Accounting, B.S.

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The Bachelor of Science in Accounting degree program from the College of Business is designed to provide students with the basic body of knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to enter the accounting profession (public, government, or business and industry).

Students planning to obtain the CPA certificate must complete 150 credit-hours and are encouraged to complete the coordinated 150 hour B.S. and M.S. in Accounting. See the relevant section of this catalog for more information on the Accounting, M.S. program.

Degree Requirements

Students must meet all university requirements for a bachelor’s degree.

Students must meet the collegial degree requirements listed at the beginning of this section.

General Education Courses (49 Hours)

NOTE: This includes the following program requirements:

College Algebra or Finite Math (IAI M1 906) (3)
Calculus (3)
ECON - 2301 Principles of Microeconomics (3)
ECON - 2302 Principles of Macroeconomics (3)
MIS - 2101 Basics of Information Technology (3)
STAT - 2700 Statistics for Management I (3)
STAT - 3700 Statistics for Management II (3)

Business Core Courses (36 Hours)

Accounting Core Courses (18 Hours)

Accounting Selectives (9 Hours)

Select three of the following courses:

Electives (8 Hours)

Total - 120 Hours

NOTE: Students preparing for professional certifications should choose electives as follows:

C.I.A. Examination - ACCT-4355 is recommended.
C.M.A. Examination - ACCT-4112 , ECON-3404 , and MGMT-3400 are recommended.
C.P.A. Examination - ACCT-4154 , ACCT-4252 , and ACCT-4355 are recommended.