Accounting

BS in Accounting

Your Associate degree program prepared you to enter the job market at an entry-level or mid-level position. The BS in Accounting program will broaden your knowledge and place you on the path to career advancement.

BS in Accounting Mission: The mission of the Accounting, B.S. program is to provide a quality accounting education that prepares students for successful careers in accounting and business.

Description: The program prepares graduates for positions in business and accounting in the private and public sectors. A strong foundation is provided in financial accounting, managerial accounting, cost accounting, budget control, tax accounting, legal aspects of accounting, auditing, reporting procedures, statement analysis, business information systems, and applications to specific for-profit, public, and non-profit organizations. The Bachelor Program in Accounting uses a 2+2 model requiring the completion of an associate degree or 60 transferable credits from a 4-year college or university for entry into the program.

Admission Requirements for the BS in Accounting Program

• Applicants must complete a Bachelor of Science in Accounting Application for Admission. The application may be completed in the Admissions Office, or online through http://www.daytonastate.edu/apply. All applicants must provide an official transcript from all previous institutions attended.
• A conferred Associate of Arts or Associate of Science from a regionally accredited institution of higher education; or
• Sixty (60) credits of transferable college-level coursework from a regionally accredited institution, including at least 15 credits of general education coursework with a grade of “C” or better.
• Completion of ACG2021, ACG2071, ISM2000 or CGS2100, ECO2013, ECO2023, STA2023, and MAC2233 (or equivalent or higher) with a grade of “C” or better.
• A 2.0 or greater cumulative GPA on all college coursework.
• Official transcripts from all postsecondary institutions attended must be received for evaluation by the Records Office at Daytona State. International students must have their transcripts evaluated by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES)naces.org/members.htm.

Career Opportunities

Students graduating from Daytona State College's Bachelor of Accounting program will be prepared for positions in business and accounting in the private and public sectors. An education at DSC will provide a strong foundation in financial accounting, managerial accounting, cost accounting, budget control, tax accounting, legal aspects of accounting, auditing, reporting procedures, statement analysis, business information systems, and applications to specific for-profit, public, and non-profit organizations. Earning your Daytona State College bachelor's degree will provide students with the skills necessary to pursue diverse positions in areas of business.

Completion Requirements for the BS in Accounting Program

Requirements for graduation from the BS in Accounting Program.

• The Bachelor Science (BS) in Accounting consists of 120 total required credits and students must complete all 42 credit hours of the Accounting, B.S. credit core courses and 18 credit hours of General Education or Business Electives.
• Students must have completed two years of the same foreign language in high school or two semesters of the same college level foreign language to graduate.
• Students must also complete the state mandated 36 hours of general education core prior to graduation: Communications - 9 hrs.; Mathematics - 6 hrs.; Natural Sciences - 6 hrs.; Humanities - 6 hrs.; Social Science - 6 hrs.; and Cultural/Global Focus - 3 hrs. Typically, graduates of A.S. programs transfer 15-18 credits of General Education and will take the remaining credits needed in the program in lieu of taking the Business Electives.

Program Credit Requirements

BS in Accounting Frequently Asked Questions

What does the BS in Accounting program provide to associate degree graduates?

Associate degree programs traditionally consist of coursework specific to occupational or technical fields and may not transfer to conventional baccalaureate programs. However, general education course work (core courses) can be applied to the core requirements of many educational institutions. Associate degree graduates are invited to apply to the BS program. Associate of Arts graduates who wish to upgrade their career also may apply. Additional coursework within an occupational/technical program of study (e.g., accounting technology, computer science, business, etc.) is required. This BS degree allows for a seamless transition between the associate and bachelor's degrees.

Can I attend either as a part-time or full-time student?

Yes. To accommodate varying work schedules, BAS courses are offered in the online and hybrid modalities.

Are online and hybrid courses available?

Yes. Most of the courses in the program are offered in the hybrid modality. Please see the online schedule for available course offerings. Hybrid, web-enhanced courses require 50 percent class time in a face-to-face traditional classroom setting and 50 percent of class time through the Internet. Our BS courses are offered in a six, seven, or eight-week format depending on the semester.

Will I need additional General Education courses?

All bachelor's degree programs at Florida public institutions require 36 hours of General Education credits. Students may need additional General Education courses to complete the 36 credit requirement, depending on their degree.

Will I be able to continue on to graduate school?

You can enter a master's degree program provided you meet the admission criteria of the program to which you apply.

How long will it take to complete the BS degree requirements?

Completion of this degree will depend upon your own timetable. Bachelor students need to complete a minimum of 42 semester hours of 3000-4000 Level courses and 18 business electives or general education credits. Students must complete a total of 120 semester hours with a minimum of 30 semester hours taken at Daytona State College.

Program of Study

Refer to the program guide