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May 05, 2024
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2023-2024 Academic Catalog
Accounting, B.S.
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Mandeville Hall: 105C
Telephone: (203) 576-6533
Fax: (203) 576-4388
Curriculum and Program Requirements
The accounting curriculum provides an opportunity for students with varied interests to obtain a broad-based understanding of the role of accounting in the measurement and communication of financial and economic data. A number of interdisciplinary courses have been designed for those students wishing a maximum overview of multinational issues in accounting and taxation as well as for those students who intend to pursue more advanced studies in accounting. Accounting students who expect to take the Certified Public Accountant professional examinations should select elective courses with the approval of and in consultation with the Chair of the Accounting Department.
Learning Outcomes
Learning Objectives
- Students acquire the knowledge necessary for the understanding of business data and will master accounting concepts, principles, and theories.
- Students will develop technical skills necessary to measure, analyze, and interpret economic data.
- Students will understand internal accounting systems, controls, reports for decision making and will learn how to effectively communicate economic data.
- Students will study professional and regulatory requirements. Additionally, students will acquire the accounting foundation that enables them to pursue advanced study required for the successful completion of the CPA exam.
- Students will pursue internships.
- Students will have the opportunity to apply to the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program where they will gain hands-on, real world experience.
Assessment
Students are evaluated with exams, homework assignments, and oral presentations. Students will be evaluated and benchmarked with a standardized accounting test. This will ensure their preparation for graduate study towards the CPA exam. Students’ accounting knowledge and skills also will be tested with a program specific exam when they begin and finish their accounting program.
Students must earn a grade of “C” or higher in each Accounting major course.
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Summary of Requirements - 120 Credit(s)
Required Courses - 30 Credit(s)
Program Requirements - 60 Credit(s)
Accounting Electives - 18 Credit(s)
Free Electives - 9 Credit(s)
May be selected from any University courses with the permission of the advisor.
- Free Electives 9 Credit(s)
General Education Requirements - 33 Credit(s)
Suggested Program - 120 Credit(s)
Internship/CO-OP
Students are encouraged to pursue additional co-op experience as described on Academic Regulations and Procedures using the BUAD 200 course up to three times (one credit each). These credits will be used as part of the student’s degree program.
The Accelerated Degree Completion Program
Wahlstrom Library, Garden Level
Telephone: (203) 576-4800
The Accelerated Degree Completion program was an early pioneer in degree-completion programs for adult learners, beginning in 1988. This program gives adults age 23 or over the opportunity to complete a bachelor’s degree at a convenient time and place. Courses are mostly offered in five- and eight-week terms - one meeting per week - nine sessions per year in various formats; evening, weekend and online.
Programs of Study
The degree completion program offers Business degrees in:
- A.A. in Business Administration
- A.A. in General Studies
- B.S. in Business Administration
- B.S. in General Studies Business concentration
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