Undergraduate Degree(s):

• Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting
• Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance
• Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance with a Concentration in Commercial Banking

Minor(s):

• Accounting for Non-business Major Requirements
• Commercial Banking for Non-business Major Requirements
• Finance for Non-business Major

The Department of Accounting and Finance offers courses in Accounting (ACCT), Finance (FIN), Business Law, and Insurance (INS) at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. The Department offers the Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) degree in Accounting and the Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) degree in Finance. A minor in Accounting and a minor in Finance are offered through the Department. Members of the Department are located on the third floor of the Jesse H. Jones School of Business building in Suite 356.

The Department seeks to fulfill a primary mission of delivering quality instruction that provides students with:

• A general education foundation,
• A comprehensive understanding of general business concepts and principles,
• The requisite conceptual and technical knowledge of accounting and finance, and
• The basis for multi-dimensional roles required of professional accountants and financial managers.

Requirements for the B.B.A. degree in Accounting and the B.B.A. degree in Finance are summarized in this section, including exact course requirements (and their sequencing) and credits needed for graduation. In pursuing a degree in Accounting or in Finance, a total of 120 semester credit hours are required. Students are not required to declare a minor in another academic discipline. Students seeking either a major or a minor in Accounting or in Finance must first gain admission to the Department of Accounting and Finance through the procedures outlined below.

Students wishing to pursue a major or minor in Accounting or a major or minor in Finance must petition for admission to the Department of Accounting and Finance. The appropriate forms are available in the Office of Business Student Services in the Jesse H. Jones School of Business building in Suite 117. Students must also meet prerequisite(s) for courses required as described in the course descriptions sections. Transfer students must meet all admission requirements of the University, be in good standing at former institution(s) of attendance, and have met TSI requirements or equivalents to be considered for admission to the Department. Grades below “C” will not be accepted for transfer credit. Students applying for admission, who are not transfer students, are also responsible for verifying their TSI or equivalent status with the University’s TSI Testing Coordinator. Transcripts of all college work must be forwarded to or presented to the Office of Business Student Services. Once admitted to the Department of Accounting and Finance, students are required to seek advisement through the Office of Business Student Services and to keep that office apprised of changes in address and telephone number.

For students majoring in other academic disciplines who wish to pursue a minor in Accounting or a minor in Finance, twenty-one (21) semester credit hours are required. See degree program schedule of courses in the Accounting and Finance areas. Students are cautioned that grades of “C-” are not accepted for the twenty-one (21) semester credit hours referenced.

Graduation requirements include the following:

1. grades of “C” or better in all major courses (grades of “C-“are not accepted);
2. no more than two grades below “C-” in Business Core courses;
3. an overall GPA of 2.00 or better; and
4. an overall GPA of 2.50 or better in the major courses.

The Texas Legislature has passed a bill regarding the requirements to sit for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) examination. In its present format, Texas candidates for the CPA examination must meet the 150-semester credit hour requirement before applying to sit for the CPA examination. To help meet this requirement, the Department is offering an accounting concentration in the MBA program that will enable students to meet the education requirements for CPA licensure as well as provide an opportunity to earn a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree. The requirements and course offerings for the MBA program is described in the Graduate School Bulletin of Texas Southern University.

Students should read all general policies and information related to the Jesse H. Jones School of Business prior to acceptance into this instructional unit as a major or degree seeker.

In summary, interested students must do the following:

1. gain admission to the University;
2. fulfill prerequisite requirements for a major or minor in Accounting or Finance as specified in this section;
3. satisfy TSI or equivalent status with the University’s TSI Testing Coordinator; and
4. apply for admission to the Department as either a major or minor.

Once admission has been obtained, students must seek advisement from the Office of Business Student Services before attempting to complete degree requirements. Questions may be directed to the Departmental Office at (713) 313-7590 or (713) 313-7505.  

Accounting

Finance

Business Law and Insurance