General Accounting, Computer and Information Systems 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 concentration in General Accounting with a specialization in Computers and Information Systems must complete:

Business Core

General Accounting

ACCT 240 - Intermediate Accounting I
ACCT 241 - Intermediate Accounting II
MGMT 460 - Strategic Management (cc) (senior-level capstone course)
Any two additional Accounting (ACCT courses except ACCT 380 or ACCT 381 , Internship in Accounting I or II).

Specialization

One of the Following Courses:

Open Electives

Any three courses

Note(s)

The College’s 15-credit residency requirement in the major concentration of General Accounting with a Specialization in Computers and Information Systems must be met with 12 credits in Accounting (ACCT) courses numbered 240 or higher, excluding ACCT 380 and ACCT 381 and MGMT 460 Strategic Management (cc) (senior-level course).

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