The purpose of this program is to prepare graduates to enter the field of accounting.
Cost
Estimated Cost: $ 19,953
- Resident Tuition: $ 13,050
- Technology Fees: $ 1,260
- General Student Fees: $ 900
- Online Course Fee: $ 900
- Books / Course Materials: $ 2,042 (Some courses use Open Educational Resources (OER), which are free or low-cost materials.)
Costs provided are estimates only, and may differ depending on course type and/or modality. Learn more and view current tuition and fee information.
Program Learning Outcomes
Students who complete this program will be able to:
PLO 1 - Perform on the job in ways that reflect professional ethics, legal standards, and organizational expectations
PLO 2 - Use accounting and financial information to make informed and timely planning and budgeting decisions to promote organizational goals
PLO 3 - Utilize current software technologies, including word processing, spreadsheets, and document management systems to input, organize, create, and present professional documents, workpapers, and presentations for both internal and external users
PLO 4 - Use research and analytical skills to gather and interpret data to support business decisions
PLO 5 - Use computerized and manual systems to record accounting data and prepare accounting statements and reports
PLO 6 - Operate effectively within time constraints to meet the accounting needs of financial, tax, payroll, and legal compliance requirements
Program Requirements
Courses in this program require default grading (completed with a letter grade of C- or better, or Pass) unless a section specifies otherwise below.
General Education
| WR 121Z | Composition 1 | 4 |
| Mathematics 1 – MTH 098 or MTH 095 or higher | 4-5 |
| Mathematics 2 – MTH 105Z or higher math | 4-5 |
| Health/PE/Dance - see list | 3 |
Math 1 – choice of: MTH 098 or MTH 095 or any Math (MTH/STAT) higher than MTH 095
Math 2 – choice of: MTH 105Z or any Math (MTH/STAT) higher than MTH 105Z
Health/PE/Dance – Health (HE), Physical Ed (PE/PEAT/PEO) or Dance (D). Any combo to reach 3 credits
Program Core Courses
Must be completed with a grade of C- or better. P/NP not accepted.
| EL 121 | Effective Digital Learning | 1-3 |
| BA 101Z | Introduction to Business | 4 |
| BA 211Z | Principles of Financial Accounting | 4 |
| BA 213Z | Principles of Managerial Accounting | 4 |
| BA 214 | Business Communications | 4 |
| BA 226 | Business Law | 4 |
| BA 278 | Leadership and Team Dynamics | 4 |
| BA 280AC | Co-op Ed: Accounting | 3-12 |
| BA 281 | Personal Finance | 4 |
| BT 108 | Business Proofreading and Editing | 4 |
| BT 120 | MS WORD for Business | 4 |
| BT 123 | MS EXCEL for Business | 4 |
| BT 165 | Introduction to the Accounting Cycle | 4 |
| BT 167 | Computerized Accounting and Payroll | 4 |
| BT 206 | Co-op Ed: Business Seminar | 2 |
| BT 223 | MS EXCEL for Business-Expert | 4 |
| BT 230 | Digital Office | 4 |
| BT 272 | Tax concepts and Preparation | 4 |
| BT 286 | Professional Bookkeeping | 4 |
EL 121 – complete 1 credit; business focused section is recommended
BA 280AC –complete a minimum of 3 credits
BA 278 – See Footnote 1.
BT 120/BT 123 – See Footnote 2.
Electives
Complete 4 credits. Must be completed with a letter grade of C- or better. P/NP not accepted.
| ART 288 | Introduction to Web Design and Social Media | 3 |
| BA 260 | Small Business Management | 4 |
| BT 181 | Customer Service | 4 |
| CG 203 | Human Relations at Work | 1-3 |
| CIS 275E | Data Exploration and Visualization | 4 |
| COMM 260 | Introduction to Conflict Management | 4 |
| COMM 285 | Mediated Communication | 4 |
| CS 275 | Introduction to Database Systems and Modeling | 4 |
| ECON 200 | Introduction to Economics | 3 |
| ECON 201 | Introduction to Microeconomics | 4 |
| ECON 202 | Introduction to Macroeconomics | 4 |
| STAT 243Z | Elementary Statistics 1 | 4 |
Students using lower-credit courses to meet General Education requirements may need to take additional 100-level or higher electives to reach the 90-credit minimum. Complete any course(s) 100-level or higher to reach 90 total credits.
Footnotes
1 – BA 278 meets the Human Relations requirement
2 – Before enrolling in BT 120 - MS WORD for Business or BT 123 - MS EXCEL for Business, students are expected to have a basic knowledge of the Windows operating system and the ability to type 30 words per minute accurately
Notes
- To view all important info for all programs (grading, total credits, honors, etc.), visit the Programs of Study page.
- These courses may only be offered once per year: BT 167; BT 223; BT 230; BT 272; BT 286. Contact the department or academic advisors for a class schedule.
Sample Term Planner
Accounting Sample Term Plan
*Subject to change. Connect with an academic advisor to create an individualized academic planner.