This completion track is designed for students holding an Associate Degree who want to advance into process auditing, control testing, and operational risk assessment. Students build on foundational audit knowledge to review broader business operations.
Offered in a flexible one-year format, the program allows transfer credit to apply toward the 84 required credit hours, and a capstone bridge project has students perform a simulated operational audit. Graduates are prepared for roles such as internal auditor or operational risk analyst.
BA 031Introduction to Business
A foundational look at how organizations are structured, financed, and run in today's competitive marketplace.
- Business ownership structures and formation
- Roles of key business functions
- Introduction to the global business environment
BA 064Marketing Essentials
An introduction to identifying customer needs and building strategies that connect products with the people who want them.
- The four Ps of marketing
- Segmenting and targeting audiences
- Building a basic marketing plan
BA 226Business Communication
Building the written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills needed to succeed in a professional business setting.
- Professional writing and correspondence
- Effective presentation techniques
- Interpersonal and cross-functional communication
BA 375Fundamentals of Accounting
An introduction to the accounting cycle and the financial statements that record and report business activity.
- The accounting equation and double-entry system
- Preparing income statements and balance sheets
- Recording and adjusting journal entries
BA 608Introduction to Finance
Core concepts of financial management, including how businesses raise, allocate, and manage capital.
- Time value of money principles
- Sources of business financing
- Basic risk and return concepts
BA 686Management & Administration
Practical grounding in planning, organizing, and overseeing the daily operations of a business unit.
- Principles of organizational planning
- Supervising and coordinating teams
- Administrative decision-making basics
BA 707E-Business
An exploration of how digital technology and the internet are reshaping commerce, operations, and customer engagement.
- E-commerce business models
- Digital marketing and online customer engagement
- Technology infrastructure for online business
BA 785Human Resources
An overview of the practices organizations use to recruit, develop, and retain a productive workforce.
- Recruitment and selection processes
- Employee training and performance management
- Compensation, benefits, and workplace policy
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Specialist Courses
6 Courses
OPA 107Introduction to Operational Auditing
Covers the basic purpose and process of an operational audit.
- Purpose of operational audits
- Basic audit evidence concepts
- Comparing operational and financial audits
OPA 121Process Review Basics
Introduces the fundamentals of reviewing a business process.
- Basic process mapping for audits
- Identifying process inefficiencies
- Simple control testing concepts
OPA 135Audit Reporting Basics
Covers the basics of writing up audit findings.
- Structuring a basic audit report
- Communicating findings clearly
- Introduction to corrective action tracking
OPA 249Operational Risk Assessment
Covers identifying and rating operational risk across business units.
- Operational risk identification
- Risk rating and prioritization
- Building a risk-based audit plan
OPA 361Control Testing Techniques
Covers methods for testing whether internal controls are working.
- Designing control test procedures
- Sampling methods for control testing
- Documenting control test results
OPA 473Process Improvement Recommendations
Covers translating audit findings into practical improvement recommendations.
- Developing actionable recommendations
- Prioritizing improvement opportunities
- Following up on implemented changes
$24,000
Total Program Cost
Fees are billed per term and are subject to change. Financial aid, scholarships, and flexible payment plans are available to students who qualify.
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Admission requires Associate Degree or equivalent credits.
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Complete the online application with your basic and academic details.
An admissions advisor reviews your application and any transfer credit.
Receive your decision, complete enrollment, and start your first term.
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