Accounting B.S.

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The candidates with a degree in Accounting must complete 49 hours outside the Division. A grade of “C” must be earned in each Division course applied to the degree.

EMPLOYMENT

A major in Accounting traditionally leads to employment in public, private, government or not-for-profit organizations such as public accounting firms, teaching, international companies, governmental agencies, healthcare agencies, law, and social work.

DEGREE AWARDED

Bachelor of Science

CONTACT

Nichole Pendleton
Division of Business and Information Technology

Common Business/Technology Professional Core Requirements

Common Core Requirements: 39 credit hours

Additional Major Requirements: 24 hours

Choose two of the following:

ACCT 370 - Fund Accounting
ACCT 420 - Corporate Financial Analysis and Reporting
ACCT 465 - Advanced Accounting
ACCT 491 - Special Problems in Accounting
ACCT 493 - Accounting Internship I
Note: Students can take only 3 credit hours of Internship to meet major requirements.
ACCT 494 - Accounting Internship II
Note: Students can take only 3 credit hours of Internship to meet major requirements.

Plus Requirements from Other Areas: 12 hours

Total Major Requirements: 75 hours

NOTE: Students who plan to sit for the Certified Public Accounting (CPA) exam must have 150 credit hours that are specifically outlined by the Kansas Board of Accountancy. In addition to the courses listed above, students should take three hours of additional Economics and three hours of additional Law. The requirements for the CPA exam vary by state and are subject to change.