Overview
The accounting major in the BBA program prepares students for financial and accounting positions in private industries, nonprofit organizations, and city, state, and federal governments. The program provides
- a general liberal arts and sciences background,
- a foundation in general business practice,
- an understanding of accounting concepts and theory.
Business Base |
Credits | |
ACC 2101 | Principles of Accounting | 3 |
ACC 3202 | Accounting Information Systems | 3 |
BPL 5100 | Business Policy | 3 |
BUS 2000
(formerly BUS 1011) |
Business Fundamentals: The Contemporary Business Landscape | 3 |
CIS 2200 | Introduction to Information Systems and Technology | 3 |
FIN 3000 | Principles of Finance | 3 |
LAW 1101 | Fundamentals of Business Law | 3 |
MKT 3000 | Marketing Foundations | 3 |
MGT 3120 | Fundamentals of Management | 3 |
OPM 3000 | Service Operations Management | 3 |
Required Major Courses (24 credits)PDF Version of Degree Requirements (entered Baruch prior to Fall 2021) |
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ACC 3000 | Financial Accounting I | 4 |
ACC 3100 | Financial Accounting II | 4 |
ACC 3200 | Cost Accounting | 4 |
ACC 4100 | Financial Accounting III | 4 |
ACC 5400 | Principles of Auditing | 4 |
TAX 3300 | Federal Income Taxation | 4 |
Please note (exceptions are never made to the following policies):
Eligibility Requirements for Advanced Accounting Courses
Requirements for Transfer Students:
Please Note: The Zicklin School of Business does not accept Undergraduate Second Degree students into the Accounting Program (in effect as of Fall 2011). As an alternative, applicants currently holding a bachelor’s degree of any kind are advised to apply for admission to the Zicklin School’s Master of Science (MS) program in Accounting. Suggested Electives for Accounting MajorsAt the bottom of the page, you’ll find an informational to guide to help you choose the appropriate courses for your goals. |
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CIS 4350 | Information Technology Audit | 3 |
FIN 3610 / FIN 3710 | Corporate Finance / Investment Analysis | 3 |
LAW 3102 | Law of Business Organizations | 3 |
LAW 3115 | Securities Law and Business Crime | 3 |
OPR 3300 | Quantitative Methods for Accounting | 3 |
TAX 4309H | Federal Income Tax: Entities (Honors) | 3 |
One advanced statistics course. | 3 |