Online Accounting Program

Online Accounting Program

School of Business
Online Accounting Program

Dear Prospective Student,

On behalf of the University of Alabama at Birmingham, I would like to personally invite you to apply for
admission into UABs Online Accounting Programs. Along with UABs professional faculty, I am happy to
offer you the chance to enhance your accounting career.
Whether you seek a Bachelor of Science in Accounting or a Master of Accounting, you will find that our
programs offer you convenience, flexibility and relevant course material that you can apply to a variety
of accounting careers. Offered through UABs School of Business, the Online Accounting Programs are
designed to develop and advance graduates accounting careers by offering streamlined curricula and
high-quality, practice-oriented educational experiences.
Please take a look at the enclosed brochure for additional information on UABs Online Accounting
Programs to learn how they can help you make strides in your career. If you have any questions about
our programs or need help completing your application, please call your Enrollment Advisor at
1-877-830-7368. We look forward to helping you develop the professional skills and knowledge you desire
to advance in accounting.
Sincerely,

Dr. Jenice Prather-Kinsey, Ph.D, CPA

Professor and Chair
Department of Accounting & Finance
UAB School of Business

Online Accounting Program

UAB was among the 17 accounting programs

to receive accreditation by the Association
to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
International (AACSB) in 1982. This was the
very first year AACSB International granted
accreditation to accounting programs separate
from that of Schools of Business. Currently,
UAB is among only 176 universities worldwide to
achieve this seal of excellence in both business
and accounting. Its School of Business offers the
following two online accounting degrees:
Bachelor of Science in Accounting
Provides a solid foundation in conceptual
accounting and business knowledge, laying
the groundwork for beginning a
career as a professional accountant.
Applies to many career paths including public
accounting, private or industrial accounting
and governmental accounting.

Make a Statement.
Earn Your Degree in Accounting.
Accounting goes far beyond taxes and bookkeeping. Accountants
communicate relevant financial accounting information and provide reliable
financial reports: a vital data source for companies in planning and achieving
their goals.
For those looking to acquire the essential knowledge and practical skills
needed to build a career as an accounting professional, or supplement existing
experience through advanced study, the University of Alabama at
Birminghams School of Business Online Accounting Programs offer a
flexible curriculum and a high-quality, practice-oriented educational experience.

Provides an ideal starting point for pursuing

study at the graduate level.
Master of Accounting
Designed for professionals with a knowledge
base in accounting and business.
Focuses on broadening communication,
interpersonal, technological and applied
research skills. Offers a bridge program for
students from non-accounting backgrounds
who want more formal accounting knowledge
without committing to an additional
bachelors degree.

What Makes UAB Right for You

National Recognition: Accreditation by AACSB International is the highest honor an accounting program can receive, and UAB
has held this distinction for almost 30 years.
Faculty Experience: Our award-winning faculty remain very involved in the professional accounting community and bring a wealth
of current accounting expertise into the classroom.
Professional Network: From the annual Meet the Employers event to interaction with representatives from public accounting
and industry, there are many opportunities to make connections with experts in the accounting field.
Personalized Education: We have student-oriented faculty. The same faculty that teach the on-campus face-to-face classes also
teach the online classes and are dedicated to supporting students in achieving their career goals.
Obtain professional certification: Our Bachelor of Science in Accounting program prepares you to successfully pass the
Certified Management Accountant (CMA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), and Certified Fraud Examiner (CFA) exams. Our Master
of Accounting program also prepares you to successfully pass these exams as well as the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam.

Begin your journey by contacting an Enrollment Advisor at

1-877-830-7368 for program details.

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Online Accounting Program Curriculum

Choose the online degree program that best fits your educational pursuits. UABs Bachelor of Science in Accounting and
Master of Accounting provide practical accounting and business knowledge for individuals who want to begin accounting
careers, as well as established professionals looking for an advanced education that can extend their skill set.

Curriculum Overview
Online Bachelor of Science in Accounting
Foundation Courses
(5 credit hours)
Business Foundations (BUS 102)
2 credits
Essentials of Financial Literacy (BUS 110)
3 credits
Lower Level Core Courses
(24 credit hours)
Legal Environment of Business (LS 246)
3 credits
Applied Information Technology (IS 103)
3 credits
Quantitative Analysis I (QM 214)
3 credits
Quantitative Analysis II (QM 215)
3 credits
Principles of Accounting I (AC 200)
3 credits
Principles of Accounting II (AC 201)
3 credits
Microeconomics (EC 210)
3 credits
Macroeconomics (EC 211)
3 credits
Major Foundation Courses
(6 credit hours)
Accounting Information Systems (AC 304)*
3 credits
Financial Accounting I (AC 300)*
3 credits

77 credit hours
Upper Level Core Courses
Business Communications (BUS 350)
Financial Accounting II (AC 310)*
Internal Auditing (AC 413)*
Management Processes
and Behavior (MG 302)*
Financial Accounting III (AC 430)*
Information Systems (IS 303)
Fundamentals of Financial
Management (FN 310)
Cost Accounting (AC 401)*
Income Taxation I (AC 402)*
International Accounting (AC 440)*
Basic Marketing (MK 303)
Operations Management (MG 403)
Capstone Courses
External Auditing (AC 423)*
Capstone (AC 495)*

Online Master of Accounting

Advanced Information
Technology Auditing (AC 672)
Business Law for Accountants (LS 557)
Governmental and Not-for-Profit
Accounting (AC 514)
Forensic Accounting and IT Auditing (AC 572)

(36 credit hours)

3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
(6 credit hours)
3 credits
3 credits

30 credit hours
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits

Fraud Accounting (AC 573)

Advanced Financial Accounting (AC 580)
Current Issues in Financial Accounting (AC 600)
Advanced Auditing and Attestation (AC 606)
Corporate Governance (AC 612)
Tax Entities (AC 620)

3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits
3 credits

Accreditation

Rankings

UAB was among the 17 accounting programs to be accredited

by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
International (AACSB) in 1982. This was the very first year
AACSB International granted accreditation to accounting
programs separate from that of Schools of Business. Currently,
UAB is among only 176 universities worldwide to achieve
this seal of excellence in both business and accounting. The
University is also accredited by the Southern Association of
Colleges and Schools (SACS).

U.S. News & World Reports 2012 Annual Guide to

Americas Best Colleges has ranked the University of
Alabama at Birmingham #143 among the nations Best
National Universities.

* Major courses
** All general education courses needed to complete Bachelors
degree are available online at UAB

Begin your journey by contacting an Enrollment Advisor at

1-877-830-7368 for program details.

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Bachelor of Science in Accounting Program

Admission Requirements
Freshman (high

school or home-schooled student)

Non-Traditional Freshman

Completion of college preparatory curriculum

-- English: 4 units to include composition and literature
-- Science: 3 units to include two courses with
laboratory component
-- Mathematics: 3 units to include algebra I and II,
geometry, pre-calculus or other college preparatory
or advanced level senior math
-- Social Science: 3 units in history, psychology,
sociology, etc.
-- Foreign Language: 1 unit in one language
-- Additional Core: 3 units

Graduated from high school 4 years or more and have not

attended college or have attended college earning fewer
than 24 semester hours

Minimum high school grade point average (grades 912) of

2.25 on a 4.0 scale

Complete online application and pay application fee of $30

Minimum composite ACT score of 20 or SAT score of 950

(critical reading + mathematics)

Transfer

Required documents:

Minimum grade point average of 2.0 in all course work

Official high school transcripts

Considered in good standing at all previously attended

colleges or universities

Official ACT or SAT score (if not included on transcript)

Minimum high school grade point average of 2.25

Complete the COMPASS examination and achieve
satisfactory minimum score for Algebra (37), English (60)
and Reading (74); see www.uab.edu/testing
Required documents:
Official high school transcripts
Official COMPASS score

Minimum of 24 transferable college semester hours

Credentials of home school teacher (for home-

schooled students)

Required documents:

Complete online application and pay application

fee of $30

Complete online application and pay application fee of $30

Official transcripts from all colleges attended

Master of Accounting Program

Admission Requirements
Bachelors degree in accounting from an institution
accredited by AACSB International within the five-year
period immediately preceding the desired term
of enrollment
Complete the bridge program and maintain a B average
in the program (for applicants who do not have an
undergraduate accounting degree)

Required documents:
Official transcripts from all colleges attended
Copy of resume or curriculum vitae
Complete online application and pay application
fee of $60 for domestic applicants and $75 for
international applicants

GMAT score of 500 within the five-year period immediately

preceding the desired term of enrollment (Institution
Code = 1CB5S61); waived for UAB Accounting Bachelors
degree graduates and those completing the UAB
Accounting Bridge Program

Begin your journey by contacting an Enrollment Advisor at

1-877-830-7368 for program details.