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Undergraduate Bulletin Table of Contents

Accounting (ACCT) Undergraduate Programs

442 CENTENNIAL HALL/(320) 308-3038

Also see College of Business description and requirements.

Programs at a Glance

Degree programs

  • BS – Accounting
  • Minor – Accounting

Program admission and performance requirements

Admission – Department and College of Business

  • 2.65 GPA overall
  • completion of 45 credits, including COB 111, ENGL 191, CMST 192, MATH 196, ACCT 291
  • grade of “C” or better in MATH 196, ACCT 291 and BCIS 242
  • enrollment in or completion of ACCT 292, BLAW 235, ECON 205, ECON 206 and BCIS 242
  • grade of “C” or better in an introductory computing course
  • 3.00 GPA in ACCT 291 and 292

Good Academic Standing

  • 2.00 GPA overall

University minimum requirements for bachelor’s degrees

  • 120 credits
  • 40 credits in General Education
  • 1 credit in PESS 122
  • 45 credits in upper-division (300-400) courses
  • 30 credits in residence at SCSU
  • 2.00 GPA overall, in major, and in minor (departments may set higher standards)

(See this section and the section on the G.R. Herberger College of Business for more information.)

Chairperson: Bruce Busta
Faculty: W. Brown, Busta, R. Carlson, Fredin, B. Gaumnitz, C. Gaumnitz, S. Johnson, Kramer, Marrer, McIntosh, K. Mooney, Portz, Ripka, Schwieger, Scofield, Smith, Soroko, Strong, W. Wells, Zupanc.

The Department of Accounting offers programs to students interested in professional careers in public accounting, industry, not-for-profit organizations, governmental bodies and teaching. Courses offered emphasize the development of students' analytical capabilities and understanding of the usefulness and limitations of accounting information. Following graduation, students frequently apply for professional certification. St. Cloud State University graduates are eligible to sit for various professional exams including CPA, CMA, CIA, and CISA.

Bachelor of Science

Major
A major in accounting includes the business core plus the following program:

Accounting (36)
ACCT 380, 381, 382, 390, 480, 482, 486
15 credits from: ACCT 444, 481, 483, 484, 487, 490, BLAW 436, BCIS 350, 443, 453, or at most one course from 300- and 400-level courses in BCIS, FIRE, MGMT, MKTG and 400-level courses in ECON. A maximum of three credits of ACCT 444 can count toward these 15 credits.

Accounting Minor for Nonbusiness Majors (24)
Required courses: ACCT 291, 292, 380, 381; FIRE 371; BLAW 235
Choose one of the following: ACCT 480, 481, 482, 483, 484, 486, 487, 490
Choose one upper division College of Business course

Accounting Minor for Business Majors (15)
Required courses: ACCT 380, 381, 382, 390
Choose one of the following: ACCT 480, 481, 482, 483, 484, 486, 487, 490

Notes:

  1. Non-business majors who choose to minor in business may take no more than 30 credits of their total university work in the College of Business.
  2. Business students should consult their adviser before enrolling in lower division business courses due to the 50% rule.
  3. Only students admitted to a business major or minor program and who have completed 60 semester credits (junior standing) may enroll in 300- and 400-level courses. Department permission required for all other students.
  4. Selected accounting courses are an integral part of the International Business programs described in this catalog.