RDP.BBAFM - BBA Financial Management (residential)

Program Purpose and Student Learning Objectives

Purpose. The purpose of the B.B.A. degree program in Accounting is to prepare students to glorify God through Christ-centered leadership and vocational excellence in financial management professions.

The Financial Management 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 Accepted 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 corporate financial management including an emphasis on financial markets, financial institutions, and investing.

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.