Bachelor of Science in Accounting
Chair: Dr. Ghirmay S. Ghebreyesus
Administrative Assistant: Ms. Adelea Holmes
Professors: Dr. Joseph B. Omonuk
Associate Professor: Dr. Koffi J. Dodor
Assistant Professor: Dr. Tesfalidet Tukue
Instructors: Ms. Thelma Jones, Ms. Lauri R. Patterson
The Accounting Program was established to meet the growing demand for highly qualified professionals in the many specialized areas of accountancy. The program provides a professional education to prepare students for careers in public accounting (CPA firms), corporate accounting, financial management, and a variety of careers that demand a high level of proficiency in accounting.
Through a traditional four-year curriculum leading to a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting, the program encourages scholarly professional research that contributes to the advancement of accounting theory and practice. Additionally, it provides students with the foundation for passing professional certification examinations such as the Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), and the Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) examinations.
In addition to students in the College of Business, the program offers accounting courses that serve the needs of the University-wide constituency and offers various educational services to the professional and business communities. Graduates also gain the necessary foundation to pursue advanced degrees in business and related areas.
Degree Requirements
Accounting majors are required to complete 123 semester hours of which 30 credit hours must be in the field of accounting (above the principles level). A grade of “C” or better must be attained in all accounting courses presented to fulfill the requirements in the major. Accounting electives in specialized areas are available to advanced students.
The 149-Hour Requirement
While the traditional four-year program fulfills the educational requirements for certain areas of accounting, Louisiana requires a baccalaureate degree and no less than 149 hours of University course credit to take the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) examination. A number of other states have similar requirements and prospective candidates are advised to contact the respective State Boards of Accountancy. Individuals desiring to meet these requirements can do so by completing additional 26 hours beyond the hours required for the baccalaureate degree. It is recommended that students consider the Master of Business Administration (MBA) Program in the College of Business to satisfy this requirement.
Bachelor of Science in Accounting Curriculum
Freshman Year
First Semester
| SENL-101B | Freshman Composition | 3 |
| SMAT-121B | Pre-Calculus Mathematics I | 3 |
| - | History Elective | 3 |
| - | Biological Science Elective | 3 |
| BUSP-100 | | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Second Semester
| SENL-102B | Freshman Composition | 3 |
| MATH-203 | | 3 |
| CMPS-291 | | 3 |
| - | Arts Elective | 3 |
| - | Biological Science Elective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Sophomore Year
First Semester
| - | English Literature Elective | 3 |
| SECO-221B | Principal of Economics I | 3 |
| - | Physical Science Elective | 3 |
| SPSY-201B | Gen Psychology | 3 |
| SACC-211B | Financial Accounting Principle | 3 |
| ECON-275B | Business & Economic Stats | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 18 |
Second Semester
| ENGL-362 | | 3 |
| ECON-375 | | 3 |
| BUSP-210 | | 3 |
| SECO-222B | Prin of Economics II | 3 |
| SACC-221B | Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Junior Year
First Semester
| MGMT-300 | | 3 |
| MGMT-306 | | 3 |
| ACCT-340 | | 3 |
| MKTG-300 | | 3 |
| ACCT-300 | | 3 |
| ACCT-310 | | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 18 |
Second Semester
| - | ECON or FINC Elective | 3 |
| MGMT-360 | | 3 |
| FINC-330 | | 3 |
| ACCT-301 | | 3 |
| ACCT-320 | | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
ECON or FINC Elective: 300 or above
Senior Year
First Semester
| ACCT-400 | | 3 |
| ACCT-430 | | 3 |
| ACCT- | Accounting Elective | 3 |
| SVLR- | Service Learning | 3 |
| MGMT-310 | | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Second Semester
| MGMT-490 | | 3 |
| ACCT-461 | | 3 |
| ACCT- | Accounting Elective | 3 |
| - | AAE Elective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12 |