Bachelor of Science in Accounting
The principal objectives of the Bachelor of Science in Accounting program are to provide students with a broad, fundamental knowledge of the field, to prepare students for employment in accounting careers, and to provide a strong liberal arts component that develops communications skills, information literacy, abstract thinking and critical analysis and fosters historical, political and social awareness.
Courses earned from Strayer University do not automatically qualify the holder to participate in professional licensing examinations to practice certain professions in any state. All students interested in practicing a regulated accounting profession requiring licensure from a state regulatory agency should contact the appropriate state regulatory agency in the field of their interest. A listing of contact information for the most common accounting-related licensing boards is available on the Strayer University website at: https://icampus.strayer.edu/assignments-academic-support/student-services/student-consumer-information/information-licensed-careers .
Licensing information is also available from the following web sites: American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, www.cpa-exam.org , National Association of State Boards of Accountancy, www.nasba.org, Institute of Internal Auditors, www.theiia.org , Institute of Management Accountants, www.imanet.org , Accreditation Council for Accountancy and Taxation, www.acatcredentials.org .
Many states have additional requirements directly related to CPA examination preparation. Students should consult their respective state Board of Accountancy for further details.
Requirements
Area I-Core Component
ACC 100 | Accounting I | |
BUS 100 | Introduction to Business | |
CIS 105 | Introduction to Information Systems | |
ENG 115 | English Composition | |
MAT 104 | Algebra with Applications | |
Total Credit Hours: | 22.5 |
Area II-Major Component
Area III-General Education Component
Area IV-Elective Component
These courses are selected in consultation with the Academic Advisor; within this component it is possible for students to develop a minor in a second area of study (See "Minors").
All courses are 4.5 credits.
Total Credit Hours: 180.0