Accounting

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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.

Concentrations

These concentrations are available in Accounting

Financial Planning requires the following courses:

Course Title (credits)
Math
or
Math		 105

205

 Applied Business Statistics (3)

Statistics (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)
Busn 301 Introduction to Financial Planning (1)
Acct 301 Intermediate Accounting I (3)
Acct 302 Intermediate Accounting II (3)
Busn 305 Insurance Planning (3)
Busn 310 Retirement & Benefits Planning (3)
Acct 311 Cost/Managerial Accounting (4)
Busn 315 Business Law I (3)
Course Title (credits)
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 330 Sales & Sales Management (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)
Busn 440 Investments (3)
Busn 450 Estate Planning (3)
Busn 451 Senior Financial Planning Colloquium (3)
Acct 451 Auditing I (3)
Acct 452 Auditing I/Senior Seminar (3)
Total Semester Credits Required: 85

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 to enhance a strong accounting background
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Placement Rate

$10.5M

in Financial Assistance

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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