Jan 30, 2025  
Online Undergraduate Catalog 2017-2018 
    
Online Undergraduate Catalog 2017-2018 Archived Catalog

Management Accounting, B.S.


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Student Learning Outcomes for the BSMA Program

Students graduating from this program should demonstrate capability in the roles and responsibilities of internal accountants and financial professionals as described by the Institute of Management Accountants on IMAnet.org.

Effective Communication: Communicate effectively and professionally in various contexts using diverse techniques and contemporary media.

Critical Reasoning and Research: Conceptualize, apply, analyze, synthesize, and evaluate information to address questions, perform analyses, understand and apply results, reach conclusions, and assess impact.

Business Skills and Knowledge: Demonstrate skills and knowledge relevant to a management accounting focus necessary for professional growth and success in global and culturally-diverse contexts.

Christian Worldview: anticipate, identify, and resolve moral, ethical, and legal dilemmas through their understanding and application of the Christian worldview.

Requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Management Accounting (BSMA) degree

General Education - 42 hours


  • English Composition - 6 hours
  • Humanities/Fine Arts - 9 hours*
  • Natural Science - 3 hours
  • Mathematics - 3 hours (must be College Algebra)
  • Natural Science/Math - 3 hours
  • Social/Behavioral Science - 9 hours*
  • Health/Physical Education - 3 hours
  • Biblical Studies - 6 hours**

*Maximum 8 hours in one discipline
**If you have not had Biblical Studies courses, online options are available at JBU – talk with your advisor if you need to fulfill this requirement

Additional approved college credit - 22 hours


Minimum total semester hours - 124


In order to graduate, each BSMA major must have a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 (4.0 scale) or above for all degree work and 2.25 in the major.

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