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May 02, 2026
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May 2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Bachelor of Science in Accounting
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**Students who enrolled prior to May 4, 2026, click here for the BS in Accounting Program Outline.
Program Description
The Bachelor of Science in Accounting program prepares students for success in today’s data-driven financial landscape. The curriculum emphasizes core competencies in financial reporting, auditing, taxation, and managerial accounting, while integrating ethical decision-making and strategic analysis. Students will gain hands-on experience with industry-standard tools and emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI) applications in accounting and data analytics. This forward-thinking approach equips graduates to navigate complex financial environments and adapt to evolving industry demands. Graduates are well-prepared for careers in public accounting, corporate finance, government, and nonprofit sectors, and for pursuing professional certifications in accounting.
Coursework in this program provides a foundation for select industry certifications. These certifications enhance employment opportunities but are not a state specific requirement.
Program Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, the student should be able to:
- Apply accounting principles and standards to analyze and interpret financial statements for diverse organizational contexts.
- Apply accounting technology, including AI-driven tools, to support financial decision-making and reporting.
- Evaluate ethical issues and professional standards in accounting to ensure integrity and compliance.
- Communicate financial information effectively to stakeholders.
- Analyze financial data to support strategic planning, budgeting, and performance evaluation.
- Integrate knowledge of accounting concepts, including taxation, auditing and assurance, non-profit, and managerial accounting, to solve business problems.
Program Content
A minimum of 120.00 semester credit hours is required for graduation.
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Required Courses
All courses, 66.00 semester credit hours, are required. Open Elective Courses
A minimum of 12.00 semester credit hours is required. Eligible students can take approved dual credit graduate level courses to complete a portion of the open electives requirement. Dual Credit Courses
Eligible students can replace up to 12.00 semester credit hours of the core program requirements with approved dual credit graduate level coursework. A total of 12.00 graduate semester credit hours can be taken throughout the student’s program. | Graduate Program | Applicable Dual Credit Courses | | Master of Business Administration Master of Business Administration in Healthcare Management Master of Business Administration in Project Management | BU 520 Integrated Economics and Decision-Making BU 525 Strategic Human Capital BU 531 Strategic and Risk Management for Business Success BU 631 Project Management for Business Leaders | | Master of Business Administration in Business Analytics | Choose 4: BU 520 Integrated Economics and Decision-Making BU 525 Strategic Human Capital BU 531 Strategic and Risk Management for Business Success BU 631 Project Management for Business Leaders BU 683 Foundations of Business Analytics for Leaders | | Master of Science in Business Analytics | BU 683 Foundations of Business Analytics for Leaders | Required Capstone or Internship
4.00 semester credit hours are required. Required Courses in General Education
Students enrolled in this bachelor’s degree must complete a minimum of 36.00 semester credit hours in general education distributed among the following disciplines. Refer to the General Education section of the catalog for specific information about courses within each discipline. Courses transferred from other accredited colleges may also be used to meet these requirements. - EN 104 English Composition I, Semester Credit Hours: 3.00
- EN 111 Information Literacy, Semester Credit Hours: 3.00
- EN 116 Speech, Semester Credit Hours: 3.00
- EN 304 English Composition II, Semester Credit Hours: 3.00
- HU 140 Cultural Diversity, Semester Credit Hours: 3.00
- HU 240 Introduction to Humanities, Semester Credit Hours: 3.00
- HU 340 Humanities and Contemporary Popular Culture, Semester Credit Hours: 3.00
- MA 109 College Algebra, Semester Credit Hours: 3.00
- MA 320 Statistics, Semester Credit Hours: 3.00
- SC 270 Environmental Literacy, Semester Credit Hours: 3.00
- PS 101 Psychology, Semester Credit Hours: 3.00
- SS 350 Social Issues and Technology, Semester Credit Hours: 3.00
Personal and Professional Development Courses
All courses, 2.00 semester credit hours, are required. Distribution of Contact Hours by Course
| Distribution of Contact Hours by Course | | Course | Lecture Hours | Lab Hours | Internship Hours | Total Contact Hours | Credits | | AC 231 | 45.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 45.00 | 3.00 | | AC 236 | 45.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 45.00 | 3.00 | | AC 311 | 45.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 45.00 | 3.00 | | AC 407 | 45.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 45.00 | 3.00 | | AC 408 | 45.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 45.00 | 3.00 | | AC 409 | 45.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 45.00 | 3.00 | | AC 416 | 45.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 45.00 | 3.00 | | AC 417 | 45.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 45.00 | 3.00 | | BU 106 | 45.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 45.00 | 3.00 | | BU 217 | 45.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 45.00 | 3.00 | | BU 231 | 45.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 45.00 | 3.00 | | BU 242 | 45.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 45.00 | 3.00 | | BU 245 | 45.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 45.00 | 3.00 | | BU 321 | 45.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 45.00 | 3.00 | | BU 331 | 45.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 45.00 | 3.00 | | BU 345 | 45.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 45.00 | 3.00 | | BU 351 | 45.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 45.00 | 3.00 | | BU 380 | 45.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 45.00 | 3.00 | | BU 423 | 45.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 45.00 | 3.00 | | BU 427 | 45.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 45.00 | 3.00 | | BU 490 (or BU 494*) | 60.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 60.00 | 4.00 | | EC 101 | 45.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 45.00 | 3.00 | | HR 321 | 45.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 45.00 | 3.00 | | PD 121 | 15.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 15.00 | 1.00 | | PD 202 | 15.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 15.00 | 1.00 | | Electives | 180.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 180.00 | 12.00 | | Gen Ed - Communications | 180.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 180.00 | 12.00 | | Gen Ed – Humanities | 135.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 135.00 | 9.00 | | Gen Ed – Mathematics | 90.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 90.00 | 6.00 | | Gen Ed - Science | 45.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 45.00 | 3.00 | | Gen Ed – Social and Behavioral Sciences | 90.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 90.00 | 6.00 | | Totals | 1800.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1800.00 | 120.00 | | *Totals with Internship BU 494 Internship: 0/0/180/180 | 1740.00 | 0.00 | 180.00 | 1920.00 | 120.00 | |
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