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2017 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2017 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Accountancy, BSBA/MA (46-621) (4 Year Guide)


This guide is valid for this Undergraduate Catalog only and is subject to change. This guide is a recommendation only and your actual program may vary. The time it takes to complete a degree and the sequence in which courses are taken will depend on any credits transferred to UCM and on placement in math and writing. See the current Undergraduate Catalog for a complete listing of academic policies, curriculum, prerequisites, and course descriptions.

Suggested Schedule


Semester Total: 15 Hrs


Sophomore Year - Fall Semester


Semester Total: 16 Hrs


Semester Total: 15 Hrs


Note: Complete all B.S.B.A. admission requirements and apply for admission to the BSBA/MA accelerated degree program.*

Semester Total: 15 Hrs


Semester Total: 16 Hrs


Semester Total: 15 Hrs


Senior Year - Spring Semester


Semester Total: 16 Hrs


Fifth Year - Fall Semester


  • ACCT 5120 Seminar in Accounting Theory (3) #
  • ACCT 5130 Seminar in Tax Research and Planning (3) #
  • ACCT approved major elective (3) ^ #
  • ACCT or Non-ACCT approved major elective (3) ^ #
  • Non-ACCT approved major elective (3) ^ #

Semester Total: 15 Hrs


Fifth Year - Spring Semester


  • ACCT 5150 Advanced Auditing (3) #
  • ACCT Approved Major Electives (6) ^ #
  • Non-ACCT Approved Major Electives (6) ^ #

Semester Total: 15 Hrs


Accountancy Major, BSBA/MA Degrees - 150 Hours


  • * Accountancy majors in the accelerated BSBA/MA program must complete six of the eight preadmission courses with a grade of C or higher and obtain a 3.00 cumulative GPA and a 3.00 in these specific courses for admission to the degree program. Two of the preadmission courses (ACCT 2101  and ACCT 2102 ) must have a grade of B or higher). These courses are recommended for completion during the freshman and sophomore years.
  • ** AE 1400  and BADM 1400  (1 hr.) are free choice electives and are highly recommended for academic success. If AE 1400  or BADM 1400  is chosen, 1 less hour of free choice electives will be needed.
  • *** A grade of B or higher is required in these courses: ACCT 2101 , ACCT 2102 , and ACCT 3110 .
  • # A grade of C or higher required for these marked courses.
  • + To satisfy accreditation standards students must earn 90 hours in courses with non-ACCT prefixes. This requires that all business and free electives be earned in courses with prefixes other than ACCT. Accounting students that wish to use internship credit to fulfill elective hours may do so by enrolling in a MGT or FIN internship course.
  • 10 This course fulfills Competency 10 - Integration in the General Education program. The hours count in the major, not in general education.
  • Some courses in this major require a certain cumulative gpa and/or a minimum grade of C in all prerequisite courses, see the most current Undergraduate Catalog for details. No more than six hours of C grade may be used in the graduate level coursework.
  • ^ The graduate portion of the coursework includes 21 hours of major specialization courses. Twelve of the 21 hours must be at the 5000 or 6000 level. At least 9 hours must be in Accounting, of which 6 hours must be at the 5000 or 6000 level. At least 9 hours must be outside of Accounting.
  • A 2.65 cumulative undergraduate GPA and a 3.00 cumulative graduate GPA is required for graduation.
  • To satisfy the General Education Assessment (GEA) Policy, students must take the GEA after they earn 60 credit hours but before earning 75 credit hours. Transfer students who have more than 60 hours earned should take the exam during their second semester at UCM. Students must achieve a passing score of 425 to meet graduation requirements. Students may register for the GEA through MyCentral. Contact UCM Testing Services (HUM 216, 660-543-4919, testingservices@ucmo.edu) for more information.