Accounting, B.S.

(54 credits)

The Bachelor of Science in Accounting, under the Tagliatela School of Business and Leadership, is designed for students looking to enter the challenging field of accounting. The industries of finance and accounting hold a significant rate of growth in employment opportunities. The program will provide students with a strong knowledge of accounting principles and practical business applications while preparing them for a career in accounting or a related field.

For students who are specifically interested in the field of public accounting, this program will complete the credit hours and course content required by the state of Connecticut and 48 other states to take the Uniform Certified Public Accounting (CPA) Examination. 

Upon completing the program of study in Accounting, students will:

• Exhibit basic competencies in interpersonal skills, oral and written communication, leadership, and teamwork appropriate for the business world.
• Acquire and apply basic knowledge in the student’s chosen field.
• Integrate the functional components of business into a workable whole.
• Illustrate the ability to apply critical thinking and reasoning skills and to utilize effective problem solving techniques.
• Demonstrate an awareness and appreciation for cultural, ethical, and responsible behaviors in a global world.

Accreditation

The Tagliatela School of Business and Leadership at Albertus Magnus College has received specialized accreditation for its business programs through the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE) located at 11960 Quivira Road in Overland Park, Kansas, USA. The IACBE grants accreditation for business-related and accounting programs that are equivalent to an education at the U.S. post-secondary degree level. Locations and delivery modes for program offerings are at the sole discretion of the Member. For a list of accredited programs please view the IACBE member status page.

MAJOR REQUIREMENTS 

REQUIRED CORE (21 credits)

AC 161 - Financial Accounting
AC 162 - Managerial Accounting
BE 202 - Statistics for Business and Economics
BE 205 - Principles of Microeconomics
BE 334 - Business Law
MG 131 - Principles of Management
MKT 231 - Principles of Marketing

CONCENTRATION REQUIREMENTS (33 credits)

BE 135 - Business Communications
BE 204 - Principles of Macroeconomics
AC 261 - Intermediate Accounting I
AC 262 - Intermediate Accounting II
AC 263 - Cost Accounting
AC 361 - Federal Income Taxation for Individuals
AC 362 - Auditing
AC 380 - Accounting Internship
MG 309 - Business Ethics
FIN 265 - Corporate Financial Management
AC 395 - Accounting Capstone

 
*ADP students may substitute AC 394 for AC 380

WRITING IN THE DISCIPLINE DESIGNATED COURSE

AC 362 - Auditing

 4+1 BS in Accounting/MS in Accounting

The 4+1 BS in Accounting/MS in Accounting program is designed for high-achieving traditional undergraduate students who seek to complete both a bachelor's and master's degree in an expedited timeframe. This program provides a streamlined pathway to advanced accounting education, allowing students to complete both degrees efficiently while receiving integrated academic support.

Students admitted to a 4+1 program complete the requirements for both degrees, typically totaling at least 150 credits, including a minimum of 120 undergraduate credits and 30 graduate credits. During the senior year, students may enroll in up to two graduate-level courses, one in the fall and one in the spring semester, which may be applied to both undergraduate and graduate degree requirements. These are the only credits that may be double-counted between the two programs.

Admission Requirements
Students must apply to a 4+1 program during the junior year a upon completion of no more than 90 credits. Admission is competitive and requires a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher, unless otherwise specified by the program. Applications submitted after the junior year may not be considered. Final acceptance is granted by the graduate program. 

Enrollment and Advising
Upon acceptance, students are assigned a graduate advisor in addition to their undergraduate advisor. Students remain classified as undergraduate students until the bachelor’s degree is conferred.

Academic Standards and Progression
To continue in the 4+1 program, students must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 and earn a grade of B or higher in all graduate-level coursework. Students may not exceed the maximum number of graduate credits permitted prior to completion of the bachelor’s degree, as defined by the program.

Tuition and Financial Aid
Graduate courses taken during the undergraduate phase are billed at the undergraduate tuition rate when included as part of a full-time undergraduate course load (12–18 credit hours per semester), unless otherwise noted; in these cases, no additional tuition is charged for the graduate coursework. After the bachelor’s degree is awarded, students are charged graduate tuition rates for all remaining coursework. Financial aid eligibility may change upon transition to graduate status and is subject to federal, state, and institutional regulations.

Program Completion
Students are expected to complete all graduate degree requirements within a defined timeframe following conferral of the bachelor’s degree, typically within one year, unless otherwise specified by the program.

Withdrawal or Dismissal
Students who withdraw from or become ineligible to continue in a 4+1 program may apply completed graduate coursework toward their undergraduate degree as elective credit, where applicable, provided a passing grade is earned. If a student later regains eligibility and is formally readmitted to the graduate program, previously completed graduate coursework in which a passing grade was earned may be applied toward the graduate degree, subject to program approval and applicable time limit requirements.

Eligibility
4+1 programs are limited to full-time, matriculated traditional undergraduate students in designated majors.