BS Accounting - TUG

Gardner-Webb University's BS Accounting Program 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.

The Bachelor of Science in Accounting is a 4-year, on-campus program, completed over 8 semesters. You will earn your degree following the successful completion of 121-122 credit hours, which includes at least 30 credit hours specific to the major.

This degree plan is an example of student progression through the program. Academic departments reserve the right to alter the term in which a course is offered.

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Freshman Year: Fall Semester (14-15 hours)

 UNIV 111  University Life
 ENGL 101  Composition I 
 ACCT 213   Accounting Principles I
 MATH 3-4  Choose MATH 105, MATH 110, or MATH 151
 Gen Ed Course          3  See General Education Requirements
 DIMS 111  0  Dimensions (1 of 4)

Freshman Year: Spring Semester (15 hours)

 ENGL 102  Composition II
 ECON 203
 Principles of Economics I
 MISY 300  Management Information Systems
 ACCT 214  Accounting Principles II
 Gen Ed Course          3  See General Education Requirements
 DIMS 112 0  Dimensions (2 of 4)

Sophomore Year: Fall Semester (15 hours)

 ECON 204  Principles of Economics II
 RELI 300  Introduction to Old Testament
 ACCT 313 3  Intermediate Accounting I
 BADM 300 3  Legal Environment for Business (IL)
 Elective/Minor Course 3  Elective/Minor Course
 DIMS 113 0 Dimensions (3 of 4)

Sophomore Year: Spring Semester (15 hours)

 MGMT 316   Principles of Management
 BADM 304  Applied Business Statistics
 ACCT 314  Intermediate Accounting II
 RELI 301 3  Introduction to New Testament 
Elective/Minor Course  3 Elective or Minor Course
DIMS 114 0 Dimensions (4 of 4)

Junior Year: Fall Semester (16 hours)

 ACCT 435  Advanced Accounting
 ACCT 425 3  Federal Income Tax I
 MRKT 300
3  Principles of Marketing
 Gen Ed Science           See General Education Science Requirement
 Gen Ed Course 3  See General Education Requirements

Junior Year: Spring Semester (16 hours)

 FINC 312
3  Financial Management
 BADM 325 3  Business Communications Applications
 PHED 100 1  PHED 141-165. See Physical Activity Requirement
 ACCT 400 3  Accounting Information Systems
Gen Ed Course 
3 See General Education Requirements
Elective/Minor Course  3 Elective or Minor Course

Senior Year: Fall Semester (15 hours)

ACCT 315 
3 Cost Accounting
BADM 360
3 International Business 
BADM 305 3 Introduction to Management Science
Gen Ed Course
3 See General Education Requirements
Elective/Minor Course 
3 Elective/Minor/AMP Course

Senior Year: Spring Semester (15 hours)

BADM 480
3 Business Strategy
ACCT 497 3 Internship in Accounting (PRE)
ACCT 450 3 Auditing
Elective/Minor Course
3 Elective/Minor/AMP Course
Elective Course 3 Elective/Minor/AMP Course

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 technological, analytical, decision-making, and soft 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