Accountancy, BS
for the degree of Bachelor of Science Major in Accountancy
The Gies accountancy major combines technical knowledge in accounting, assurance, taxation, and data analytics with professional competencies in critical thinking, communication, leadership, and strategic decision-making. Accountancy majors will study the principles, concepts, and methods used to record and report the transactions and activities of a business entity, as well as the tools and processes to audit and analyze accounting information. Accountancy majors will also study the role of accounting information in shaping and implementing key business strategies. Career opportunities for accountancy majors include positions in audit and assurance services, corporate accounting, taxation, consulting and advisory services, and in governmental and not-for-profit entities.
In addition to the accountancy major requirements, students in accountancy must meet the University General Education requirements and the College of Business core requirements (for more detail, see the Gies College of Business undergraduate section).
for the degree of Bachelor of Science Major in Accountancy
Core Curriculum
Normally, students must register for no fewer than 12 hours or more than 18 hours in each semester. Students should take mathematics, economics, and accountancy courses in the semesters indicated in the sample schedule of courses. The computer science course must be taken during the first year. The computer science requirement no longer allows ACE 161 as an equivalent course.
Up to 8 hours of Kinesiology activity courses, numbered 100-111 may be counted toward the 124 hours for the degree. The same section of a course may not be repeated for credit. Credit is limited to a maximum of 12 credit hours for 199 courses. There is no limit on the hours of Military Science/ROTC courses that will count toward degree completion. Students may receive foreign language credit for courses only 2 levels below highest level taken in high school. For example: 4 years of high school French-no credit below FR 102.
Credit toward the 124 degree hours is not given for MATH 101. Once the math requirement is completed, lower level math courses cannot be taken for credit.
Any course used to fill a specific degree requirement may not be taken on the credit-no credit grade option. Only free electives may be taken on the credit-no credit option. All finance and accountancy courses must be taken for a grade. It is recommended that all courses taken in the business administration area be taken for a grade.
Graduation Requirements
Minimum hours required for graduation: 124 hours
University Requirements
Minimum of 40 hours of upper-division coursework, generally at the 300- or 400-level. These hours can be drawn from all elements of the degree. Students should consult their academic advisor for additional guidance in fulfilling this requirement.
The university and residency requirements can be found in the Student Code (§ 3-801) and in the Academic Catalog.
General Education Requirements
Follows the campus General Education (Gen Ed) requirements. Some Gen Ed requirements may be met by courses required and/or electives in the program.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Composition I | 4-6 | |
| Advanced Composition | 3 | |
| Humanities & the Arts (6 hours) | 6 | |
| Natural Sciences & Technology (6 hours) | 6 | |
| Social & Behavioral Sciences (6 hours) | 6 | |
| Cultural Studies: Non-Western Cultures (1 course) | 3 | |
| Cultural Studies: U.S. Minorities Cultures (1 course) | 3 | |
| Cultural Studies: Western/Comparative Cultures (1 course) | 3 | |
| Quantitative Reasoning (2 courses, at least one course must be Quantitative Reasoning I) | 6-10 | |
| Language Requirement (Completion of the third semester or equivalent of a language other than English is required) | 0-15 | |
Business Core Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ACCY 201 & ACCY 202 | Accounting and Accountancy I and Accounting and Accountancy II | 6 |
| BUS 101 | Professional Responsibility and Business | 3 |
| BUS 201 | Business Dynamics | 3 |
| BUS 301 | Business in Action | 3 |
| BUS 401 | Crafting Your Purpose in Business | 3 |
| BADM 210 & BADM 211 | Business Analytics I and Business Analytics II | 6 |
| BADM 275 | Fundamentals of Operations Management | 3 |
| BADM 300 | The Legal Environment of Bus | 3 |
| BADM 310 | Mgmt and Organizational Beh | 3 |
| BADM 320 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| BADM 449 | Business Policy and Strategy | 3 |
| CMN 101 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| CS 105 | Intro Computing: Non-Tech | 3 |
| ECON 102 & ECON 103 | Microeconomic Principles and Macroeconomic Principles | 6 |
| FIN 221 | Corporate Finance | 3 |
| Business Core Math | 3-5 | |
| Choose one course from list below: | ||
| Preparation for Calculus | ||
| Calculus | ||
| Calculus I | ||
| Calculus II | ||
| Calculus for Business I | ||
| Statistics | ||
| Minimum Total Hours | 57 | |
Accountancy, BS Major Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ACCY 301 | Atg Measurement & Disclosure | 3 |
| ACCY 302 | Decision Making for Atg | 3 |
| ACCY 303 | Accounting Institutions and Regulation | 3 |
| ACCY 304 | Accounting Control Systems | 3 |
| ACCY 312 | Principles of Taxation | 3 |
| ACCY 405 | Assurance and Attestation | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Advanced Financial Reporting | ||
| Advanced Income Tax Problems | ||
| Total Hours | 21 | |
for the degree of Bachelor of Science Major in Accountancy
Sample Sequence
This sample sequence is intended to be used only as a guide for degree completion. All students should work individually with their academic advisors to decide the actual course selection and sequence that works best for them based on their academic preparation and goals. Enrichment programming such as study abroad, minors, internships, and so on may impact the structure of this four-year plan. Course availability is not guaranteed during the semester indicated in the sample sequence.
Students must fulfill their Language Other Than English requirement by successfully completing a third level of a language other than English. For more information see the corresponding section on the Degree and General Education Requirements page.
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Hours | Second Semester | Hours |
| BUS 101 | 3 | ECON 103 | 3 |
| ECON 102 | 3 | CS 105 | 3 |
| CMN 101 (or Composition I) | 3 | FIN 221 | 3 |
| Language Other Than English (3rd Level) | 4 | Composition I or CMN 101 | 4 |
| General Education course | 3 | Business Core Math course | 3 |
| 16 | 16 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| First Semester | Hours | Second Semester | Hours |
| ACCY 201 | 3 | ACCY 202 | 3 |
| BUS 201 | 3 | BADM 211 | 3 |
| BADM 210 | 3 | BADM 275 | 3 |
| General Education course | 3 | General Education course | 3 |
| General Education course | 4 | General Education course | 3 |
| 16 | 15 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| First Semester | Hours | Second Semester | Hours |
| ACCY 301 | 3 | ACCY 303 | 3 |
| ACCY 302 | 3 | ACCY 304 | 3 |
| BUS 301 | 3 | ACCY 312 | 3 |
| BADM 310 | 3 | BADM 320 | 3 |
| General Education course | 4 | General Education course | 3 |
| 16 | 15 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| First Semester | Hours | Second Semester | Hours |
| ACCY 405 | 3 | ACCY 410 or 451 | 3 |
| BADM 300 | 3 | BADM 449 | 3 |
| BUS 401 | 3 | Free elective course | 3 |
| General Education course | 3 | Free elective course | 3 |
| Free elective course | 3 | Free elective course | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Total Hours 124 | |||
for the degree of Bachelor of Science Major in Accountancy
- Disciplinary Competence: Students will have sufficient knowledge of accounting and data analytic concepts to solve structured and unstructured business problems.
- Written and Verbal Communication Competency: Students will be able to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing. This competency will extend to communication in individual and team settings.
- Professional Responsibility: Students will develop an inclusive, team-oriented mindset that recognizes the value of diversity and belonging, and emphasizes professionals’ responsibilities to themselves, their peers, and their community.
for the degree of Bachelor of Science Major in Accountancy
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