General Accounting, Data Analytics Specialization, B.S.

Denise M. Stefano, M.B.A., CPA, CGMA, Chair
914-674-7779
dstefano@mercy.edu

Bachelor of Science

General Liberal Arts and Sciences

General Education Requirements 60 credits

Business Core 27 credits

General Accounting and Specialization 24 credits

Open Electives 9 credits

Total 120 credits

* ECON 125 , ECON 220 , ECON 221 , ECON 230 , MATH 116 , and MATH 120 / CISC 120 or CISC 131 are Prerequisites for the major and must be used to fulfill general education requirements.

Students who choose the major in General Accounting with a specialization in Data Analytics must complete:

Business Core

General Accounting

The University’s 15-credit residency requirement in the major of General Accounting with a Specialization in Data Analytics must be met with 12 credits in with Accounting (ACCT) courses numbered 250 or higher, excluding ACCT 380 and ACCT 381 plus MGMT 460 - Strategic Management (cc) (senior-level capstone course).

ACCT 300 - Intermediate Accounting I (formerly ACCT 240)
ACCT 301 - Intermediate Accounting II (formerly ACCT 241)
MGMT 460 - Strategic Management
Any two additional ACCT courses (except ACCT 380 OR 381, Internship in Accounting I or II)

Specialization

Plus One of the Following Courses:

Open Electives

Any three courses

Note(s)

The major in General Accounting with a Specialization in Data Analytics meets the educational requirements for candidates applying to take the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) Examination. The major in General Accounting with a Specialization in Data Analytics does not meet the educational requirements for candidates applying to take the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Examination.