B.S. in Accounting
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS | ||
| Academic Foundations | ||
| First Year Experience requirement | 4 | |
| English Composition requirement | 6-7 | |
| Mathematics requirement 1 | 3-4 | |
| Brief Calculus 2,3 | ||
or MAT 161 | Calculus I | |
| Interdisciplinary requirement | 3 | |
| Diverse Communities requirement | 3 | |
| Ethics requirement | 3 | |
| Distributed Disciplinary Foundations | ||
| Science requirement 4 | 6-8 | |
| Programming & Data Science | ||
or GEO 104 | Introduction to Geospatial Technology and Analytics | |
| Behavioral & Social Science requirement | 6 | |
| Principles of Economics (Macro) 1 | ||
| Humanities requirement | 6 | |
| Introduction to Philosophy | ||
| Critical Thinking and Problem Solving | ||
| Introduction to Ethics | ||
| Arts requirement | 3 | |
| ADDITIONAL BACCALAUREATE REQUIREMENTS | ||
| University Requirements | ||
| Writing Emphasis requirement | 9 | |
| Speaking Emphasis requirement | 9 | |
| Public Speaking | ||
or SPK 230 | Business and Professional Speech Communication | |
| Degree Requirements | ||
| Capstone requirement | 1-15 | |
| MAJOR REQUIREMENTS | ||
| Pre-Business Requirements 1,5 | ||
| ECO 111 | Principles of Economics (Macro) | 3 |
| ECO 112 | Principles of Economics (Micro) | 3 |
| ACC 201 | Financial Accounting | 3 |
| ECO 251 | Business Analytics I | 3 |
| MGT 200 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| MKT 250 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| Business Core 1,6 | ||
| ACC 202 | Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| BLA 201 | Legal Environment of Business | 3 |
| ECO 351 | Business Analytics II | 3 |
| FIN 325 | Corporate Finance | 3 |
| MGT 313 | Business and Society | 3 |
| MGT 341 | Production and Operations Management | 3 |
| Major Core Courses 1,6 | ||
| ACC 301 | Intermediate Accounting I | 3 |
| ACC 302 | Intermediate Accounting II | 3 |
| ACC 303 | Cost Accounting I | 3 |
| ACC 305 | Intermediate Accounting III | 3 |
| ACC 320 | Accounting Information Systems | 3 |
| ACC 401 | Auditing | 3 |
| ACC 403 | Federal Taxation I | 3 |
| ACC 404 | Federal Taxation II | 3 |
| ACC 405 | Advanced Accounting | 3 |
| ACC 407 | Not-For-Profit & Governmental Accounting | 3 |
| Student Electives | ||
| Complete six credits. | 6 | |
| Capstone Requirement | ||
| MGT 499 | Business Policy and Strategy 1,6,7 | 3 |
| Total Minimum Credits Required | 120 | |
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A minimum grade of C must be attained in each of these courses.
- 2
If either of these MAT courses is completed with a grade of C or better to fulfill general requirements, then a free elective may be substituted.
- 3
Course substitutions for MAT 143 are MAT 161 or MAT 162. Students considering the accelerated program are advised to satisfy the undergraduate mathematics requirement by taking MAT 243.
- 4
Internal/external transfer students who have already taken two approved general education science classes are exempt from CSC 112 or GEO 104.
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Must be completed prior to applying to any business major.
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A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required to register for 300- or 400-level business classes.
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This course fulfills the Capstone requirement.
Accelerated B.S. in Accounting to M.S. in Applied Statistics Program
To be considered for the accelerated program students must have attained (completed) 60 credits and have a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0. Students in the accelerated program can substitute up to 6 credits of graduate coursework for student electives that satisfy the B.S. program requirements. These courses are shown below. Students considering the accelerated program should also take MAT 243.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Elective Courses | ||
| Select from the courses below: | ||
| STA 504 | Mathematical Statistics I with Calculus Review | 4 |
| STA 511 | Intro Stat Computing & Data Management | 3 |
| STA 506 | Mathematical Statistics II | 3 |
| STA 512 | Principles of Experimental Analysis | 4 |
To track their individual degree progress, students are advised to access their Degree Progress Report (DPR) via myWCU regularly. For more information, visit wcupa.edu/DegreeProgressReport.
The following is a sample suggested course sequence for this program; course offerings and availability are not guaranteed. Students should consult their academic advisor with any questions.
B.S. in Accounting
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| ECO 111 | Principles of Economics (Macro) | 3 |
| MAT 113 |
Algebra and Functions or Algebra, Functions, and Trigonometry or Precalculus |
3 |
| WRT 120 or WRT 123 |
Effective Writing I or Effective Writing with Supplemental Writing Workshop |
3 |
| FYE 100X | First Year Experience | 4 |
| Humanities Gen Ed (HIS/LIT) | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| ECO 112 | Principles of Economics (Micro) | 3 |
| MAT 143 or MAT 161 |
Brief Calculus or Calculus I |
3 |
| CSC 112 or GEO 104 |
Programming & Data Science or Introduction to Geospatial Technology and Analytics |
3 |
| WRT 2XX | 200-level WRT Course | 3 |
| Behavioral & Social Science Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Year Two | ||
| Fall | ||
| ACC 201 | Financial Accounting | 3 |
| MKT 250 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| ECO 251 | Business Analytics I | 3 |
| MGT 200 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| Science Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| ACC 202 | Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| BLA 201 | Legal Environment of Business | 3 |
| ECO 351 | Business Analytics II | 3 |
| SPK 208 or SPK 230 |
Public Speaking or Business and Professional Speech Communication |
3 |
| PHI 101 |
Introduction to Philosophy or Critical Thinking and Problem Solving or Introduction to Ethics |
3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Year Three | ||
| Fall | ||
| ACC 301 | Intermediate Accounting I | 3 |
| ACC 320 | Accounting Information Systems | 3 |
| MGT 313 | Business and Society | 3 |
| FIN 325 | Corporate Finance | 3 |
| Interdisciplinary Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| ACC 302 | Intermediate Accounting II | 3 |
| ACC 303 | Cost Accounting I | 3 |
| ACC 407 | Not-For-Profit & Governmental Accounting | 3 |
| Diverse Communities Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Arts Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Year Four | ||
| Fall | ||
| ACC 305 | Intermediate Accounting III | 3 |
| ACC 401 | Auditing | 3 |
| ACC 403 | Federal Taxation I | 3 |
| MGT 341 | Production and Operations Management | 3 |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| ACC 404 | Federal Taxation II | 3 |
| ACC 405 | Advanced Accounting | 3 |
| MGT 499 | Business Policy and Strategy | 3 |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 121 | |
Accelerated B.S. in Accounting to M.S. in Applied Statistics
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| ECO 111 | Principles of Economics (Macro) | 3 |
| MAT 143 or MAT 161 |
Brief Calculus or Calculus I |
3 |
| WRT 120 | Effective Writing I | 3 |
| FYE 100X | First Year Experience | 4 |
| Humanities Gen Ed (HIS/LIT) | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| ECO 112 | Principles of Economics (Micro) | 3 |
| MAT 243 | Calculus and Linear Algebra for Applied Statistics | 4 |
| CSC 112 or GEO 104 |
Programming & Data Science or Introduction to Geospatial Technology and Analytics |
3 |
| WRT 2XX | 200-Level WRT Course | 3 |
| Behavioral & Social Science Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Year Two | ||
| Fall | ||
| ACC 201 | Financial Accounting | 3 |
| MKT 250 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| MGT 200 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| ECO 251 | Business Analytics I | 3 |
| Science Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| ACC 202 | Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| BLA 201 | Legal Environment of Business | 3 |
| ECO 351 | Business Analytics II | 3 |
| SPK 208 or SPK 230 |
Public Speaking or Business and Professional Speech Communication |
3 |
| Arts Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Year Three | ||
| Fall | ||
| ACC 301 | Intermediate Accounting I | 3 |
| ACC 320 | Accounting Information Systems | 3 |
| ACC 403 | Federal Taxation I | 3 |
| MGT 313 | Business and Society | 3 |
| Interdisciplinary Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| ACC 302 | Intermediate Accounting II | 3 |
| ACC 303 | Cost Accounting I | 3 |
| ACC 404 | Federal Taxation II | 3 |
| ACC 407 | Not-For-Profit & Governmental Accounting | 3 |
| FIN 325 | Corporate Finance | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Year Four | ||
| Fall | ||
| ACC 305 | Intermediate Accounting III | 3 |
| ACC 401 | Auditing | 3 |
| MGT 341 | Production and Operations Management | 3 |
| PHI 180 | Introduction to Ethics | 3 |
| STA 511 | Intro Stat Computing & Data Management | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| MGT 499 | Business Policy and Strategy | 3 |
| ACC 405 | Advanced Accounting | 3 |
| STA 512 | Principles of Experimental Analysis | 4 |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 13 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
