Accounting Major
Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting
The accounting major provides a structure within which students gain exposure to the primary area of accounting and receive a basic grounding in statistics, economics, computers, and finance. The major requires eight accounting courses and seven Common Body of Knowledge courses.
Required Accounting Courses
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ACCT 201 | Introduction to Accounting | 4 |
| ACCT 301 | Intermediate Accounting I | 4 |
| ACCT 302 | Intermediate Accounting II | 4 |
| ACCT 311 | Cost Accounting | 4 |
| Advanced Accounting Courses | ||
| ECON 328 | Analytics for Business and Government (MATH 328) | 4 |
| ACCT 411 | Auditing | 4 |
| ACCT 410 | Income Tax Theory and Practice | 4 |
Common Body of Knowledge Courses
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BUS 215 | Business Law and Legal Environment | 4 |
| BUS 243 | Management Information Systems (CTIS 243) | 4 |
| BUS 301 | Business Communication and Professional Development | |
| BUS 324 | Marketing Management | 4 |
| BUS 332 | Financial Management | 4 |
| MATH 112 | Elementary Statistics | 4 |
| ECON 222 | Microeconomic Principles: Public Policy | 4 |
| IDS/BUS 402 | Business Ethics (BUS 402) | 4 |
Total credits required for B.S. degree in accounting – 15 courses (55-60 credits depending on transfer courses).
NOTE: Business Administration majors may not count courses taken at other institutions to satisfy their BUS 300 or 400-level requirements unless approved by the department chair.