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Bachelor of Science
Virginia State University
Program Details
B.S. in Accounting
Bachelor of ScienceB.S. in Accounting
Virginia State University
The Department of Accounting and Finance offers a program of study to prepare students for professional accounting and finance careers in public, private and nonprofit organizations. The programs of study also prepare students for graduate study and for professional certifications.
Outcomes
1. Problem Solving: Students will demonstrate business problem solving skills utilizing appropriate analytical and decision-making tools. 2. Technology Integration: Students will integrate technology into developing business solutions. 3. Business Ethics and Social responsibility: Students will demonstrate understanding of ethical and social responsibility concepts. 4. Communication: Students will demonstrate effective communication skills. 5. Global Perspectives: Students will demonstrate knowledge of the global business environment. 6. Disciplinary Knowledge: Students will demonstrate disciplinary knowledge (Accounting) for problem solving.
Program Overview & Guidance
Delivery Mode
In-Person
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Delivery Mode
Hybrid
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| Program Guidance Element | What You Need to Know |
|---|---|
| Considerations for Selecting Degree | 12:1 student/faculty ratio. This program prepares students for careers in accounting and finance fields. |
| Program Requirement Notes | Program Requirement Notes The pre-business phase consists of 60 credit hours of coursework consisting primarily of the General Education curriculum. Students are required to maintain minimum GPA of 2.25 in the pre-business phase before being admitted to the Business Phase. |
| Considerations When Selecting Courses |
Students are required to complete "Pre -Business course phase and maintain a minimum GPA of 2.25 before being admitted into the Business Phase.
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| Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses | Majors are required to earn at least a grade of a "C" in ENGL 110 and ENGL 111 and all Business courses. |
| Doing More With Your Degree | Host over 200 companies to campus annually. Career coaching and advising available |
| Program Successes & Highlights | The Reginald F. Lewis College of Business is nationally ranked and fully AACSB accredited. It is named after alum Reginald F. Lewis, the first African-American to build a billion-dollar company |
Program Credit Requirements
Please look above to see if a Transfer Guide is available for this program. lf you are a current Virginia Community College student or are planning to start at a Virginia Community College before transferring to this institution and program, please follow the Transfer Guide to plan your courses at the community college.
The table below provides the requirements to complete this program if you are not following a Transfer Guide. If you have an account and have created a Portfolio, the table includes the "Applied Credits" column. This column shows how the credits you earned based on the experiences you entered may be applied to satisfy these requirements. You can find schools where you can take courses that will transfer and apply to this degree using the Where Can I Find An Equivalent Course feature in the Transfer Tools menu.
The table below provides the requirements to complete this program if you are not following a Transfer Guide. If you have an account and have created a Portfolio, the table includes the "Applied Credits" column. This column shows how the credits you earned based on the experiences you entered may be applied to satisfy these requirements. You can find schools where you can take courses that will transfer and apply to this degree using the Where Can I Find An Equivalent Course feature in the Transfer Tools menu.
The program map provided below is an estimate based on courses identified as a result of reviewing your portfolio
and the requirements for the selected program.
A formal determination of credits awarded for your prior learning and their applicability to the degree requirements can only be made by the institution. The formal determination and resulting map may reflect higher or lower number of credits to be completed to achieve this program.
A formal determination of credits awarded for your prior learning and their applicability to the degree requirements can only be made by the institution. The formal determination and resulting map may reflect higher or lower number of credits to be completed to achieve this program.
Requirements
Required Credits
B.S. in Accounting
120
BS in Accounting
120
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
AND
Transfer credits will be evaluated, and as applicable, up to 90 credits may be applied to this program.
Pre-Business Phase Requirements
61
Requirement Notes
Requirement Notes:
The following curriculum outlines the course of study for all majors in the Reginald F Lewis College of Business for freshman and sophomore years. Business majors are required to earn at least a grade of "C" in ENGL 110, ENGL 111, and all Business courses. Students are required to maintain a minimum GPA of 2.25 before being admitted into the Business Phase.
Semester 1
16
FRST 101
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
ENGL 110
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
MATH 120
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Science Elective
4
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
COBU 110
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Social Science Elective
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Semester 2
15
ENGL 111
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
COBU 170
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
COBU 111
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
History Elective
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Wellness Health
2
Requirement Notes
Requirement Notes:
Must take one 2 credit course or two 1 credit courses
Earn 2 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
COBU 155
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Semester 3
15
SPEE 214
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Global Studies Elective
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
COBU 201
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
COBU 210
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
MATH 212
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Semester 4
15
COBU 202
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
COBU 220
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
COBU 260
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
COBU 200
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Literature Elective
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Business Phase - Accounting Major
59
Semester 5
15
ACCT 301
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
ACCT 306
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
COBU 300
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
COBU 301
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
COBU 303
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Semester 6
15
ACCT 302
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
ACCT 315
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
COBU 302
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
COBU 305
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
COBU 306
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Semester 7
15
ACCT 403
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
ACCT 307
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
COBU 406
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
COBU 306
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Business Elective
3
Requirement Notes
Requirement Notes:
Student should work with their advisor to choose the best Business Elective for their major.
Semester 8
14
ACCT 407
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Accounting Elective
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
COBU 400
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
COBU 410
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
COBU 415
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Applicable Admissions Agreements
There are no Applicable Admission Agreements for the Program.
What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?
| Transfer Guidance Element | What You Need to Know |
|---|---|
| Associate Transfer Degree Completion | Completion of the a transfer-oriented associate degree program (AA, AS, AA&S), will typically guarantee completion of the general education program. Completion may not fulfill all specific requirements needed for the major. Completion of the a transfer-oriented associate degree program (AA, AS, AA&S), will typically guarantee completion of the general education program. Completion may not fulfill all specific requirements needed for the major. |
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School | Students earning a transfer-oriented associate degree (AA, AS, AA&S) while in high school are eligible for guaranteed admission programs . All courses of earned grade of "C" or better are evaluated and transferred as applicable to your degree. |
| Credit for Prior Learning | We accept AP. IB and CLEP for credit. Credit by CLEP (College Level Examination Program) must be submitted upon admission to Virginia State University. The number of credit hours a student may receive by CLEP examination will not exceed twelve semester hours. The same requirements established by the American Council on Education (ACE) will be used for awarding credit. Students will receive credit for grades of A, B, and C, earned on the examination. |
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College Level Information
Number of Transfer Students
296
Percent of Accepted Transfer Students
97% acceptance rate is total for all first-time in college students
| College Fit Guidance | What You Need to Know |
|---|---|
| Is This College Right For Me? | VSU is a small Historically Black College and University (HBCU) that offers a traditional college experience. We are located on a spacious 236-acre suburban campus that overlooks the Appomattox River. We we 25 miles south of Richmond and easy driving distance of Washington, DC, Virginia Beach and Roanoke. We have residence halls that feature the comforts of home, and many opportunities to make friends and explore career options with are Career Services Center and interests through clubs and activities. |
| Transfer Student Catalog Year | Catalog year determined by first semester of attendance |
| First Year Student Catalog Year | Catalog year determined by first semester of attendance |
| Applying for Guaranteed Admissions | An applicant transferring from a Virginia Community College, who completed the requirements for the Associate in Arts (A.A.), or Associate in Science (A.S.) degree in the College Parallel/College Transfer Program, will guaranteed admission with possible junior status at VSU upon admission. An applicant who has not completed the requirements for a transferrable degree may be admitted based on a course-by-course credit evaluation. Applicants with the Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree and applicants from other states will be evaluated based on a course-by-course method. |
Where Can This Degree Transfer
This section displays degrees most closely related to this program
and to which you may be able to transfer. So, you can use this list to find the
next degree you can complete in your major. Please click the degree name to
visit that program page.
| Institution | Title | Degree | Award Name | Award Level | Delivery Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Mennonite University | Bachelor of Science Accounting | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Averett University | Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Averett University | Bachelor of Science in Business Administration | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person, Online |
| Mountain Gateway Community College | Associate of Applied Science Degree in Business Management | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online |
| Mountain Gateway Community College | Associate of Science Degree in Business Administration | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online |
| Germanna Community College | Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Business | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid, Online |
| J Sargeant Reynolds Community College | Associate of Applied Science in Accounting | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| J Sargeant Reynolds Community College | Associate of Science in Business Administration | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| J Sargeant Reynolds Community College | Associate of Applied Science in Management - Small Business Management Specialization | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| Brightpoint Community College | Associate of Applied Science Degree in Accounting | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | Online |
| Brightpoint Community College | Associate of Applied Science Degree in Business Management | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| Brightpoint Community College | Associate of Applied Science Degree in Business Management - Project Management Specialization | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| Brightpoint Community College | Associate of Applied Science Degree in Business Management - Digital Marketing Specialization | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| Brightpoint Community College | Associate of Science Degree in Business Administration | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| Laurel Ridge Community College | Associate of Applied Science Degree in Accounting | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | Hybrid |
| Laurel Ridge Community College | Associate of Applied Science Degree in Management | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| Laurel Ridge Community College | Associate of Science Degree in Business Administration | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| New River Community College | Associate of Applied Science in Accounting | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| New River Community College | Associate of Applied Science in Business Management | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| Northern Virginia Community College | Accounting, A.A.S. | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| Northern Virginia Community College | Business Administration, A.S. | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online |
| Northern Virginia Community College | Business Management, A.A.S. | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online |
| Paul D. Camp Community College | Associate of Sciences in Business Administration | Associate | Associate of Sciences | 2-Year | In-Person, Online |
| Rappahannock Community College | AAS Degree in Business Management | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| Rappahannock Community College | AA&S Degree in Arts and Sciences - Business Administration Specialization | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| Southside Virginia Community College | Associate of Arts and Sciences with a major in Business Administration | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid, Online |
| Virginia Peninsula Community College | Associate of Science in Business Administration | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online |
| Tidewater Community College | Associate of Applied Science - Accounting | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | Online |
| Tidewater Community College | Associate of Applied Science - Management | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | Online |
| Tidewater Community College | Associate of Science - Business Administration | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | Online |
| Virginia Highlands Community College | Associate in Applied Science Degree in Accounting | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Virginia Highlands Community College | Associate in Applied Science Degree in Management | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Virginia Western Community College | Associate of Applied Science Degree in Accounting | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Virginia Western Community College | Associate of Applied Science Degree in Management | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| Virginia Western Community College | Associate of Science Degree in Business Administration | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| Wytheville Community College | Associate of Science Degree in Business Administration | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| Wytheville Community College | Associate of Applied Science Degree in Business Management and Leadership | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| James Madison University | Bachelor of Business Administration, Major in Accounting | Bachelor | Bachelor of Business Administration | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Richard Bland College | Associate of Science-Business Administration | Associate | Associate of Science | 2-Year | Online, In-Person |
| Radford University | BBA in Accounting | Bachelor | Bachelor of Business Administration | 4-Year | In-Person |
| University of Lynchburg | BA in Accounting | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| The University of Virginia's College at Wise | Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration and Management, Major in Accounting | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| The University of Virginia's College at Wise | Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Management, Major in Accounting | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Norfolk State University | Bachelor of Science in Accountancy | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Old Dominion University | Accounting-BSBA | Bachelor | BS in Business Admin. | 4-Year | In-Person, Online |
| Marymount University | Accounting (BS) | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Bridgewater College | Business Administration Major - BA | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Ferrum College | B.S. in Accounting | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Virginia Commonwealth University | Accounting, Bachelor of Science | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Commonwealth University | Accounting, Bachelor of Science (online) | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | Online |
| Emory & Henry University | Accounting (BS) | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Randolph-Macon College | Business - Finance (BA) | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Randolph-Macon College | Business - Management (BA) | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Randolph-Macon College | Accounting (BA) | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Randolph-Macon College | Business - Marketing (BA) | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Regent University | B.S. in Accounting | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | Hybrid |
Careers Where This Degree Applies
| O*Net Code | Name | Description | Parent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13-2011.00 | Accountants and Auditors | Examine, analyze, and interpret accounting records to prepare financial statements, give advice, or audit and evaluate statements prepared by others. Install or advise on systems of recording costs or other financial and budgetary data. | Business and Financial Operations Occupations |
| 13-2022.00 | Appraisers of Personal and Business Property | Appraise and estimate the fair value of tangible personal or business property, such as jewelry, art, antiques, collectibles, and equipment. May also appraise land. | Business and Financial Operations Occupations |
| 13-2031.00 | Budget Analysts | Examine budget estimates for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures and regulations. Analyze budgeting and accounting reports. | Business and Financial Operations Occupations |
| 25-1011.00 | Business Teachers, Postsecondary | Teach courses in business administration and management, such as accounting, finance, human resources, labor and industrial relations, marketing, and operations research. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research. | Educational Instruction and Library Occupations |
| 13-2041.00 | Credit Analysts | Analyze credit data and financial statements of individuals or firms to determine the degree of risk involved in extending credit or lending money. Prepare reports with credit information for use in decisionmaking. | Business and Financial Operations Occupations |
| 13-2061.00 | Financial Examiners | Enforce or ensure compliance with laws and regulations governing financial and securities institutions and financial and real estate transactions. May examine, verify, or authenticate records. | Business and Financial Operations Occupations |
| 13-2054.00 | Financial Risk Specialists | Analyze and measure exposure to credit and market risk threatening the assets, earning capacity, or economic state of an organization. May make recommendations to limit risk. | Business and Financial Operations Occupations |
| 13-2081.00 | Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents | Determine tax liability or collect taxes from individuals or business firms according to prescribed laws and regulations. | Business and Financial Operations Occupations |
| 13-2082.00 | Tax Preparers | Prepare tax returns for individuals or small businesses. | Business and Financial Operations Occupations |
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