B.S. in Accounting for Online Degree Completion Program
The Accounting program provides a foundation in Accounting to prepare graduates with skills and knowledge to excel in business globally, searching for career opportunities in a highly competitive, fast-changing world involving fast-paced technology changes in any industry of their choice: business, education, non-profit, public, and private settings.
The Business core courses cover essential disciplines in business such as accounting, business ethics, economics, finance, global business, management, marketing, and a few other identified core courses. In addition, the student will be able to have some free management electives to take while taking accounting-related and required courses.
Students interested in completing their Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting online have requirements to follow.
To be eligible to take the Online Degree Completion Program (ODCP) in accounting, the requirements are:
• Completed forty-five (45) college credits toward a Bachelor of Science degree
• You must have passed the college English core courses with a C- or higher
• Submit the application for admission to the Office of Admissions.
Requirements for Admission to a Major Program in ODCP-Accounting (ACC)
• A cumulative GPA of 2.5 or better.
• Successful completion of BUS 101 and 181 with a grade C+ or better or equivalent
• Department of Business online admission application.
• An unofficial transcript in PDF format
Please contact the Department of Business (DOB) Admissions at dobadmissions@gallaudet.edu for questions related to the major admission application.
Requirements for a Major in Accounting
Students are expected to maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or better during the business program. Students whose GPA falls below a cumulative 2.5 will be placed on probation.
Summary of Requirements
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2024-2025 |
| Core Curriculum |
43 |
| Pre-Major Courses |
9 |
| Major and Related Courses |
72 |
| Free Elective Courses |
6 |
| TOTAL |
130 |
Required pre-major courses 6 credits
| BUS 101 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| BUS 181 | Computer Skills for School and Workplace | 3 |
Required core courses 54 credits
Required accounting courses 19 credits
Department of Business Program Core Course Requisites Requirements:
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Required Program core courses (54 credits)
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Requisites:
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ACC
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201
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Financial Accounting I
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C+ in BUS 101 and BUS 181; any GE Math pathway course
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ACC
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202
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Financial Accounting II
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ACC 201 and BUS 181
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ACC
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203
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Managerial Accounting
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ACC 201 and BUS 181
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BUS
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201
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Quantitative Reasoning in Business
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C+ in BUS 101 and BUS 181 or permission of the department
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BUS
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211
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Management and Organizational Behavior
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BUS
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221
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Marketing
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C+ or better in BUS 101
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BUS
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301
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Business Communication
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C+ in ENG 102
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BUS
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331
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Business Statistics
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C or better in BUS 201
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BUS
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341
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Business Ethics
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BUS 211
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BUS
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351
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Business Finance
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ACC, ECO 201; co-requisites ECO 202
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BUS
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361
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Global Dimensions of Business
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BUS 211 and co-requisites ECO 202
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BUS
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371
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Business Law I
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co-requisite BUS 301
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BUS
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381
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Management Information System
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BUS 181
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BUS
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391
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Operations and Supply Chain Management
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BUS 331
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BUS
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492
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Senior Capstone I: Strategic Management
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Senior status & planning to graduate in the same academic year; permission by department.
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BUS
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493
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Senior Capstone II: Assessment
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Senior status & planning to graduate in the same academic year; BUS 341, BUS 351, BUS 361, BUS 371, BUS 381, BUS 391; permission by the department.
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ECO
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201
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Introduction to Macroeconomics
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C+ or better in BUS 101
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ECO
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202
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Introduction to Microeconomics
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ECO 201
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Major elective courses 6 credits
Choose two courses:
ACC 350: Recommended for those planning to sit for the CPA examination.
ACC 421: Recommended for those planning to sit for the CMA examination.
ACC 495: Students must take three credits of ACC 495
Program Outcomes
1. Accurately apply fundamental business concepts, models and principles to address hypothetical or real-world business issues. (Common Business Knowledge & Inquiry)
2. Communicate effectively in both American Sign Language and written English in various formats and styles to a variety of audiences in multiple business contexts. (Communication)
3. Apply technological tools, and statistical and quantitative reasoning skills in analyzing and evaluating numerical information to support evidence-based business decisions. (Quantitative Reasoning & Technological Skills)
4. Critically assess business problems and develop well-supported solutions. (Critical Thinking & Problem Solving)
5. Critically evaluate all business opportunities and challenges using a global business perspective. (Global Dimension)
6. Foster personal growth by acting in a professional, ethical, and socially responsible manner, and collaborate effectively in teams as required. (Wellness, Ethics & Social Responsibility)
7. Accounting Discipline Specialty Knowledge and Inquiry
7a. Demonstrate knowledge in Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), managerial accounting theories, auditing, taxation, and other accounting concepts and rules.
7b. Prepare, interpret, and summarize financial statements and reports in accordance with GAAP.
7c. Apply Information Technology tools in analyzing accounting information and solve business problems based on accounting theory, financial regulations, and business standards.