Nov 26, 2024

2019-20 Undergraduate Bulletin

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2019-20 Undergraduate Bulletin ARCHIVED

Accounting, B.B.A.

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1. Core Curriculum

A. Communication

Three hours from:

ENG 131 - Rhetoric and Composition Credit(s): 3 (with a C or better)
or
ENG 133 - Honors Composition: Analysis, Argument and Research Credit(s): 3

Three hours from:

COM 111 - Public Speaking Credit(s): 3

B. Mathematics

Three hours from:

MTH 143 - Finite Mathematics Credit(s): 3

C. Life and Physical Sciences

Six hours from:

AST 105 - Classical and Modern Astronomy Credit(s): 3
BIO 121 - Concepts of Biology Credit(s): 3
BIO 123 - Human Biology Credit(s): 3
BIO 125 - Principles of Ecology and Evolution Credit(s): 3
BIO 130 - Principles of Cell and Molecular Biology Credit(s): 3
BIO 131 - Principles of Botany Credit(s): 3
BIO 133 - Principles of Zoology Credit(s): 3
BIO 225 - Local Flora/Fauna Credit(s): 3
BIO 238 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Credit(s): 3
CHE 101 - Conceptual Chemistry Credit(s): 3
CHE 111 - Intro to Chemistry I Credit(s): 3
CHE 133 - General Chemistry I Credit(s): 3
CHE 134 - General Chemistry II Credit(s): 3
ENV 110 - Introduction to Environmental Science Credit(s): 3
GOL 101 - Fundamentals of Earth Science Credit(s): 3
GOL 131 - Introductory Geology Credit(s): 3
GOL 132 - Historical Geology Credit(s): 3
PHY 101 - General Physics I Credit(s): 3
PHY 102 - General Physics II Credit(s): 3
PHY 110 - Fundamentals of Electronics Credit(s): 3
PHY 131 - Mechanics and Heat Credit(s): 3
PHY 132 - Electricity, Sound and Light Credit(s): 3
PHY 241 - Technical Physics I Credit(s): 3
PHY 242 - Technical Physics II Credit(s): 3

D. Language, Philosophy, and Culture

Three hours from:

ENG 200 - Introduction to Literature Credit(s): 3
ENG 209 - Introduction to Mythology Credit(s): 3
ENG 211 - World Literature to 1650 Credit(s): 3
ENG 212 - World Literature from 1650 Credit(s): 3
ENG 221 - British Literature to 1800 Credit(s): 3
ENG 222 - British Literature from 1800 Credit(s): 3
ENG 229 - American Literature to 1865 Credit(s): 3
ENG 230 - American Literature from 1865 Credit(s): 3
ENG 233H - Literary Genres Credit(s): 3
HIS 151 - Western Civilization to 1500 Credit(s): 3
HIS 152 - Western Civilization Since 1500 Credit(s): 3
HIS 161 - World History to 1500 Credit(s): 3
HIS 162 - World History Since 1500 Credit(s): 3
PHI 153 - Introduction to Philosophy Credit(s): 3
PHI 223 - Introduction to Ethics Credit(s): 3

E. Creative Arts

Three hours from:

ART 280 - Art Appreciation Credit(s): 3
ART 281 - Art History Survey I Credit(s): 3
ART 282 - Art History Survey II Credit(s): 3
DAN 140 - Dance Appreciation Credit(s): 3
MHL 245 - Intro to Music Literature Credit(s): 3
MUS 140 - Music Appreciation Credit(s): 3
THR 161 - Theatre Appreciation Credit(s): 3
THR 163 - Film and Culture Credit(s): 3

F. American History

Six hours from:

HIS 133 - U.S. History Survey, 1000-1877 Credit(s): 3
HIS 134 - U.S. History Survey, 1877-Present Credit(s): 3

G. Government/Political Science

Six hours from:

PSC 141 - Introduction to American Government: Theory and Politics Credit(s): 3
PSC 142 - Introduction to American Government: Structure and Functions Credit(s): 3

H. Social and Behavioral Sciences

Three hours from:

ECO 231 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credit(s): 3

I. Component Area Option

Three hours from:

ENG 132 - Research and Argument Credit(s): 3 (with a C or better)

Three hours from:

BCM 247 - Business Communication Credit(s): 3

2. Foundation of Knowledge

ACC 231 - Principles of Financial Accounting Credit(s): 3
ACC 232 - Principles of Management Accounting Credit(s): 3
BCM 247 - Business Communication Credit(s): 3
BLW 335 - Business Law Credit(s): 3
ECO 231 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credit(s): 3
ECO 232 - Principles of Microeconomics Credit(s): 3
ECO 339 - Applied Statistics Credit(s): 3
FIN 333 - Introduction to Financial Management Credit(s): 3
GBU 325 - Business, Ethics and Society Credit(s): 3
MGT 272 - Management Productivity Systems Credit(s): 3
MGT 370 - Management Principles Credit(s): 3
MGT 371 - Operations Management Credit(s): 3
MGT 463 - Business Policy and Strategy Credit(s): 3
MKT 351 - Principles of Marketing Credit(s): 3

3. Business Common Requirement

MTH 220 - Introduction to Probability and Statistics Credit(s): 3

Four-Year Program

Accounting majors should meet the requirements for a Bachelor of Business Administration, B.B.A. as outlined in this bulletin. A major in accounting consists of:

ACC 231 - Principles of Financial Accounting Credit(s): 3
ACC 232 - Principles of Management Accounting Credit(s): 3
ACC 331 - Intermediate Accounting Credit(s): 3
ACC 332 - Intermediate Accounting Credit(s): 3
ACC 333 - Cost Accounting Credit(s): 3
ACC 343 - Federal Income Tax Credit(s): 3
ACC 431 - Governmental Accounting Credit(s): 3
ACC 437 - Auditing Principles Credit(s): 3
ACC 453 - Accounting and Information Systems Credit(s): 3
ACC 457 - Controls and Internal Auditing Credit(s): 3
ACC 465 - Ethics and Professional Issues in Accounting Credit(s): 3
CSC 340 - Application Software Microcomputers Credit(s): 3

Curriculum (120 hours)

Suggested course outline:

Freshman Year (30 hours)

Fall

ART, MUS, THR, DAN Credit(s): 3
ENG 131 - Rhetoric and Composition Credit(s): 3
HIS or PSC Credit(s): 3
MTH 143 - Finite Mathematics Credit(s): 3
Science with lab Credit(s): 3

15 hours

Spring

ENG 132 - Research and Argument Credit(s): 3
HIS or PSC Credit(s): 3
MGT 272 - Management Productivity Systems Credit(s): 3
Science with lab Credit(s): 3
Electives Credit(s): 3

15 hours

Sophomore Year (33 hours)

Fall

ACC 231 - Principles of Financial Accounting Credit(s): 3
ECO 231 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credit(s): 3
ENG, PHI, HIS Credit(s): 3
HIS or PSC Credit(s): 3
MTH 220 - Introduction to Probability and Statistics Credit(s): 3
Elective Credit(s): 3

18 hours

Spring

ACC 232 - Principles of Management Accounting Credit(s): 3
BCM 247 - Business Communication Credit(s): 3
COM 111 - Public Speaking Credit(s): 3
ECO 232 - Principles of Microeconomics Credit(s): 3
HIS or PSC Credit(s): 3

15 hours

Junior Year (30 hours)

Fall

ACC 331 - Intermediate Accounting Credit(s): 3
ACC 333 - Cost Accounting Credit(s): 3
CSC 340 - Application Software Microcomputers Credit(s): 3
FIN 333 - Introduction to Financial Management Credit(s): 3
GBU 325 - Business, Ethics and Society Credit(s): 3

15 hours

Spring

ACC 332 - Intermediate Accounting Credit(s): 3
ACC 343 - Federal Income Tax Credit(s): 3
BLW 335 - Business Law Credit(s): 3
ECO 339 - Applied Statistics Credit(s): 3
MGT 370 - Management Principles Credit(s): 3

15 hours

Senior Year (27 hours)

Fall

ACC 431 - Governmental Accounting Credit(s): 3
ACC 442 - Advanced Financial Accounting I Credit(s): 3
ACC 453 - Accounting and Information Systems Credit(s): 3
MGT 371 - Operations Management Credit(s): 3
MKT 351 - Principles of Marketing Credit(s): 3

15 hours

Spring

ACC 437 - Auditing Principles Credit(s): 3
ACC 457 - Controls and Internal Auditing Credit(s): 3
ACC 465 - Ethics and Professional Issues in Accounting Credit(s): 3
MGT 463 - Business Policy and Strategy Credit(s): 3

12 hours

Grade Requirements

A grade of at least C in each freshman English course (ENG 131 , ENG 132 )
A C average in work completed in the major field
A C average in work completed in the minor field

The required averages are based on those SFA courses taken in each category that are included in the student’s official degree plan (CAPP). Transfer and advanced placement coursework are not included in GPA calculations.

Texas Success Initiative Program

All students must satisfy provisions of the Texas Success Initiative program. See TSI information elsewhere in this bulletin.