Old Dominion University Accounting (B.S.B.A.): 2027 Review

Score

67.0 of 100, rank 24 of 100

Cost (20%)

7.7 of 10

Graduate Earnings (20%)

4.4 of 10

Completion (15%)

5.9 of 10

Flexibility (15%)

5.0 of 10

Credential Alignment (10%)

10.0 of 10

Track Record (10%)

8.0 of 10

Program Reputation (10%)

8.4 of 10

Cost per Credit

$453 per credit

In-State Rate

$443 per credit

Credits

120

Tuition

$54,360

Format

Fully Online, Asynchronous

Terms

8 weeks

Transfer Credits

Up to 90

Accreditation

AACSB (confirmed on the official list)

AACSB Accounting

Accounting accreditation listed by AACSB

See exactly how we score on the methodology page. We checked the school's figures on October 7, 2026.

Old Dominion's online accounting degree sits inside a business college with separate AACSB accounting accreditation. Its three-course financial accounting series is the spine of the major. With six start dates a year and up to 90 transfer credits, you can enter at almost any point.

Old Dominion University offers the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (B.S.B.A.) in Accounting through the Strome College of Business and its School of Accountancy in Norfolk, Virginia. You can complete the whole degree online. Many of your classes have no scheduled meeting time.

• You're an active-duty or veteran student. A signed military pathway agreement may grant credit for experience and training, and active-duty students may qualify for a discounted rate.
• You're a community college graduate. Up to 90 credits transfer, and the School of Accountancy builds ties with Virginia community colleges.
• You're eyeing a graduate degree. The MBA Early Entry and Early Start options let you earn graduate credits before you finish the bachelor's.
• You're a self-directed learner. Courses run asynchronously, with virtual office hours when you want one-on-one help.

ACCT 305 Essentials of Financial Accounting I is your gateway course, and it introduces data analysis in Excel. ACCT 306 covers inventories, property, investments and liabilities. ACCT 307 finishes the series with leases, pensions, income taxes and the cash flow statement. Financial Auditing (ACCT 411) covers auditing standards and the ethics of the public accounting profession.

You'll take two tax courses, ACCT 425 and 426, that cover people and business entities. ACCT 460 Accounting Information Systems links accounting to other business processes and internal controls. You finish as a senior with the MGMT 485W strategy capstone. As a junior or senior, you can earn credit for internships or co-op through the college career office.

The degree requires 120 credits, and ODU publishes a suggested four-year plan. Six credits in one eight-week term count as full-time. Your normal load is two courses. You can transfer up to 90 credits. You'll need at least 25 percent of credits from ODU, including 12 upper-level major hours. The Dual Dominion path adds an on-campus master's in about one more year.

Your online tuition is $443 per credit hour for Virginia residents and $453 per credit hour for out-of-state students. If you're active-duty military, you may qualify for a discounted rate.

Courses follow an accelerated 8-week, asynchronous format. Two terms fall in each semester, which gives you six start dates a year. Most internships stay on a 16-week schedule. You get a dedicated academic advisor through graduation, and you can use career services.

The college holds AACSB accreditation in business and a separate AACSB accreditation in accounting. ODU says it's one of only 180 institutions with that extra accounting accreditation. The School of Accountancy says its programs prepare you for the certified public accountant (CPA), certified management accountant (CMA) and certified internal auditor (CIA) credentials. You can also use Becker and Gleim exam preparation materials.

Where this degree can lead: Accounting Degree Jobs.

You'll find that students reviewing the school on Niche describe online professors who put real effort into teaching. If you're transferring, they credit advisors for a smooth transfer and call academic support and career services helpful.

An online student on OnlineU in 2026 found applying easy and the professors knowledgeable. OnlineU shows 89% of reviewers would recommend the school. U.S. News listed ODU's online bachelor's in business at No. 32 (tie) in its 2026 Best Online Programs.

• Which of my transfer courses meet the junior-level ACCT requirements, since freshman and sophomore credits from other schools do not?
• Do I qualify for the military pathway credit or the discounted tuition rate?
• Which international business course should I pick to meet the degree requirement?
• How do I arrange an internship or co-op while studying online?

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