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Online Business and Finance Bachelor’s Degree Overview
Prepare to Qualify for In-Demand Accounting and Finance Jobs
The disciplines of accounting and finance are essential elements in successful businesses, that may be why jobs in accounting and finance are vastly in-demand. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) states the median salary for accountants and auditors in 2018 is $70,500, while financial analysts’ median salary is $85,660 in 2018.
These occupations are also expected to experience faster than average growth through 2026; accountant jobs will increase by 10% and financial analysts by 11%. Other financial positions are also expected to grow – epersonal financial advisers by 15% and financial managers by 19%.
Earning a degree from a quality institution tells future employers that you have prepared to do important work. LeTourneau University’s School of Business equips its graduates to use creativity and the power of collaboration to create solutions to global and national challenges while creating a better world.
LeTourneau’s Unique Approach to Business
Our distinctive blend of entrepreneurial thinking, technological leadership and business-as-mission focus provides the knowledge and perspective that make you both in-demand in today’s market and primed to make an impact for Christ in your workplace. LeTourneau graduates enter the workforce ready to seek solutions to important global problems. We educate the leaders of tomorrow to think in practical terms that provide real-world results. You’ll:
- Graduate with both technical skill and a strong sense of integrity. Our students excel in their careers and present a Christ-like example in the workplace.
- Engage with faculty who don’t just teach basic concepts of theories — they share experiences from the field to prepare you for a future of potential.
- Gain marketable experience and skills with hands-on learning. You’ll create business plans and e-commerce projects, and participate in internships and practicums.
If your mission is to serve as an accounting or financial professional, contact a LeTourneau adviser at 888-766-5166 to get started today!
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Bachelor of Science: Accounting (B.S.)
LeTourneau University’s online accounting degree provides excellence in accounting education by providing quality instruction delivered by individuals who industry, in addition to classroom experience. Students have opportunities to learn through projects, internships, and study abroad programs. LeTourneau accounting graduates have the knowledge, ethics and integrity that employers require. This integrity is securely anchored in a Biblically-based approach to decision-making learned throughout the LeTourneau business curriculum.
Potential Careers
According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers, accounting is the third most sought-after bachelor’s degree in the country, college graduates who major in accounting are some of the most strongly recruited by employers.
All of these opportunities, combined with a faith-based education, allow LeTourneau graduates to serve their communities by helping preserve integrity in accounting and financial reporting.
CPA Requirements
The online accounting degree alone does not meet all of the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy academic requirements to sit for the CPA exam in Texas. Students should become familiar with information regarding requirements to sit for the CA exam in Texas. Each state has a state board of public accountancy website for details regarding requirements, and students seeking the CPA credential are responsible for ensuring they meet the state’s requirements to sit for the CPA exam.
For complete information regarding eligibility to take the CPA exam, visit the TSBPA website.
BUSINESS CORE COURSES
- ACCT 2103 – Principles of Financial Accounting
- ACCT 2113 – Principles of Managerial Accounting
- BUSI 3103 – Business Law
- BUSI 3403 – Business Ethics *
- BUSI 3613 – International Business
- BUSI 3653 – Quantitative Methods
- COSC 3023 – Information Systems
- ECON 2103 – Macroeconomics
- ECON 2203 – Microeconomics
- FINC 2743 – Principles of Finance
- MGMT 2303 – Principles Of Management
- MGMT 3313 – Organizational Behavior
- MGMT 4803 – Strategic Management
- MKTG 2503 – Principles of Marketing
POTENTIAL JOB TITLES
- Auditor
- Public Accountant
- Accountant
- Accounting Supervisor
- Tax Manager
- Controller
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Bachelor of Business Administration: Finance (B.B.A.)
This online Finance degree offers in-depth courses that focus on both investment and corporate fiance topics with an emphasis on developing and applying financial modeling skills. These abilities and knowledge in the finance realm can be applied to a variety of business functions, preparing students for positions such as analysts, financial planners, bankers, loan officers and more. The foundation of Christian faith are fully integrated into the business course which uniquely equips our graduate to incorporate ethics and service in their responsibilities — traits that are very attractive to employers.
BBA CORE COURSES
- ACCT 2103 – Principles of Financial Accounting
- ACCT 2113 – Principles of Managerial Accounting
- BUSI 3103 – Business Law
- BUSI 3403 – Business Ethics
- BUSI 3613 – International Business
- BUSI 3653 – Quantitative Methods
- COSC 3023 – Information Systems
- ECON 2103 – Macroeconomics
- ECON 2203 – Microeconomics
- FINC 2743 – Principles of Finance
- MGMT 2303 – Principles Of Management
- MGMT 3313 – Organizational Behavior
- MGMT 4803 – Strategic Management
- MKTG 2503 – Principles of Marketing
POTENTIAL JOB TITLES
- Financial Specialist
- Financial Analysts
- Financial Manager
- Investment Banker
- Financial Planner
Apr. 2
APPLY BY
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START CLASSES
5-Week
ACCELERATED COURSES
$475
COST PER CREDIT
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT LETOURNEAU UNIVERSITY
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ABOUT LETU
LeTourneau University is named for its founder, R.G. LeTourneau, one of the world’s greatest inventors of earthmoving equipment and was founded in 1946.
Today, more than 1,150 students attend LeTourneau University classes online or at our educational centers in Dallas and Houston and might not step foot onto the university’s beautiful main campus in Longview, Texas unless they come for graduation.
The university has eight schools.
School of Arts & Sciences
School of Aviation & Aeronautical Science
School of Business
School of Education
School of Engineering & Engineering Technology
School of Nursing
School of Psychology & Counseling
School of Theology & Vocation
Currently, LeTourneau University is led by its sixth president, Dr. Dale A. Lunsford, and its board of trustees.
LeTourneau University is an unapologetically Christian university. While it has no direct denominational ties, it welcomes students of all denominations who love and seek after God. It is a place where students have found a deeper relationship with Him, grown in their spiritual walk and discovered God’s purpose for their lives.
YOUR LETU FACULTY
LeTourneau faculty have experience in the disciplines they teach, so they can guide students to transform academic theory into key skills that can be applied to today’s job markets. Our faculty are selected on the strength of their credentials, overall experience, commitment to Christian education and willingness to be accessible to students and support the collaborative academic environment important to hands-on learning.
Dale A. Lunsford, Ph.D..
Professor of Business Administration and LeTourneau University President
Dr. Dale Lunsford became the sixth president of LeTourneau University in 2007. In 2016, Lunsford celebrated his 31st year in higher education He was an award-winning business professor and academic journal editor before joining LeTourneau.
Beverly Rowe, Ph.D.
Professor of Accounting
Dr. Beverly Rowe earned her Ph.D. in Accounting from Texas A&M University and has corporate experience in the banking, retail, distribution, and manufacturing sectors. Dr. Rowe’s research includes auditing, usefulness of accounting information, performance measurement, and education. She has received the Outstanding Contributor award from the Institute of Internal Auditors and Best Paper awards for her work in academic and education research in accounting. Dr. Rowe is a highly respected instructor with over 15 years of experience teaching accounting at the graduate and undergraduate levels. Dr. Rowe lives with her husband and four of her children in Longview, Texas. Her main focus is serving our Lord Jesus Christ in every area of her life.
Bob Wharton, Ph.D.
Professor of Business
Bob Wharton’s academic career has spanned 42 years in public and private institutions. After starting with his first appointment at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, he then moved on to Christian higher education in Florida, Tennessee and now Texas. Bob has been at LeTourneau University since 2008. His research interests include economic development and leadership, especially as it relates to the impact of global and cultural differences. Working with students on research projects has been a significant part of Bob’s work over the years, and many have successfully presented and published their work.
ACCREDITATION
LeTourneau University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate, baccalaureate and masters degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, telephone 404-679-4500, at http://www.sacscoc.org for questions about the accreditation of LeTourneau University.
