Because this program specifically meets the needs of those with an undergraduate degree in a field other than accounting or business, it attracts students who have a diverse range of academic backgrounds.
Admission is for the fall semester and is available to full-time students only.
Prior to entering this program, students must have satisfactorily completed 3-6 credits of financial accounting. In addition, we recommend that the student have completed at least basic coursework in economics and statistics and be familiar with several computer software packages. First Year First year courses are aimed at achieving a uniform level of capability in the underlying business and accounting disciplines. Students take a series of courses in introductory skills, analysis, and business functions augmented by coursework in accounting. Prior experience or education in written and oral communication, quantitative analysis, and computer usage is beneficial, but these skills can also be achieved as part of the Accounting program.