Department of Accounting Finance and Energy Business
Department of Accounting, Finance, and Energy Business
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Accountancy
Administered by the College of Business, Accountancy is a discipline involving quantitative and qualitative information essential to the decision-making functions required in every type of organization.
The Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree with a major in Accountancy affords the opportunity for students to prepare for careers in managerial, governmental and not-for-profit accounting. Individuals who have earned a BBA degree with a major in Accountancy are encouraged to seek appropriate professional certifications such as CMA (Certified Management Accountant), CIA (Certified Internal Auditor), CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner), and CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor). Individuals can also pursue the CPA (Certified Public Accountant) Certificate with a BBA, but must have 150 hours of educational credits to qualify for the exam.
Students who wish to pursue the CPA (Certified Public Accountant) designation need 150 credit hours to meet Texas Certification requirements. Students seeking to become a CPA are advised to follow the BBA in Accountancy with a Master of Professional Accountancy (MPA) degree or a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree. For more information on this degree, please refer to the appropriate section of the Graduate Catalog. BBA students should work closely with an academic advisor in preparing for the MPA or MBA degree in order to avoid additional courses. A Dual Degree Program leading to a concurrent BBA and MPA is available for qualified students. The Dual Degree Program description and requirements follow the BBA requirements below.
Finance
The College of Business administers the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) with a major in Finance. The degree provides an understanding of financial markets, financial institutions, and financial decision-making of businesses. The course work provides training in conceptual and quantitative tools that a financial professional needs to know to be successful. Finance is a discipline that is grounded in economics and draws many of its tools from accounting. Thus a Finance major takes courses in economics and accounting beyond those required of all business majors.
Energy Business
The Master of Science in Energy Business at UT Permian Basin will provide an opportunity to specialize in the business side of energy and its management. It will provide an in-depth study of the energy industry and its operations, along with graduate-level training in business skills and knowledge needed to be successful in a career in energy