Accounting, Minor (for BSBA and HCAM students only)
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Communication: Students completing the minor will demonstrate competency in oral and written communication skills. Students will deliver an effective oral presentation on a business and/or professional topic. (UO 1)
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving: Students completing the minor will demonstrate effective critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Students will apply critical thinking skills using quantitative techniques for problem solving and strategic decision making. (UO 2)
Ethics: Students completing the minor will have acquired the necessary skills and knowledge to meet professional competencies as business professionals and global citizens. Students will demonstrate an understanding of the history and vocabulary unique to business disciplines. (UO 8)
Information Technology: Students will demonstrate proficiency in the use of computers and software to manage information with statistical analysis, spreadsheet, database and other appropriate applications. (UO 10)
Professional Proficiency: Students completing the minor will have acquired the necessary skills and knowledge to meet professional competencies as business professionals and global citizens. Students will demonstrate a knowledge of procedures, concepts, and technical accounting business skills through practical application (budgeting, financial statement analysis). (UO 4)
To access Minor Requirements, please view the Curriculum Guide tab.
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Accounting, Minor Program Page
Curriculum Guide
GPA Requirement
Major GPA: 2.0 or higher
Minor Requirements
- Students must complete at least 6 credit hours in their minor from SRU
- A minimum of 6 credit hours must be upper division (courses numbered 300 and above)
- A minor shall be no fewer than 18 credits.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| ACCT 310 | Cost Accounting | 3 |
| ACCT 313 | Intermediate Accounting I | 4 |
| ACCT 314 | Intermediate Accounting II | 4 |
| FIN 320 | Managerial Finance | 3 |
| ACCT 340 | Legal Environment of Business | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Accounting Information Systems | ||
| Federal Individual Income Tax | ||
| Auditing Theory and Practice | ||
| Total Hours | 20 | |
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Some courses may require pre-requisites. Please see course descriptions to determine if there are any pre-requisites for that specific course.
Important Curriculum Guide Notes
This Curriculum Guide is provided to help SRU students and prospective students better understand their intended major curriculum. Enrolled SRU students should note that the My Rock Audit may place already-earned and/or in progress courses in different, yet valid, curriculum categories. Enrolled SRU students should use the My Rock Audit Report and materials and information provided by their faculty advisers to ensure accurate progress towards degree completion. The information on this guide is current as of the date listed. Students are responsible for curriculum requirements at the time of enrollment at the University.
PASSHE - Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Institutions
MINOR IN ACCOUNTING for SBUS Program Students - (10C)
This program is effective as of Summer 2023
Revised 10.03.2023
UCC 09.05.2023