The curriculum concentrates on developing a strong understanding of the rationale behind and implications of the accounting treatment afforded various economic transactions. Additionally, the student is introduced to the various tools used by the accounting professional. The program's objective is to enable the student to adapt the knowledge and skills developed through the study of accounting to new situations encountered in a dynamic business environment. The curriculum includes a variety of learning experiences including case analyses, computer labs and assignments, team projects, oral presentations, internships, and research projects utilizing both manual and electronic resources. The Accountancy Program prepares graduates to pursue careers as certified public accountants, private accountants, financial managers, financial analysts, internal auditors, certified management accountants, and government auditors.
Graduates are also prepared for advanced study in the fields of law or business.
Students who minor in accountancy augment other majors with knowledge and skills that are transferrable to a wide variety of careers. The Sequence Freshman First Semester cr. Sophomore First Semester cr. hrs. Second Semester cr. Junior First Semester cr.