Bachelor of Arts in Accounting
Program Description
Keiser University’s Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting focuses on accounting skills needed in today’s business environment. The program provides a basic understanding of business and addresses the unique skills needed by an accountant through the use of short cases, projects and personal computers incorporating various software packages. Accounting topics include the following areas: financial, managerial, information systems, governmental, auditing and tax.
Program Objectives
The following objectives are designed to meet Keiser University’s mission and its objectives.
 | To develop a student’s ability to understand various accounting methods
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| To prepare students for jobs in the accounting field
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| To assist students in becoming proficient in the use of business and accounting software applications
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| To help students develop research skills |
Prerequisite for Major Courses
None
Program Outline
To receive a Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting, students must earn 123.0 credit hours. Program requirements are as follows.
Accounting Lower Division Courses (24 credit hours) |
*Accounting Principles I |
3.0 credit hours |
*Accounting Principles II |
3.0 credit hours |
*Accounting Information for Business Decisions |
3.0 credit hours |
Business Law |
3.0 credit hours |
Financial Management |
3.0 credit hours |
Principles of Management |
3.0 credit hours |
Introduction to Marketing |
3.0 credit hours |
*Principle of Taxation |
3.0 credit hours |
*Courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better
Lower Division General Education Courses (36.0 credit hours) (pdf file)
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NOTE: All lower division major and general education courses must be successfully completed before upper division courses are undertaken. |
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Upper Division Accounting Major Courses (48.0 credit hours) |
* Managerial Accounting |
3.0 credit hours |
* Financial Accounting I |
3.0 credit hours |
* Financial Accounting II |
3.0 credit hours |
* Financial Accounting III |
3.0 credit hours |
* Advanced Managerial/Cost Accounting |
3.0 credit hours |
* Auditing I |
3.0 credit hours |
* Auditing II |
3.0 credit hours |
* Governmental and Institutional Accounting |
3.0 credit hours |
* Accounting Information systems |
3.0 credit hours |
Legal and Ethical Environment of Business |
3.0 credit hours |
Principles of Managerial Finance |
3.0 credit hours |
Introduction to Management and Organizational Behavior |
3.0 credit hours |
Marketing Strategy |
3.0 credit hours |
Management Laws and Employee Relations |
3.0 credit hours |
Quantitative Approach to Business Decisions |
3.0 credit hours |
* Income Tax Accounting |
3.0 credit hours |
*Courses with an ACG or TAX prefix must be completed with a grade of “C” or higher
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Upper Division General Education Courses (15.0 credit hours) |
Management Information Systems |
3.0 credit hours |
Money and Banking |
3.0 credit hours |
Writing for Managers |
3.0 credit hours |
Critical Thinking |
3.0 credit hours |
Research and Statistical Analysis |
3.0 credit hours |
* Courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better
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Mission Statement & Philosophy Letter from the Chancellor
