Course description
The unique combination of academic learning and practical skills embodied in the Undergraduate Certificate in Accounting program creates an exciting and important educational option for students looking to advance in their careers and to expand their professional opportunities.
This certificate program provides the basis of the theoretical background and technical training required to step into the world of accounting and step up to career opportunities in the public, private, and government sectors. Additionally, it supplements a business or computer background with knowledge important for senior management positions.
Also available are a Diploma, Associate in Arts, and Bachelor of Science in Accounting. In addition, a Master of Science and Executive Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting are available.
The average time to complete this undergraduate program attending on a parttime basis, 9.0 credit hours per quarter, is 9 months.
Within this curriculum, students have the option of choosing an emphasis in:
* Introductory Accounting
* Advanced Accounting
Emphasis in: Introductory Accounting
ACC 100
Accounting I
ACC 206
Accounting II
ACC 303
Intermediate Accounting I
ACC 304
Intermediate Accounting II
Choose 1 of these 2 courses
ACC 307
Federal Taxation
ECO 100
Principles of Economics
Choose 1 of these 5 courses
ACC 115
Microcomputer Applications for Accountants
CIS 105
Introduction to Information Systems
FIN 100
Principles of Finance
FIN 215
Personal Financial Planning
LEG 100
Business Law I
Emphasis Total: 27.0 Credit Hours
Emphasis in: Advanced Accounting
ACC 304
Intermediate Accounting II
ACC 317
Advanced Federal Taxation
ACC 350
Cost Accounting
ACC 401
Advanced Accounting
ACC 403
Auditing
Choose 1 of these 4 courses
ACC 410
Non-profit/Municipal Accounting
FIN 320
Investments
FIN 350
Financial Markets and Institutions
LEG 100
Business Law I
Emphasis Total: 27.0 Credit Hours
27.0 Minimum Total Hours Required
