At a Glance
The Accounting concentration of the Management program 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 leads to a Bachelor of Professional Studies and is designed so students can gain a proficiency in both accounting and business-related courses.
This program is fully accredited through the International Accreditation Council for Business Education. Visit www.cazenovia.edu/iacbe to learn more about our accreditation status and to review the Annual Report to IACBE.
All students who pursue a BS degree in Business or Finance or a BPS degree in Management and all specializations must take a competency exam usually administered in the fall semester of their senior year.
- 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.
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.
Auditor
Benefits Specialist
Broker
Bursar
Business Office Manager
Comptroller
Controller
Financial Analyst
Financial Consultant
Management Accountant
Payroll Supervisor
Curriculum
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
Course (Credits)
HG 131 Macroeconomics (3)
HG 132 Microeconomics (3)
SB 201 Multicultural Contributions (3)
SM 261 Statistics (3)
Total Arts & Sciences Program Credits - 12
Course (Credits)
AC 170 Computer Programming Packages (3)
AC 201 Financial Accounting (3)
AC 202 Managerial Accounting (3)
AC 301 Intermediate Accounting I (3)
AC 302/435 Intermediate Accounting II or Tax Accounting (3)
AC 436 Cost Accounting (3)
BU 105 Global Business (3)
BU 110 Principles of Management (3)
BU 230 Business Communication (3)
BU 233 Human Resources Management (3)
BU 240 Principles of Marketing (3)
BU 301 SPSS (1)
BU 321 Data Analytics for Business Decision Making (3)
BU 363 Business Law (3)
BU 371 Financial Management (3)
BU 381 Internship Preparation (1)
BU 481 Business Internship (3)
AC/BU Electives (6)
Total Career Program Credits - 53
Course (Credits)
100-400 level (5)
300/400 level (12)
Total Open Elective Credits - 17