undergraduate bulletin - LaGrange College

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Business Management
Minor in Accountancy
Minor in Business Management
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Business Administration (See separate LaGrange Evening
College Bulletin)
The bachelor‘s programs are accredited nationally by the Accreditation Council for Business
Schools and Programs (ACBSP). The Albany programs in Organizational Leadership are not
included in this accreditation.
ACCOUNTANCY AND BUSINESS MAJORS
Business majors (B.S. in Accountancy and B.S. in Business Management) should note that the
applicable requirements for the majors, including required courses, are those in effect when they
declare their major, not those in effect at the time of their matriculation.
In addition to the course requirements, students pursuing a bachelor‘s degree offered by the
Departments of Business and Accountancy must participate in a comprehensive Departmental
Assessment Program (DAP), as well as an exit interview with department faculty or Advisory
Council members.
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE B.S. IN ACCOUNTANCY
The B.S. in Accountancy gives students the accounting foundation needed for effective
decision-making in an organization. Today‘s accountants must be able to communicate,
synthesize, and innovate. They not only provide the information upon which the business world
depends, but also make crucial decisions and act as trusted advisors. The Accountancy major
builds upon the liberal arts skill base to give students the business and accounting knowledge
they need. Students planning to work in the accounting function will receive the necessary skills
and knowledge to pursue the CMA and CFM professional designations and be prepared for the
fifth year of study for the CPA.
To declare a major in Accountancy, the student must meet the following criteria:
1. Have an overall GPA of 2.75/4.00 or better.
2. Complete MGMT 2200, ACCT 2211, and ECON 2200 with a grade of ―C‖ or better.
3. Normally, a student desiring to major in Accountancy will complete ACCT 2211 with a
grade of ―B‖ or better.
Students who have a GPA at or above 2.5 but less than 2.75 may petition the department faculty
to be admitted on a probationary basis to the major. Petitioners will be evaluated utilizing a
departmental screening process.
To remain a major in Accountancy in good standing, the student must meet the following
criteria:
1. Complete all other major requirements with a grade of ―C‖ or better.
2. Maintain an overall and major GPA of at least 2.50/4.00.
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