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Accounting
The B.S. in Accounting program at Georgian Court University in Lakewood, New Jersey, will equip you to enter a business, agency, or organization as an accountant, auditor, or other financial professional. It is the foundation to pursue graduate study in accounting or pass the CPA examination. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, job prospects for accountants and auditors will grow by 10 percent between 2016 and 2026—faster than the average occupation.
The curriculum covers broad business and accounting perspectives, as well as technical accounting skills. Learn from accomplished professors and experienced professionals who deliver an experiential curriculum that enables you to gain analytical, management, communication, sales, and business development skills.
To earn this degree, you must successfully complete at least 120 credits, including your General Education requirements and the major requirements below.
Major Sequence
To earn a Bachelor of Science in Accounting, students must successfully complete 120 credits which include 66Â credits in accounting, business, and economics coursework as follows:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Business Core Courses | ||
| AC171 | Principles of Financial Accounting | 3 |
| AC172 | Principles of Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| EC181 | Principles of Macroeconomics 1 | 3 |
| EC182 | Principles of Microeconomics 1 | 3 |
| IS224 | Introduction to Business Analytics | 3 |
| BU121 | Quantitative Business Concepts 1,2 | 3 |
| BU211 | Business Law | 3 |
| BU213 | Mgmt Theory & Org. Behavior | 3 |
| BU221 | Business Statistics & Probability | 3 |
| BU241 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| BU335 | Financial Management I | 3 |
| BU350 | Internship & Career Preparation | 1 |
| BU351 | Internship | 2 |
| BU491 | Business Strategies & Policy | 3 |
| Accounting Major Courses | ||
| AC272 | Intermediate Accounting I | 3 |
| AC273 | Intermediate Accounting II | 3 |
| BU319 | Business & Professional Ethics 1 | 3 |
| AC371 | Accounting Information Systems | 3 |
| AC372 | Cost Accounting & Budgetary Control | 3 |
| AC471 | Individual Federal Taxation | 3 |
| AC472 | Entity Federal Taxation | 3 |
| AC473 | Fund & Advanced Accounting | 3 |
| AC478 | Auditing with Data Analytics | 3 |
| Total Credits | 66 | |
| 1 | Course may also satisfy a General Education requirement. |
| 2 | BU121 Quantitative Business Concepts may be waived if the student has achieved a B or better in MA109 College Algebra, MA110 Precalculus, or MA115 Calculus I. |
For more information on program requirements, consult the Undergraduate Catalog.
Add financial expertise to your list of skills with a minor in accounting from GCU. Gain a broad overview of best practices and regulations in the accounting arena.
Minor Sequence
The Minor in Accounting requires 18 credits from:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AC171 | Principles of Financial Accounting | 3 |
| AC172 | Principles of Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| AC272 | Intermediate Accounting I | 3 |
| AC273 | Intermediate Accounting II | 3 |
| AC471 | Individual Federal Taxation | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
AC371 | Accounting Information Systems | |
AC472 | Entity Federal Taxation | |
AC473 | Fund & Advanced Accounting | |
| Total Credits | 18 | |
For more information on program requirements, consult the Undergraduate Catalog.
In addition to our rigorous academic program, we also emphasize career and professional development through experiential learning. All students within the School of Business & Digital Media are required to complete an internship. Specifically, in Accounting, recent students from our program have interned with:
- AJC Accounting
- Central Jersey Tax Services
- Goldstein & Loggia’s CPA, LLC.
- Holman Frenia Allison, PC
- Mattia Building Contractors
- Orchard Street Settlement, LLC.
- PFK O’Connor Davis
- St. Joseph School for the Blind
- United States Department of Justice
Click here for the procedure for registration and completion of an internship.
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