Accounting and Finance (B.S.)
Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Finance
Granite State College’s Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Finance blends content knowledge in accounting and finance with corresponding knowledge of organizational processes in the field. This program prepares graduates to help organizations better leverage assets, manage budgets, gain efficiencies, and maximize investments. The program provides a foundation for individuals whose future goals may include earning the credential of Certified Public Accountant.
Students will have the opportunity to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of essentials in the fields of accounting and finance to provide sound information through valid processes to users of accounting and financial services.
- Show thorough competence in understanding quantitative and qualitative methods as applied to problem-solving in the fields of accounting and finance.
- Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, to explain, evaluate, and present financial and accounting information to varied audiences.
- Employ integrity, ethics and social responsibility in accounting and financial practices.
Degree Requirements
Minimum Credit Requirement: 120 credits
Minimum Residency Requirement: 30 credits must be taken at Granite State College
A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required for conferral
| Requirements | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Requirements General Education Requirements | Credit Hours 40 |
| Requirements Major Requirements | Credit Hours 72 |
| Requirements Open Electives | Credit Hours 8 |
| Requirements Total | Credit Hours 120 |
General Education Requirements
A minimum grade of C is required in all General Education coursework. Students are allowed a maximum of two course overlaps. Overlaps can be used between Major, Minor and General Education requirements with only one overlap being utilized between the Major and Minor.
All General Education requirements, including CRIT 602 Advanced Critical Analysis and Strategic Thinking (4 s.h.) and IDIS 601 Interdisciplinary Seminar (4 s.h.), must be taken prior to the capstone.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 500 | The Writing Process | 4 |
| COMM 542 | Interpersonal Communication and Group Dynamics | 4 |
| COMM 543 | Visual Communication | 4 |
| CRIT 501 | Introduction to Critical Inquiry | 4 |
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| Math for Our World | ||
| Statistics | ||
| Pre-Calculus | ||
| Knowledge of Human Behavior & Social Systems | 4 | |
| Knowledge of the Physical & Natural World | 4 | |
| Knowledge of Human Thought & Expression | 4 | |
| CRIT 602 | Advanced Critical Analysis and Strategic Thinking | 4 |
| IDIS 601 | Interdisciplinary Seminar | 4 |
| Total Credits | 40 | |
Major Requirements
A minimum grade of C is required in all Major coursework. Students are allowed a maximum of two course overlaps. Overlaps can be used between Major, Minor and General Education requirements with only one overlap being utilized between the Major and Minor.
CRIT 602 Advanced Critical Analysis and Strategic Thinking (4 s.h.), IDIS 601 Interdisciplinary Seminar (4 s.h.) and all major requirements must be completed prior to enrollment in the Integrative Capstone. Academic Advisor approval is required for registration to be processed.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Major in Accounting and Finance | ||
| Foundational Courses | ||
| APST 505 | Career Development and Planning | 2 |
| CMPL 502 | Excel | 2 |
| ECO 512 | Principles of Economics | 4 |
| MATH 504 | Statistics | 4 |
| MGMT 500 | Principles of Management | 4 |
| or MGMT 566 | Organizational Behavior | |
| ACCT 511 | Financial Accounting | 4 |
| ACCT 515 | Managerial Accounting | 4 |
| Intermediate Courses | ||
| ACCT 550 | Accounting Information Systems | 4 |
| ACCT 600 | Intermediate Accounting I | 4 |
| ACCT 601 | Intermediate Accounting II | 4 |
| COMM 605 | Professional Communication | 4 |
| MGMT 611 | Money and Banking | 4 |
| MGMT 613 | Financial Management | 4 |
| MGMT 615 | Financial Modeling and Decision-Making | 4 |
| Advanced Courses | ||
| ACCT 603 | Governmental and Not-For-Profit Accounting | 4 |
| ACCT 610 | Cost Accounting | 4 |
| ACCT 612 | Taxation | 4 |
| ACCT 615 | Auditing | 4 |
| MGMT 612 | Investment Principles | 4 |
| MGMT 625 | Legal and Ethical Issues in Business Management | 4 |
| Integrative Capstone: | ||
| MGMT 650 | Integrative Capstone: Strategic Management Experience | 4 |
| or MGMT 651 | Integrative Capstone: Industry-Based Internship | |
| Total Credits | 80 | |
Electives
Open electives are courses students will need to take in addition to their general education and major requirements in order to satisfy the remaining credit totals for their programs. Open electives are defined as any credit course offered by the College not already included in the student's general education, major, concentration or minor. Students will need 120 credits total to graduate with a bachelor's degree.