Corporate Accounting and Financial Analysis - B.S.
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The Corporate Accounting and Financial Analysis bachelor's degree program consists of required accounting and finance courses, as well as related business subjects and general studies. Students select courses from a variety of accounting and/or finance courses to customize and enhance their educational experience. The program provides a solid foundation in managerial accounting, as well as financial accounting and finance.
Graduates are prepared for entry-level positions in auditing, accounting, banking, finance and other management accounting specialties. The program is also designed to prepare students for the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) certification, which requires the completion of independent tests in the areas of accounting and finance. Students completing this degree program have the opportunity to sit for and pass the exam portions of the CMA certification prior to graduation. In addition, the program offers interested students the ability to work toward their Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification.
Upon completion of the program, graduates are expected to:
- Apply the major concepts, characteristics, elements, principles, skills and values in the corporate accounting and financial analysis field.
- Communicate effectively to diverse audiences as required in the fields of corporate accounting and financial analysis.
- Use decision-support tools to resolve contemporary business issues using ethical business practices.
- Analyze and interpret business transactions for financial and non-financial impact.
Students who maintain a GPA of 2.75 or higher have the opportunity to participate in an accounting or finance internship as part of their free electives. Students are also encouraged to join and be active members of the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA). As members, students are encouraged to attend and participate in meetings, as well as network with industry executives. Student members may also participate in student competitions, attend regional conferences and compete for scholarships. Students are also encouraged to obtain professionally focused experience by participating in the Internal Revenue Service’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program.
Corporate Accounting and Financial Analysis
A four-year program leading to the bachelor of science degree
Credits Business Foundations | ||
| ACCT1210 | Financial Accounting | 4.5 |
| ACCT1220 | Managerial Accounting | 4.5 |
| CAR0010 | Career Management | 1 |
| FISV2000 | Finance | 4.5 |
| FIT1040 | Spreadsheet Design for Business Solutions | 4.5 |
| LAW2001 | The Legal Environment of Business I | 4.5 |
| MGMT1001 | Contemporary Business Management I | 4.5 |
| MGMT2001 | Human Resource Management | 4.5 |
| MRKT1001 | Principles of Marketing | 4.5 |
| Major Courses | ||
| ACCT2021 | Intermediate Accounting I | 4.5 |
| ACCT2022 | Intermediate Accounting II | 4.5 |
| ACCT2023 | Intermediate Accounting III | 4.5 |
| ACCT3031 | Cost Accounting I | 4.5 |
| ACCT3040 | Auditing | 4.5 |
| ACCT4065 | Accounting and Financial Analysis Seminar | 4.5 |
| FISV3005 | International Finance | 4.5 |
| FISV3080 | Financial Statement Analysis | 4.5 |
| Major Electives | ||
| Two ACCT or FISV-designated courses at the 3000 level or higher. | 9 | |
| A&S Core Experience | ||
| Communications Foundation Courses | 13.5 | |
| English Composition | ||
| Advanced Composition and Communication | ||
| Communication Skills | ||
| Integrative Learning | 9 | |
Two ILS courses, one at the 2000 level, and one at the 4000 level. | ||
| Arts and Humanities | 9 | |
| Ethics: A Global Perspective | ||
One course from ART, HIST, HUM‡, LIT, or REL | ||
| Mathematics | 9 | |
| Fundamentals of Algebra (or higher, based on student's placement) | ||
| Statistics | ||
| Science | 4.5 | |
One course from BIO^, CHM±, PHY° or SCI | ||
| Social Sciences | 9 | |
| Macroeconomics | ||
One course from ANTH°°, LEAD, PSCI, PSYC or SOC | ||
| A&S Electives | 9 | |
Two courses with an EASC attribute, at least one at 3000 level or higher. | ||
| Free Electives # | ||
| 36 credits selected from 1000-4999 numbered offerings within the university. | 36 | |
| Total Credits | 181.0 | |
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‡HUM courses are not offered in North Miami or Online.
^BIO courses are not offered in North Miami, Charlotte or Online.
¶CAD courses are only offered in Providence.
±CHM courses are not offered in North Miami or Online.
°PHY courses are not offered in Charlotte.
°°ANTH courses are not offered in North Miami or Charlotte.
# In addition to classes, free elective credit can be applied to a number of options such as Directed Experiential Education (DEE), Internship, Minor or Study Abroad. For Accelerated Master's program students, up to three graduate-level courses may apply. Students are strongly encouraged to contact an adviser before scheduling free elective credits.
NOTE: Students must pass MATH0010 Basic Mathematics or have equivalent placement scores to enroll in required math course(s).
Students who graduate with a bachelor's degree must leave Johnson & Wales University with effective writing skills to fulfill the graduation writing requirement. These writing skills will be assessed at the completion of ENG1021 Advanced Composition and Communication. Students who have met the requirement of ENG1021 Advanced Composition and Communication or ENG1027 Honors Advanced Composition and Communications: Civic Discourse outside of Johnson & Wales University must fulfill the graduation writing requirement through successful completion of ENG0001 Writing Workshop.
In collaboration with academic colleges across all JWU campuses, JWU Study Abroad programs offer a variety of international options for major, minor, Arts & Sciences, and elective credit at many price points for students during the academic year and summer. Faculty-led, exchange, affiliate, and direct-enroll programs range in duration from one week to a full semester. Financial aid is applicable and scholarships are available. Visit the study abroad website for information, program descriptions and online applications.