Program Overview

Accounting and Finance Major (B.S.)

The Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Finance blends content knowledge in accounting and finance with corresponding knowledge of organizational processes in the field. This program prepares graduates to help organizations better leverage assets, manage budgets, gain efficiencies, and maximize investments. The program provides a foundation for individuals whose future goals may include earning the credential of Certified Public Accountant.

Degree Requirements

• Minimum Credit Requirement: 120 credits
• Minimum Residency Requirement: 30 credits must be taken at UNH
• Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.0 is required for conferral
• Core Curriculum Required: General Education Program
• Major, Option and Elective Requirements as indicated.

General Education Program Requirements

A minimum grade of D- is required in all General Education coursework. Students are allowed a maximum of two course overlaps. Overlaps can be used between Major, Minor and General Education requirements with only 8 credits overlapped between the Major and Minor.

• Course List Code | Title | Credits
  • ENG 420 | The Writing Process | 4
  • COM 460 | Interpersonal Communication and Group Dynamics | 4
  • COM 480 | Visual Communication | 4
  • CRIT 501 | Introduction to Critical Inquiry | 4
  • Select one of the following: | 4
    • MTH 402 | Math for Our World
    • MTH 504 | Statistics
    • MTH 510 | Pre-Calculus
  • Knowledge of Human Behavior & Social Systems | 4
  • Knowledge of the Physical & Natural World | 4
  • Knowledge of Human Thought & Expression | 4
  • CRIT 602 | Advanced Critical Analysis and Strategic Thinking | 4
  • IDIS 601A | Interdisciplinary Seminar: Being Happy | 4
  • or IDIS 601B | Interdisciplinary Seminar: Business of Beer
  • or IDIS 601C | Interdisciplinary Seminar: Paranormal Activities
  • Total Credits | 40

Writing Program Requirements

All bachelor's degree candidates are required to complete four writing intensive courses as part of the University Writing Program Requirements as follows:

• Course List Code | Title | Credits
  • ENG 420 | The Writing Process
  • One Writing Intensive course in the Major
  • One Writing Intensive course at the 600-level or above
  • One Additional Writing Intensive Course

Major Requirements

Prior to capstone enrollment, students are expected to complete all General Education program requirements. Students should consult with their advisor regarding specific major courses that may be completed with their capstone. Refer to the Degree Plan for a sample course sequence. Academic Advisor approval is required for registration to be processed.

• Course List Code | Title | Credits
  • Major in Accounting and Finance
  • Foundational Courses
    • APST 405 | Career Development and Planning | 2
    • CMPL 402 | Excel | 2
    • ECO 470 | Principles of Economics | 4
    • MTH 504 | Statistics | 4
    • MGMT 410 | Principles of Management | 4
    • or MGMT 566 | Organizational Behavior
    • ACCT 532 | Financial Accounting | 4
    • ACCT 533 | Managerial Accounting | 4
  • Intermediate Courses
    • ACCT 550 | Accounting Information Systems | 4
    • ACCT 600 | Intermediate Accounting I | 4
    • ACCT 601 | Intermediate Accounting II | 4
    • COM 590 | Professional Communication | 4
    • FNC 611 | Money and Banking | 4
    • FNC 665 | Financial Management | 4
    • FNC 675 | Financial Modeling and Decision-Making | 4
  • Advanced Courses
    • ACCT 629 | Cost Accounting | 4
    • ACCT 635 | Taxation | 4
    • ACCT 710 | Governmental and Not-For-Profit Accounting | 4
    • ACCT 720 | Auditing | 4
    • ACCT 730 | Advanced Data Analytics for Accounting Professionals | 4
    • FNC 612 | Investment Principles | 4
  • Integrative Capstone
    • MGMT 795 | Integrative Capstone: Industry-Based Internship | 4
    • or MGMT 797 | Integrative Capstone: Industry-Based Project
    • or MGMT 798 | Integrative Capstone: Strategic Management Experience
  • Total Credits | 80

Electives

Open electives are courses students will need to take in addition to their general education and major requirements in order to satisfy the remaining credit totals for their programs. Open electives are defined as any credit course offered by the College not already included in the student's general education, major, option or minor. Students will need 120 credits total to graduate with a bachelor's degree from the Online Division of the College of Professional Studies.

Sample Course Sequence

Plan of Study Grid First Year

• Fall | Credits
  • APST 405 | Career Development and Planning | 2
  • CMPL 402 | Excel | 2
  • ENG 420 | The Writing Process | 4
  • MGMT 410 or MGMT 566 | Principles of Management or Organizational Behavior | 4
  • General Education Course | 4
  • Total Credits | 16
• Spring
  • COM 460 | Interpersonal Communication and Group Dynamics | 4
  • CRIT 501 | Introduction to Critical Inquiry | 4
  • MTH 402 or MTH 504 or MTH 510 | Math for Our World or Statistics or Pre-Calculus | 4
  • ACCT 532 | Financial Accounting | 4
  • Total Credits | 16

Second Year

• Fall
  • ACCT 533 | Managerial Accounting | 4
  • ACCT 550 | Accounting Information Systems | 4
  • COM 480 | Visual Communication | 4
  • ECO 470 | Principles of Economics | 4
  • Total Credits | 16
• Spring
  • COM 590 | Professional Communication | 4
  • FNC 611 | Money and Banking | 4
  • MTH 504 | Statistics | 4
  • General Education Course | 4
  • Total Credits | 16

Third Year

• Fall
  • ACCT 600 | Intermediate Accounting I | 4
  • ACCT 601 | Intermediate Accounting II | 4
  • CRIT 602 | Advanced Critical Analysis and Strategic Thinking | 4
  • FNC 665 | Financial Management | 4
  • Total Credits | 16
• Spring
  • ACCT 710 | Governmental and Not-For-Profit Accounting | 4
  • ACCT 720 | Auditing | 4
  • FNC 612 | Investment Principles | 4
  • General Education Course | 4
  • Total Credits | 16

Fourth Year

• Fall
  • ACCT 629 | Cost Accounting | 4
  • ACCT 635 | Taxation | 4
  • FNC 675 | Financial Modeling and Decision-Making | 4
  • IDIS 601A or IDIS 601B or IDIS 601C | Interdisciplinary Seminar: Being Happy or Interdisciplinary Seminar: Business of Beer or Interdisciplinary Seminar: Paranormal Activities | 4
  • Total Credits | 16
• Spring
  • ACCT 730 | Advanced Data Analytics for Accounting Professionals | 4
  • MGMT 795 or MGMT 797 or MGMT 798 | Integrative Capstone: Industry-Based Internship or Integrative Capstone: Industry-Based Project or Integrative Capstone: Strategic Management Experience | 4
  • Total Credits | 8
• Total Credits | 120

Program Learning Outcomes

Students will have the opportunity to:

• Demonstrate knowledge of essentials in the fields of accounting and finance to provide sound information through valid processes to users of accounting and financial services.
• Show thorough competence in understanding quantitative and qualitative methods as applied to problem-solving in the fields of accounting and finance.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, to explain, evaluate, and present financial and accounting information to varied audiences.
• Employ integrity, ethics and social responsibility in accounting and financial practices.