Management Accounting
Charlotte Campus
(College of Business)
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Degree
The bachelor of science in Management Accounting consists of extensive specialized accounting courses as well as related business subjects and general studies. The program is designed to prepare students for the Certified Management Accountant Exam (CMA). Students completing this degree will have the opportunity to sit for and pass the exam portion of the CMA certification prior to graduation. In addition, the program offers interested students the ability to work toward their Certified Public Accountant certification (CPA).
Graduates of the program should be able to demonstrate the professional competency and skills necessary to analyze and record business transactions, prepare financial statements, and perform other functions required by the profession effectively using their comprehension of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). In addition, students should be able to demonstrate an ability to use logic and critical thinking to assist in the decision-making process as well as to make recommendations to individuals and organizations relying on financial information. An important component of the program’s educational experience is the general studies courses taught by the School of Arts & Sciences. Graduates are expected to show competencies in higher order thinking, communications, ethics, global diversity, responsible citizenship, leadership and artistic responsibility.
The following literacies should also be demonstrated: sociocultural, quantitative, scientific and informational. The program provides a solid foundation in managerial accounting, as well as financial accounting and taxation. Students will be prepared for entry-level positions in banking, finance and other management accounting specialties.
Students who maintain a GPA of 2.75 or higher have the opportunity to participate in an accounting internship. Students in the management accounting program will be given the opportunity to join the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA). The Charlotte Chapter of the IMA holds its monthly chapter meetings on our campus. Students have the opportunity to attend and participate in meetings, as well as network with industry executives. As student members, students can participate in student competitions, attend regional conferences and compete for scholarships.
Management Accounting
A four-year program leading to the bachelor of science degree
| ACCT1201 | Financial Accounting I | 4.5 |
| ACCT1202 | Financial Accounting II | 4.5 |
| ACCT2021 | Intermediate Accounting I | 4.5 |
| ACCT2022 | Intermediate Accounting II | 4.5 |
| ACCT2023 | Intermediate Accounting III | 4.5 |
| ACCT2035 | Accounting Software | 4.5 |
| ACCT3011 | Federal Taxes I | 4.5 |
| ACCT3020 | Managerial Finance | 4.5 |
| ACCT3023 | Managerial Accounting | 4.5 |
| ACCT3031 | Cost Accounting I | 4.5 |
| ACCT3040 | Auditing | 4.5 |
| ACCT3050 | Advanced Accounting | 4.5 |
| ACCT3060 | Accounting Information Systems | 4.5 |
| ACCT4060 | Accounting Seminar | 4.5 |
| ACCT4099 | Accounting Internship | 13.5 |
| FISV2010 | Finance | 4.5 |
| MGMT2020 | Organizational Behavior | 4.5 |
| MGMT2030 | Service and Production Operations Management | 4.5 |
| MGMT4001 | Process Planning and Control | 4.5 |
Credits Related Professional Studies | ||
| CAR0010 | Career Capstone | 1 |
| FIT1000 | Information Technology for Business Professionals | 4.5 |
| FIT1040 | Spreadsheet Design for Business Solutions | 4.5 |
| LAW2001 | The Legal Environment of Business I | 4.5 |
| LAW3002 | The Legal Environment of Business II | 4.5 |
| MGMT1001 | Principles of Management | 4.5 |
| MRKT1001 | Principles of Marketing | 4.5 |
| General Studies | ||
| ECON1001 | Macroeconomics | 4.5 |
| ECON2002 | Microeconomics | 4.5 |
| ENG1020 | English Composition | 4.5 |
| ENG1021 | Advanced Composition and Communication | 4.5 |
| ENG1030 | Communication Skills | 4.5 |
| LEAD2001 | Foundations of Leadership Studies | 4.5 |
| MATH1020 | Fundamentals of Algebra | 4.5 |
| MATH2001 | Statistics | 4.5 |
| PHIL3040 | Ethics of Business Leadership | 4.5 |
| Science | One SCI-designated course | 4.5 |
| Electives | Two courses with an EASC attribute selected from offerings within the School of Arts & Sciences which may be used to form an Arts & Sciences Concentration | 9 |
| Choose one of the following: | 4.5 | |
History | One HIST-designated course (except HIST4030) * | |
Literature | ENG1001 or one LIT-designated course | |
| Choose one of the following: | 4.5 | |
| Introductory Psychology | ||
| Sociology I | ||
| Total Credits | 185.5 | |
NOTES: Students must have MATH0010 Basic Mathematics or equivalent placement scores to enroll in the math requirement.
Students who graduate with a bachelor of science degree must leave Johnson & Wales University with effective writing skills. These writing skills will be assessed at the completion of ENG1021 Advanced Composition and Communication.
Study Abroad programs may satisfy a variety of History, Sociology, English and other elective requirements. Contact Study Abroad at 401-598-1406 or www.jwu.edu/studyabroad for details.
