Accounting BS Curriculum

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• Program Type: Baccalaureate
• Requirements for this program are current for Spring 2013
• Required credits to graduate with this degree: 120
• Required credits within the major: 59
• Degree: Bachelor of Science
• Minor in Accounting is available

Accounting is an information system that represents the economic resources and responsibilities of business or nonbusiness enterprises. Monitored over time, it is used as a decision-making tool for allocating resources and evaluating responsibilities.

Accounting information affects major economic decisions that have national and international impact. The accounting program teaches analytical, theoretical, communication, and leadership skills necessary for effective accounting and advancement in public, private, and government careers.

The program prepares students to become accountants in business and government by providing accounting, business, and liberal education courses.

Program outcomes: graduates will

• Use computer technology for accounting spreadsheet applications and general ledger accounting functions and demonstrate overall literacy in technology
• Develop and demonstrate skills in financial and cost accounting systems that are common to most businesses
• Develop and demonstrate skills in U.S. tax fundamentals for individuals and businesses
• Demonstrate skills and knowledge in auditing
• Demonstrate competencies in ethical decision making
• Demonstrate knowledge of liberal education that provides a foundation for the applied curriculum
• Demonstrate a commitment to continuing professional development
• Demonstrate skills in communication, working with others, and critical thinking

Program Delivery

This program is available:

• via classroom (the majority of instruction is face-to-face)

Admission Requirements

For information about University of Minnesota admission requirements, visit the Office of Admissions website.

General Requirements

All students are required to complete general University and college requirements. For more information, see the graduation requirements.

Program Requirements

Students must complete 40 upper division credits.

Program Sub-plans

A sub-plan is not required for this program.

Accounting Online

The accounting online program has the same curriculum as the classroom delivered accounting program with the addition of one course. GBUS 1005--Orientation to Online Programs is a required one-credit course. This results in a one credit decrease in the number of open and/or recommended electives required.

Accounting is an information system that represents the economic resources and responsibilities of business or nonbusiness enterprises. Monitored over time, it is used as a decision-making tool for allocating resources and evaluating responsibilities.

Accounting information affects major economic decisions that have national and international impact. The accounting program teaches analytical, theoretical, communication, and leadership skills necessary for effective accounting and advancement in public, private, and government careers.

The program prepares students to become accountants in business and government by providing accounting, business, and liberal education courses.