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Accounting Major
The Accounting major provides a solid educational base for students seeking
to obtain CPA certification* and allows students to compete more effectively for
careers in private and public accounting practices.
Additionally, it prepares students to establish private accounting practices
or to pursue graduate study in the fields of accounting or business
administration. Possible careers in Accounting include:
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Accounting Manager
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Internal Auditor
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Cost Accountant
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Investment Analyst
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Cost Analyst
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Investment Broker
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Budget Strategist
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Loan Officer
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Credit Analyst
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Public Accountant
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Credit Manager
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Service Agent
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Financial Officer
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Systems Analyst Internal Revenue
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Note: *
Students who wish to take the CPA exam are required to complete 150 credit
hours. A program of study is
available through the department, or graduates can earn a masters degree at a
university.
DEGREE
REQUIREMENTS
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1
2
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Preparation
for the Major - click here
Common Professional Component - click here
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3
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Additional Professional Preparation: 9 Hours
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BUA
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330
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Business Law
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336
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Quantitative Business Methods
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COMM
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115
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Communication for Business & the Professions
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4
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Area
of Specialization: 18 Hours
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BUA
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300
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Accounting/Management Info. Systems
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310
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Intermediate Accounting I
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311
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Intermediate Accounting II
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318
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Cost Accounting
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413
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Principles of Auditing
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415
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Income Tax Accounting
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Total Hours
63
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Accounting
Major: B.S. degree (63 semester hours)
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9 hours |
MAT 109, 111; COMM 115;
PowerPoint Literacy |
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Year 2: |
12 hours |
BUA 210, 211; ECO 221, 223, Spreadsheet Literacy |
| Year 3: |
21 hours |
BUA 300, 310, 311,
326, 330, 335, 357 |
| Year 4: |
21 hours |
BUA 318,
336, 353, 413, 415,
450; PHI 325 |
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