Department of Accounting

Overview of the Bachelor of Science in Accounting Program

What Sets Us Apart

• One of the most affordable bachelor degree programs in Colorado
• Two campus locations: main Auraria (downtown Denver) and MSU Denver South (Greenwood Village)
• Scheduling options to accommodate everyone: day, evenings, weekends, online
• Dedicated School of Business advisors
• Experienced instructors with varied backgrounds in all types of accounting who also advise students
• Opportunities for on-the-job training through internships and independent study coursework.

What You Will Get

The ability to:

• obtain, understand and apply information from the liberal arts, sciences, business and discipline-specific courses to organized issues and situations.
• explain how ethical, legal, political, regulatory, social, global, environmental and technological issues influence business decisions.
• analyze a business problem by incorporating diverse perspectives.
• apply foundation business knowledge and skills to develop competent decisions in the areas of accounting, economics, finance, information systems, management and marketing.
• communicate effectively the alternatives considered, a recommended solution, and an implementation strategy in oral, written and electronic form.
• demonstrate knowledge and skills to meet career needs.
• exhibit and appreciation for extra-curricular activities and continuous, life-long learning.

The degree requires completion of coursework in general studies, the core business disciplines and requirements, a major, and electives. A minor is not required.

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