Program Overview

Bachelor of Science in Accounting Degree

The Bachelor of Science in Accounting Degree is a comprehensive program that requires students to complete a series of non-accounting and upper-division accounting courses.

Non-Accounting Courses Required

• One of the following courses:
  • COMM 1030, Interpersonal Communication
  • COMM 1040, Introduction to Public Speaking
• One of the following courses:
  • PHIL 1130, Approaches to Ethics
  • PHIL 2254, Business Ethics

Upper Division Accounting Courses Required

• ACCTNG 3401, Financial Accounting and Reporting I
• ACCTNG 3402, Financial Accounting and Reporting II
• ACCTNG 3411, Cost Accounting
• ACCTNG 3441, Income Taxes
• One of the following courses:
  • ACCTNG 3421, Accounting Information Systems and Spreadsheet Applications
  • INFSYS 3810, Information Systems Analysis

Prerequisites and Requirements

The prerequisite for enrollment in ACCTNG 3402, 3411, 3441, 3451, and all 4000-level accounting courses is an upper-level accounting grade point average of 2.2 or higher.

State of Missouri's Requirement

The State of Missouri requires 150 hours for eligibility to take the Uniform Certified Public Accounting Examination. Alternatives to satisfy this requirement are available through the Office of Undergraduate Academic Advising.