2023-2024 BSC Catalog Updated_UG ONLY_FINAL[82]
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ACADEMIC PROGRAMS<br />
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AC 443 Governments and Not-for-Profit Accounting (1)<br />
A study and critique of the conceptual and procedural issues pertaining to the accounting,<br />
reporting, and auditing of not-for-profit organizations, including state and local<br />
governments, hospitals, universities, and health and welfare organizations. Prerequisites:<br />
AC 221 and senior standing.<br />
AC 444 Enterprise Information Systems (1)<br />
An introduction to information systems within the business environment. The course<br />
presents enterprise system design and development, integration, representation and<br />
modeling, and information retrieval through the use of computer techniques such as<br />
spreadsheets and databases. Prerequisite: AC 221.<br />
AC 454 Financial Accounting Theory (1)<br />
A study of the accounting function, its role in society, and the underlying theory of<br />
financial reporting. The course will highlight shifts in accounting theory throughout<br />
history with discussion of the economic, political, cultural, and psychological reasons for<br />
those shifts. Prerequisite: AC 322.<br />
AC 495, 499 Senior Internship in Accounting (1)<br />
An experience designed to solidify and enhance students’ knowledge in the accounting<br />
field. The experience may include a ten-week internship or an in-class project. Topics<br />
may include recent accounting developments, extensions of accounting concepts, and<br />
exploring basic business systems. Students electing an internship for their senior project<br />
should consult with the disciplinary faculty about the variety of internship options.<br />
Prerequisites: AC 324, AC 341, AC 421, and instructor consent. AC 495: Summer; AC<br />
499: Exploration term.<br />
AN - Asian Studies<br />
AN 101 GP Introduction to Asian Studies (1)<br />
An introduction to Asian studies at the survey level. Students learn interdisciplinary<br />
approaches to the various regions of Asia while examining geography, religion, history,<br />
literature, philosophy, visual art, politics, and economics. A Global Perspectives<br />
designated course.<br />
AN 150 GP Introduction to Chinese Culture (1)<br />
A survey of Chinese culture, taught in English, that provides students with a better<br />
understanding of the peoples and cultures of China. Topics include geography, business,<br />
politics, philosophy, religion, art, music, film, medicine, food, family, and history. A<br />
Global Perspectives designated course.<br />
AN 177, 277, 377, 477 Special Topics in Asian Studies (1)<br />
An exploration of a selected topic or problem in Asian studies.<br />
Birmingham-Southern College <strong>Catalog</strong> <strong>2023</strong>-<strong>2024</strong>