Accounting Program Map
B.B.A. in Accounting
The B.B.A. program in accounting provides students with a high-quality liberal arts based educational foundation which will enable employment in a variety of fields including financial or management accounting in industry, government accounting, and/or public accounting positions in local, regional, or national organizations.
Accounting Stats
60
Core Credit Hours
51
Major Credit Hours
9
Elective Credit Hours
- Plan Your Degree
- Crush Your Course
- Find Your Place
- Broaden Your Perspectives
- Connect Off-Campus
- Take Care of Yourself
- Pave Your Path
Plan Your Degree
Disclaimer: This program map is intended ONLY as a guide for students to plan their course of study. It does NOT replace any information in the Undergraduate Catalog, which is the official guide for completing degree requirements.
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| C1: ENGL 1101
English Composition I |
3 |
| M: MATH 1111 OR 1113
College Algebra or Precalculus |
3 |
| I2: XIDS 2002
(Recommended) First Year Seminar |
2 |
| F: ECON 2106
Principles of Microeconomics |
3 |
| S1: HIST 1111 OR 1112
World History |
3 |
Milestones:
- Complete ENGL 1101 with a C or better.
- Complete MATH 1111 or MATH 1113 with a C or higher.
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| C2: ENGL 1102
English Composition II |
3 |
| T3: MATH 1413
Survey of Calculus |
3 |
| F: CISM 2201
Foundations of Computer Applications |
3 |
| F: ECON 2105
Principles of Macroeconomics |
3 |
| T1: Science + Lab | 4 |
Milestones:
- Complete ENGL 1102 with a C or better.
- Complete Lab Science.
- Earn at least 30 total credit hours after year 1.
- Complete CISM 2201, ECON 2105 & 2106 after year 1.
14 Fall Credit Hours + 16 Spring Credit Hours = 30 Credit Hours
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| P2: POLS 1101
American Government |
3 |
| F: ACCT 2101
Principles of Accounting I |
3 |
| A: Humanities | 3 |
| I1: Written and Oral Communication | 3 |
| T2: Non-lab Science | 3 |
Milestones:
- Complete Non-lab science.
- Complete ACCT 2101 with C or higher.
- Earn 2.00 GPA or above in Area F – Major Specific Courses.
- Major Status Achieved: Complete ENGL 1101, MATH 1111 or 1113, MATH 1413, ACCT 2101, ECON 2105, or ECON 2106, have a minimum 2.00 GPA with at least 45 earned credit hours.
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| P1: HIST 2111 OR 2112
US history |
3 |
| F: ACCT 2102
Principles of Accounting II |
3 |
| F: BUSA 2106
Legal and Ethical Environment of Business |
3 |
| A: Humanities | 3 |
| S2: Social Science | 3 |
Milestones:
- Complete ACCT 2102 with C or higher.
- Earn 2.00 GPA or above in Area F – Major Specific Courses.
- Earn at least 60 total credit hours after year 2.
15 Fall Credit Hours + 15 Spring Credit Hours = 30 Credit Hours
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| CISM 3330
Management of Information Systems |
3 |
| FINC 3511
Corporate Finance |
3 |
| MGNT 3600
Management |
3 |
| ACCT 3212
Financial Reporting I |
3 |
| ACCT 3285
Professional Seminar |
1 |
| Free Elective | 2 |
Milestones:
- Earn 2.00 GPA or above in Business Core.
- Earn 2.00 GPA or above in Major Courses. Only one grade of “D” allowed in Major Courses.
- Complete ACCT 3212 with a C or higher in order to take ACCT 3213.
- ACCT 3285 only offered during the fall and spring semesters.
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| ABED 3100
Business Communication |
3 |
| ECON 3402
Statistics for Business I |
3 |
| MKTG 3803
Principles of Marketing |
3 |
| ACCT 3213
Financial Reporting II |
3 |
| ACCT 4241
Accounting Information Systems |
3 |
Milestones:
- Earn 2.00 GPA or above in Business Core.
- Earn 2.00 GPA or above in Major Courses. Only one grade of “D” allowed in Major Courses.
- ACCT 4241 only offered during the spring and summer semesters.
- Earn at least 90 total credit hours after year 3.
15 Fall Credit Hours + 15 Spring Credit Hours = 30 Credit Hours
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| ECON 3406
Statistics for Business II |
3 |
| ACCT 3214 OR 4233
Financial Reporting 3 or Strategic Cost Management |
3 |
| ACCT 3232
Managerial Accounting |
3 |
| ACCT 4261
Auditing |
3 |
| Free Elective | 3 |
Milestones:
- Earn 2.00 GPA or above in Business Core.
- Earn 2.00 GPA or above in Major Courses. Only one grade of “D” allowed in Major Courses.
- ACCT 3214 only offered during the fall and summer semesters.
- ACCT 4233 only offered during the summer semester.
- ACCT 4261 only offered during the fall and summer semesters. Prerequisites include ACCT 3212, ACCT 3213, and ACCT 4241.
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| MGNT 3615
Operations Management |
3 |
| ACCT 3251
Income Tax Accounting for Individuals |
3 |
| MGNT 4660
Strategic Management |
3 |
| International Selective | 3 |
| RCOB Elective | 3 |
Milestones:
- Earn 2.00 GPA or above in Business Core.
- Earn 2.00 GPA or above in Major Courses. Only one grade of “D” allowed in Major Courses.
- ACCT 3251 only offered during the spring and summer semesters.
- MGNT 4660 prerequisites include ACCT 2101, ACCT 2102, BUSA 2106, CISM 2201, ECON 2105, ECON 2106, ECON 3402, FINC 3511, MGNT 3600, and MKTG 3803.
- Earn at least 120 total credit hours after year 4.
15 Fall Credit Hours + 15 Spring Credit Hours = 30 Credit Hours
Additional Information:
- Elective must be a three-credit hour additional course, and RCOB Elective must be a three-credit hour additional business course. PWLA courses will not apply towards electives.
- International Selective options are: FINC 4521, ECON 4450, MGNT 4625, or MKTG 4866.
Crush Your Course
First Year:
- Take a cornerstone course with Richards College business faculty and explore various business topics.
- Begin the Area F coursework for business majors.
- Apply for scholarships.
Middle Years:
- Complete the Richards College business core classes.
- Stay on track in chosen major and meet with your academic advisor and faculty.
- Explore concentrations, certificate programs, and research opportunities in the college.
- Apply for scholarships.
Last Year:
- Take the capstone course for all business majors: MGNT 4660.
- Complete all major courses, major selects, and approved electives.
- Explore concentrations, certificate programs, and research opportunities in the college.
- Apply for graduation.
Find Your Place
First Year:
- Explore campus sports, events, and clubs.
- Find, follow, and like all Richards College social media platforms.
- Attend special programming offered for first-year students.
Middle Years:
- Get involved in student clubs and organizations.
- Become a Richards College Student Ambassador.
- Visit Career Services.
- Explore undergraduate research with faculty.
Last Year:
- Explore leadership opportunities in student clubs and/or campus organizations.
- Find opportunities to mentor other students.
- Seek mentors in your area of interest through faculty, staff, and alumni.
Broaden Your Perspectives
First Year:
- Check out the education abroad office.
- Explore resources available in the Stone Center for Family Business, Entrepreneurship, & Innovation.
Middle Years:
- Consider a study abroad program. Check out students’ stories of their experiences.
- Build relationships with faculty/staff and establish your network.
Last Year:
- Consider a study abroad and/or work abroad opportunity and research visa regulations.
- Explore practices of creating more inclusive experiences.
- Continue to grow your professional network.
Connect Off-Campus
First Year:
- Visit Wolves Vote to learn about the voting process and registration.
- Consider volunteering for a campaign or organization in your community.
Middle Years:
- Complete an internship in your field.
- Consider a summer or part-time job.
- Ask your department about networking opportunities with alumni.
Last Year:
- Ask for advice from professionals in your field of interest.
- Explore career shadowing opportunities.
- Attend an academic conference with a faculty member and participate in a research presentation.
Take Care of Yourself
First Year:
- Visit Health Services.
- Get fit! Visit URec to see all your
options. - Visit the Center for Economic Education and Financial Literacy and attend virtual and in person programs.
Middle Years:
- Take a fitness class, climb the rock wall, or join an intramural team.
- Consider whether counseling is right for you: take a mental health screening.
- Take a personal finance class: FINC 3501 or ECON 3400.
Last Year:
- Develop your time management skills and explore ways to have work/life balance.
- Develop a post-graduation exercise plan.
- Explore your loan repayment options and complete your exit counseling.
Pave Your Path
First Year:
- Complete a self-assessment to see what careers and majors are right for you.
- Visit Career Services.
- Create your profile on Handshake and LinkedIn.
- Consider applying for an on-campus job.
Middle Years:
- Draft your resume and attend a resume and interview workshop.
- Learn about how to network on social media and update your Handshake profile.
- Take business communications: ABED 3100.
- Visit the graduate school to find out about graduate programs and admission requirements.
Last Year:
- Request references from professors and supervisors.
- Draft your resume and cover letter and attend career workshops.
- Attend career fairs at UWG.
- Engage with UWG alumni.
- Apply for graduate programs.
- Apply for full-time jobs before
graduation.
Careers
Career Opportunities
This degree can help you get work as the following:
- Accountant
- Accounting Assistant
- Actuary
- Bookkeeper
- Budget Analyst
- Financial Advisor
- Financial Analyst
- Financial Manager
- Financial Planner
- Loan Officer
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