The Accounting specialization prepares students for business careers that are accounting-oriented, such as: financial analyst, business manager, management accountant, financial consultant, financial planner, or broker. The program is designed so students can gain a proficiency in both accounting and business-related courses.
This program is fully accredited through the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education. Please click here to learn more about our accreditation status and to review the Annual Report to IACBE.
Goals:
• Prepare students for entry-level employment in financial-related disciplines;
• Prepare students for graduate-level work in business; and
• Prepare students for employment in Management Accounting.
Special Features:
The degree offers students the opportunity to procure employment in either business or accounting. An internship is required. Students are also prepared to pursue a master of business administration degree or enroll in additional education in order to pursue certification in accounting.
Career Options:
Accounts Payable/Receivable Manager
Auditor
Benefits Specialist
Broker
Bursar
Business Office Manager
Comptroller
Controller
Financial Analyst
Financial Consultant
Management Accountant
Payroll Supervisor
GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES
Course (Credits)
See Degree Requirements: General Education requirements (33)
Critical Thinking, Problem Solving and Information Literacy:
BU 473/475 Business Research Methods/Marketing Research (3)
Senior Capstone:
BU 495 Senior Capstone (3)
TOTAL GENERAL EDUCATION CREDITS - 39
PROGRAM COURSES
Art & Sciences Courses
Course (Credits)
HG 131 Microeconomics (3)
HG 132 Macroeconomics (3)
SB 201 Multicultural Contributions (3)
SM 261 Statistics (3)
Total Arts & Sciences Program Credits - 12
Career Courses
Course (Credits)
AC 171 General Ledger (1)
AC 172 Accounts Receivable (1)
AC 173 Payroll (1)
AC 331 Financial Accounting (3)
AC 332 Managerial Accounting (3)
AC 431 Intermediate Accounting I (3)
AC 432/5 Intermediate Accounting II or Tax Accounting (3)
AC 436 Cost Accounting (3)
BU 105 American Business (3)
BU 110 Principles of Management (3)
BU 120 Principles of Marketing (3)
BU 233 Human Resource Management (3)
BU 363 Business Law & Ethics (3)
BU 411 Financial Management (3)
BU 481 Business Internship (3)
IM 120 Introduction to Computers (3)
AC/BU/IM Electives (6)
Total Career Program Credits - 48
TOTAL PROGRAM CREDITS - 60
ELECTIVES
Open Electives
Course (Credits)
100-400 level (9)
300/400 level (12)
Total Open Elective Credits - 21
TOTAL ELECTIVE CREDITS - 21
TOTAL CREDITS FOR DEGREE - 120
Contact Information:
Kathleen M. Allen
Associate Professor, Business and Management and Program Director, Accounting
304 Eddy Hall
Phone: (315) 655-7124
Email: kallen
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