Description
The UDM Accounting Program develops professional accountants who transcend narrow functional boundaries and can fill a variety of roles in any organization. A Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a major in Accounting prepares graduates for life's career not just the next job. Students are taught the accounting skills and analytical tools necessary to succeed in today's rapidly changing economic environment.
A student with a major in accounting can expect to have many doors open throughout his or her career. Graduates generally begin in entry-level accounting positions, but have also started their career in other areas. Accounting students may apply for any position open to business administration majors, so that an accounting major can be thought of as reaping the most flexibility in the long-run.
Upon completion of the 126-hour Accounting major, a student is qualified to take the Uniform Certified Public Accounting (CPA) examination. To become licensed as a CPA in Michigan, the accountant must successfully pass the CPA exam, complete a total of 150-credit hours and meet experience and other requirements set by the Michigan Board of Accountancy. Complete information can be obtained on the state site. Accountancy: Requirements for a CPA Certificate (Michigan)
A number of other professional certification programs are available to the accounting program graduate. Students may choose to pursue certifications in management accounting, financial management, internal auditing, or forensic accounting, for example. Most certifications, like CPA licensing, have education, examination, experience and continuing professional education requirements. Students are encouraged to consult with the faculty about career paths and certification.
Admissions Requirements
Freshman
Applicants with a "B" average or better and a competitive score on the ACT or SAT may apply to the College of Business Administration. We admit qualifying freshman directly into the College. Student applications are considered on an individual basis and will include the following items.
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Academic performance
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ACT or SAT scores
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Activities and interests
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Educational goals
Transfer Students
The College of Business Administration welcomes students from other colleges and universities, and students transferring from other programs within UDM. The university provides some transfer guides online which equate courses from local colleges with those at UDM. Transfer Guides
Program Requirements
Requirements for a BSBA Accounting Major
Accounting students who are candidates for the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a major in accounting complete a minimum of 126 semester hours within the three following areas:
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required accounting and business courses,
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required University Core Curriculum, and
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elective courses.
The College may allow transfer students to substitute equivalent courses upon review of their transfer work.
A candidate is expected to attain a minimum grade point average of 2.0 in all hours attempted, in the business and accounting classes, and in the last 60 credit hours. At least 50 percent of the business and accounting credit hours must be taken in the College of Business Administration at the University of Detroit Mercy.
The College reserves the right to add or delete course offerings and to redesign the program.
The College of Business Administration believes that service to the community is a most worthwhile endeavor of a business professional. Some classes may require service activities as part of the course requirements. Participation in community service is strongly encouraged, and there are a number of opportunities for students to participate.
Accounting Major Courses
Business Core Courses
University Core Curriculum Courses
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| Objective 1 | Communications Skills (1) | 9 credits |
| Objective 2 | Mathematical and Computer Skills (2) | 12 credits |
| Objective 3 | Scientific Literacy (3) | 12 credits |
| Objective 4 | Meaning and Value (4) | 9 credits |
| Objective 5 | Diverse Human Experience (5) | 12 credits |
| Objective 6 | Social Responsibility (6) | 3 credits |
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(1) Students must complete CST 1010, ENL 1310, and ENL 2040.
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(2) Students must complete MTH 1110, MTH 1120, MTH 2140, and CIS 1000.
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(3) Students must complete ECN 2950, ECN 2960, ECN 3050, and one course in natural sciences that meets the Core Curriculum requirements.
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(4) Students must complete PHL 1000, and two other courses that meet the Core Curriculum requirements. These are courses in religious studies, Catholic studies, or philosophy.
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(5) Students must complete one course in historical experience, one course in literary experience, one course in aesthetic experiences, and one course in comparative experiences. These courses are selected from the Core Curriculum. Comparative experiences includes a foreign language course option.
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(6) Students must complete PHL 2010 or ETH 2590.
Visit the following page for further information on the Core Curriculum. Core Curriculum
Suggested Study Plan
| Freshman Year Term I (15 credit hours) |
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| ACC 2010 | Principles of Accounting I | | 3 |
| BUS 1600 | Business as a Profession | | 3 |
| CIS 1000 | Introduction to Computers | | 3 |
| ENL 1300 | College Writing | | 3 |
| MTH 1110 | Mathematical Analysis I | | 3 |
| Freshman Year Term II (15 credit hours) |
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| ACC 2020 | Principles of Accounting II | | 3 |
| CST 1010 | Fundamentals of Speech | | 3 |
| ENL 1310 | Academic Writing | | 3 |
| MTH 1120 | Mathematical Analysis II | | 3 |
| PHL 1000 | Introduction to Philosophy | | 3 |
| Sophomore Term I (16 credit hours)* |
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| CEC 3000* | Introduction to Cooperative Education | | 1 |
| ACC 3110 | Financial Accounting I | | 3 |
| BUS 2310 | Business Law I | | 3 |
| ECN 2950 | Microeconomic Principles | | 3 |
| PHL 2010 | Ethics | | 3 |
| | Obj. 3B. Natural Science Course (BIO, CHM, PHY) | | 3 |
Students are highly encouraged, though not required, to participate in a cooperative educational experience. CEC 3000 is designed to introduce students to the Career Education Center and its placement activities, resume writing and interviewing skills. Students are required to take this prior to obtaining a cooperative education placement.
| Sophomore Year Term II (15 credit hours) |
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| ACC 3120 | Financial Accounting II | | 3 |
| ECN 2960 | Macroeconomic Principles | | 3 |
| ENL 2040 | Introduction to Business Writing | | 3 |
| MTH 2140 | Basic Statistics | | 3 |
| | Obj. 5B. Literature (2350, 2450, 2650, 2850,3700) | | 3 |
| Junior Year Term I (18 credit hours) |
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| ACC 3310 | Cost Accounting Systems & Procedures | | 3 |
| BUS 3110 | Organizational Management | | 3 |
| BUS 3150 | Quantitative Methods for Decision Making | | 3 |
| ECN 3050 | Money and Financial Systems | | 3 |
| | Obj. 4B. Religious Studies (Any 1000/2000 RS course) | | 3 |
| | Obj. 5C. Aesthetic Experience Art/Film/Music/Theatre | | 3 |
| Junior Year Term II (18 credit hours) |
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| ACC | Accounting Elective | | 3 |
| BUS 3120 | Principles of Marketing | | 3 |
| BUS 3130 | Financial Management | | 3 |
| BUS 3160 | Control of Operations Management and Quality | | 3 |
| | Obj. 4C. Any Philosophy or Religious Studies Course | | 3 |
| | Obj. 5A. A course in History | | 3 |
| Senior Year Term I (15 credit hours) |
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| ACC 4130 | Financial Accounting III | | 3 |
| ACC 4300 | Federal Income Taxation I | | 3 |
| BUS 3180 | Organizational Leadership | | 3 |
| BUS 3190 | Business and Society | | 3 |
| | Obj. 5D. Another Culture or Foreign Language | | 3 |
| Senior Year Term II (15 credit hours) |
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| ACC 3500 | Accounting Information Systems | | 3 |
| ACC 4510 | Auditing | | 3 |
| BUS 4990 | Strategic Policy and Management | | 3 |
| | Elective | | 3 |
| | Elective | | 3 |
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