Bachelor of Science in Accounting
All business majors must earn a grade of “C” or better in
ECON 101,
ENGL 101,
ENGL 102, all MATHs, and in all of the Major Program Core Requirements, Major Program Additional Requirements, and Major Program Concentration Requirements.
General Education Requirements
(For approved courses, see General Education: www.lander.edu/gen-ed.)
Degree Requirements
Major Program Additional Requirements
| ACCT 199 | Accounting Lab | 1 |
| ACCT 301 | Intermediate Accounting I | 3 |
| ACCT 302 | Intermediate Accounting | 3 |
| ACCT 321 | Income Tax I | 3 |
| ACCT 331 | Cost/Management Accounting I | 3 |
| ACCT 402 | Auditing I | 3 |
| ACCT 403 | Accounting Information Systems | 3 |
| ACCT 414 | Accounting Capstone | 3 |
| BA 375 | Data Analytics for Business | 3 |
| Any ACCT course 300-level or above | 3 |
| Any ACCT course 300-level or above | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 31 |
Major Program Core Requirements
| ACCT 201 | Financial Acctg Principles | 3 |
| ACCT 202 | Managerial Acctg Principles | 3 |
| BA 101 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| BA 226 | Intro to Analytical Methods | 3 |
| BA 250 | Busi Analysis Using Sprdsheets | 3 |
| BA 251 | Legal Environment of Business | 3 |
| BA 299 | Professional Development I | 1 |
| BA 399 | Professional Development II | 1 |
| BA 499 | Professional Development III | 1 |
| FINA 301 | Corporate Finance | 3 |
| MGMT 201 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| MKT 201 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 30 |
Total Credit Hours: 61
Additional Electives (24 hours)
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Total Credit Hours: 61
Bachelor of Science (BS) Accounting Major
Students selecting the concentration in accounting are required to take six specified courses, one business elective, and at least two accounting elective courses. The elective courses may be chosen based on the student’s areas of interest.
Students who graduate with an accounting concentration should meet the qualifications to sit for the CPA exam in South Carolina; however, to be licensed as a CPA in South Carolina, 150 credit hours of education are required. The 150-hour requirement must include 36 hours of accounting with 24 of these hours at the 300 level or above. Business courses totaling 36 hours are also required as part of the 150 hours. Lander University students may meet the 150- hour requirement by completing the baccalaureate degree requirements at Lander (approximately 120 credit hours) plus additional credit hours sufficient to meet the 150-hour requirement. For more details, students should see their academic advisors. Also, please note that CPA licensing requirements vary from state to state, and students planning to practice outside of South Carolina should check with the Boards of Accountancy in the appropriate states.
The 150-hour requirement does not apply to accounting students who pursue careers that do not require the CPA license.
The goals for the School of Business are that Lander Bachelor of Science in Accounting graduates will:
1. prepare and interpret financial statements and demonstrate mastery of GAAP and managerial accounting concepts.
2. use accounting software and data analytics tools to identify, interpret, and communicate financial trends and solutions.
3. analyze accounting ethics cases and recommend appropriate professional actions consistent with AICPA standards.
4. synthesize accounting, finance, and management knowledge to address a complex business scenario, communicating results clearly in written and oral form.
5. demonstrate preparation for professional accounting employment or graduate study.