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Accounting is considered the language of business; it is the analysis and recording of economic data and the subsequent preparation of reports and information used in the decision making process in the management of a company. The Bachelor of Science in Accounting program is designed to prepare individuals for careers in corporations, public accounting firms, government, and not-for-profit organizations. The program develops the technical competencies, communication skills, and ethical frameworks which are valued by today's employers and necessary to succeed in the professional accounting environment.
Students will complete courses which will provide a foundation for the CMA and CPA exams. Additional courses necessary to fulfill the 150 semester hour requirement for CPA certification are available at the undergraduate level or in graduate programs offered at the university.
Program Outcomes
Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Accounting program are expected to be able to:
- Record, analyze, interpret, and report financial information using Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
- Analyze and interpret financial and non-financial information to aid decision makers within an organization.
- Understand and follow the laws and regulations applicable to accounting practice.
- Apply internal control procedures based on auditing principles and risk analysis.
- Prepare tax returns based on accurate understanding of tax laws.
- Understand the global and economic business environment in which an organization operates.
- Incorporate an ethical perspective into the accounting environment.
- Use appropriate technology to maintain systems, analyze data, and communicate results.
- Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Work effectively with diverse populations and groups.
- Demonstrate critical thinking skills.
- Develop strategies for learning new skills and updating knowledge.
- Demonstrate the general education competencies required for graduation.
Degree Requirements
A minimum of 122 credits is required for graduation with a Bachelor of Science degree from Saint Mary’s University. All students must meet the ten general education competencies. A minimum of 54 credits is required to complete the B.S. in Accounting.
Required Accounting Courses 27 cr.
Required Management Courses 18 cr.
Required Communications Courses 6 cr.
Capstone 3 cr.
TOTAL 54 cr.
Required Accounting Courses: 27 cr.
AC200 Financial Accounting Principles 3 cr.
AC205 Managerial Accounting Principles 3 cr.
AC300 Intermediate Accounting I 3 cr.
AC305 Intermediate Accounting II 3cr.
AC310 Taxation 3 cr.
AC315 Cost Accounting 3 cr.
AC400 Advanced Accounting 3 cr.
AC405 Auditing 3 cr.
AC410 Corporate Finance 3 cr.
Required Management Courses: 18 cr.
MG305 Managerial Ethics 3 cr.
MG309 Microeconomics 3 cr.
MG310 Macroeconomics 3 cr.
BU400 Business Law 3 cr.
MG401 Principles of Management 3 cr.
BU403 Applied Statistics 3 cr.
Required Communications Courses: 6 cr.
CM309 Professional Writing 3 cr.
CM310 Oral Communications 3 cr.
Required Capstone: 3 cr.
MG490 Bachelor of Science Capstone 3 cr.
Students who transfer in AC200 and AC205 can complete the program with 48 program credits. |
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