Accounting is more than an asset on the balance sheet, or a dollar on the income statement. By studying accounting, youll learn how to run the numbers and file tax forms, but youll also develop the transformative skills to guide individuals and businesses, non-profits and government organizations toward stronger financial futures playing a key role in their growth.
Successful accounting professionals translate financial data, craft compelling narratives and use their expertise to inform major business decisions, while predicting short- and long-term effects.
The College of Business prepares students with the knowledge and skills needed to become effective leaders and decision makers in today's dynamic business environment. The four-year curriculum leads to a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Business Administration. The program focuses on global orientation, technology, ethics, business processes, sustainability, and corporate social responsibility. Lower-division work provides a cultural and analytical foundation. Upper-division work provides specialized work in business disciplines to prepare students to enter their chosen fields in the business world. At the same time, the program develops the attitudes and analytical abilities required for future professional advancement. The College of Business has a strong reputation among regional, national, and international employers. As a whole, graduates from the College of Business are well-prepared to enter challenging positions. The program centers on an approach which emphasizes: knowledge of concepts, processes, and institutions, understanding of the financial, economic, legal, ethical, social, and organizational influences, information systems, and interpersonal communications. The senior capstone course offers an opportunity for students to apply these skills in an active and engaging learning environment. All undergraduate business majors must complete the All-University Core Curriculum (AUCC) as part of their graduation requirement. Coordinated with this general education, all business students take business core subjects plus a concentration with its specified course sequence. Fifty percent of the total credits required for the business core and concentration must be completed at CSU.
The College of Business accounting concentration prepares undergraduate students to practice as public, private, or governmental accountants, or work in business managerial positions that require an understanding of fundamental accounting concepts and principles. This concentration allows you to merge your academic focus with your career goals while working to earn a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.
