Browse accounting and economics degree programs through HCU’s college of business.

The mission of the Department of Accounting, Economics, and Finance is to serve Christ through a diverse faculty who endeavor to impart professional knowledge and skills and who mentor students to ethically and professionally engage in making sound accounting, economic, and financial decisions while serving the needs of their organizations, communities, and society.

The Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree in Accounting reflects the requirements of the Texas State Board of Accountancy regarding the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) examination and designation. The Professional MBA in Accounting and Finance incorporates advanced electives in emerging topics such as entrepreneurial accounting, business law, and sustainability accounting.

The BBA degree in Finance provides students with a tool kit of knowledge and skills in the security markets, financial institutions, risk management, international finance, investment principles, corporate financial management, financial analysis and financial modeling.  A minor in Finance is also available.

Degrees in Accounting Economics and Finance

Bachelor's Degrees

  • On campus

    Accounting (BBA)

    The BBA in Accounting is designed to prepare students for the role of accountant across various industries. Emphasis is placed on accumulating, communicating and analyzing financial data to determine its relevance for effective management, and to determine business decisions.
  • On campus

    Finance (BBA)

    The BBA  in Finance includes the study of securities markets and financial systems, investments and corporate finance. Study in the field of finance leads to work in financial institutions, and in general business and nonprofit settings as well, where graduates add value with asset management know-how.

Minors

  • On campus

    Finance

    The BBA  in Finance includes the study of securities markets and financial systems, investments and corporate finance. Study in the field of finance leads to work in financial institutions, and in general business and nonprofit settings as well, where graduates add value with asset management know-how.

Master's Degrees

  • On campus Online

    Professional MBA in Accounting and Finance (MBA)

    This program is designed for students with professional work experience and combines foundational business expertise with advanced analytical training, creating leaders who drive organizational success through data-driven decision making. Position yourself for aspiring to executive positions or enhance analytical leadership skills with this MBA.  

Contact the Program Coordinator

Yongli  Luo, PhD
Professor of Finance
Chair, Department of Accounting, Economics, and Finance