Accounting, BS

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Mission Statement: The Oakley School of Business advances the mission of Quincy University by preparing servant leaders to excel in a dynamic global economy. We combine a rigorous business curriculum with values-based leadership, empowering students to use their talents in service of the common good.

Vision Statement: The Oakley School of Business strives to cultivate purpose-driven leaders who bring integrity, innovation, and empathy into the organizations they serve. By integrating knowledge of business management, marketing, finance, accounting, and business analytics with principles of servant leadership, our vision is for each graduate to use their talents to enhance organizations, build inclusive communities, and steward resources with wisdom and care.

Advanced Placement Opportunities: CLEP subject examinations in topics related to Oakley School of Business offerings may yield credit. For more information contact the Academic Support Office.

Program Requirements:

General requirements under Bonaventure Program must include: MAT 120 (Quantitative Reasoning) or higher math (except MAT 150), PHI 327 (Business Ethics) is required for accounting majors and is recommended for other Business Majors. Additionally, students who believe they may sit for the CPA exam in the future, regardless of their major, should take PHI 327 (Business Ethics). PSY 100 (Introduction to Psychology) is recommended.

The Language of Business:

In order to function in the business world it is necessary to understand the language of business which includes accounting, business law, economics, and statistics.

Required Courses:

ACC 121 - Principles of Financial Accounting 3 Credit(s)
ACC 221 - Management Accounting 3 Credit(s)
BUS 215 - Business Law 3 Credit(s)
ECO 222 - Principles of Macro-Economics 3 Credit(s)
ECO 223 - Principles of Micro-Economics 3 Credit(s)
ECO 225 - Business Statistics 3 Credit(s)

Major: Common Body of Knowledge:

There is a common body of knowledge that all business students must experience in order to more fully understand the way businesses operate. The courses offering this exposure include management, finance, marketing, business communication, and strategic management and are considered part of the major area of study.

Required Courses:

MGT 300 - Principles of Management 3 Credit(s)
FIN 315 - Business Finance 3 Credit(s)
MKT 331 - Principles of Marketing 3 Credit(s)
COM 382 - W: Business Communication 3 Credit(s)
ECO 423 - International Economics and Business 3 Credit(s)
BUS 497 - W: Strategic Management 4 Credit(s)

Note:

A grade of “C-” or better is required in BUS 497 .

Specialized Body of Knowledge:

Each student will select a major field of specialization in either Accounting, Business Analytics, Finance, Management, or Marketing. Required major courses are delineated in each program. A cumulative 2.00 grade point average is required in the major courses. The student can receive a grade lower than “C-” in only two of the major courses.

Accounting:

ACC 311 - Intermediate Accounting I 3 Credit(s)
ACC 312 - Intermediate Accounting II 3 Credit(s)
ACC 413 - Intermediate Accounting III 3 Credit(s)
ACC 321 - Cost Accounting 3 Credit(s)
ACC 415 - Advanced Accounting 3 Credit(s)
ACC 417 - Federal Tax Law I 3 Credit(s)
ACC 418 - Federal Tax Law II 3 Credit(s)
ACC 419 - Auditing Theory 3 Credit(s)
ACC 420 - Financial Statement Analysis 3 Credit(s) (highly recommended for CPA exam)

Educational Testing Service Major Field Test (ETS):

Prior to graduation, each student is required to take the Educational Testing Service Major Field test in Business. This is a national test used to measure each student’s level of achievement and to evaluate the business curriculum. Testing is administered in BUS 497 .

Double Majors:

Students may be interested in obtaining two majors within the Oakley School of Business. Students must fulfill the catalog requirements for double majors. Accounting majors who wish to become a licensed CPA may wish to acquire the extra hours to meet the minimum education requirements of 150 credit hours for licensure.