Program Overview

University Program Information

The university offers various programs, including undergraduate and graduate degrees, with a focus on providing students with hands-on experience and a comprehensive education.

Undergraduate Programs

Majors

• Accounting (B.A., B.S.)

Minors

• Accounting

Departments/Programs

• Business, Accounting and Economics (Undergraduate)

Course Descriptions

ACCT 2440 Accounting Information Systems

Focuses on the collecting, processing, and communicating financial information in an organization. An entity's processing cycles are studied. Students receive hands-on experience with manual and computerized accounting applications, including spreadsheets. Prerequisite(s): Grade of "C-" or better in ACCT 1310 Principles of Accounting I and ACCT 1320 Principles of Accounting II. (Normally offered each spring semester.)

ACCT 1310 Principles of Accounting I

This is an introduction to the basic accounting model and the framework for developing financial statements. The major focus is on the study of generally accepted accounting principles as they apply to the measurement of income and the presentation of a firm's financial position. (Normally offered each semester.)

ACCT 1320 Principles of Accounting II

The role of accounting in the formation and capitalization of corporations is studied. Other topics include cash flow, analysis and interpretation of financial statements, and basic managerial accounting. Prerequisite(s): Grade of "C-" or better in ACCT 1310 Principles of Accounting I. (Normally offered each semester.)

Academic Policies and Procedures

The online version of the Nebraska Wesleyan University catalog supersedes any printed catalog or PDF version as the official catalog of NWU. NWU reserves the right to make changes in the regulations and offerings announced in this official online version, as circumstances require. It is expected that the only changes will be the correction of errors and the inclusion of new courses and programs approved during the academic year.