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Management: Accounting concentration
Bachelor of Professional Studies
The Accounting concentration 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 proficiency in both accounting and business-related courses.
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.
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)
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