Accounting, Minor
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Program Description
The Accounting, Minor equips students from any major with essential business knowledge by providing comprehensive study in financial and managerial accounting. Students also have the opportunity to explore specialized areas such as auditing, accounting information systems, and taxation.
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Total Credit Hours | 18 | |
| Discipline Core Requirements | 12 Credits | |
| Complete one of the following: 1 | 3 | |
| Principles of Accounting I (3) | ||
| Financial Accounting I and Financial Accounting II (2) | ||
| ACC 2120 | Principles of Accounting II 2 | 3 |
| ACC 3010 | Intermediate Accounting I | 3 |
| or ACC 3030 | Intermediate Accounting for Non-Accounting Majors | |
| ACC 3300 | Cost Management | 3 |
| Elective Requirements | 6 Credits | |
| Complete 6 credits from the following (3 credits must be upper division): 3 | 6 | |
| QuickBooks and Small Business Accounting (3) | ||
| Intermediate Accounting II (3) | ||
| Advanced QuickBooks and Industry Accounting (3) | ||
| Fundamentals of Taxation (3) | ||
| Accounting Information Systems (3) | ||
| Auditing (3) | ||
| Governmental and Not For Profit Accounting (3) | ||
| Financial Statement Analysis (3) | ||
| Advanced Management Accounting (3) | ||
| Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics in Accounting (3) | ||
| Advisory and Controllership Practices (3) | ||
| Current Topics in Accounting (1-3) | ||
| Advanced Financial Accounting (3) | ||
| Advanced Principles of Taxation (3) | ||
| Financial Auditing (3) | ||
- 1
ACC 1110 and ACC 1120 are concurrent enrollment courses. To receive credit for ACC 2110, you must have completed both ACC 1110 and ACC 1120 in high school. If you took only one of these courses, you must take ACC 2110.
- 2
This course must be completed with a grade of B- or higher.
- 3
Certain courses may not be available every semester. To confirm if a course is being offered, consult the academic catalog for the relevant semester. For further assistance, reach out to your academic advisor.
Graduation Requirements
- Overall grade point average 2.0 or above with a minimum of 2.5 GPA in all Woodbury School of Business courses. No grade lower than a "C-" in core and specialization courses.
Graduation Plan
This graduation plan is a sample plan and is intended to be a guide. Your specific plan may differ based on your Math and English placement and/or transfer credits applied. You are encouraged to meet with an advisor and set up an individualized graduation plan in Wolverine Track.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Credit Hours | |
| ACC 2110 | Principles of Accounting I | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 3 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| ACC 2120 | Principles of Accounting II | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 3 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Semester 3 | ||
| ACC 3010 or ACC 3030 | Intermediate Accounting I or Intermediate Accounting for Non-Accounting Majors | 3 |
| ACC 3300 | Cost Management | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 6 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| Accounting Elective | 3 | |
| Accounting Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 6 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 18 | |
Program Learning Outcomes
- Identify and interpret accounting information to inform users and make decisions.
- Explain and compare the theories, models, and tools relevant to accounting.
- Analyze current principles and practices of accounting to generate business solutions.
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