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The Accountancy Major is a five-year, 150 Credit hour program that leads to a Bachelor of Accountancy degree. The major prepares students for a career in public accounting and fulfills the requirement in North Dakota and other states for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) examination.
Requirements and recommended curriculum presented here reflect the most current catalog year (2007-2008). For more information contact an advisor in the Department of Management, Marketing and Finance.
For recommended curriculum, previous curriculum guides and forms, check out the Guide to a Degree.
Required Courses for Accountancy
Course |
Number |
Course Title |
Credits |
| BUSN | 340 | Principles of Finance | 3 |
| BUSN | 350 | Foundations of Management | 3 |
| BUSN | 352 | Operations Management | 3 |
| BUSN | 360 | Foundations of Marketing | 3 |
| BUSN | 430 | Legal and Social Environment of Business | 3 |
| BUSN | 431 | Business Law I - Contracts, Property, Torts | 3 |
| BUSN | 489 | Strategic Management | 4 |
| MIS | 370 | Management Information Systems | 3 |
| ECON | 324 | Money and Banking | 3 |
| ECON | 320 | Business & Professional Writing | 3 |
| 300-400 Level Business (BUSN) Electives (6 credits) (Excludes BUSN 318) |
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| ACCT | 311 | Intermediate Accounting I | 4 |
| ACCT | 312 | Intermediate Accounting II | 4 |
| ACCT | 320 | Cost Management Systems | 3 |
| ACCT | 321 | Government & Not-for-Profit Accounting | 3 |
| ACCT | 415 | Advanced Accounting | 3 |
| ACCT | 418 | Tax Accounting I | 3 |
| ACCT | 419 | Tax Accounting II | 3 |
| ACCT | 420 | Accounting Information Systems | 3 |
| ACCT | 421 | Auditing I | 3 |
| ACCT | 422 | Auditing II | 3 |
| Select one of the following : COMM 214, 216, 271, 308 or 315 | |||
| Select from one of the following: ACCT 410 Fraud Investigation, ACCT 413 Accounting Internship, ACCT 430 Tax Practice and Research; or ACCT 440 Management Control Systems | |||
Accountancy Practicum Requirement
Course |
Number |
Course Title |
Credits |
| Students must complete one of the following options: | |||
| UNIV | 397 | Cooperative Education Program | 3 |
| UNIV | 492 | Study Abroad Program | 3 |
| ACCT | 413 | Internship | 3 |
| IME | 456 | Program and Project Management | 3 |
| BUSN | 486 | Senior Thesis | 3 |
| BUSN | 415 | Small Business Institute | 3 |
| Practicum Choice requires advisor approval. For detailed information and requirements, check the Practicum Options and Requirements. | |||
| Total Credits Required for Graduation: | 150 |
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Recommended Curriculum for Accountancy Majors(PDF)
A 2.50 cumulative grade point is required to enroll in 300 or 400 level accounting, business, or management information systems courses. A letter grade must be earned in any course that fulfills a major requirement.
Degree Requirements
- Students must complete all course and credit requirements for a bachelor of accountancy degree.
- Students must earn a 2.50 institutional cumulative GPA to graduate.
- Of the credits completed in residence at least 30 credits must be in 300-400 level Accounting, Business, and Management Information Systems courses.
- Students must be accepted to the professional program prior to the completion of the last 30 credits in 300 and 400 level Accounting, Business Administration, and Management Information Systems courses.
For more information please visit the College of Business Student Service Center, Putnam Hall, Room 102.
















