The accounting/information systems program is a blend of the accounting and information technology programs. The approach reflects the industry trend of hiring graduates with expertise in both areas. The rapid growth of management services in accounting firms, consulting companies and industries provides Southern New Hampshire University graduates with many opportunities for advancement.
Accounting/information systems students will obtain the skills required for the design and maintenance of financial accounting systems and will gain knowledge about general systems theory and management. Students will apply their classroom learning to real-world situations through a combination of exercises and actual work experiences. Cooperative education experiences are available.
B.A./B.S. Core Courses
They teach basic academic skills and provide the basis for your education at SNHU. You are encouraged to complete these courses early in your academic career. English and Mathematics courses must be completed within the first 63 credits (transfer students consult with your advisor).
ENG 120 College Composition I
ENG 121 College Composition II
MAT 130 Applied Finite Math
MAT XX Mathematics Elective Based on School
COM 212 Public Speaking
IT 100 Introduction to Information Technology
SNHU 101 First Year Seminar/Foundations in Critical Thinking
or one free elective for Online and On location students and transfers with 15+ credits.
They provide a basis of knowledge about human culture, society, history and the environment. They teach critical thinking skills and a broader perspective about the world.
Choose one of the following:
FAS 201 Introduction to Humanities I
FAS 202 Introduction to Humanities II
FAS 223 Appreciation and History of Music
FAS 340 Modern Art
FAS 370 American Art
Choose one of the following:
HIS 109 Western Civilization I
HIS 110 Western Civilization II
HIS 113 United States History I
HIS 114 United States History II
Choose one 200 level Literature Elective
Choose one of the following:
PHL 210 Introduction to Western Philosophy
PHL 212 Introduction to Ethics
PHL 214 Logic, Language and Argumentation
PHL 230 Religions of the World
Choose one Science Elective (not SCI 215)
Choose four (4) other electives:
Social and Behavioral Science Elective (ATH, ECO, POL, PSY, SOC, SSC)*
*No more than two of these four in the same discipline
Business Core Courses
ACC 201 Financial Accounting
ACC 202 Managerial Accounting
BUS 206 Business Law I
FIN 320 Principles of Finance
IT 210 Business Systems Analysis and Design
MKT 113 Introduction to Marketing
OL 125 Human Relations in Administration
OL 421 Strategic Management and Policy
ACC 207 Cost Accounting
ACC 307 Intermediate Accounting I
ACC 308 Intermediate Accounting II
ACC 405 Advanced Accounting I
ACC 406 Advanced Accounting II
ACC 411 Auditing Principles
IT 201 Computer Platform Technologies
IT 315 Object Oriented Analysis and Design
IT 415 Advanced Information Systems Design
IT 420 Advanced Information Systems Implementation
IT ELE Two information technology electives (as recommended by an advisor)
ACC/TAX/ One ACC/TAX
or
One IT elective
Three free electives
University Accreditation
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