This degree offers a balanced theoretical and applied approach to study a broad range of business and accounting disciplines. This includes business topics of marketing, finance, law, operations, and strategy. Following a study of the primary accounting disciplines of financial, managerial, audit, information systems, and tax, students can engage in a more specialized study of internal audit, management accounting, tax, or public accounting/graduate school. Students also develop important business skills in communication, critical thinking, team building, and computer applications.
Total Program Credits: 120
General Education Requirements: | 35 Credits | ||
ENGL 1010 | Introduction to Writing (3.0) | 3 | |
ENGL 2010 | Intermediate Writing--Humanities/Social Sciences (3.0) | ||
or | ENGL 2020 | Intermediate Writing--Science and Technology (3.0) | 3 |
MATH 1050 | College Algebra (4.0) | ||
or | MATH 1055 | College Algebra with Preliminaries (5) | |
or | MATH 1090 | College Algebra for Business (3.0) | 3 |
or | An Advanced Placement (AP) Mathematics Test with a score of 3 or higher | ||
Complete one of the following: | 3 | ||
HIST 2700 | US History to 1877 (3.0) | ||
and | HIST 2710 | US History since 1877 (3.0) | |
HIST 1700 | American Civilization (3.0) | ||
HIST 1740 | US Economic History (3.0) | ||
POLS 1000 | American Heritage (3.0) | ||
POLS 1100 | American National Government (3.0) | ||
Complete the following: | |||
PHIL 2050 | Ethics and Values (3.0) | 3 | |
HLTH 1100 | Personal Health and Wellness (2.0) | ||
or | PES 1097 | Fitness for Life (2.0) | 2 |
Distribution Courses: | |||
Biology | 3 | ||
Physical Science | 3 | ||
Additional Biology or Physical Science | |||
Humanities Distribution | 3 | ||
Fine Arts Distribution | 3 | ||
ECON 2020 | Macroeconomics (Fulfills the Social/Behavioral Science Distribution) (3.0) | 3 | |
Discipline Core Requirements: | 62 Credits | ||
Business Foundation Courses: | |||
ACC 2010 | Financial Accounting (3.0) | ||
and | ACC 2020 | Managerial Accounting (3.0) | |
or | ACC 2030 | Principles of Accounting (6.0) | 6 |
IM 2600 | Spreadsheet Applications (3.0) | 3 | |
MATH 1100 | Introduction to Calculus (4.0) | ||
or | MGMT 2240 | Business Calculus (3.0) | 3 |
ECON 2010 | Microeconomics (3.0) | 3 | |
MKTG 2200 | Written Business Communication (Complete with B- grade or higher) (3.0) | 3 | |
MGMT 2340 | Business Statistics I (3.0) | 3 | |
MKTG 2390 | Professional Business Presentations (3.0) | 3 | |
Business Core Courses: | |||
LEGL 3000 | Business Law (3.0) | 3 | |
MKTG 3600 | Principles of Marketing (3.0) | 3 | |
FIN 3100 | Principles of Finance (3.0) | 3 | |
MGMT 3000 | Organizational Behavior (3.0) | 3 | |
MGMT 3450 | Operations Management (3.0) ** | 3 | |
MGMT 4860 | Business Strategy Formulation and Implementation (4.0) | 4 | |
MGMT 495R | Executive Lecture Series (1.0) | ||
or | ENTR 493R | Entrepreneurship Lecture Series (1.0) | 1 |
Accounting Core Courses: | |||
ACC 3010 | Intermediate Accounting I (3.0) | 3 | |
ACC 3020 | Intermediate Accounting II (3.0) | 3 | |
ACC 312G | International Internal Auditing (3.0) | 3 | |
ACC 3300 | Cost Management (3.0) | 3 | |
ACC 3400 | Individual Income Tax (3.0) | 3 | |
ACC 3510 | Accounting Information Systems (3.0) | 3 | |
Elective Requirements: | 14 Credits | ||
Complete 14 credits of any course 1000 or higher. | 14 | ||
Emphasis Requirements: | 9 Credits | ||
Complete 9 credits from the following courses: | 9 | ||
ACC 4020 | Advanced Financial Accounting (3.0) | ||
ACC 4030 | Governmental and Not-For-Profit Accounting (3.0) | ||
ACC 4110 | Auditing (3.0) | ||
ACC 4310 | Advanced Management Accounting (3.0) | ||
ACC 4420 | Corporate Tax (3.0) | ||
ACC 5140 | Fraud Examination (3.0) |
Graduation Requirements:
Footnote | |
**Cannot be taken until student is matriculated |
This graduation plan is a sample plan and is intended to be a guide. Your specific plan may differ based on your Math and English placement and/or transfer credits applied. You are encouraged to meet with an advisor and set up an individualized graduation plan in Wolverine Track.
Milestone courses (pre-requisites for a course in one of the subsequent semesters) are marked in red and italicized.
Semester 1 | Course Title | Credit Hours |
ENGL 1010 | Introduction to Writing | 3 |
MATH 1050/AMATH 1055/MATH 1090 |
College Algebra/College Algebra with Preliminaries/College Algebra for Business | 3 |
HLTH 1100/PES 1097 | Pers health & wellness/Fit for Life | 2 |
PHYSICAL SCIENCE | Distribution List | 3 |
American Institutions | American Institution list | 3 |
Semester total: | 14 | |
Semester 2 | Course Title | Credit Hours |
ENGL 2010/2020 | Intermediate Writing | 3 |
MATH 1100/MGMT 2240 | Intro. to Calculus or Business Calculus | 3 |
BIOLOGY | Distribution List | 3 |
FINE ART | Distribution List | 3 |
HUMANITIES | Distribution List | 3 |
Semester total: | 15 | |
Semester 3 | Course Title | Credit Hours |
ACC 2010 | Managerial Accounting | 3 |
Business Computer Proficiency Exam/pre test required (B- or higher) | 0 | |
MGMT 2340 | Business Statistics I | 3 |
PHIL 2050 | Ethics and Values | 3 |
General Electives | Any class numbered 1000 or higher | 3 |
ECON 2020 | Macroeconomics (Fulfills the Social/Behavioral Science Distribution) | 3 |
Semester total: | 15 | |
Semester 4 | Course Title | Credit Hours |
ACC 2020 | Managerial Accounting | 3 |
ECON 2010 | Microeconomics | 3 |
MKTG 2200 | Written Business Communications | 3 |
MKTG 2390 | Professional Business Presentations | 3 |
IM 2600 | Spreadsheet Applications | 3 |
Semester total: | 15 | |
Notes: Matriculation can be completed after grades are posted for this semester and the N/C Matri. Orient. Completed | ||
Semester 5 | Course Title | Credit Hours |
THIRD SCIENCE | Distribution List | 3 |
ACC 3010 | Accounting Intermediate I | 3 |
ACC 3300 | Cost Management | 3 |
LEGL 3000 | Business Law | 3 |
MGMT 3000 | Organizational Behavior | 3 |
Semester total: | 15 | |
Semester 6 | Course Title | Credit Hours |
ACC 3020 | Intermediate Accounting ll | 3 |
ACC 312G | International Internal Auditing | 3 |
ACC 3400 | Individual Income Tax | 3 |
FIN 3100 | Principles of Finance | 3 |
MKTG 3600 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
Semester total: | 15 | |
Semester 7 | Course Title | Credit Hours |
ACC 3510 | Accounting Information Systems | 3 |
Advanced Accounting Elective | 3 | |
Advanced Accounting Elective | 3 | |
Advanced Accounting Elective | 3 | |
MGMT 3450 | Operations Management | 3 |
Semester total: | 15 | |
Semester 8 | Course Title | Credit Hours |
MGMT 4860 | Business Strategy Formulation and Implementation | 4 |
General Electives | Any class numbered 1000 or higher | 11 |
ENTR493R/MGMT495R | Lecture Series | 1 |
Semester total: | 16 | |
Degree total: | 120 |
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Location: |
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Telephone: |
801-863-8526 |
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Mission Statement
The mission of the Department of Accounting at Utah Valley University is to build the strongest possible learning and growth environment for students by:
Gainful Employment Disclosure
Students are strongly encouraged to follow a realistic financial plan to ensure that the completion of a higher education degree will reimburse the cost of obtaining the degree. More information can be found at http://www.uvu.edu/financialaid/info/gainful/certificate_accounting/index.html
Program Description
The Department of Accounting offers the following academic programs:
Employment Opportunities
Every organization needs an accountant to navigate financial decisions. Accountants are needed in times of prosperity as well as in times of financial distress; therefore, the opportunities for employment remain strong. Accountants are employed to perform a variety of critical tasks related to businesses and individuals. Areas of employment in accounting include:
The accounting profession provides employment opportunities and salaries that increase with higher levels of education and professional certifications. It is not uncommon to find accountants becoming the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) or Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of an organization. In addition, accounting can provide flexible careers for those who wish to work part-time.
Accreditation
The Woodbury School of Business (WSB) is accredited by AACSB International, the premier business accrediting organization in the world. Accreditation is a mark of quality programs that live by their mission and provide quality education to their students. Many employers and graduate programs seek students from AACSB accredited programs.
Woodbury School of Business
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Dean: Norman S. Wright
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