Accounting and Finance Major (B.S.)

https://cps.unh.edu/online/program/bs/accounting-finance

The Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Finance blends content knowledge in accounting and finance with corresponding knowledge of organizational processes in the field. This program prepares graduates to help organizations better leverage assets, manage budgets, gain efficiencies, and maximize investments. The program provides a foundation for individuals whose future goals may include earning the credential of Certified Public Accountant.

Degree Requirements

Minimum Credit Requirement: 120 credits

Minimum Residency Requirement: 30 credits must be taken at UNH

Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.0 is required for conferral*

Core Curriculum Required: General Education Program

Major, Option and Elective Requirements as indicated.

*GPA: Major and any state certification GPA requirements may be higher and are indicated in program details.

A minimum grade of C- is required in all Major coursework. Some programs may have higher grade requirements for Major coursework as noted in the Major requirements section below. Students are allowed a maximum of two course overlaps. Overlaps can be used between Major, Minor, and General Education requirements with only 8 credits overlapped between the Major and Minor. Please note that Option requirements are considered part of the Major. Students must complete 16 upper-level credits in majors within the College of Professional Studies, Online.

General Education Program Requirements

A minimum grade of D- is required in all General Education coursework. Students are allowed a maximum of two course overlaps. Overlaps can be used between Major, Minor and General Education requirements with only 8 credits overlapped between the Major and Minor.

All General Education requirements, including CRIT 602 Advanced Critical Analysis and Strategic Thinking and IDIS 601 Interdisciplinary Seminar, must be taken prior to the capstone.

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
ENG 420	The Writing Process	4
COM 460	Interpersonal Communication and Group Dynamics	4
COM 480	Visual Communication	4
CRIT 501	Introduction to Critical Inquiry	4
Select one of the following:		4
MTH 402	Math for Our World
MTH 504	Statistics
MTH 510	Pre-Calculus
Knowledge of Human Behavior & Social Systems		4
Knowledge of the Physical & Natural World		4
Knowledge of Human Thought & Expression		4
CRIT 602	Advanced Critical Analysis and Strategic Thinking	4
IDIS 601	Interdisciplinary Seminar	4
Total Credits		40

Writing Program Requirements

All bachelor's degree candidates are required to complete four writing intensive courses as part of the University Writing Program Requirements as follows:

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
ENG 420	The Writing Process
One Writing Intensive course in the Major
One Writing Intensive course at the 600-level or above
One Additional Writing Intensive Course

Writing Intensive courses are identified with the label "Writing Intensive Course" in the "Attributes" section of the course description and/or a W following the course number.

Major Requirements

Prior to capstone enrollment, students are expected to complete the majority of their required major courses along with CRIT 602 Advanced Critical Analysis and Strategic Thinking and IDIS 601 Interdisciplinary Seminar. Students should consult with their advisor regarding specific major courses that may be completed with their capstone. Academic Advisor approval is required for registration to be processed.

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
Major in Accounting and Finance
Foundational Courses
APST 405	Career Development and Planning	2
CMPL 402	Excel	2
ECO 470	Principles of Economics	4
MTH 504	Statistics	4
MGMT 410	Principles of Management	4
or MGMT 566	Organizational Behavior
ACCT 532	Financial Accounting	4
ACCT 533	Managerial Accounting	4
Intermediate Courses
ACCT 550	Accounting Information Systems	4
ACCT 600	Intermediate Accounting I	4
ACCT 601	Intermediate Accounting II	4
COM 590	Professional Communication	4
FNC 611	Money and Banking	4
FNC 665	Financial Management	4
FNC 675	Financial Modeling and Decision-Making	4
Advanced Courses
ACCT 629	Cost Accounting	4
ACCT 635	Taxation	4
ACCT 710	Governmental and Not-For-Profit Accounting	4
ACCT 720	Auditing	4
ACCT 730	Advanced Data Analytics for Accounting Professionals	4
FNC 612	Investment Principles	4
Integrative Capstone:
MGMT 795	Integrative Capstone: Industry-Based Internship	4
or MGMT 797	Integrative Capstone: Industry-Based Project
or MGMT 798	Integrative Capstone: Strategic Management Experience
Total Credits		80

Electives

Open electives are courses students will need to take in addition to their general education and major requirements in order to satisfy the remaining credit totals for their programs. Open electives are defined as any credit course offered by the College not already included in the student's general education, major, option or minor. Students will need 120 credits total to graduate with a bachelor's degree from the Online Division of the College of Professional Studies.

This degree plan is a sample and does not reflect the impact of transfer credit or current course offerings. UNH CPS Online undergraduate students should develop individual academic plans with their academic advisor during their first year at UNH.

Sample Course Sequence

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
Fall		Credits
APST 405	Career Development and Planning	2
CMPL 402	Excel	2
ENG 420	The Writing Process	4
MGMT 410 or MGMT 566	Principles of Management or Organizational Behavior	4
General Education Course		4
	Credits	16
Spring
COM 460	Interpersonal Communication and Group Dynamics	4
CRIT 501	Introduction to Critical Inquiry	4
MTH 402 or MTH 504 or MTH 510	Math for Our World or Statistics or Pre-Calculus	4
ACCT 532	Financial Accounting	4
	Credits	16
Second Year
Fall
ACCT 533	Managerial Accounting	4
ACCT 550	Accounting Information Systems	4
COM 480	Visual Communication	4
ECO 470	Principles of Economics	4
	Credits	16
Spring
COM 590	Professional Communication	4
FNC 611	Money and Banking	4
MTH 504	Statistics	4
General Education Course		4
	Credits	16
Third Year
Fall
ACCT 600	Intermediate Accounting I	4
ACCT 601	Intermediate Accounting II	4
CRIT 602	Advanced Critical Analysis and Strategic Thinking	4
FNC 665	Financial Management	4
	Credits	16
Spring
ACCT 710	Governmental and Not-For-Profit Accounting	4
ACCT 720	Auditing	4
FNC 612	Investment Principles	4
General Education Course		4
	Credits	16
Fourth Year
Fall
ACCT 629	Cost Accounting	4
ACCT 635	Taxation	4
FNC 675	Financial Modeling and Decision-Making	4
IDIS 601	Interdisciplinary Seminar	4
	Credits	16
Spring
ACCT 730	Advanced Data Analytics for Accounting Professionals	4
MGMT 795 or MGMT 797 or MGMT 798	Integrative Capstone: Industry-Based Internship or Integrative Capstone: Industry-Based Project or Integrative Capstone: Strategic Management Experience	4
	Credits	8
	Total Credits	120

Demonstrate knowledge of essentials in the fields of accounting and finance to provide sound information through valid processes to users of accounting and financial services.
Show thorough competence in understanding quantitative and qualitative methods as applied to problem-solving in the fields of accounting and finance.
Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, to explain, evaluate, and present financial and accounting information to varied audiences.
Employ integrity, ethics and social responsibility in accounting and financial practices.