Accounting, Data Analytics (BS)

Business Core

• AB - 217 Financial Accounting Credits: 3
• AB - 219 Managerial Accounting Credits: 3
• AB - 272 The Legal Environment of Business Credits: 3
• EC - 209 Principles of Macroeconomics Credits: 3
• EC - 210 Principles of Microeconomics Credits: 3
• FN - 331 Financial Management Credits: 3
• MA - 111 Probability and Statistics Credits: 3
• MG - 201 Principles of Management Credits: 3
• MG - 220 Data Analysis Credits: 3
• MG - 4000 Business Capstone Credits: 1
• MK - 201 Principles of Marketing Credits: 3

Major Courses

• AB - 301 Corporate Financial Reporting I Credits: 4
• AB - 302 Corporate Financial Reporting II Credits: 3
• AB - 322 Federal Income Taxation Credits: 3
• AB - 452 Strategic Cost Management Credits: 3
• AB - 453 Auditing Credits: 3
• Two AB electives (AB 303  and AB 324  recommended)

Data Analytics Courses

• AB - 345 Data Analytics for Accounting and Finance Credits: 3
• CS - 260 Databases & Data Visualization Credits: 3
• MG - 226 Introduction to Data Analytics and AI Credits: 3
• MI - 353 Statistical Analysis and Predictive Modeling Credits: 3
• MI - 462 Applied AI Platforms and Projects Credits: 3

Uniform CPA Exam Recommendation

Students should take AB 324  and AB 303 , and consult with their advisor. Education and experience requirements for licensure vary by state; therefore, students should contact appropriate state Boards of Accountancy for current requirements.

4+1 BS/MBA Degree Program

A 4+1 BS/MBA Degree Program in Accounting is available to qualifying students. This program is designed to provide a competitive advantage for entry into the accounting profession while meeting education requirements for CPA licensure. In most states, accounting students are required to complete 150 hours of education, obtain relevant accounting experience, and successfully complete the CPA exam to receive a CPA license. At the end of their junior year, accounting majors with at least a 3.0 GPA are eligible for the program. Qualifying students may begin MBA courses during the fall semester of their senior year.