Department of Accounting, Economics and Finance Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.)/Master of Professional Accounting (M.P.A.) Degree The Department of Accounting, Economics and Finance prepares students for a variety of professional opportunities. Departmental emphasis on quality instruction assures that students are exposed to the most up-to-date material and instructional techniques. The study of accounting and finance leads exclusively to business-oriented degrees. In economics, students may pursue either social sciences or business degrees. The Department provides an opportunity for students to meet the educational requirements for the Certified Public Accountant designation and information regarding qualification for other professional designations.
The department offers a variety of scholarships at the undergraduate level and graduate assistantships at the post-graduate level. Students are encouraged to apply for these awards. The department supports an internship program for students majoring in any field within the department. The intern program combines classroom study with a planned program of related work experience with industry or government agencies. The program provides students an opportunity to earn a portion of their college expenses while gaining work experience which enhances their academic studies.
Refer to the “Graduate School” section of the catalog for graduate requirements and course descriptions. University Core Curriculum Requirements Refer to the “University Core Curriculum” section of the catalog. General Requirements - At least 24 semester hours must be in courses numbered 6300 or above.
- This program will be a non-thesis program. Students desiring to do a thesis program will be required to complete the regular M.P.A. degree program.
- Application for entry into the program will be made during the semester in which the student completes 90 hours of course work. Graduate course work cannot be taken prior to acceptance into the program.
- Admission: Students are granted admission when the applicant has an undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 or higher and scores in the 50th percentile or higher in one or more categories (math, verbal or analytical) of GRE or GMAT.
- Conditional Admission: Students that do not qualify for regular admission are granted conditional admission when the applicant has an undergraduate GPA or 2.5 or higher and scores in the 25th percentile or higher in one or more categories of the GMAT.
- Students not qualifying for regular or conditional admission will be denied admission and may consult with the dean of the Graduate School for assistance on future admission possibilities or possible committee review for conditional admission based on special circumstances consistent with House Bill 1641.
- Applicants must have completed the following accounting courses prior to admission: ACCT 2301, 2302, 3311, 3331, 3332, 3371, 3375.
The following courses are required for a total of 150 hours for the integrated B.B.A./M.P.A. degree program: University Core Curriculum (42 hours) College of Business Requirements (33 hours) - ACCT 2301, 2302.
- BUSI 3312.
- ECON 2301*, 2302.
- FIN 3320.
- MATH 1325.
- MGT 3330, 4315.
- MKT 3340.
- QBA 2342.
- College of Business writing component: one course from CIDM 3320, ECON 4342, ECON 4370, FIN 3350, FIN 4320, FIN 4321, MGT 3335 (Major requirements will not count for the writing component but writing component can double count toward completion of minor.).
- Pass business competency field exam by Educational Testing Services (ETS) or equivalent. This exam should be taken the last semester of the junior year or when a student has passed ACCT 2301, 2302; BUSI 3312; CIDM 3330; ECON 2301, 2302; FIN 3320; MKT 3340; MGT 3330; and CIDM 2342. (Successful completion of ETS field exam or equivalent is a prerequisite to enrollment in MGT 4315.)
*NOTE: ECON 2301 is required of all College of Business majors and is counted as part of the University Core Curriculum Requirements leaving 33 additional hours required. Undergraduate Accounting Requirements (18 hours) - ACCT 3311, 3331, 3332, 3371, 3375, 4351.
Undergraduate Electives (21 hours) Graduate Accounting Requirements (9 hours) - ACCT 6306, 6307, 6308, 6309 or 6310.
- Advanced Accounting Electives for Graduate Credit (9 hours)
M.B.A. Core (9 hours) - ECON 6305 or 6306 and six hours as advised.
Advanced Electives for Graduate Credit (9 hours) Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) Degree Major in Accounting (Major Code: 301) University Core Curriculum Requirements Refer to the “University Core Curriculum” section of the catalog.
Students must take MATH 1324. B.B.A. Degree Requirements Accounting Core Requirements - ACCT 3311, 3331, 3332, 3371, 3375, 4351, six semester hours advanced accounting electives.
- Additional electives to total 120 hours.
Specialization Students interested in public accounting or industry-oriented specialization should consult their advisers early in their programs. For information about the master of professional accounting (M.P.A.) degree, refer to the “Graduate School” section of this catalog. Minor in Accounting - ACCT 2301, 2302, 3331, 3332.
- Select two additional courses from 3300–4300-level accounting courses.
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