Accounting Major
Business, BS
The Accounting major is intended for students who wish to enter the accounting profession and/or pursue graduate study in accounting. Accounting is the study of methods involved in making a financial record of business transactions and the preparation of statements concerning the assets, liabilities, and operating results of a business. In addition to a solid fundamental business perspective and a broad liberal arts foundation, the accounting curriculum provides students with a comprehensive accounting perspective, as well as technical accounting knowledge. The foundation of study in accounting includes economic and managerial perspectives on the relationships among business activity, economic outcomes, and evaluation of business performance. In-depth study in financial reporting, managerial accounting, taxation, and auditing builds the technical knowledge.
The skills and knowledge developed in the accounting major equip students with tools for intelligent analysis, planning, control, and decision making. In addition to technical expertise, students develop oral and written presentation skills, listening skills, leadership, and career preparedness.
Among the specific career options available to the accounting major are auditing, corporate accounting, accounting positions in government and not-for-profit organizations, and taxation. Furthermore, the accounting curriculum provides an excellent foundation for the student who wants to pursue graduate study in business, public administration, and law.
Degree requirements for the Accounting major are as follows:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| University Core | ||
| Behavioral/Social Science Electives 1 | 9 | |
| BUS 204 | Financial Wellness | 1 |
| ENG 114 | Critical Reading and Response | 3 |
| ENG 124 | Research and Writing in the Disciplines | 3 |
| or ENG 134 | Literary Genres | |
| Humanities Electives | 9 | |
| MAT 120 | Statistics | 3 |
| Science Electives (lab required) | 7 | |
| WEL 100 | Empowered as Learners and Leaders | 3 |
| or WEL 220 | Empowered as Learners and Leaders | |
| WEL 350 | Strategies for Career and Personal Growth | 2 |
| Major Requirements | ||
| ACC 100 | Introduction to Financial Accounting | 3 |
| ACC 101 | Introduction to Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| INT 280 | Career Academy Professional Certificate | 3 |
| ACC 300 | Intermediate Accounting I | 3 |
| ACC 301 | Intermediate Accounting II | 3 |
| ACC 302 | Cost Management | 3 |
| ACC 303 | Auditing | 3 |
| ACC 400 | Federal Income Tax Concepts | 3 |
| BUS 120 | Business in Society | 3 |
| BUS 215 | Legal Environments of Business | 3 |
| BUS 226 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| BUS 235 | Dynamics of Management and Leadership | 3 |
| BUS 300 | Organizational Development and Change | 3 |
| BUS 308 | Communicating in Business | 3 |
| BUS 327 | Financial Management | 3 |
| BUS 328 | Introduction to Business Analytics | 3 |
| BUS 491 | Strategic Management and Policy | 3 |
| BUS 130 | Computer Applications | 3 |
| Career Electives 2 | 9 | |
| General Electives | ||
| General Electives | 17 | |
| Total Credits Required | 120 | |
- 1
Students must take ECO 211 Macroeconomics and ECO 212 Microeconomics as a part of their Behavioral/Social Science Elective requirements.
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Students may fulfill this requirement by completing 9 credits through one or more of the following options: BUS 498, WELL 400/440, BUS 201, MBA 680, or a graduate certification(s) in: (CMGT) Management, (CCRN) Conflict Resolution & Negotiation, (CHCA) Healthcare Administration, (CHRM) Human Resource Management, (CFIS) Finance & Investment Strategies, (CCMG) Cybersecurity Management, (CAMG) AI-Driven Innovation & Management Strategies, (CNMG) Nonprofit Management, (CQSI) Quality Systems & Improvement Management, (CMDG) Marketing & Digital Strategies, (CADM) Accounting for Decision Makers, (CPUA) Public Accounting, (CMLE) Machine Learning Engineering, or (CAAA) Applied AI Analytics