Accounting, A.S., Major #1129
The A.S. degree program in accounting is designed to prepare students for the accounting profession in the 21st century. This program prepares students to continue their education in bachelor degree programs and to take eventually the C.P.A. exam. Articulation agreements allow SUNY Morrisville graduates to transfer with junior status. Students have access to state-of-the-art software through a campus-wide computer network and laptop computers. This program is fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
Comprehend and apply accounting knowledge required of entry-level positions in management and industry
Utilize the accounting cycle both manually and electronically to record transactions, process information, and prepare financial statements for a business
Research, analyze and evaluate various types of businesses, events, industries & institutions
To communicate effectively through both oral and written means of communication
Curriculum Requirements - 60-61 Credits
course | credits |
|---|---|
ACCT 101 - Principles of Accounting I** | 3 |
ACCT 102 - Principles of Accounting II | 3 |
ACCT 105 - Managerial Accounting | 3 |
ACCT Accounting Elective | 3 |
BSAD 100 - Business in the 21st Century | 3 |
BSAD 108 - Business Law | 3 |
BSAD 116 - Business Organization & Mgmt. | 3 |
BSAD 221 - Business Statistics | 3 |
BSAD 295 - Business Management & Decision Making | 3 |
CITA 101 - Principles of Computer Apps | 3 |
COMP 101 - Composition and Research | 3 |
COMP 102 - Writing About Literature | 3 |
MATH - 147 - Selected Topics in Precalculus | 3 |
ECON 100 - Introduction to Macroeconomics | 3 |
ECON 140 - Introduction to Microeconomics | 3 |
Natural Science as Advised | 3-4 |
Additional SUNY General Education Credits as Advised | 12 |
Suggested Course Sequencing
Course | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
Year 1/Fall - 15 Credits | ||
BSAD 100 - Business in the 21st Century | 3 | |
BSAD 108 - Business Law | 3 | |
CITA 101 - Principles of Computer Applications | 3 | |
COMP 101 - Composition and Research | 3 | |
MATH 147 - Selected Topics in Precalculus | 3 | |
Year 1/Spring - 15 Credits | ||
ACCT 101 - Principles of Accounting I | 3 | |
COMP 102 - Writing About Literature | 3 | |
SUNY General Education Electives as Advised | 9 | |
Year 2/Fall - 15 Credits | ||
ACCT 102 - Principles of Accounting II | 3 | |
BSAD 116 - Business Organization & Mgmt | 3 | |
BSAD 221 - Business Statistics | 3 | |
ECON 100 - Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 | |
ACCT - Accounting Elective | 3 | |
Year 2/Spring - 15 Credits | ||
ECON 140 - Principles of Microeconomics | 3 | |
ACCT 105 - Managerial Accounting | 3 | |
SUNY GER | 3 | |
BSAD 295 - Business Mgmt & Decision Making | 3 | |
SUNY GER | 3-4 | |