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Bachelor of Science in Accounting

The Department of Labor anticipates unprecedented demand for licensed accountants. If you are interested in this challenging career, consider our B.S. in Accounting. The program features up-to-date curriculum design and courses taught by respected practicing professionals. In addition, the program will serve as a foundation for the CPA examination.

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The State Board of Accountancy in Florida requires an additional 30 credits beyond the Bachelor's Degree program to satisfy CPA requirements. The Huizenga School offers a Master's Degree in Accounting that has been designed to satisfy the CPA requirement.

You can learn more about this program by consulting the Curriculum Guide.

Judith A. Harris, D.B.A. - Associate Professor; D.B.A., Boston University, 1988. Cost and managerial accounting.

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This curriculum requirement is for new students starting after January 01, 2008. If you began your program prior to January, 2008 please contact the Academic Advising Office and set up an appointment with your advisor.

Curriculum - Bachelor of Science in Accounting

Total credits: 120

General Education Requirements: 36 Credits

• Composition - COMP 1500 plus 3 additional credits above COMP 1000
• Mathematics - MATH 1040 (or higher) and MATH 3020
• Humanities - WRIT 3150 plus 3 additional credits from ARTS, FILM, HIST, HONR, HUMN, LITR, PHIL, SPAN, THEA, or WRIT
• Social and Behavioral Sciences - ECN 2020, ECN 2025, PSYC 1020
• Natural and Physical Sciences - 3 credits from BIOL, CHEM, ENVS, MBIO, or PHYS
• Speech - 3 credits (SPCH)
• General Education Elective - 3 credits from one of these areas:
  ARTS, BIOL, CHEM, COMM, ENVS, FILM, GEOG, GEST, GLBS, HIST, HONR, HUMN, LITR, MBIO, PHIL, PHYS, POLS, PSYC, SOCL, SPAN, or THEA

Business Core: 24 credits

Major Courses: 36 credits

Open Electives: 24 credits

Contact Us for additional information or proceed to our Application for Admission.

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Business Core Courses

ACT 2200     Financial Accounting  (3 cr.)

Provides an introduction to financial accounting and its decision-making elements. Areas covered are the conceptual frameworks of accounting, financial statements and their components, and advance manufacturing environments. Prerequisite: MATH 1030 or higher.

ACT 2300     Managerial Accounting  (3 cr.)

Integrates the accounting process with the planning, coordinating, and control functions of the business organization. Topics include strategic planning, tactical and operational decision making, budgeting, responsibility accounting, and performance measurement. Prerequiste: ACT 2200 or equivalent.

FIN 3010     Corporation Finance  (3 cr.)

Applies financial management to organizations. Topics include ratio analysis, leverage, cash budgeting, and capital structure. Prerequisite: ACT 2200, ECN 2020 and MATH 3020

INB 3550     International Business  (3 cr.)

Surveys the legal and cultural environment of international business; the international financial system; management of international operations; personnel and labor relations; international marketing; international economics, trade, and finance; multinational enterprise; and international accounting. Prerequisite: ECN 2025.

ISM 3660     Management Information Systems  (3 cr.)

Discusses the use of computers in business, as well as database management and information system fundamentals.

MGT 2050     Principles of Management  (3 cr.)

Provides an overview of management history and theory, schools of management thought, the functions and processes of management, and the environment within which the modern manager operates.

MGT 2150     Business Law I  (3 cr.)

Sets forth, explains, illustrates, and applies fundamental principles of business law to modern day business problems. Important subject matters covered are introduction to the legal system, constitutional law as applied to business, contract law and sales law, agency and employment law, types of business organizations, and torts and products liability law. Credit cannot be obtained for both this course and LEGS 3400.

MGT 4100     Business Ethics  (3 cr.)

Examines the nature of morality and theories of normative ethics. Identifies a variety of ethical issues and moral challenges involving consumers, the environment, the professions, and the role of the corporation in our society. Prerequisite: Senior standing.

MGT 4170     Organizational Behavior  (3 cr.)

The class material will include both theory and practical application of Organizational Behavior in organizations. OB is the study of how individuals and groups impact the behavior within an organization. It is a field of systematic study that focuses on improving productivity, quality, and assisting practitioners to develop methods to empower people as well as to design and implement to change programs. We live in a world characterized by rapid change, globalization, and diversity. OB offers insights in these areas while providing guidance for managers in creating an ethically healthy work climate. Prerequisite: MGT 2050.

MGT 4880     Business Strategy and Policy  (3 cr.)

An integrative senior-year course in which the disciplines of management, finance, behavioral sciences, and marketing focus on the solution of business problems. Case studies will be employed in this course. Prerequisite: Senior-level standing,FIN 3010, and MKT 3050.

MKT 3050     Marketing Principles and Application  (3 cr.)

A focus on the marketing concept, and examination of a marketing oriented firm. Topics include consumer behavior, market analysis and the marketing mix. Students will produce a marketing plan.

OPS 3880     Operations Management  (3 cr.)

A problem-oriented course in production and operations management. Topics include inventory control, production control, quality control, services management, and facilities management and control. Prerequisite: MATH 3020.

Accounting Major Courses

ACT 3030     Cost Management  (3 cr.)

Students learn cost measurement techniques in the manufacturing and service sectors. Using a strategic approach, the course examines the design and operation of cost accounting systems in both traditional and advanced manufacturing environments. Prerequisite: ACT 2300.

ACT 3050     Intermediate Accounting I  (3 cr.)

Study the conceptual framework of accounting and the development of the balance sheet and income statement. Examine the concepts underlying the valuation of current and non-current assets and current liabilities. Cover the recognition and measurement of Income. Prerequisite: ACT 2200.

ACT 3060     Intermediate Accounting II  (3 cr.)

Continuation of Intermediate Accounting I. Study of long-term liabilities (including bonds, pensions, and leases), interperiod tax allocation, owners' equity, and earnings per share. Prerequisite: ACT 3050.

ACT 3070     Intermediate Accounting III  (3 cr.)

This course continues the analysis of the accounting principles used to generate financial statements. Topics covered include an investigation of stockholder's equity, earnings per share, the statement of cash flows, investments, derivatives, and accounting changes and error correction. Prerequisite: ACT 3060.

ACT 4010     Advanced Accounting  (3 cr.)

Study of accounting principles and practices related to business combinations (accounting for mergers and acquisitions, constructing consolidated financial statements), foreign operations (recording foreign currency transactions and hedging exchange risk, currency translation of foreign subsidiary financial statements), and local governments. Examination of the cash flow statement and accounting changes. Prerequisite: ACT 3070 or equivalent.

ACT 4050     Accounting Information Systems  (3 cr.)

Examines the design, construction, and operation of accounting information systems. Information theory, database construction, computer hardware and software selection, and internal control are also covered. Prerequisites: ACT 3070.

ACT 4210     Auditing I  (3 cr.)

Provides an overview of basic auditing concepts, auditing standards, and audit programs. Special emphasis is given to preparing the student for the auditing section of the CPA examination. Prerequisite: ACT 3070.

TXX 3110     Federal Taxation I  (3 cr.)

Examines the fundamentals of individual income taxation. A background of accounting courses is not essential for this course. The course may be of special interest to non business majors. Topics include exemptions, exclusions, and deductions available to the individual. These concepts will aid the student in the preparation of an individual tax return. Prerequisite: ACT 2200.