Accounting, BS (Non-CPA Track Program)
The non-CPA track degree in accounting is designed to provide training in the fundamentals of accounting so that students may understand the financial dynamics of a business. It provides a sequence of specialized instruction in financial, managerial and cost accounting, as well as in auditing, and taxation.
Mount Saint Mary College has received specialized accreditation for its business programs, including the major in accounting through the International Accreditation Council for Business Education
(IACBE), Olathe, Kansas. IACBE is the premier business accreditation body for business program in student-centered colleges and universities throughout the world. The IACBE accredits business degree programs at more than 225 colleges and universities in more than 20 countries. IACBE promotes and recognizes excellence in business education in colleges at both the undergraduate and graduate level.
A concentration in sports management is also available in this major.
With regard to Business electives (ACC, BUS, ECO, FIN, HCM, LAW, MKT, SPM) toward a student's completion of their major/degree, students are limited to no more than six (6) credits at the 1000-level of coursework.
Program Requirements for Accounting Major
Total Program Requirements for Accounting Major: 66 credits
Course Requirements in Accounting
Four additional ACC, BUS, ECO, FIN, HCM, LAW, MKT, or SPM courses (12 credits)
Required Support Courses
Accounting Sports Management Concentration
Accounting (Non-CPA Track Program) students who are not in the 4 + 1 BS/MBA CPA track may pursue a concentration in Sports Management. To fulfill the requirements for the concentration, students take the following courses:
Sports Management Concentration requirements
BUS 4850/4860: Sports management setting