Bachelor of Applied Studies (BAP) in Accounting/Master of Accountancy Dual Track
Program Description
The Bachelor of Applied Studies (BAP) in Accounting/Master of Accountancy dual program at Utah Tech University is a workforce-focused, applied pathway designed to prepare students for immediate employment in corporate, government, nonprofit, and small-business settings. The program uses an integrated 3+1 model that allows students to earn both degrees within four years by moving seamlessly from undergraduate coursework into bridge courses and then the master’s program.
A defining feature of the BAS/MAcc pathway is the inclusion of four dedicated bridge courses that connect upper-division undergraduate study with graduate-level accounting content. These courses develop advanced competencies and provide the academic preparation needed for CPA licensure and other professional exams. The curriculum emphasizes applied learning in financial and managerial accounting, taxation, auditing, data analytics, and accounting information systems, supported by case studies, applied projects, and professional communication assignments. This streamlined structure enables accelerated entry into the workforce. This program would be the first 122-credit dual-degree accounting program in Utah and one of the first at Utah Tech University to utilize USHE’s newly approved 90-credit bachelor’s degree framework. By pairing a streamlined bachelor’s degree with a +1 master’s pathway, Utah Tech positions itself as a leader in accelerated, applied business education.
Admission Requirements
Students would apply for the accelerated BAP/MAcc program at the end of their sophomore year or the start of their junior year. Students could apply for enrollment in the program in either the Fall or Spring semester, with application deadlines similar to those in our existing MAcc program.
Program Curriculum
Utah Tech General Education Requirements
All Utah Tech General Education requirements must be fulfilled. A previously earned degree may fulfill those requirements, but courses must be equivalent to Utah Tech's minimum General Education standards in American Institutions, English, and Mathematics.
General Education Core Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| English | 3-7 | |
| Mathematics | 3-5 | |
| American Institutions | 3-6 | |
| Life Sciences | 3-10 | |
| Physical Sciences | 3-5 | |
| Fine Arts | 3 | |
| Literature/Humanities | 3 | |
| Social & Behavioral Sciences | 3 | |
Business Core Courses
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ACCT 2010 | Principles of Accounting I | 3 |
| ENGL 3010 | Professional Writing and Business Ethics | 3 |
| FIN 2010 | Introduction to Finance | 3 |
| ISA 2010 | Introduction to Business Data Analytics | 3 |
| ISA 2050 | Management Information Systems | 3 |
| MGMT 3050 | Business Law I: Law in the Commercial Environment | 3 |
| MGMT 3400 | Management & Organizations | 3 |
| MGMT 3600 | Operations and Supply Chain Management (ALPP) | 3 |
| MKTG 3010 | Marketing Principles (ALPP) | 3 |
| STAT 2040 | Business Statistics | 3 |
Accounting Core Courses
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ACCT 3001 | Accounting Intermediate Career Strategies | 1 |
| ACCT 3010 | Intermediate Accounting I | 3 |
| ACCT 3015 | Principles of Accounting II | 3 |
| ACCT 3020 | Intermediate Accounting II | 3 |
| ACCT 3030 | SQL & Python for Accounting | 3 |
| ACCT 3400 | Tax Accounting I | 3 |
| ACCT 3440 | Tax Practicum I | 1 |
| ACCT 4100 | Auditing | 3 |
| ACCT 4600 | Accounting Practicum | 3 |
| ACCT 3000-4000 Electives | 6 | |
| ACCT 5220 | Advanced Entity Taxation | 3 |
| ACCT 5300 | Cost Accounting | 3 |
| ACCT 5320 | Advanced Accounting | 3 |
| ACCT 6110 | Financial Accounting and Reporting | 3 |
| ACCT 6130 | Auditing and Attestation | 3 |
| ACCT 6140 | Laws and Regulations | 3 |
| ACCT 6150 | CPA Discipline Topics | 3 |
| ACCT 6210 | Advanced Individual Taxation | 3 |
| ACCT 6330 | Advanced Fraud Examination | 3 |
| ACCT 6340 | Predictive Analytics for Accounting & Decision Making | 3 |
| ACCT 6000 Elective | 3 | |
Graduation Requirement
- Complete a minimum of 92 college-level credits (1000 and above).
- Complete a minimum of 30 graduate-level credits (6000 and above).
- Complete at least 40 upper-division credits (3000 and above).
- Complete at least 30 upper-division credits at Utah Tech for institutional residency.
- Cumulative GPA 3.0 or higher.
- Minimum C grade and 3.0 GPA in Core Business Requirement, Accounting, and Business Elective courses.