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:

Accounting Manager

Internal Auditor

Cost Accountant

Investment Analyst

Cost Analyst

Investment Broker

Budget Strategist

Loan Officer

Credit Analyst

Public Accountant

Credit Manager

Service Agent

Financial Officer

Systems Analyst Internal Revenue


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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Preparation for the Major - click here
Common Professional Component - click here

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Additional Professional Preparation: 9 Hours

BUA

330

Business Law

336

Quantitative Business Methods

COMM

115

Communication for Business & the Professions

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Area of Specialization: 18 Hours

BUA

300

Accounting/Management Info. Systems

310

Intermediate Accounting I

311

Intermediate Accounting II

318

Cost Accounting

413

Principles of Auditing

415

Income Tax Accounting

Total Hours 63

Accounting Major: B.S. degree (63 semester hours)

Year 1:

9 hours

MAT 109, 111; COMM 115; PowerPoint Literacy

Year 2:

12 hours

BUA 210, 211; ECO 221, 223, Spreadsheet Literacy

Year 3:

21 hours

BUA 310, 311, 318, 326, 330, 335, 357

Year 4:

21 hours

BUA 300, 336, 353, 413, 415, 450; PHI 325