COURSE CURRICULUM

The Bachelor of Accountancy (BAcc) program at Jessup University offers a comprehensive curriculum that integrates foundational business knowledge with specialized accounting training. The Business Core, totaling 21 units, equips students with essential skills across key areas of business. Courses include Introduction to Business (BUS100), which provides an overview of business principles; Management & Organizational Behavior (BUS140), focusing on leadership and team dynamics; Personal Finance (BUS242), which teaches financial literacy and planning; and Business Law (BUS260), introducing the legal framework of business operations. Marketing (BUS320) explores market strategies, while Financial Management (BUS342) covers financial analysis and decision-making. The Business Core concludes with Strategic Management (BUS498), a capstone course that develops strategic thinking and planning.The BAcc Core, totaling 30 units, delivers rigorous accounting instruction designed to prepare students for CPA licensure and professional success. It begins with Accounting Ethics (ACCT201), which emphasizes integrity in the profession, followed by foundational courses in Financial Accounting (ACCT245) and Managerial Accounting (ACCT246). Students then delve into taxation through Federal Tax I (Individual) (ACCT442) and Federal Tax II (Business) (ACCT443). Intermediate Accounting I and II (ACCT343 and ACCT344) provide in-depth understanding of financial reporting standards. Audit (ACCT441) trains students in assurance services, while Forensic Accounting (ACCT445) introduces investigative techniques in financial contexts. Finally, the Accounting Internship (ACCT475) offers real-world experience in a professional setting. Together, these courses ensure graduates possess both theoretical expertise and practical skills, ready to thrive in the competitive field of accountancy.