Bachelor of Science in Accounting

The Accounting Program is designed to provide students with general education, business core, and accounting knowledge necessary for entering the accounting profession in courses throughout the curriculum.

The Accounting Program is a 124 credit hours curriculum. The program places additional emphasis on the development of competencies in analytical, interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills. Students are expected to solve problems, make oral presentations, complete written assignments, and complete group projects in courses throughout the curriculum.

Notes

• A Grade of "C" or better must be earned in all Business Courses and E 150, E 151, M 154, M 155.
• Students who do not pass the English Language Proficiency Test must enroll in ENGL152 and pass.
• Accounting Electives must be taken from a list of courses approved by the Department (ACCT 315, 316, 407, 419, 499, BA304
• Students are advised to take two classes (6 credits) of one foreign language for free electives.
• General Education electives must be courses taken outside the Business Program (eg. Speech(S 150), Public Speaking (S 250), Math (M 150/151/152/153), or Technology (CS 150/151).

South Carolina State University, an 1890 land-grant senior comprehensive institution of approximately 3,500 students, is committed to providing affordable and accessible quality undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Through instruction, research, technology, and services, SC State contributes to economic development, enhances the quality of life of citizens, and prepares highly skilled, competent and socially aware graduates to meet life's challenges and demands and enables them to work and live productively in a dynamic, global society.

The School of Business was created in 1983 with degree programs in accounting, agribusiness, economics, management, and marketing. In 2005, the MBA Program was added with concentrations in Entrepreneurship and Agribusiness.