Academic Programs

The Bachelor of Science in Accounting program provides students with the theoretical background and technical skills needed for accounting in the public, private, and government sectors. Through liberal arts coursework, students will develop communication, critical-thinking, and quantitative-reasoning competencies and strengthen their understanding of how political, cultural, and economic factors shape our world. The core accounting curriculum covers financial, managerial, intermediate and advanced accounting, auditing, taxation, and governmental accounting topics and practices, while providing opportunities for students to apply them to real-world situations.

Key learning objectives

Accounting Principles: Analyze the theoretical concepts related to U.S. and International accounting principles so that practices may be applied within the accounting function of an organization including for profit, governmental and not-for-profit entities.

Business Concepts: Demonstrate an understanding of business functions within an organization to align accounting systems with the information requirements of an organization.

Legal Concepts: Apply relevant taxation theory and practices within an organization to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.

Auditing Concepts: Analyze the process for auditing an organization’s processes and practices to ensure strong internal controls for the safeguarding of assets.

Analysis: Demonstrate the ability to analyze accounting information, comprehend its value, uses, and limitations, and communicate the information effectively to management.

Decision Making: Prepare, analyze and interpret internal managerial accounting data and reports to make relevant business decisions.

Ethics: Develop ethical decision-making abilities that support business practices, policies, procedures, and integrity within an organization.

Communication: Effectively use communication skills in a business environment to convey accounting policies, practices, and procedures throughout the organization.

Technology: Use technology to apply and research accounting concepts.