Educational Objectives of Accounting Majors
An accounting graduate will be able to
- demonstrate fundamental knowledge in the functional areas of accounting: financial and managerial reporting, taxation, information systems, and auditing;
- explain ethical and legal responsibilities of an accounting professional;
- apply computer technology skills in an accounting context;
- apply and perform research techniques in an accounting context.
Examples of Outcome Assessments
- Embedded test items;
- A common rating instrument to evaluate written and oral communication skills (including use of presentation software);
- Case studies to evaluate critical thinking and problem-solving skills;
- Application-based testing of spreadsheets, accounting databases, research skills, and accounting general ledger software.
Requirements for the Bachelor of Business Administration with a Major in Accounting
| Core Curriculum | 60 | |
| Core Areas A-E (See VSU Core Curriculum) | 42 | |
| Area F Requirements 1 | 18 | |
| Fundamentals of Computer Applications and The Environment of Business | ||
| Principles of Macroeconomics and Principles of Microeconomics | ||
| Principles of Accounting I and Principles of Accounting II | ||
| Senior College Curriculum | 60 | |
| Required Senior College Core 1 | ||
| BUSA 2000 | Introduction to Business | 1 |
| BUSA 2100 | Applied Business Statistics | 3 |
| ENGL 2010 | Writing in the Professions | 2 |
| FIN 3350 | Financial Management | 3 |
| MGNT 3250 | Management and Organization Behavior | 3 |
| MKTG 3050 | Introduction to Marketing | 3 |
| BUSA 4900 | Business Policy | 3 |
| Required Accounting Core 1 | ||
| ACCT 3201 | Intermediate Accounting I | 3 |
| ACCT 3202 | Intermediate Accounting II | 3 |
| ACCT 3400 | Internal Reporting I | 3 |
| ACCT 4410 | Accounting Information Systems | 3 |
| ACCT 4500 | Individual Income Tax | 3 |
| ACCT 4800 | Auditing | 3 |
| Accounting Electives 1 | ||
| Select two of the following: | 6 | |
| Introduction to Fraud Examination | ||
| Intermediate Accounting III | ||
| Forensic Accounting | ||
| Internal Auditing | ||
| Internal Reporting II | ||
| Accounting Internship | ||
| Accounting and Business Electives 1 | ||
| Any three 3000-level or 4000-level business courses | 9 | |
| General Electives - 6 hours must be non-business | 9 | |
| Total hours required for the degree | 120 | |
| 1 | The grade in each of these courses must be a “C” or better. |
