BA Business Administration (Corporate Accounting)

The BA program in business with a concentration in corporate accounting addresses the educational needs of many students who have an interest in accounting but do not plan to enter public accounting.

The emphasis of this program is managerial accounting. The six major courses in the concentration prepare students for corporate accounting positions by helping them develop skills in strategic financial planning, control, corporate compliance and decision-making.

Attendance type

Full-time

Credit hours

120 credit hours

Study method

Online or campus immersion

STEM-OPT option

STEM-OPT option not available

Campus

Tempe campus

W. P. Carey School of Business

The W. P. Carey School of Business prepares tomorrow's business leaders to create positive global change through excellence and innovation. Ranked #1 for online undergraduate business programs by U.S. News & World Report (2023) and #10 globally for its Executive MBA by Financial Times (2022), W. P. Carey is a leader in business education.

The school is also highly recognized for its operations, supply chain logistics and project management programs. W. P. Carey sparks positive change by educating students, producing groundbreaking research and engaging with communities to transform the world.

ASU degree pathways

Students enrolled at an ASU Cintana Alliance Network institution have the chance to start their courses at their home institution and transfer those credits* to finish their remaining years at ASU.

Model available: Undergraduate dual degree and pathway to ASU degree only.

Bridge courses at home university

Up to 90 credit hrs. can be transferred

from ACI to ASU

Students must earn a “C-” or

higher for courses to transfer to ASU

Graduation requirements at partner institution.

Courses at ASU

Minimum of 30 credits must be completed at ASU

English Composition I & II

General Education and Graduation requirements must be

met through the combination of transfer courses from partner institution and the coursework completed at ASU.

*Transfer eligibility is subject to student performance in transfer courses and Arizona State University transfer requirements.
*A specific plan of study will be agreed upon between institutions, but here are general requirements to be completed at each institution.

Featured courses

ACC 310: Intermediate Accounting

Intermediate-level financial accounting course with in-depth focus on asset, liability and owner's equity measurement, revenue determination, investments accounting, lease accounting, financial statement preparation, presentation and analysis.

ACC 454: Tax Planning

Integrates tax compliance, tax planning, accounting, economics and finance. Examines current tax rules while developing the ability to think about taxes in a way that is not specific to the current federal system.

ACC 410: Financial Statement Analysis

Focuses on core knowledge and skills essential to financial statement analysis. Topics covered include strategic ratio analysis, cash flow analysis, forecasting, pro-forma financial statements and firm valuation.

Admission requirements

Minimum transfer Grade Point Average (GPA): Transfer students must have a minimum 3.00 cumulative transfer GPA.

Proof of English proficiency: 61 iBT TOEFL; 6.0 IELTS; PTE 53; Duolingo 95 or equivalent; Global Launch’s online English for Undergraduate Admission or full-time English Language Program (campus or online immersion).
Standardized test requirements: The BGM requires an ACT of 24 and 1180 for non-residents of the U.S. These are the general university admission requirements. Students who do not meet these aptitude requirements may be reviewed individually before a final admission decision is made.

$85 USD for campus-bound international students

$70 USD ASU online

2024-25 Tuition and fees

Enrollment Path BA Business Administration (Corporate Accounting)	Credit Hours Completed at Institution	Credit Hours Completed at ASU	Estimated Duration	Total Program Cost
Articulated pathway(Immersion)	90	30	1 year (3+1) and 2 years (2+2)	~$87,260 USD (2+2)
Direct ASU enrollment(Immersion)		120	4 years	~$174,520 USD
Articulated pathway(Online)	60	60	1 year (3+1) and 2 years (2+2)	~$46,178 USD (2+2)
Direct ASU enrollment(Online)		120	4 years	~$92,356 USD

Note 1: This is an estimate only. Based on ASU 2024-25 published online tuition and fee rates. Subject to change for future years.

Note 2: Tuition calculation for Articulated Pathway is based on the minimum credits required to be completed at ASU: 15 credits (Fall) and 15 credits (Spring).

Note 3: Articulations may require additional credits for viability, which could increase the cost.

Note 4: Additional Scholarship may be available for qualifying students.

2025-26 Important dates and deadlines

Program Start	Application Deadline	Classes Begin	Tuition Payment Deadline
Spring start (January)	November 1, 2024	January 13, 2025	January 20, 2025
Fall start (August)	May 1, 2025	August 21, 2025	August 25, 2025
Spring start (January)	November 1, 2025	January 12, 2026	January 19, 2026