Bachelor of Science in Accounting

The Bachelor of Science in Accounting is a four-year degree that includes study of all functional areas of accounting including financial, managerial, cost, federal income tax accounting, accounting information systems, and auditing. Graduates of the program are fully prepared to enter accounting careers in the corporate, governmental, and not-for-profit areas. The program consists of 128 hours of coursework, and positions those graduates who desire licensure as Certified Public Accountants to continue their studies. Learning Outcomes 1. Demonstrate knowledge of business principles, concepts, theories, and perspectives for each business discipline. The business disciplines include Accounting, Finance, Management, Marketing, Operations Management, Management Information Systems, and the Legal and Ethical Environment of Business. 2. Demonstrate skills in the use of business procedures, methods, strategies, and approaches for each business discipline. 3. Demonstrate an understanding of the interrelationships among business disciplines. 4. Identify problems and make recommendations based on an analysis of the information provided. 5. Recognize the ethical dimensions of business decisions. 6. Recognize cross-cultural components of business decisions. 7. Work effectively with others as a member of a team. 8. Demonstrate effective oral communication skills. 9. Demonstrate effective written communication skills. Students must complete a minimum of 128 units with a Pacific cumulative and school/program grade point average of 2.0 in order to earn the bachelor of science in accounting degree.