Bachelor of Arts [B.A] [Business Administration - Professional Accounting Track] From California State University - Monterey Bay

Business Administration prepares you for careers in business and social enterprise and government sector where management, ethics, technology, critical thinking, and communication skills are essential. Our graduates' entrepreneurial and leadership traits, combined with their business skills and knowledge, have enabled them to launch their own businesses or move into high-potential jobs.

Our goal is for you to graduate with not just a solid foundation in business knowledge and skills, but also with the behavioral attributes that give you a competitive advantage in either your chosen career path or graduate school. We promote our students' success in their chosen careers with business knowledge and skills developed through engaged teaching and learning. We provide integrated, hands-on education and responsible engagement with real-world challenges.

Students choosing an Accounting Concentration will follow one of three tracks. The Professional Accounting Track helps prepare students to sit for the Uniform Certified Public Accountant (CPA) examination and undertake careers in public accounting. The General Accounting Track helps prepare students for accounting, tax, and financial management careers in business, government, and not-for-profit organizations. The Financial Analysis Track helps prepare students for careers in investment advisory services, banking, and financial planning.