2009-2010 Undergraduate Catalog.pdf - Wesley College

ACCOUNTINGAccountingSCHOOLMBNA School of Business and AccountingPROGRAMBachelor of Science, AccountingMINORAccountingCERTIFICATEAccounting (Post-Baccalaureate)DESCRIPTIONThe program provides accounting majors withlearning experiences that will prepare them tofunction as key decision- makers in public, private,and not-for-profit sectors of a global economy. Builton a comprehensive liberal arts education, the majorprovides a broad understanding of accounting andbusiness-related theory and practice. The programprepares students for careers in accounting byhelping them develop technical competency, businessacumen, critical thinking and problem-solving skills,an awareness of ethical and global issues, andinterpersonal and communication skills required ofaccounting professionals. In addition, students areprepared for graduate study, professional testing, andlifelong learning opportunities.SPECIAL FEATURESInternship OpportunitiesTutoring OpportunitiesAccounting SocietyStudent Chapter of Institute of ManagementAccountants (IMA)Advisory Board of AccountantsB.S. DEGREE REQUIREMENTSMAJOR IN ACCOUNTINGCORE Requirements45-46 credit hoursCommunicating in the World 12 credit hours*EN100 College Writing*EN101 Literature for CompositionCM101 Public SpeakingElectiveScientific ExperienceLaboratory ScienceContextual Science7-8 credit hoursAnalysis6 credit hours*MA102 Intermediate Algebra or higherMA201 Introduction to Statistical MethodsGlobal SocietyEC202 MacroeconomicsElective inAmerican CultureNon-American Culture9 credit hoursMAJOR Requirements: 30 credit hours*AC202 Principles of Accounting I*AC203 Principles of Accounting II*AC300 Intermediate Accounting I*AC301 Intermediate Accounting II*AC310 Cost Accounting*AC311 Federal Taxation*AC316 Accounting Information Systems*AC408 Auditing*AC409 Advanced Accounting*AC412 Governmental, Not-For-Profit and FiduciaryAccountingBUSINESS Requirements 35 credit hoursBA200 Business Law IBA201 Business Law IIBA312 Quantitative Business AnalysisEC201 MicroeconomicsEC300 FinanceEC302 InvestmentsMA111 PreCalculus IMA211 Calculus IMG206 Principles of ManagementMK204 Principles of MarketingPH300 Business EthicsFREE ELECTIVES* A grade of C is required.13-14 credit hoursTotal Credit Hours Required for Graduation: 124Human Experience11 credit hoursLiterature (200- or 300-level)ReligionHealthy Lifestyles (two activity courses)Elective35