Accounting

Description

The accounting curriculum provides an opportunity for students with varied interests to obtain a broad based understanding of the role of accounting in the measurement and communication of financial and economic data.

A number of interdisciplinary courses have been designed for those students wishing a maximum overview of multinational issues in accounting and taxation as well as for those students who intend to pursue more advanced studies in accounting.

Accounting students who expect to take the Certified Public Accountant professional examinations should select elective courses with the approval of and in consultation with the Chair of the Accounting Department advisor.

Learning Outcomes

• Acquire the knowledge necessary for the understanding of business data
• Develop the technical skills necessary to measure, analyze, and interpret economic data
• Learn how to effectively communicate economic data
• Acquire the accounting foundation that enables them to pursue advanced study required for the successful completion of the CPA exam

Detailed Course Facts

Application deadline July 1 is the last date to apply for the Fall Semester which begins late August/early September;November 1 is the last date to apply for the Spring Semester which begins mid-January Tuition fee

• USD 30965 Year (National)
• USD 30965 Year (International)

Start date September 2015 Credits 120
Duration full-time 48 months Languages Take an IELTS test

• English

Delivery mode On Campus Educational variant Full-time More information Go To The Course Website

Course Content

Suggested Schedule

FIRST SEMESTER

• Acct 101 Principles of Accounting I
• Eng C101 Composition and Rhetoric
• Math C105 Intermediate Algebra
• CAIS 191 Computer Concepts
• FYS 101 First Year Seminar

SECOND SEMESTER

• Acct 102 Principles of Accounting II
• Engl 202 Advanced Composition (for Business)
• CAIS 101 Statistics
• Sci Natural Science Core
• FA Fine Arts Core

THIRD SEMESTER

• Econ 201 Principles of Economics – Macro
• CAIS 102 Applied Statistics
• Acct 103 Managerial/Cost Accounting
• Acct 210 Financial Accounting Systems
• SoSc Social Science Core

FOURTH SEMESTER

• Econ 202 Principles of Economics – Micro
• Law 251 Business Law I
• CAIS 201 Introduction to CAIS
• Sci Natural Science Core
• Acct 300 Intermediate Accounting I

FIFTH SEMESTER

• Fin 309 Managerial Finance
• Mgmt 301 Operations Management
• Mktg 305 Principles of Marketing
• Hum Humanities Core
• Acct Major Elective

SIXTH SEMESTER

• Fin 380 Multinational Finance
• Mktg 342 Multinational Marketing
• Mgmt 302 Multicultural Management
• Hum Humanities Core
• Acct Major Elective

SEVENTH SEMESTER

• Fin 321 Investment Principles
• Acct 311 Fundamentals of Taxation
• BuAd 382 Senior Project/Internship
• Free Elective
• SoSc Social Science Core

EIGHTH SEMESTER

• Mgmt 350 Business Policy and Strategy
• Caps C390 Capstone Seminar
• Free Electives
• Free Electilve
• Free Elective

Total Credit Hours _______________ 120

English Language Requirements

IELTS band : 6 TOEFL paper-based test score : 500 TOEFL iBT® test : 61

To study at this university, you have to speak English. We advice you to

take an IELTS test.

Requirements

You can demonstrate proof of English Language competency by meeting any one of the criteria listed below:

1. A letter certifying completion of level 6 at the University’s English Language Institute (ELI).
Attainment of a satisfactory score on the University of Bridgeport’s English Language Assessment Battery (ELAB).

2. A minimum TOEFL score of 500 (PBT), 173 (CBT), or 61 (IBT) for undergraduates and a minimum score of 550 (PBT), 213 (CBT), or 80 (IBT) for graduates (post-graduates).

3. A minimum IELTS (Cambridge Testing) Band score of 6.0 for Undergraduates and a minimum Band score of 6.5 for graduates (post-graduates).

4. A transcript from an accredited American university indicating a grade of “C” or better in one semester of college English Composition.

5. Critical Reading SAT score of 400 or above; or ACT English score of 19 or above.

6.An official letter certifying completion of ELS (English Language Service) through level 112.

7.An official letter certifying completion of CSE (The Center for English Studies) through level 7.5.

8. A Michigan English Assessment Battery (MELAB) score of 69 or above for undergraduates and score of 77 or above for graduates.

9. A Prueba de Aptitud Academica (PAA) English achievement score of 500 or above.

10. A level of “Advanced” on the English Language Proficiency Test of the College Board.

11. An official “O” level or “A” level Certificate indicating a grade of “C” or better in English.

12. An EIKEN score of Grade 2A or above for undergraduates and a score of Grade Pre-1 or above for graduates.

13. A score of 4 or better on the “English A” Higher Level examination in the International Baccalaureate (IB) program.

14. WAEC, WASSE, CXC, etc. – Score of “C” or better on English Language exam.

15. A minimum Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) score of 44 for undergraduates and a minimum PTE Academic score of 53 for graduates (post-graduates).

You must demonstrate English language competency in one of the ways listed above. If you don’t demonstrate English language competency in one of these ways prior to registration, you will be given the University English Language Assessment Battery (ELAB) test upon arrival. If you pass at a satisfactory level, you may begin classes.

Work Experience

No work experience is required.

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