California State University, Fresno
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - Accountancy OptionFresno, USA
DURATION
4 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
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Introduction
All students in the Craig School of Business who are working toward the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration must satisfy (a) the university's General Education requirements; (b) pre-business requirements, which include a demonstration of computer competency, a seven-course group of pre-business courses, and both a cumulative and campus GPA of at least 2.25 to declare an option; (c) upper-division core requirements of six upper-division courses, (d) option requirements of 24 units in an area of specialization; (e) the upper-division writing skills requirement; (f) an integrative course requirement; and (g) complete at least 50 percent of the required business units in the Craig School of Business.
Computer literacy and computer software competency are considered essential to success in the program, which is heavily oriented on the use of technology. The pre-business courses include material considered essential for further study in business. The upper-division core courses provide a broad background and a breadth of knowledge and understanding. The option courses enable the student to specialize in a specific area of business and to prepare for effective performance in future employment.
Program Outcome
What You Can Learn
- Ethics in accounting
- The theory and practice of flowcharting
- Data analytics and visualization for accounting professionals
- How to evaluate internal accounting controls in computer systems environments
- Learn about the interrelationships of people, procedures, and equipment
- Financial accounting for corporate entities
Curriculum
1. Major requirements (73 units)
Demonstration of computer competency
Complete IS 52 and 52L or equivalent courses with a grade of C or better or achieve a passing score on the CSB computer competency waiver examination.
Pre-Business requirements (22 units)*
ACCT 4A, ACCT 4B, BA 18, DS 71, DS 73, ECON 40 or AGBS 1, ECON 50
Upper-division core requirements (24 units)
DS 123, FIN 120, IS 130, MGT 110, MGT 124, MKTG 100S
Accountancy option requirements (24 units)
ACCT 120A, ACCT 120B, ACCT 132 (12 units)
Select three courses from the following: ACCT 144, ACCT 145, ACCT 146, ACCT 148, ACCT 162, ACCT 165, ACCT 167, ACCT 169 (12 units)
Integrative course requirement (3 units)
MGT 187 or ACCT 187*
Grade Requirement
A grade of C or better must be earned for each course used to satisfy the requirements for the major.
2. General Education requirements (48 units)
These courses will satisfy the following: DS 71 for GE Area B4; ECON 50 for GE Area D2. Note: Business Administration majors are exempt from the third GE area C1/C2 requirement.
3. Other requirements (9 units)
American Government and Institutions (PLSI 2), Multicultural and International (MI), and Upper-division writing. Business majors take BA 105W, Business Communication, to fulfill the Upper-Division Writing requirement and MKTG 100S will fulfill the MI Requirement.
4. Sufficient elective units to meet required total units (varies)
5. Total (120 units)**
** G.E. and MI courses can be double-counted with major requirements. See advisor for details.
Career Opportunities
Undergraduates with a Bachelor of Science Degree/Accounting Option are trained to pursue numerous career opportunities in Public Accounting (CPA Firms), Private Industry (accounting, audit, or analyst work for Agriculture, Retail, Manufacturing, and Service companies), and Governmental/ Regulatory/ Not for Profit entities (accounting or audit work for federal or state agencies, and charitable organizations).
Accountancy option students often pursue professional certifications/licenses including the CPA state license (state license as a Certified Public Accountant), the CMA (an industry designation for management accounting), and the CIA (an industry designation for internal auditing).