Bethel University · Department of Business
BA in Business — Accounting Emphasis
Overview
A Bachelor of Arts in Business with a 28-credit Accounting emphasis covering intermediate accounting, taxation of individuals and business entities, advanced accounting and auditing. The catalog lists 122 total credits.
- Official program name
- B.A. in Business: Accounting Emphasis
- Awarded degree
- Bachelor of Arts in Business · major: BusinessSource: bethel.edu · verified October 30, 2026
- Degree level
- Bachelor's
- Subject focus
- Concentration inside a broader degree — Accounting EmphasisA formal accounting major, concentration, track or specialization inside a broader degree such as a BBA, BSBA or MBA. The awarded degree is the broader one.Source: catalog.bethel.edu · verified October 30, 2026
- School
- Source: bethel.edu · verified October 30, 2026
- Location
- Saint Paul, MNSource: bethel.edu · verified October 30, 2026
- Subjects
- Accounting — formal concentration / track (“Accounting Emphasis”)
- Required credits
- Total Credits 122Source: catalog.bethel.edu · verified October 30, 2026
- Duration
- Not verified
- Start terms
- Fall, SpringSource: bethel.edu · verified October 30, 2026
Entry pathway
Not verified whether this degree admits first-year students or only applicants with prior credits.
Why this program is listed
Business degree with a formally named Accounting emphasis that has its own required courses, offered at Bethel's Saint Paul campus.
The catalog defines a 28-credit Accounting Emphasis inside the B.A. in Business with intermediate accounting, taxation and auditing courses.
Source: bethel.edu · verified October 30, 2026We list associate, bachelor's, master's and research-doctorate programs in accounting, accountancy and taxation at institutionally accredited US schools — degrees in the subject and formal accounting majors or concentrations, never certificates or degrees with a single accounting course. Eligibility rules
Format and attendance
- Formats offered
- On campusSource: bethel.edu · verified October 30, 2026
- Internship
- Internship / practicum requiredSource: catalog.bethel.edu · verified October 30, 2026
- Study intensity
- Not verified
Curriculum
Internship
- Business internship course BUS 481 is in the core; for the Minnesota CPA exam it must be designated Internship-Accounting.Source: catalog.bethel.edu · verified October 30, 2026
CPA-related information
- Minnesota. States that students meet the required credit hours for taking the CPA exam for CPA licensure in MinnesotaSource: bethel.edu · verified October 30, 2026
- Minnesota. States that the internship course must be designated Internship-Accounting to fulfill the Minnesota Board of Accountancy rules for taking the CPA examConditions stated: Internship-Accounting designationSource: catalog.bethel.edu · verified October 30, 2026
A school describing a program as supporting CPA preparation does not establish eligibility for every applicant in every state, and this directory does not label any program “CPA eligible”. Check your own state board's current rules before you enrol. Accounting degrees and CPA requirements
Other professional recognition
- Other professional recognition. The program page says the coursework builds the foundation for professional certifications.Source: bethel.edu · verified October 30, 2026
This directory does not publish pass rates, placement rates or salaries for any program. Occupational statistics for accountants are in the guides, labelled as statistics for the occupation, not outcomes of a school.
Admissions
- Minimum GPA
- RequiredMinimum 3 — First-year admissions standard: GPA of 3.0 (weighted).Source: bethel.edu · verified October 30, 2026
- Application fee
- Not requiredNo application fee.Source: bethel.edu · verified October 30, 2026
- Transcripts
- RequiredHigh school transcript; unofficial transcripts accepted for the application.Source: bethel.edu · verified October 30, 2026
Tests
- SAT / ACT
- OptionalStandards list a 21 ACT composite or 920 SAT as optional; SAT, ACT or CLT accepted.Source: bethel.edu · verified October 30, 2026
We do not publish acceptance rates or estimate admission chances.
Start dates and deadlines
Application deadlines: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
Tuition and fees
| Category | Amount | Basis and year |
|---|---|---|
| All students — Undergraduate full-time tuition and fees (12-18 credits fall, 12-23 credits spring), per yearFrom the school-wide rate table for this level | $26,700 | per academic year · 2026-2027Includes feesSource: bethel.edu · verified October 30, 2026 |
| All students — Undergraduate part-time tuition (fewer than 12 credits per semester)From the school-wide rate table for this level | $1,120 | per credit · 2026-2027Calculated tuition$136,640 = 122 credits × $1,120 per credit. Excludes mandatory fees, books, travel for any required visits or placements, transfer credit reductions and rate changes. Not the full cost of attendance.Source: bethel.edu · verified October 30, 2026 |
Other published fees
- Student activity fee (if full-time)
- $300Source: bethel.edu · verified October 30, 2026
Scholarships and funding
Program-specific scholarships: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
Accreditation
Institutional accreditation
- Higher Learning Commission (HLC) — accreditedSource: ope.ed.gov · verified October 10, 2026
Business-school accreditation
- ACBSP — accreditedUnit: Department of BusinessScope: Department of Business programsStated by the school; not yet confirmed in the accreditor's directory.Source: bethel.edu · verified October 30, 2026
- ACBSP — accreditedUnit: Department of BusinessScope: Bethel's Department of Business programsStated by the school; not yet confirmed in the accreditor's directory.Source: bethel.edu · verified October 30, 2026
Supplemental accounting accreditation
No separate accounting accreditation is on record. AACSB business accreditation does not mean the accounting program holds AACSB accounting accreditation.
Sources and verification
- catalog.bethel.edu/academic-programs/school-of-business/undergraduate/business/business-ba/ — Official catalog / bulletin, verified October 30, 2026
- DAPIP — HLC institutional accreditation record (data files downloaded 2026-10-10) — U.S. Department of Education dataset (IPEDS / DAPIP), verified October 10, 2026
- bethel.edu/undergrad/academics/business/ — Official program page, verified October 30, 2026
- bethel.edu/undergrad/academics/business/majors-minors/accounting — Official program page, verified October 30, 2026
- bethel.edu/undergrad/admissions/apply/first-year — Official admissions page, verified October 30, 2026
- bethel.edu/undergrad/financial-aid/tuition-costs/tuition-26-27 — Official tuition and fees page, verified October 30, 2026
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