The Accounting and Information Assurance degree is a unique program that combines an accounting major with additional coursework principally in computer information science. This expanded degree will prepare you with a fundamental understanding of accounting practices, information system design, data forensic principles, data management and security, which will open up countless opportunities for you!
Small class sizes (typically 8-10 students in the upper-level courses) ensure that you receive quality, individualized instruction. SBU Accounting faculty genuinely care about their students and work closely with them for success in the classroom as well as to help them obtain internship and career positions.
The Accounting and Information Assurance degree is offered through SBU's Robert W. Plaster College of Business and Computer Science.
(The 2018 accounting graduates from SBU achieved a 100% job placement before graduation!)
As an SBU Accounting student, you will be equipped for a successful career as dedicated Christian faculty teach you the application of accounting concepts in current practice through a Christian worldview so that you are prepared to be both a skilled employee and a servant leader in the workplace.
Psalm 15 — The SBU College of Business and Computer Science's Psalm 15 initiative provides intentional integration of faith and academic discipline. Using Psalm 15 as a basis, the College has identified eight character traits that should be the hallmark of the College's students and graduates. These character traits are emphasized in coursework and in a special lecture series. The highlighted character traits are: Integrity, Service, Respect, Charity, Faithfulness, Truthfulness, Humility and Perseverance.
Ethics and Professional Development — As part of an intentionally Christian education, all students in the College of Business and Computer Science take a senior-level course in Ethics and Professional Development. The course teaches Christian personal and professional ethics and equips students with life skills such as career development, etiquette, and personal financial planning, with the goal of producing ethical business leaders who will be servant leaders in the workplace.Join the SBU Accounting Club and participate in various activities throughout the year including an interview blitz, field trips to visit prestigious accounting firms, social gatherings, networking opportunities, and more!
You are encouraged to join SBU's student chapter of IMA and may also join the national IMA organization to receive additional professional development benefits.
SBU Accounting students may apply for several privately funded departmental scholarships. Additionally, some incoming freshmen accounting majors are selected to receive scholarships funded by SBU Accounting alumni.
The Robert W. Plaster College of Business and Computer Science (COBACS) is housed in the Gene Taylor National Free Enterprise Center. The Taylor Center was expanded and renovated to provide the following benefits for our students:
| BIB 1013 | Old Testament | 3 |
| UNI 1111 | University Seminar | 1 |
| CIS 1033 | Foundations of Computer Science | 3 |
| BUS 1193 | Business Calculus | 3 |
| PSY 1013 | General Psychology | 3 |
| BUS 2013 | Business Communications | 3 |
| Total hours | 16 | |
| POL 1113 | American Government and Politics | 3 |
| HIS 2223 | U.S. History II | 3 |
| BUS 2023 | Business Statistics | 3 |
| UNI 1121 | Critical Thinking | 1 |
| FAR 10_3 | Intro. to Art, Fine Arts, Music or Theatre | 3 |
| ACC 2013 | Principles of Financial Accounting | 3 |
| BIB 1023 | New Testament History | 3 |
| CIS 1144 | Computer Science I | 4 |
| Total hours | 17 | |
| ACC 2043 | Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| ECO 2023 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| MGT 3013 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| CIS 1163 | Introduction to Cybersecurity | 3 |
| BIO 1004 | Biology | 4 |
| KIN 1162 | Foundations of Physical Fitness/Wellness | 2 |
| Total hours | 18 | |
| COM 1103 | Fundamentals of Speech Communication | 3 |
| MKT 3023 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| ECO 2033 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| ACC 3033 | Accounting Information Systems | 3 |
| CIS 2213 | Systems Analysis & Design | 3 |
| PHS 1004 | Introduction to Physical Science | 4 |
| Total hours | 16 | |
| ACC 3024 | Intermediate Accounting I | 4 |
| FIN 3053 | Business Finance | 3 |
| LDR 4043 | Ethics and Professional Development | 3 |
| CIS 3303 | Systems Management | 3 |
| CIS 4503 | Principles of Information Assurance (fall, even) | 3 |
| Total hours | 16 | |
| ACC 3034 | Intermediate Accounting II | 4 |
| CIS 3323 | Database Management Systems Design | 3 |
| MGT 3033 | Operations Management | 3 |
| ACC 3073 | Tax Accounting II | 3 |
| CIS 4513 | Digital Forensics Principles and Practices (spring, odd) | 3 |
| Total hours | 16 | |
| ACC 3063 | Tax Accounting I | 3 |
| BUS 3073 | Business Law I | 3 |
| ECO 3023 | Money and Banking | 3 |
| ACC 4013 | Advanced Accounting | 3 |
| SPF 2012 | Spiritual Formation | 2 |
| ACC 3023 | Cost Accounting | 3 |
| Total hours | 17 | |
| ACC 3133 | Financial Information Applications & Analysis | 3 |
| ACC 4053 | Government and Not-for-Profit Accounting | 3 |
| BUS 3083 | Business Law II | 3 |
| ACC 4044 | Auditing | 4 |
| MGT 4083 | Strategic Management | 3 |
| SOC 2012 | Human Diversity | 2 |
| KIN 1162 | Foundations of Physical Fitness/Wellness | 2 |
| Total hours | 17 | |
NOTE: This plan assumes high school completion of ENG 1113 English Composition 1,
ENG 2213 English Composition II, and MAT 1143 College Algebra (usually not required
if ACT Math scores are high enough.)
This is a proposed guideline. Please check the catalog and see your advisor for your final degree requirements.
Southwest Baptist University reserves the right to make changes to degree plans without
advanced notice or obligation.
The student is responsible for understanding and completing all general education,
degree, departmental and graduation requirements.
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Accounting and Information Assurance Plan
