ACCOUNTING SPECIALIZATION
The Business Administration program with a specialization in Accounting prepares students for exciting careers in accounting and also helps to prepare students to sit for the Uniform Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Examination. The Accounting program provides students with the knowledge and decision-making skills necessary for success in a dynamic and complex global economy. The curriculum's strong liberal studies component, highly valued by the business community, provides students with a firm foundation for their future careers and lifelong learning.
Mission
Graduates in the accounting specialization area will possess the knowledge and skills necessary for a professional accounting position in public accounting, industry, and government in an ever-changing, globally competitive business environment. This program also provides a solid background for students who may want to pursue graduate work in accounting or related areas.
Graduates should be able to:
Understand and apply principles and practices in the major functional areas of accounting;
Demonstrate analytical, problem-solving, decision-making, communication, and information technology skills.
Career Opportunities
Students will have career opportunities in public accounting, industry, and at all levels of government. The program also prepares students for graduate degree opportunities, such as Masters of Business Administration (MBA), and the Ph.D. with a major in accounting or other management disciplines.
Professional Courses for Accounting Specialization—24 Semester Hours
ACC 301: Intermediate Accounting I
ACC 302: Intermediate Accounting II
ACC 303: Intermediate Accounting III
ACC 308: Cost Accounting
ACC 324: Accounting Information Systems
ACC 403: Auditing
ACC 462: Federal Income Taxation Professional Elective (3 credits)*
*May be an accounting internship or international experience in Business or any ACC course at the 300 level or higher.
FINANCE SPECIALIZATION (enrollment in the finance specialization is temporarily suspended)
The Business Administration program with a specialization in Finance is a professional program that provides an extensive coverage of the principles and practices of corporate finance and investment management. The principal goal of this program is to ensure that, by the time students graduate, they will have acquired the necessary skills and knowledge required to add immediate value to any type of organization. The Finance Specialization is intended for students who have a passion for Finance and a long-term professional commitment to this significant business discipline. This program is designed for students interested in developing the most comprehensive array of knowledge-based learning along with
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