Accounting

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General Requirements for Accounting:

I. Required core courses for students majoring in Management or Accounting—51 hours:

II. Required core courses outside the major—13 hours:

III. Other departmental requirements:

Students must have a grade of C or better in ACCT 215, 301, 302 and 317 in order to progress through the Accounting curriculum. They also must have a grade of C or better in MGMT 480 to graduate. Any substitutions for specific courses must be approved in writing by the department chair.

IV. Accounting Competency

Students must take and pass the accountancy competency exam within one year prior to graduation or completion of the post-baccalaureate certificate of major in accounting as their demonstration of degree competency. The exam is administered during the fall and spring semesters only, not during the summer. Meeting published departmental standards regarding a designated presentation demonstrates oral competency. A passing score on a standardized test after achieving junior standing demonstrates computer (business technology) competency. Writing and Information Literacy competency are assessed though specific assignments in designated classes graded with a departmentally approved rubric.