Accounting B.S.
Required credits to graduate with this degree: 120
Mayville State University’s BS in Accounting program provides the foundational coursework necessary for students:
- who are preparing for careers in accounting, finance, auditing and related fields,
- who plan to take many professional accounting certification exams.
The BS in Accounting program has been designed to prepare students academically for CPA licensure exams in North Dakota. Completion of the program does not award students the CPA designation. North Dakota law requires that individuals who sit for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) professional exam must complete 150 semester hours of college education. An additional 30 hours beyond this program’s requirements would be needed for students who want to pursue the CPA certification.
On-campus and online/distance students living in or moving to any state other than North Dakota should be aware of the unique CPA licensure requirements for that location. Program applicants seeking to establish CPA licensure outside the state of North Dakota need to contact the B.S. in Accounting program coordinator or division chair prior to beginning any on-campus or online/distance academic program which would lead to licensure. It is important for all students to understand the licensure requirements for the location they intend to live and work. Information about CPA licensure requirements in other states can be found here.
Students working towards the BS in Accounting may choose to complete a double major with a BS or BAS in Business Administration.
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Students will apply accounting & business theories and/or methods to solve problems.
- Students will demonstrate oral and written communication skills appropriate to the contemporary accounting & business environment.
- Students will demonstrate individual contributions to accomplish identified team objectives.
- Students will participate in experiential learning which may include internships, service learning, leadership experience or other opportunities.
Requirements
Accounting majors must complete 36 hours of essential studies. The following Essential Studies courses required are: COMM 110, ENGL 110, ENGL 120 or ENGL 125, MATH 103 or MATH 104 or higher level Math course, ECON 201, and ECON 202. These courses are prerequisite courses for this major.
Accounting Core Requirements
Students are required to complete 1 SH of ACCT 497S.
Select 11 credits of ACCT or BUSN coursework
Elective coursework requires program coordinator and/or division chair approval.
Business Core Requirements
Select one of the following:
| BUSN 455 | Strategic Decision Making | 3 |
| BUSN 482 | Senior Business Project | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 34 |
Total Credit Hours: 84