Accounting (BS)

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Accounting Major and Learning Outcomes

Required Courses

The following courses comprise a common core of business courses and are required of all students in the program:

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: MOT/ Social Science Credits: 3
EC - 210 Principles of Microeconomics Credits: 3
FN - 331 Financial Management Credits: 3
MG - 100 Introduction to Business Credits: 3
MG - 201 Principles of Management Credits: 3
MG - 211 Quantitative Business Analysis Credits: 3
MK - 201 Principles of Marketing Credits: 3

In addition, all students are required to take

AB - 301 Corporate Financial Reporting I Credits: 4
AB - 302 Corporate Financial Reporting II Credits: 3
AB - 322 Federal Income Taxation Credits: 3
AB - 451 Strategic Cost Management: DeSales Experience Credits: 4
AB - 453 Auditing Credits: 3
plus one other course in accounting
OR
CS - 356 Software Engineering Credits: 3

Students considering taking the Uniform CPA Exam

Education and experience requirements for licensure vary by state; therefore, students should contact appropriate state Boards of Accountancy for current requirements.

AB - 323 Regulation Credits: 3
AB - 303 Advanced Accounting Credits: 3

BS/MBA Degree Program

A 4½ year 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.