Accounting (BSA - Accelerated) - INACTIVE
As of December 15, 2021, the Accounting program will not be enrolling new students. If you have any questions, please reach out to the program director, Martin Sauer at msauer@lbc.edu.
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Accounting
Major Mission: The Bachelor of Science in Accounting Degree is designed to provide a strong biblical context while also providing hands on learning with practical training to allow students to be on an equal footing with any other candidates applying for entry-level business accounting positions. Men and women who have a biblical worldview will be successful in the business world and provide a positive perspective in the boardroom. Graduates will have marketable skills, which will prepare them to both join the work force immediately and advance through graduate studies via an MBA program.
Location: Online
Program Outcomes - Students will:
- Analyze their role in the world and work, following Jesus Christ's example as their model of leadership. Specific skills developed will be driven-ness, working with excellence, flexibility, self-motivation, and ethical actions.
- Demonstrate a high level of emotional intelligence in both personal and business relationships. Some of the basic features of emotional intelligence include delegation, collaboration, motivation and candor.
- Apply the concept of maximizing God's gifts in our lives. Areas of emphasis will be identifying and developing gifts and talents and balancing resources.
- Experienced professionals will guide the students through preparation and analysis of real-life accounting examples. Students will compute debits and credits and create balanced ledgers. Students will also be required to interpret the data and make recommendations to the business accordingly.
- Gain knowledge of United States accounting practices. This will prepare the student to understand how to apply accounting practices in a business environment, according to that firm’s practices and procedures in the United States. The student will be able to determine the current and future financial impact of actual and proposed transactions. The student will also be able to calculate the financial impact of changes to the business environment.
- Apply key accounting disciplines with an emphasis on critical thinking. Students will know the purpose of and be able to compute the balance sheet, income statement, and statement of cash flows for companies. Students will need to address the changing business environment and determine how significant industry changes will impact a business. Skills pursued throughout this degree include Financial Management, Auditing and Bookkeeping.
- Demonstrate a working knowledge of prioritization related to spiritual aspects of life, relational interactions and their service to the church and the world. Specific skills developed will be time management, goal setting, resource allocation, vision, organization, drive and critical thinking.
- Analyze and express information and ideas in a variety of appropriate means with clarity and coherence in written and spoken forms.
- Master the key sub-disciplines within the business realm. Specific skills developed will be subject matter expertise, applying knowledge to everyday life, decision-making, problem solving and confidence in decisions.
Major Details:
Credits Needed
18 Credits - Biblical Studies
36 Credits - General Education
42 Credits - Accounting
24 Credits – Electives
TOTAL - 60 Credits
Program Director:
Keli Gentzler
Keli Gentzler has two decades of experience, allowing her to refine her expertise in Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP), Integrated Business Planning (IBP), and demand planning. Ms. Gentzler leads companies to success by analyzing systems for efficiency and productivity. She previously assisted developing the proposal and launch materials for the program. She is currently an instructor of marketing, operations, and leadership. Ms. Gentzler has a proven track record of implementing and customizing demand planning software and sales and operations planning processes for various employers. She holds a B.A. in French from James Madison University, an M.S. in Curriculum and Instruction from Western Governors University and a B.B.A. from James Madison University in International Business. In her free time, she volunteers as a Girl Scout Leader and teaches Junior Achievement in her school district.
Education:
M.S., Western Governor’s University, Curriculum & Instruction, Salt Lake City, UT
M.B.A., Western Governors University, Salt Lake City, UT
B.B.A., James Madison University, International Business, Harrisonburg, VA
B.A., James Madison University, French, Harrisonburg, VA
Curriculum Plan
Biblical Studies (18 Credits)
| BIB 103 | Creation & Covenants: OT I | 3 |
| BIB 104 | Israel's Life & Literature: OT II | 3 |
| BIB 106 | Interpreting the Bible | 3 |
| BIB 203 | Life of Christ: NT I | 3 |
| BIB 204 | Early Church: NT II | 3 |
| THE 105 | Prelude to Biblical & Theological Studies | 3 |
General Education (36 Credits)
| HUM 101 | Human Thought and the Humanities | 3 |
| HUM 102 | Human Thought and Math and Sciences | 3 |
| LAN 101 | College Composition and Research | 3 |
LIT ____
| LIT Core (100/200 Level) | 3 |
HIS ____
| HIS Core (200 Level) | 3 |
SCI ____
| SCI CORE (100/200 Level) | 3 |
SCI ____
| SCI L____ SCI Lab CORE 100-200 Level-1 credit | 3 |
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| Human Culture Elective | 3 |
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| Arts & Sciences Elective | 3 |
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| Arts and Sciences Elective 3 credits | 3 |
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| Arts and Sciences Elective 3 credits | 3 |
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| Arts and Sciences Elective 3 credits | 3 |
Accounting (42 credits)
Electives (24 credits)
Electives can possibly be filled through Life Experience Credits.