RDP.BBAAIS - BBA Accounting and Information Systems (residential)

Program Purpose and Student Learning Objectives

Purpose. The purpose of the B.B.A. degree program in Accounting & Information Systems is to prepare students to glorify God through Christ-centered leadership and vocational excellence in accounting and information systems professions.

The Accounting & Information Systems Major builds on Point University’s mission, values, and Core Curriculum (General Studies and Character Formation) to accomplish the following student learning objectives:

Objective 1:   Utilize written and oral communication in a business environment with an emphasis on effective interpersonal skills.

Objective 2:  Demonstrate competence in the business core including management, marketing, business law, and ethics.

Objective 3:  Prepare and analyze financial statements and managerial reports using various accounting standards, theories and techniques.

Objective 4:  Evaluate and perform all steps in the financial accounting cycle for profit-oriented businesses using the guidelines as prescribed by Generally Accept-ed Accounting Principles (GAAP).

Objective 5:   Use technology to solve accounting problems and improve decision making skills.

Objective 6:  Identify the ethical and social responsibilities of accounting professionals and apply professional judgment to present financial statements fairly.

Objective 7:   Demonstrate an understanding of general systems theory and the design and management of information systems.

Recommended Course Sequence. A recommended course sequence for full-time on-ground students appears below. Academic advisors will help students adjust the sequence if, for example, they have transferred credits from other universities.