Bachelor of Science (BS) in Accounting
Program Overview A rigorous foundation in the principles of financial reporting, auditing, and taxation. The program emphasizes analytical precision, regulatory compliance, and the fiscal health of global organizations.
Core Curriculum & Professional Expertise
Key Courses: Intermediate Accounting, Auditing, Federal Taxation.
Technical Pillars: Forensic Accounting, Cost Management, and Corporate Governance.
Applied Training: Internships with "Big Four" firms, tax clinics, and corporate finance departments.
Licensure Focus: Specifically designed to prepare students for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Examination.
Faculty Spotlight
Lead Scholar: Dr. Luca Pacioli (Professor of Forensic Accounting & Fiscal Systems).
Expertise: Double-Entry Bookkeeping, Mathematical Foundations of Commerce, and Ethical Financial Reporting.
Research Impact: Author of the first comprehensive work on accounting systems; pioneer in the use of journals and ledgers for transparency.
Student Impact: Mentors students in the "Fiscal Integrity Lab," focusing on the intersection of ancient mathematical logic and modern digital forensic auditing to prevent financial fraud.
Admissions & Performance Standards
Academic Threshold: Minimum grade of "B" required in all introductory business courses.
Skills: High proficiency in Mathematics and Logical Deduction.
Testing: Competitive SAT/ACT scores.
Career & Ethical Pathways
Primary Paths: Corporate Finance, Public Accounting (CPA), Auditing, and Forensic Investigation.
Software Proficiency: Mastery of professional accounting software for managing complex fiscal data.
International Student Requirements
Credentialing: Full evaluation of previous academic credentials for US equivalency.
Language: Mandatory proof of English proficiency (TOEFL/IELTS).