Accounting
General
Program Title
Accounting
Degree Designation
BS
Award Type
Baccalaureate
Program Level
Undergraduate
Instruction Mode
On Campus
Program Description
This program is designed for students desiring careers in public accounting, industry, not-for-profit organizations and government. Courses emphasize the development of students' analytical capabilities, communication skills, interpersonal skills, and understanding of the usefulness and limits of accounting information.
Admission Requirements
What previous degree and/or experience is required prior to admission to this program?
High School / GED
Required GPA for graduation
2
Requirements
Program Learning Outcomes
Outcome
Herberger Business School Core Objectives:
Outcome
1: Students will be effective written and oral communicators.
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1.1: Students will communicate effectively in writing using appropriate content, organization, expression, and mechanics.
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1.2: Students will make an effective business presentation.
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2: Students will be competent problem solvers.
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2.1: Students will prepare and defend an effective solution to a business case or problem.
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3: Students will be effective collaborators.
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3.1: Students will effectively contribute to the completion of group tasks.
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4: Students will be competent in the business core.
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4.1: Students will demonstrate understanding of and apply core disciplinary concepts in business.
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4.2: Students will recognize ethical problems and present defensible ethical solutions.
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4.3: Students will apply global perspectives to business situations.
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Accounting Major Objectives:
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1: Demonstrate knowledge of the accounting model and accounting systems.
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2: Demonstrate knowledge of financial reporting standards and practices.
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3: Demonstrate knowledge of the importance of accounting information for managerial decision making.
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4: Demonstrate knowledge of business and personal taxation.
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5: Demonstrate knowledge of auditing practice.
Degree Maps
Major Code
1000
Program Code
1837