Understand the numbers behind business
Learn the skills required to enhance your analytical and quantitative capabilities, preparing you for a career in finance or accounting.
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ECON 125, 210, 220, 221, 230, MATH 116 and MATH/CISC 120 are prerequisites for the major and must be used to fulfill general education requirements.
Students who choose the major concentration in General Accounting with a specialization in Financial Accounting must complete:
Business Core
General Accounting *
Specialization
and one of the following courses:
Open Electives
Any four courses
* The College’s 15-credit residency requirement in the major concentration of General Accounting with a Specialization in Financial Accounting must be met with 12 credits in with Accounting (ACCT) courses numbered 240 or higher, excluding ACCT 380 and ACCT 381 plus Management (MGMT) 460 (senior- level capstone course).
The major concentration in General Accounting with a Specialization in Financial Accounting meets the educational requirements for candidates applying to take the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) Examination.
The major concentration in General Accounting with a Specialization in Financial Accounting does not meet the educational requirements for candidates applying to take the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Examination.
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If you currently work or are planning a career in accounting or taxation with a for-profit organization, not-for-profit organization, or a Federal, State or local government, a General Accounting major is for you.
If you select the General Accounting program with specialization in Financial Accounting, your accounting studies will be focused on financial accounting standards for government, not-for-profit, and for-profit enterprises.
The program enables you to sit for the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) Examination. With a Bachelor’s of Science in General Accounting, you’ll understand the business environment, business concepts and ethical responsibilities. You’ll know how to employ accounting principles and procedures for recording and presenting financial results.
Financial Accounting graduates may seek positions such as: trust accountant, financial advisor, budget analyst, inventory accountant and fixed asset accountant.
At the end of this program, students should be able to: