BBA in Accounting
Undergraduate (Bachelors)
On Campus (In-Person)
Online Completion
Downtown Location
Northwest Location
Interim Department Chair
Dr. Raghu Venugopalan
Interim ACCI Department Chair
713-221-5716
Office location
UHD Marilyn Davies College of Business
Shea Street Building, Room B-456
320 N. Main St.
Houston, TX 77002
Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting
The Accounting Department provides three programs for our students.UHD's Bachelor
of Business Administration (BBA) in Accounting is a 120-credit hour program. Students
can qualify for the CPA examination upon completion of their bachelor's degree contact
TSBPA for more information. Accounting 5th year students can complete a bachelor and
master’s degree in five years to earn a Master of Professional Accountancy degree and qualify to sit for the Certified Public Accountancy (CPA) examination
in Texas as required by the Texas State Board of Public Accounting (TSBPA). This
design allows our students to earn both undergraduate and graduate accounting degrees
in five years if they are full-time students. In addition to the degree programs,
we offer a Graduate Certificate in accounting.
Compared to other professions, the scholastic path to becoming an accountant is relatively
quick. Being able to earn two degrees or professional credentials in half the time makes
the accounting path appealing for ambitious emerging professionals who are eager to
lead in business analytics.
Graduates from our accounting programs emerge with an enhanced eligibility to explore
their full potential in numerous areas of careers, such as, public accounting, private
accounting and government and not-for-profit accounting. Popular jobs for accounting
majors with a bachelor's degree include staff accountant, staff auditor, financial
analyst, budget analyst, cost estimator and tax reviewer. With a master's degree in
accounting, students will have more opportunities to consider, such as: lead accountant,
auditing manager, senior budget analyst, financial manager, compliance office, controller,
etc. An accounting education also serves as an excellent background for students who
plan to pursue graduate studies or careers in law.
Register for Fall 2025
Becker CPA Examination Preparation Classes
The University of Houston – Downtown is excited to introduce a new initiative designed
to equip our students for success on the CPA Exam. We are launching a specialized
class available to both undergraduate and graduate students.
This course is rooted in the esteemed Becker CPA Examination online curriculum, enhanced
with the invaluable insights and teachings of UHD professors who have themselves successfully
passed the CPA Exam.
Whether you're just beginning your journey or looking to advance your knowledge, this
class is your stepping stone to CPA exam readiness. Join us and take the first step
towards achieving your certification with confidence. Visit ACC 4390-CPA Exam Review Course Information.
Register today!
Texas Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Exam Preparation
For students interested in becoming a CPA, UHD's five-year bachelor's and master's combination program fosters their success. In Texas, to become a CPA you are required to: Earn 150 credit hours to become a LICENSED CPA, you only need 120 credit hours to sit and then can earn the other 30 credit hours later in accounting at an accredited college or university, pass the Uniform CPA Examination and attain a level of professional work experience in accounting. View the TSBPA Site-for CPA exam requirements.
Exam/Qualifications – Requirements for Examination
You must meet the following qualifications to take the CPA exam:
- Complete the electronic fingerprint process for a background check with the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
- Hold a baccalaureate or higher degree from a board-recognized United States college or university, or an equivalent degree as determined by board rules from an institution of higher education in another country.
- Complete 120-semester hours or quarter-hour equivalents of college credit.
- Complete 30-semester hours or quarter-hour equivalents of upper-level accounting courses from a board-recognized college or university. Within the coursework two-semester hours of accounting or tax research and analysis are required .
- Complete 24-semester hours or quarter-hour equivalents of upper-level related business courses. Within the coursework two-semester hours of accounting or business communications are required.
- Complete a 3-semester hour TSBPA approved ethics course.
Contact the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy for further information about possible exemptions/grace period.
TSBPA Qualifications/Exams: 512-305-7805 or 512-305-7851 FAX: 512-305-7875.
E-mail: exam@tsbpa.state.tx.us.
UHD's accounting department has strong connections to Houston accounting firms and community. Accounting students enjoy the advantages of paid internships at local, U.S. and global industry and CPA firms, while working, learning, and growing within the profession and earning academic credit. We also provide scholarships and graduate assistantship opportunities for our students.
For the internship program, please visit Marilyn Davies Career Services in B104.
An accounting degree from UHD provides measurable outcomes to our graduates. Besides
becoming productive members of society, graduating with an accounting degree from
UHD adds countless economic advantages with life-changing career possibilities. We
look forward to working with you during your time at UHD.