BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ACCOUNTING
Accounting majors at Hilbert develop a diverse set of skills, including technical competence, critical thinking and ethical awareness.
In the classroom, students are exposed to accounting principles, accounting practice sets, computer-based activities, and tax-related work. Outside of the classroom, students may put that knowledge to use, earn academic credit, and gain invaluable hands-on experience by participating in one of a number of internship opportunities.
In addition, Hilbert’s Student Business and Accounting Association provides peer support, mentoring, and on-site learning visits to local businesses and organizations.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:
Demonstrate knowledge of contemporary accounting, auditing, and income tax theory and practice.
Communicate effectively in the functional areas of accounting, auditing, and income taxation.
Demonstrate professional and ethical competencies in accounting, auditing, and income taxation leadership.
Apply problem-solving and decision-making skills related to course material.
CAREER OUTLOOK
Careers with an accounting degree are many and varied, and include:
Accountant
Personal financial adviser
Financial analyst
Forensic accountant
Internal auditor
Budget analyst
Management analyst
Business and financial consultant
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
The Accounting program requires students to complete 45 credits of upper-level courses.
REQUIRED COURSES IN MAJOR | ||
|---|---|---|
COURSE NUMBER | COURSE NAME | CREDITS |
ACC 205 | Financial Accounting | 3 |
ACC 206 | Managerial Accounting | 3 |
ACC 270 | Income Tax Theory and Practice | 3 |
ACC 320 | Intermediate Accounting I | 3 |
ACC 321 | Intermediate Accounting II | 3 |
ACC 335 | Accounting Information Systems | 3 |
ACC 380 | Cost Accounting | 3 |
ACC 404 | Fieldwork/Internship | 3 |
ACC 410 | Advanced Accounting | 3 |
ACC 420 | Auditing | 3 |
BUS 200 | Introduction to Business Management | 3 |
BUS 203 | Business Statistics | 3 |
BUS 217 | Business Law I | 3 |
BUS 303 | Data Analytics | 3 |
BUS 317 | Business Law II | 3 |
BUS 346 | Managerial Finance | 3 |
ECO 203 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
ECO 204 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
EN 340 | Professional and Technical Writing | 3 |
MA 145 | College Algebra and Pre-Calculus | 3 |
MGT 490 | Strategic Management Capstone | 3 |
MIS 205 | Spreadsheet Software: Microsoft Excel | 3 |
MAJOR ELECTIVES | ||
COURSE NUMBER | COURSE NAME | CREDITS |
BUS/ACC/FIN *** | 300 or 400 Level Elective | 3 |
BUS/ACC/FIN *** | 300 or 400 Level Elective | 3 |
BLUEPRINT REQUIREMENTS | ||
COURSE NUMBER | COURSE NAME | CREDITS |
BLU 101 | Foundations Seminar | 3 |
BLU 151 | Public Speaking | 3 |
BLU 201 | Service Learning and Civic Engagement | 3 |
BLU 301 | Junior Symposium | 3 |
EN 101 | College Writing | 3 |
EN 102 | Unveiling Literary Treasures | 3 |
RS *** | Religious Studies Elective | 3 |
GENERAL EDUCATION CORE MODULES | ||
COURSE NUMBER | COURSE NAME | CREDITS |
American History/Western Civilization | Approved Elective | 3 |
Art | Approved Elective | 3 |
Foreign Culture and Language | Approved Elective | 3 |
Humanities | Approved Elective | 3 |
Natural Science | Approved Elective | 3 |
GENERAL ELECTIVES | ||
COURSE NUMBER | COURSE NAME | CREDITS |
Liberal Arts Elective | 300 or 400 Level Elective | 3 |
Liberal Arts Elective | 300 or 400 Level Elective | 3 |
Liberal Arts Elective | 300 or 400 Level Elective | 3 |
Liberal Arts Elective | 300 or 400 Level Elective | 3 |