24 units

The accounting minor surveys the principles, theories, and concepts of the accounting profession. Its practical component leads to work assignments in international, national, and local certified public accountant (CPA) firms in students’ junior and senior years. The combination of classroom theory and real-world experience also prepares candidates for the CPA examination administered by the various state boards of accountancy in the United States.

Benefits of Adding a Minor

A minor can help students complement their bachelor’s degree and stand out to future employers, helping them expand their employment opportunities as they study an additional area of interest. Complementary minors provide students the opportunity to demonstrate added expertise in their field and specialize in an area that may provide an edge in their job search, and also add knowledge that can be used throughout an individual’s career. 

Requirements

No more than three courses in a student’s major may count toward this minor.

Course List

Code	Title	Units
ACCT 120	Principles of Accounting I	3
ACCT 121	Principles of Accounting II	3
BUSI 110	Business and Entrepreneurship 1, 2	3
ACCT 320	Intermediate Accounting I F	3
ACCT 321	Intermediate Accounting II S	3
ACCT 325	Cost Accounting S	3
or ACCT 426	Auditing Principles I
ACCT 331	Federal Taxes I F	3
or ACCT 332	Federal Taxes II
ACCT 336	Advanced Accounting F	3
Total Units		24

¹

BUSI 110 waived for all School of Business and Management majors except for B.A. in Economics majors. BUSI 110 should be taken in the freshman or sophomore year, if possible.

²

Meets the General Education Civic Knowledge and Engagement requirement.

Term Hours

F	Offered in Fall only
S	Offered in Spring only
F/S	Offered in both Fall and Spring terms
EF	Offered in Fall in even years
ES	Offered in Spring in even years
OF	Offered in Fall in odd years
OS	Offered in Spring in odd years

Program Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete this program shall be able to:

1. Demonstrate mastery of key accounting content areas, such as financial reporting, business and economic concepts, auditing, and regulation.
2. Identify and solve accounting or business problems using analytical and critical thinking skills.
3. Compose responses to business decisions that demonstrate a Christian worldview.
4. Express themselves clearly and effectively through professional written and oral communications.
5. Demonstrate the ability to function as an effective business team member.