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Management: Accounting (Bachelor of Professional Studies)
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. Visit
http://www.cazenovia.edu/about/institutional-research/accreditation to learn more about our accreditation status and to review the
2011-2012 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
Benefits Specialist
Bursar
Comptroller
Financial Analyst
Management Accountant
Auditor
Broker
Business Office Manager
Controller
Financial Consultant
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)
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