- Director of Online Business Programs
- Professor of Business Administration
Accounting
- Major
- Minor
Learning a diverse set of business-related skills helps you stand out in the world of accounting. That’s why our program gives you the flexibility to tailor your education with a wide range of classes that meet your particular needs, interests, and career aspirations.
EMPLOYMENT OPTIONS
- Government: Careers in colleges, universities, FBI, IRS, as well as SEC.
- Forensic Accounting: Investigate into theft and fraud using accounting skills.
- Private Accounting: Careers in cost accounting, taxation, budgeting, and accounting information systems.
- Public Accounting: Careers consulting in auditing, taxations, and management while serving the general public.
Why UJ?
- Small class sizes with a focus on teaching excellence and student learning
- Professional work experience integrated into classroom discussion and learning
Liberal Arts Tradition
We provide you with a foundation in the liberal arts to enhance a strong accounting background.
GAIN REAL-LIFE EXPERIENCE – ALL BEFORE YOU GRADUATE.
Community Alliance for Management Consulting (CAMC)
Juniors and seniors, who work in supervised student teams, provide consulting services to business firms and other organizations.
Internships
Obtain work experience and make informed career choices through supervised internships of a semester or longer.
Accounting Coursework
Coursework
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
Math 105 or Math 205 |
Applied Business Statistics
Statistics |
3
3 |
Econ 110 |
Personal Finance |
2 |
Acct 201 |
Principles of Accounting I |
3 |
Econ 201 |
Principles of Microeconomics |
3 |
Acct 202 |
Principles of Accounting II |
3 |
Econ 202 |
Principles of Macroeconomics |
3 |
CS 240 |
Advanced Office Applications |
3 |
Acct 301 |
Intermediate Accounting I |
3 |
Acct 302 |
Intermediate Accounting II |
3 |
Acct 311 |
Cost/Managerial Accounting |
4 |
Busn 315 |
Business Law I |
3 |
Busn 316 |
Business Law II |
3 |
Busn 320 |
Marketing |
3 |
Busn 321 |
Business Management |
3 |
Acct 325 |
Governmental and Not-for-Profit Accounting |
3 |
Busn 351 |
Financial Management |
3 |
Acct 355 |
Income Tax Accounting I |
3 |
Acct 356 |
Income Tax Accounting II |
3 |
CS 440 |
Management Information Systems |
3 |
Acct 451 |
Auditing I |
3 |
Acct 452 |
Auditing I/Senior Seminar |
3 |
Total Semester Credits Required: 64
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