Accounting Major (B.S.)
The Accounting degree program equips students with the financial, analytical, and business skills needed to succeed in a dynamic global economy. Coursework in Financial and Managerial Accounting, Intermediate Accounting, Business Law, and related disciplines provides a strong foundation in accounting principles and business operations. Students gain practical experience through accounting information systems, data analytics, and a capstone project that integrates classroom learning with real-world applications. Graduates are prepared for careers in corporate accounting, government agencies, nonprofit organizations, healthcare, financial services, manufacturing, and other industries where accounting expertise is essential for organizational success.
Although the major is open to all undergraduate students, it is a requirement for students pursuing the 3+1 program for the Master of Accountancy degree (MAcc). Students planning to enroll in the 3+1 program must take the 5000- and 6000-level ACCT course options during their senior year, after acceptance into the program.
Major Requirements
68 credits
Quantitative Reasoning Prerequisites (8 credits)
| ECON-2000 | Principles of Economics | 4 credits |
| MATH- | One course MATH-1025 or higher | 4 credits |
Accounting Core (34 credits)
Complete all of the following. The graduate-level options are open only to students admitted into the 3+1 program for MAcc.
Two credits of accounting internship are required.
Students in the 3+1 program for the MAcc degree must take the 5000-level course options above during their senior year.
Accounting Electives (8 Credits)
Complete two courses. The graduate-level options are open only to students admitted into the 3+1 program for the MAcc degree.
Students in the 3+1 program for the MAcc degree must complete the 5000- and/or 6000-level options above during their senior year.
Business Core (18 credits)
Students may not complete both the Accounting major and any other Business and Accounting Department major. That is, they may not double major in Accounting with Business Administration, Digital Marketing, or Finance. They may also not take the Business Minor.
Additional Master of Accountancy 3+1 Course (4 credits)
The following is not a requirement of the Accounting (B.S.) Major.
Students in the 3+1 program for the MAcc degree must complete an additional, graduate-level elective during their senior year. Please complete the course below that was not chosen for the Accounting Electives section above.