Bachelor of Science in Accounting

Preparation for entrance into the profession of accounting (public, private or government) requires a basic business core in addition to a proficiency in accounting. Because of the increased emphasis on critical thinking, communi-cation, technology and quantitative techniques, students are urged to elect additional courses that strengthen these skills areas.

Accounting Major

The Accounting major requires Accounting 101, 205, 206, 270, 301, 310, 405 and one 300- or 400-level accounting elective; Business Administration 101, 215, 248, 265, 325, 331, 495; Economics 101, 102; and Mathematics 251.

150-Hour Accounting Program

In order to become licensed as a certified public accountant (CPA), most states now require individuals to complete 150 credits of course work in addition to obtaining a bachelor’s degree and passing the CPA exam. The Department of Business will individually advise students regarding their state’s specific requirements and encourage motivated students to complete the additional credits within their four years at Elizabethtown through a combination of AP credits, additional semester courses, internships and/or summer courses. Alternatively, students wishing to pursue a master’s degree can obtain the additional credit hours as part of their course of study in their master’s program. Several colleges and universities have developed one-year master’s degree programs for students who wish to pursue this option.

For additional information, contact Ms. Terrie Riportella, Director of the Accounting Program.

International Accounting

Students interested in international accounting can choose one of three options:
1) accounting major with a modern language minor; 2) accounting major with an international studies minor; or 3) international business major with an accounting concentration. Admission into the International Business major is limited and students must apply to that program separately. See the section, titled “Bachelor of Science in International Business,” for more details. Students should declare their interest in either of the other two options in their first year in order to fulfill the common requirements: language, international studies and business courses. For additional information, contact Ms. Terrie Riportella, Director of the Accounting Program, or Dr. Hossein Varamini, Director of the International Business Program.