To give students the most flexibility, the Department's programs are structured to provide students with a bachelor's degree, which provides the educational background for entering corporate accounting, internal auditing, and systems positions. Three options are available for those wishing to earn 150 credit hours in order to be eligible to sit for the CPA exam. All undergraduate accounting majors will complete 25 hours of accounting beyond the Principles of Accounting courses. These students can receive a Bachelor of Science or a Bachelor of Arts degree. These students will be eligible to sit for the CMA or CFM exam , or the CIA exam .
Students desiring to sit for the CPA exam have three options.
They may select a double major. Our curriculum will cover prerequisites for almost all Master's level business programs. The demand for accountants exceeds the supply. Employers cannot find enough qualified help to fill open positions. Many accounting majors have jobs before graduation.