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2025-2026 UH Mānoa Catalog
Accounting, BBA
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Admissions: Min.
Criteria Process: Declaration
Min. Total Credits: 120 (111 in core & major + 9 in electives)
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UHM General Education Core Requirements
Written Communication (FW)
(3 credits) Quantitative Reasoning (FQ)
*Note: This requirement changed in Fall 2018. If you entered the UH System prior to that, please see your college/school advisor. Global and Multicultural Perspectives (FG)
(FGA, FGB, FGC; 6 credits) - Group A (FGA) courses cover the time period prehistory to 1500
- Group B (FGB) courses cover the time period 1500 to modern times
- Group C (FGC) courses cover the time period prehistory to modern times
Arts (DA), Humanities (DH), and Literatures (DL)
(6 credits from 2 categories) - Arts (DA*)
- Humanities (DH*)
- Literatures (DL*)
Natural Sciences
- Biological Science (DB*; 3 credits)
- Physical Science (DP*; 3 credits)
- Laboratory (science) (DY*; 1 credit)
UHM Graduation Requirements
Focus
**The STAR Degree Check indicates Focus classes by “E,” “H,” “O,” and “W.” Class Availability indicates Focus sections with “ETH,” “HAP,” “OC,” and “WI.” Hawaiian, Asian, and Pacific Issues (H)
(H or HAP**; 1 course, any level) Contemporary Ethical Issues (E)
(E or ETH**; 1 course, 300- or 400-level) Oral Communication (O)
(O or OC**; 1 course, 300- or 400-level) Writing Intensive (W)
(W or WI**; 5 courses, at least two of which are at the 300- or 400-level) Hawaiian Or Second Language (HSL)
complete one option - Four semesters of one language (202 equivalent)
- Four semesters of culture courses (single culture group)
- A mix of language and culture courses (4 courses)
- Take 12 credits on Study Abroad in Fall or Spring
Credit Minimums
- 120 total applicable
- 30 UH Mānoa credits
- 45 upper division (300+ level) credits
Grade Point Average
- 2.0 cumulative or higher (Note: Other GPAs may be required.)
- Good academic standing.
Admission Requirements
- 60 credits
- 2.5 cumulative GPA
- Computer Competency: see below
- 2.5 GPA in Pre-Business Core Courses (minimum “C” grade or higher)
Pre-Business Core Courses
Credit Minimums
- 24 credits of 300+ level business courses at UHM after admission
- 9 credits in major at UHM
Grade Point Average (After Admission)
- 2.0 business core/major
- C- or better required in all upper-division business courses
Important Notes
- All Shidler College of Business admission requirements and application must be completed the semester before you plan on entering the college.
- UH Mānoa Grade Replacement Policy will be used in courses from any previous institution, not just courses from UH Mānoa. (Previously, grades from all attempts were counted in calculating admission GPAs for courses taken outside of UH Mānoa)
- Refer to www.shidler.hawaii.edu/undergraduate for admission details.
Note
This was prepared to provide information and does not constitute a contract. Meet regularly with your department’s undergraduate advisor to ensure you are on track with your major requirements. Major Requirements for BBA in Accounting
- Admission: Open (must be admitted to Shidler College of Business-see Admission Requirements on page 1)
- Application: Deadline = Fall: March 1st (priority), April 1st (final); Spring: October 1st (priority), November 1st (final)
- Min. major credits: 55 (70 with related requirements)
Business Core Courses (24 credits)
Business Communication Course (3 credits)
Upper Division Elective Courses (9 credits)
- non-business 300+ level course
- non-major or non-business 300+ level course
- non-major or non-business 300+ level course (ACC 395 recommended)
International Business Elective Course (see department for approved list)
(May overlap with upper division elective) Note: BUS 367I is allowed as an International Business Elective if taken while on an approved abroad program. Accounting Core Courses (19 credits)
*Writing intensive courses Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Requirements
- Students can sit for CPA exam with Undergraduate Accounting degree, but they need 150 hours to become certified as a CPA.
- Students entering public accounting should prepare to become a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Many students who graduate with an accounting degree are employed by national or international CPA firms, or by local CPA accounting firms. Some open their own independent practices after they become certified.
- Must have: 150 semester hours of college education, 24 upper-division business credits, and 24 semester hours of upper-division Accounting courses.
- Min. total credits for CPA: 150 (120 + 30 in electives or 120 + Master of Accountancy)
4-Year Plan
This is a sample academic plan. Students should meet with an academic advisor prior to registration to formulate their own plan. Spring
Submit Application by Deadline Total Credits 120
Notes: Students may have to take a placement exam to be able to register for Calculus.
Students must incorporate all focus requirements into this plan. Focus designations (i.e., W, E, O, H) are CRN specific & semester specific.
Check with your academic advisor for assistance with appropriate course selections and to discuss requirements for double majors.
Minimum 45 upper division credits (300+ course) are required. |
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