In addition, these three majors are not required to declare a minor. Communication majors have twenty-one hours of core courses in Communication which they are required to complete, and they must declare a concentration in Communication and a minor. Accounting Students majoring in Accounting find themselves studying in a dynamic, challenging field that requires a life-long commitment to learning. Students are taught to communicate clearly, think independently, and analyze information critically and technologically. Career opportunities in Accounting span the traditional roles of public accountant to corporate cost accountant, including other areas such as investment bankers, managers, and analysts.
Students majoring in Accounting have the option of three different tracks from which to choose.
The four-year Public Accounting Track is designed for students who are interested in public accounting. This program provides enough hours for a candidate to be eligible to sit for the CPA exam. The Department of Business Administration offers a major in Business Administration. Students choosing this major must declare a concentration. Students studying under the Finance concentration should possess quantitative, technical, and analytical skills and express an interest in careers in financial services or managerial finance.