Within the broad field of inquiry, the curriculum encompasses three areas of concentration, independent of the institutional or organizational setting, for different types of professional careers leading to major managerial responsibility. The accounting and financial control area is designed for individuals preparing for careers as controllers, financial analysts, financial managers, planning directors, corporate treasurers or consultants in financial management. The information systems area prepares individuals for careers as systems analysts, systems designers, managers of administrative services or consultants in information systems. The professional accounting area prepares individuals for careers in professional accounting with a corporation, financial institution or certified public accounting firm. The course offerings provide both conceptual and technical instruction applicable to different dimensions of accounting systems within organizations.
Most courses apply to all institutional settings.
The curriculum provides wide latitude in selection of electives to meet individual needs and preferences. Requirements for the Accounting and Information Systems Major Requirements for a Specialization in Accounting Major For students who desire greater depth of training to prepare for a professional career in accounting, a specialization in accounting is available.