DeVry University College of Business & Management 42 courses 120 total credits
DeVry’s bachelor’s degree program in Accounting is designed to prepare students for a variety of career paths including private-sector, governmental and not-for-profit accounting. The program includes coursework that provides a solid academic foundation in problem-solving, accounting research and communication skills important in the diverse field of accounting and the broader business world. The program is also designed to prepare students for graduate study in accounting or business.
| Communication Skills | 13 credits |
| Humanities | 12 credits |
| Social Sciences | 9 credits |
| Mathematics and Natural Sciences | 9 credits |
| Personal and Professional Development | 5 credits |
| Business Core | 18 credits |
| Finance and Management | 6 credits |
| Accounting Core | 39 credits |
| Accounting Senior Project | 3 credits |
| Electives | 6 credits |
| Total Credits | 120 credits |
Communication Skills
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL108 | Composition with Lab | 3 |
| ENGL136 | Advanced Composition | 3 |
| ENGL216 | Technical Writing | 4 |
| SPCH275 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| Total Communication Skills | 13 credits | |
Humanities
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ETHC445 | Principles of Ethics | 3 |
| HIST405 | United States History | 3 |
| HUMN303 | Introduction to the Humanities | 3 |
| LAS432 | Technology, Society, and Culture | 3 |
| Total Humanities | 12 credits | |
Social Sciences
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ECON312 | Principles of Economics | 3 |
| SOCS185 | Culture and Society | 3 |
| SOCS325 | Environmental Sociology | 3 |
| Total Social Sciences | 9 credits | |
Mathematics and Natural Sciences
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MATH116 | Algebra for College Students | 3 |
| MATH226 | Statistics for Decision-Making | 3 |
| SCI226 | Nutrition, Health and Wellness with Lab | 3 |
| Total Mathematics and Natural Sciences | 9 credits | |
Personal and Professional Development
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CARD405 | Career Development | 2 |
| COLL148 | Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving | 3 |
| Total Personal and Professional Development | 5 credits | |
Business Core
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ACCT212 | Financial Accounting | 4 |
| BIS155 | Data Analysis with Spreadsheets with Lab | 3 |
| BUSN115 | Introduction to Business and Technology | 3 |
| BUSN319 | Marketing | 3 |
| COMP121 | Computer Applications with AI for Business | 2 |
| MGMT303 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| Total Business Core | 18 credits | |
Finance and Management
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BUSN311 | Business Applications of AI | 3 |
| BUSN379 | Finance | 3 |
| Total Finance and Management | 6 credits | |
Accounting Core
Accounting Core - Complete 3 of the following:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ACCT370 | Internal Audit | 3 |
| ACCT373 | Internal Audit Practitioner Exam Preparation | 3 |
| ACCT406 | Advanced Accounting | 3 |
| ACCT426 | Federal Tax Accounting II | 3 |
| ACCT436 | Advanced Cost Management | 3 |
| Total | 39 credits | |
Accounting Senior Project
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ACCT461 | Accounting Senior Project | 3 |
| Total Accounting Senior Project | 3 credits | |
Electives
Electives may be chosen from courses listed in the Courses section provided they are not used to meet other graduation requirements and prerequisites are met. The following suggested electives ensure students meet prerequisites and offer applied tech skills for today's business world. Qualifying prior college coursework not meeting other program requirements may also be applied toward elective hours.
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BUSN355 | AI and Strategic Decision-Making | 3 |
| LEAD430 | Consulting and Problem-Solving | 3 |
| Total Electives | 6 credits | |
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