Accounting
Build the technical, analytical, and ethical foundation for accounting practice, certification, and graduate study.
Inside Accounting.
Business Administration provides a broad foundation in management, accounting, finance, marketing, and entrepreneurship.
With concentrations and internships, graduates are ready for careers across business and for M.B.A. study.
Students in Business Administration learn in small, mentorship-driven classes, work closely with faculty on research and creative projects, and build a portfolio of real-world experience before they graduate.
What You'll Learn
- 01Apply accounting principles and methods to ethical decision-making
- 02Prepare and interpret reliable financial information
- 03Use accounting information for managerial planning and control
- 04Prepare for public accounting, private accounting, graduate study, or professional certification
Why This Program
- Preparation for CPA study
- Accounting information systems and auditing
- Internship and professional experience
What You'll Study.
Major Requirements
- 0145 credit hours of business core requirements
- 0224 credit hours of Accounting concentration requirements
General Education
- 0139 semester credit hours
Electives
- 0112 credit hours of free electives or minor requirements
- 02Total program requirement: 120 credit hours
Downloadable curriculum sheet — coming soon
Where This Degree Takes You.
Common Job Titles
- Accountant
- Auditor
- Tax Associate
- Financial Analyst
- Accounting Systems Specialist
Graduate School Options
- Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
- Graduate business programs
Industry Sectors
- Public Accounting
- Corporate Finance
- Government
- Nonprofit
Salary outcomes vary by role and region — connect with Claflin Career Services for current, verified data for this field.
Contact the academic department or Career Services for current program outcomes.
Experiential learning
Learn by Doing.
Real experience is built into the program — from internships and research to service learning and study abroad.
Internships
Placements with regional employers and partners connected to the Department of Business Administration.
Undergraduate Research
Mentored, faculty-led research beginning as early as the first year.
Field Experiences
Site visits, practica, and community-based learning that apply classroom theory.
Service Learning
Projects that connect coursework to Orangeburg and the surrounding community.
Study Abroad
Global programs coordinated through the Office of Global Programs.
Learn from Dedicated Scholars.
Sample roster — replace with the department's faculty records.
Faculty Name
Chair, Department of Business Administration
Strategy & entrepreneurship
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How to Apply.
Requirements
- Completed Claflin University application
- Official high school transcript (or college transcripts for transfers)
- Self-reported test scores (test-optional pathways available)
- Personal statement and any program-specific materials
Deadlines
- Fall priority: November 1 — Spring priority: November 15
- Rolling admission after priority dates while space remains
- Financial aid: complete the FAFSA by the published priority date
Application Process
- 01Submit your free application online
- 02Send official transcripts and supporting documents
- 03Connect with your admissions counselor
- 04Receive your decision and financial aid package
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Your Accounting Journey Starts Here.
Take the next step toward a Claflin education — apply, request information, or schedule a visit today.