a forum for the Boards of Accountancy of the 55 states and territories of the United States, and is the final authority on educational requirements. Those who wish to obtain licensure in another state or territory should check with that state or territory's Board of Accountancy to determine the specific educational and experiential requirements.
Bachelor of Accounting Degree Outcomes & Performance
Our quality-focused, market-driven and rigorous bachelor of accounting online curricula will establish and enhance core business knowledge and the ability to anticipate and react to societal changes, as well as provide students with technological proficiency, the ability to make ethical decisions and the communication skills that embody the professional acumen graduates need to make positive contributions to their chosen fields.
Frequently Asked Questions
For most students, Baker’s accounting BBA delivers a strong return on investment because it provides:
- Practice-driven learning: Accounting courses are designed and taught by professional accountants who mix theory with hands-on projects, helping you build leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills that hiring managers prize.
- Career launch + growth: The accounting program prepares you for entry-level roles and opens doors to long-term advancement in public, corporate, or governmental settings.
- CPA exam eligibility: The 120-credit degree meets Michigan’s academic requirements to sit for the Uniform CPA Examination; once you reach the state’s 150-credit total and log the required work experience, you can apply for full CPA licensure—unlocking higher-level career mobility.
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The bachelor's degree in accounting is rigorous and market-driven, pushing you to refine your analytical and technical skills while mastering the latest accounting standards.
Every course is led by practicing accountants who embed hands-on projects into the accounting curriculum, so although the workload is challenging, the real-world context and faculty support help keep it manageable and rewarding.
Both! You can complete the BBA in accounting fully online through Baker Online or attend classes on the Cadillac, Muskegon, Owosso, or Royal Oak campuses; the program is not delivered via the real-time Online Live format.
The 120 accounting degree credits include 36 credits of accounting major courses, 30 credits of business administration requirements, and 30 credits of general education, with topics ranging from business analytics to managerial accounting.
Yes. Baker’s Accounting BBA blends traditional coursework with practical, hands-on elements—projects and case studies drawn from real business scenarios—so you can apply accounting concepts as you learn them. This approach helps you build job-ready skills in analysis, communication, and problem-solving long before graduation.
The 120-credit Accounting BBA satisfies the course-content rules and makes you academically eligible to sit for the CPA exam once you graduate, but you’ll just need to earn an extra 30 credits—often through electives or a master’s—and complete the work-experience requirement before applying for the license.
To earn the CPA credential in Michigan you must accumulate 150 total semester hours of college credit, pass the Uniform CPA Examination, and document the professional experience the state board requires for licensure.
CPA prep is woven into the BBA in Accounting from day one: practicing-accountant faculty lead you through advanced accounting and business-core courses—such as business analytics and managerial accounting—so you graduate with the theory, regulatory knowledge, problem-solving skills, and real-world application experience the Uniform CPA Exam demands.
The bachelor’s degree in accounting equips you with the technical know-how and leadership skills to launch an accounting career in virtually any sector. Graduates step straight into entry-level accounting jobs and, with experience or additional credits toward the CPA, advance into increasingly responsible positions across public, corporate, and government settings.
- Entry-level staff accountant – compile financial statements and handle day-to-day bookkeeping while you build hours toward the 150-credit CPA requirement
- Public accounting (audit or tax) – join a CPA firm to examine client records, prepare returns, and advise on compliance
- Managerial / corporate accounting – analyze costs, budgets, and performance data inside a business to guide management decisions
- Governmental accounting – maintain and audit public-sector financial records for municipal, state, or federal agencies
- Pathway to CPA licensure and advanced roles – the accounting degree makes you exam-eligible in Michigan, opening doors to senior accountant, controller, or CFO tracks after you complete the 150-hour and experience requirements.
Baker College’s bachelor's in accounting is a 120-credit program that students usually finish in about four years; transfer or College Credit for Work and Life Experience can shorten that timeline, but the standard plan is built as a four-year path.
Accounting Program Accreditation
External peer review is the primary means of assuring and improving the quality of higher education institutions and programs in the United States. This recognition is accomplished through program accreditation, approval or certification.
The College of Business at Baker College has received specialized accreditation for its business programs through the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE) located at 11960 Quivira Road in Overland Park, Kansas, USA. For a list of accredited programs please view our IACBE member status page.
Online Classes Available Anywhere
Accounting classes are taught through Baker Online as well as Online Live. Baker College online programs are available to students across the country. In Michigan our students come from Ann Arbor, Auburn Hills, Cadillac, Dearborn, Detroit, Flint, Grand Rapids, Jackson, Lansing, Kalamazoo, Muskegon, Owosso, Traverse City, and many other locations. Beyond Michigan, our online graduates hail from Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, and other states.
On Campus Available
View campus locationsAvailable on Baker Online
Courses for this degree program are available through Baker Online.
100% online, this format offers flexible scheduling with 8-week semesters
Baker OnlineUnavailable on Online Live
Core courses for this degree program are not offered through Online Live.
For those interested, a selection of general education and prerequisite courses are available through Online Live each semester.
Online Live