Undergraduate Catalog - University of Louisiana at Monroe

2012-2013 UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG
Core Humanities ....................................................... 9
Six hours must be taken as a sequence of two
courses in either Literature or History; remaining
three hours must be taken in the other discipline’s
alternative field (must have both U.S. and World
exposure)
English 2003-2004 (World),
English 2005-2006 (U.S.)
History 1011-1012 (World),
History 2001-2002 (U.S.)
COMMUNICATION STUDIES 1018, 2001, or 2060......... 3
CORE MATHEMATICS.................................................... 6
Six hours selected from
Mathematics 1011 or 1013; and Mathematics 1016
CORE NATURAL/PHYSICAL SCIENCE
Six hours must be taken from an approved
sequence of two courses in either biological
or physical science; remaining three hours
must be taken in the other area.
Biological Sciences:
Biology 1001; 1010
Biology 1020; 1022
Biology 1014; 1015
Physical Sciences:
Atmospheric Sciences 1001; 1002
Chemistry 1001; 1002
Chemistry 1007; 1008
Geology 1001; 1002
Physics 2003; 2004
Physics 2007; 2008
Physics 2001
Physical Science 1001; 1002.............................. 9
CORE SOCIAL SCIENCE
Economics 2001........................................................ 3
Three hours selected from Geography 1001,
Geography 1002, Political Science 1001,
Sociology 1001, or Sociology 1002........................... 3
STATISTICS
Quantitative Methods 2010........................................ 3
ECONOMICS 2002.......................................................... 3
Business 3005 uc .......................................................... 3
ELECTIVES
Non-Business Administration courses only................ 6
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For each traditional business program, the
Professional Business component of the curriculum is as
follows:
Professional Business Requirements
Hrs.
Business 1001.................................................................. 3
Accounting 2012, 2013..................................................... 6
Business 3001.................................................................. 3
Business Law 4001.......................................................... 3
Computer Information Systems 3050............................... 3
Computer Science 1070................................................... 3
Finance 3015 ................................................................... 3
Management 3001, 4009................................................. 6
Marketing 3001................................................................. 3
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College of Business Administration 113
Business Administration electives can be selected
from Accounting, Business, Business Law, Computer
Information Systems, Economics, Entrepreneurship,
Finance, Marketing, or Risk Management and
Insurance classes. Non-Business Administration
courses include courses in any area outside of these
nine Business Administration areas.
Courses numbered 4000 or above are normally
taken by seniors. To be used toward the degree,
minimum grades of “C” must be earned in all courses
required for the major. Accounting majors must
earn a minimum of a “B” in ACCT 2012 and 2013.
Computer Information Systems majors must earn a
minimum of a “C” in CSCI 1070. Finance majors must
earn a minimum of a “C” in FINA 3015. Marketing
majors must earn a minimum of a “C” in MRKT 3001.
Management majors must earn a minimum of a “C” in
MGMT 3001.
ACCOUNTING
Accredited by AACSB International,
The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools
of Business
Boswell, Davis, Golemon, Hibbets, Hodge, McEacharn,
Roshto, Weber
MISSION
The primary purpose of the Accounting Program at
the University of Louisiana at Monroe is to provide a highquality
undergraduate education that furnishes individuals
with the knowledge and professional skills needed for
entry into and success in the accounting profession.
The secondary purpose of the Accounting Program is
to contribute to the accounting profession and business
community through research that improves accounting
practice and through active involvement in professional,
business, and community activities.
LEARNING GOALS
To enter into and succeed in the accounting
profession, ULM Accounting graduates are expected
to have the knowledge to be Competent Accountants,
Proficient Technology Users, and Broad-based Business
Decision Makers and the professional skills to be Adept
Problem Solvers, Effective Communicators, and Capable
Professionals.
The Bachelor of Business Administration degree in
Accounting is offered for students seeking careers in
the accounting profession. Successful accountants are
employed in public accounting, business, government
agencies, and not-for-profit organizations. Many
accountants seek professional certifications such as
Certified Public Accountant, Certified Management
Accountant, and Certified Internal Auditor. For a major