Accounting is the information system that provides reliable and timely data for financial decisions.
Building on their strong liberal arts foundation, students of accounting will pursue studies in both accounting and business administration. Students achieve proficiency in the use of analytic techniques for defining and solving a variety of accounting and management problems. The refinement of communication skills is encouraged. Students should graduate with an appreciation for and dedication to the social and ethical responsibilities of an accounting or financial manager. The department also provides students majoring in other disciplines the opportunity to earn a certificate in accounting.