Course Planning

Accounting Major - Planning

Course planning advice here is limited to majors. For a full description of degree requirements, please see this overview of the Academic Program and refer to the Catalog for details and official rules. Any discrepancy between the Course Planning Pages and the Catalog will be resolved in favor of the Catalog.

Possible Degree Path – starting in the first year. The following is a typical plan to complete this major. This is not the only way forward. Please consult with your advisor to create your unique path.

  Fall Semester Spring Semester
First Year - Principles of Accounting I (BUSI 200)
Sophomore
  • Principles of Accounting II (BUSI 210)
  • Microeconomic Theory (ECON 200)
  • Macroeconomic Theory (ECON 210)
  • Principles of Statistics (BUSI 250)
Junior
  • Intermediate Accounting I (BUSI 300)
  • Managerial Accounting (BUSI 330)
  • Intermediate Accounting II (BUSI 310)
Possibly 1-2 of Accounting Major electives:
  • 300 – level or above Economics elective
  • 300 - level or above Accounting elective
Senior Corporate Finance (ECON 410) Senior Capstone
Complete remaining Accounting Major electives as necessary with:
  • 300-level or above Economics elective
  • 300-level or above Accounting elective

Possible Degree Path – starting in the second year. The following is a typical plan to complete this major. Please consult with your advisor to create your unique path.

  Fall Semester Spring Semester
First Year -
Sophomore
  • Principles of Accounting I (BUSI 200)
  • Microeconomic Theory (ECON 200)
  • Principles of Accounting II (BUSI 210)
  • Macroeconomic Theory (ECON 210)
Possibly Principles of Statistics (BUSI 250)
Junior
  • Intermediate Accounting I (BUSI 300)
  • Managerial Accounting (BUSI 330)
  • Intermediate Accounting II (BUSI 310)
If not already completed:
  • Principles of Statistics (BUSI 250)
Possibly 1-2 of Accounting Major electives:
  • 300-level or above Economics elective
  • 300-level or above Accounting elective
Senior Corporate Finance (ECON 410) Senior Capstone
Complete remaining Accounting Major electives as necessary with:
  • 300-level or above Economics elective
  • 300-level or above Accounting elective

Planning Recommendations: An internship, in a related field, is highly recommended.

Capstone Comments: There are various ways to complete the Capstone requirement. See the Economics and Business catalog page for options.