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BS Accounting - Online

Degree Plan

A Bachelor of Science in Accounting will provide you with an overview of the basics and best practices of accounting, along with an array of quantitative techniques and business-based computer and problem-solving skills.

Coupled with studies rooted in Christian ethics, your program will allow you to put your learning into practice, explore career interests and make rewarding professional contacts through internships (by request), networking and business related events. Learn more

This degree plan is an example of student progression through the program. The academic program requires a minimum of 120 credit hours of credit for the bachelor’s degree. The degree consists of a major field of concentration in the liberal arts or in a professional or pre-professional area, a General Education program, and elective courses. This example degree plan focuses Years 1 & 2 on the General Education program and Years 3 & 4 on the Major/Minor areas. It is recommended for students to incorporate Major/Minor courses into Years 1 & 2 as much as possible.


Note 1: Academic departments reserve the right to alter the term in which a course is offered.

Note 2: GWU Online courses run in continuous 8-week terms. Students can start anytime.

Terms 1 & 2 = Spring

Terms 3 & 4 = Summer

Terms 5 & 6 =Fall


 

Years 1 & 2: General Education (48-51 hours)

See General Education requirements

 

 

Year 3: Term 1 (9 hours)
 ACC 213  3  Accounting Principles I
 ECO 203  3  Principles of Economics I 
 MIS 300  3  Management Information Systems

 

Year 3: Term 2 (6 hours)
 ACC 214  3  Accounting Principles II
 ECO 204   3  Principles of Economics II

 

Year 3: Term 3 (9 hours)
 ACC 313  3  Intermediate Accounting I
 BAD 304  3  Applied Business Statistics
 MKT 300  3  Principles of Marketing

 

Year 3: Term 4 (6 hours)
 ACC 314  3  Intermediate Accounting II
 BAD 305  3  Introduction to Management Science

 

Year 3: Term 5 (6 hours)
 ACC 400  3  Accounting Information Systems
 BAD 360   3  International Business

 

Year 3: Term 6 (9 hours)
 ACC 315  3  Cost Accounting
 FIN 312  3  Financial Management
 MGT 316  3  Principles of Management

Year 4: Term 1 (6 hours)
 ACC 425  3  Federal Income Tax I
 BAD 300  3  Legal Environment of Business

Year 4: Term 2 (9 hours)
 ACC 435  3  Advanced Accounting
 ACC 450  3  Auditing
 BAD 480  3  Business Strategy

 

As a student in this program, you'll have opportunities to:

  • Understand the fundamentals of financial, managerial, governmental, tax, and not-for-profit accounting.
  • Demonstrate skills in critical thinking and soft-skill areas.
  • Demonstrate technological, analytical, and decision-making skills vital for success in an accounting and financial career.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of Accounting and its standards as it pertains to a dynamic global marketplace
  • Demonstrate business ethical standards in Accounting derived from a Christian foundation
  • Gain a unique skillset that will be valuable for an array of careers, such as Auditing, Bookkeeping, Budget or Financial Analyst, Financial Consulting, Forensic Accounting, Payroll Specialist, and Tax Preparation