Department of Accounting, Finance, and Entrepreneurship
College of Business
The Department of Accounting offers the BBA degree with a major in accounting. Also, we work with the College of Business Graduate Business Studies to offer the Master of Professional Accountancy (MPA) and the PHD in Business with a concentration in Accounting.
Dr. Bobbie W. Daniels, Ph.D., CPA, CGFM
Associate Professor of Accounting
COB Bldg., Office 444
(601) 979-2708 – Bio | Vita
bobbie.w.daniels@jsums.edu
BIOGRAPHY – Bobbie Daniels, PhD
Dr. Bobbie Daniels is an associate professor of accounting at Jackson State University where she completed a Ph.D. in Business Administration with a major in Accounting. She also holds the professional accounting designations, Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM).
Prior to entering academe, Dr. Daniels worked as a Controller for a home health agency and as a Budget and Accounting Director for the State of Mississippi. Dr. Daniels has taught Financial, Managerial, Governmental and International accounting courses. Her academic record includes publications in numerous professional journal articles and professional meeting presentations. Among the journals in which she has published are the following: Accounting Educator’s Journal, Research in Accounting Regulation, The Journal of Corporate Accounting & Finance, International Journal of Accounting Information Science and Leadership, Journal of Finance and Accountancy and The CPA Journal. She has presented her research at American Accounting Association (AAA) 2005 Audit Midyear Meeting, 2006, 2007, 2008 & 2011 Annual AAA meetings and at the 2007 Southeast Regional AAA meeting.
She was voted “teacher of the year” in 2001,2009 and 2012 and “advisor of the year” in 2007 in the College of Business at JSU.
Dr. Daniels is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, American Accounting Association, Association of Government Accountants, and National Association of Black Accountants.
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
REAL WORLD EXPERTS
The College of Business’ accounting degree is a specialized academic program that provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in the field of accounting. Generally, our bachelor’s degree program in accounting takes four years to complete and covers a wide range of topics related to financial management, analysis, and reporting. The curriculum for an accounting degree typically includes courses in financial accounting, managerial accounting, auditing, taxation, and information systems.
Our finance degree is a specialized academic program that focuses on the principles and practices of financial management. This degree typically takes four years to complete and provides students with a comprehensive understanding of financial systems, investment strategies, and risk management. The curriculum for a finance degree covers a wide range of topics, including financial accounting, corporate finance, investment analysis, financial markets, and international finance. Students also take courses in economics, mathematics, and statistics to gain a better understanding of the broader economic environment.
We also offer an entrepreneurship degree program which is a specialized academic program that provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to start and grow a business. The degree generally takes four years to complete and covers a wide range of topics related to entrepreneurship, including business planning, marketing, finance, and innovation.The curriculum for an entrepreneurship degree focuses on developing the skills needed to create and manage a successful business. Students learn about market research, customer analysis, product development, and strategic planning. They also learn about the legal and financial aspects of running a business, including accounting, taxation, and risk management.
LEARN BY DOING
In addition to classroom instruction, accounting, finance, and entrepreneurship degree programs often provide opportunities for hands-on learning through internships, co-op programs, experiential learning projects, and case studies. These experiences allow students to apply what they have learned in the classroom to real-world business situations, helping them to develop practical skills and gain valuable experience.
“Challenging Minds, Changing Lives.”
APPLY YOUR KNOWLEDGE
Graduates of our accounting, finance, and entrepreneurship degree programs are well-prepared for a variety of career paths, including public accounting, corporate accounting, risk management, investment banking, and more. Our entrepreneurship degree program produces quality graduates that are ready to pursue careers as entrepreneurs, small business owners, or managers in startups and established businesses.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
| Public Accounting | Corporate Financial Reporting | Internal Audit | Audit Agencies |
| Internal Revenue | FDIC | FBI | State Tax |
ORGANIZATIONS
We seek to unite those who have similar interests in the accounting field, provide them with experiences that will expand their knowledge about the accounting profession, and enhance their ability to make sound decisions about their career path..
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PERSONNEL
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For more information, please contact us at (601) 979-2411. We look forward to meeting with you and seeing how our program can help you achieve your goals.
DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING, FINANCE, AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
