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Accounting and Information Systems

The accounting and information systems major gives students an opportunity to prepare for entry-level positions in various accounting and finance careers. Students study upper-level accounting courses in: financial reporting, including for-profit and not-for-profit entities, managerial and cost accounting, taxes, auditing, information systems, and international financial reporting.

 
 

Students are prepared to take professional level examinations such as the certified public accounting and certified managerial accounting exams.

Career opportunities include:

  • public accounting
  • managerial accounting
  • finance career tracks in business
  • not-for-profit entities
  • government.

Students also develop strong analytical skills that enable them to enter other related career areas.

For more information, please contact:
Marybeth Delisi
413-265-2300
 
 

 

 

Bachelor of Arts Degree
Major in Accounting and Information Systems
(Min. at Elms College: 27 Cr. / Min. GPA: 2.0)
Major Requirements 59 credits
Business Core Curriculum 38 credits

Business Core Curriculum

  • ACC 201 Accounting I
  • ACC 202 Accounting II
  • BUS 221 Computer Applications
  • BUS 242 Principles of Management
  • BUS 248 Global Business Environment
  • BUS 252 Principles of Marketing
  • BUS 260 Legal Environment of Business
  • BUS 311 Principles of Fin. Management
  • BUS 342 Managerial Communications
  • BUS 480 Business Strategy
  • ACC 481 Internship Preparation
  • ACC 482 Internship
  • ECN 212 Economics II

Accounting Courses - 21 credits

  • ACC 301 Intermediate Accounting I
  • ACC 302 Intermediate Accounting II
  • ACC 306 Cost and Managerial Accounting
  • ACC 350 Accounting Information Systems
  • ACC 401 Auditing
  • ACC 410 Personal Taxes
  • ACC 420 Advanced Accounting

Required courses that also satisfy college core requirements:

  • ECN 211 Economics I
  • MAT 109 Statistics



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