Accounting (B.S.)
Students earning a Bachelor of Science in accounting degree will gain both a breadth of knowledge in core business fields as well as the depth of knowledge in accounting required for them to successfully enter the professional accounting field. Students will complete a 58-credit interdisciplinary business core that provides an overview of the primary business functions and 24 credits of specialized accounting coursework. This program of study seeks to prepare students to be qualified to sit for the CPA exam, which is a credential required by accounting firms for managerial positions in the field.
All B.S. in accounting students complete a career experience in the field, which provides an opportunity for application of accounting knowledge within a professional environment.
Upon successful completion of the B.S. in accounting program, students will be able to
- Demonstrate competence and understanding of basic business disciplines and accounting concepts.
- Apply collaboration skills in a team environment.
- Have a global perspective of business.
- Communicate effectively in quantitative and qualitative terms orally and in writing.
- Use a range of business technologies to perform analysis, synthesize information and draw conclusions.
- Apply contemporary accounting practices to specific problems.
- Apply an ethical perspective when analyzing contemporary business issues and practices.
Internship Requirements: To register for an accounting internship, students must have a minimum of 90 credits with a minimum overall GPA of 2.0 and a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 in all major courses. Students should have completed a minimum of 12 credit hours in their upper-level accounting requirements. For more information about internship opportunities and processes, students should consult with their advisor and/or the College Dean's Office.
Minimum Grade Requirements: B.S. in accounting students must earn a minimum of a 2.0 in all of their major courses. Students must also earn a minimum grade of C in ACT 201, ACT 202, ACT 202L, ACT 303, ACT 304, ACT 410, and BILT 389.
Degree Requirements - Accounting
This degree requires 120 total credits.
Liberal Arts Core Requirements
See the Liberal Arts Core for details.
Major Requirements
To fulfill the requirements of the major, all students in this program will take the following coursework in a sequence determined in collaboration with an advisor. Some courses also satisfy Liberal Arts Core Requirements.
Sample Degree Plan - Accounting
Please note that this is a sample plan; all students must consult with an advisor in making course selections.
Year One - Fall
| MGT 123 | The Business Experience | 3 |
| EN 101 | Composition I * | 3 |
| | Natural Science (NS) core course with lab * | 4 |
| | Philosophy (PH) core course * | 3 |
| HI | History (HI) core course * | 3 |
EN 101: WR core course
Year One - Spring
| EN 102 | Composition II * | 3 |
| IT 110 | Information Technology in the Global Age | 3 |
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| MA 132 | Statistical Analysis * | 3 |
| OR | |
| MA 218 | Probability and Statistics * | 3 |
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| TRS 100 | Theological Inquiry * | 3 |
| | Fine and Performing Arts (FPA) core course * | 3 |
MA 132: MT core course
MA 218: MT core course; DSCI core course
Year Two - Fall
| ACT 201 | Principles of Accounting I | 3 |
| BILT 289 | Career Exploration | 3 |
| ECO 210 | Principles of Microeconomics * | 3 |
| LA 248 | Business Law I | 3 |
| | One (1) elective | 3 |
ECO 210: SS core course; DSCI core course
Year Two - Spring
| ACT 202 | Principles of Accounting II | 3 |
| ACT 202L | Principles of Accounting Lab | 1 |
| ECO 211 | Principles of Macroeconomics * | 3 |
| LA 249 | Business Law II | 3 |
| MGT 291 | Business Communication | 3 |
| | Literature (LT) core course * | 3 |
ECO 211: SS core course; DSCI core course
Year Three - Fall
Year Three - Spring
PH 305 OR PH 305SL: DF&R core course
Year Four - Fall
| ACT 410 | Auditing | 3 |
| ACT 430 | Government and Not-for-Profit Accounting | 3 |
| MGT 451 | Strategic Management | 3 |
| | Social Science (SS) core course * | 3 |
| OR | |
| | Depth in Sciences (DSCI) core course * | 3 |
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| | Depth in Humanities core course | 3 |
Year Four - Spring
Note: The degree requires a minimum of 120 credits. The elective may be 1 credit.
* Fulfills Liberal Arts Core Requirements. See the Liberal Arts Core and Course Descriptions for further information.