Calendar 2005-2006 - The University of Akron

140 The University of Akron 2005-2006
PROGRAMS OF INSTRUCTION
6100: General Business
This degree program is intended to offer flexibility to the student. Some students
who intend to pursue careers in small business management, whether by creating
or acquiring a business, or perhaps taking over a family business enterprise, may
find the flexibility of this degree program best for them. Other students with more
administrative experience may also prefer the larger course selection offered by
this degree program.
The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) program does not
include a major per se.
Instead, the students complete the CBA core curriculum and 28 credit hours from
the following:
• Two courses (24 credits) from the 300- or 400-level of 6200, 6400. 6500 and
6600, which must include one of the following
Credits
6200:320 Accounting Information Systems 3
or
6200:454 Information Systems Security 3
or
6400:379 Advanced Business Finance 3
or
6500:310 Business Information Systems 3
or
6600:490 Marketing Strategy 3
• And one additional course from the following:
6100:201 Introduction to E-business 3
6100:495 Internship in Business Administration 3
6300:201 Introduction to Entrepreneurship 3
6600:275 Professional Selling 3
6800:405 Multinational Corporations 3
6800:421 International Business Practices 3
Total credits required 27
6200: Accountancy
The George W. Daverio School of Accountancy prepares students for careers in
accounting, auditing, taxation, and information systems services. The functions of
accountancy and information systems are essential to the decision-making
process in commerce, industry, and government. There are exceptional opportunities
for professional advancement regardless of career path and the type of
institution a graduate may choose.
Graduates may pursue certification credentials such as Certified Public
Accountant (CPA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), Certified Internal
Auditor (CIA) and Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA). CISA is an information
technology professional who specializes in the areas of audit, control and
security.
After January 1, 2000, Ohio law requires 150 hours of college level education as a
prerequisite for certification as a Certified Public Accountant in the state of Ohio.
CPA certification is generally required for careers in public accounting. Careers in
industry, government, non-profit institutions or information systems consulting
services generally do not require students to pass the CPA exam.
To receive a Bachelor of Science in Accounting degree from the George W.Daverio
School of Accountancy, a student must complete the College requirements and the
requirements for the program described below:
Professional Accounting Program*
For students pursuing professional careers in public accounting, management
accounting, internal auditing, government or non-profit institutions as an
accountant:
Credits
3300:275 Specialized Writing: Business 3
6200:301 Cost Management and Enterprise Resource Planning 3
6200:320 Accounting Information Systems 3
6200:321 Intermediate Accounting I 3
6200:322 Intermediate Accounting II 3
6200:430 Taxation I 3
6200:440 Auditing 3
6200:454 Information Systems Security 3
6200:460 Advanced Managerial Accounting 3
6200:xxx Accounting electives 6
Total credits required 33
* Students who elect to work in public accounting as a CPA should choose one of the following
two avenues to meet the 150 semester hour requirements: (A) Complete the BSA as shown
above and apply for the 30 credit-hour Master of Science in Accountancy program described in the
Graduate Bulletin: (B) Complete a minor or certificate program in conjunction with the BSA. It is
important to note that sequencing of courses under this concentration is very important in order to
maximize CPA examination readiness. Curriculum guides with suggested minors/certificate
programs and course sequencing are available in the School of Accountancy.