The Alvernia University Accounting and Finance major provides an opportunity to develop professional skills that enable students to enter the field of management accounting or public accounting. Accounting and Finance is a dynamic profession that provides support for management decision-making and offers a variety of important services to clients. Ultimate professional certification as a Certified Management Accountant (CMA) and/or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is a desirable goal.
Baccalaureate Degree
Required Business Core: (33 credits)
BUS 101, 200 or 250, BUS 206, 207, 248, 249, 342, 410, 426, 438
Mathematics: (7 credits)
In addition to meeting the liberal arts core requirement in math, students must complete: MAT 208 or 209.
Specific accounting requirements:
21 credits: BUS 252, 253, 301, 304, 305, 400, 402
Required in Communication: 3 credits
COM 103 or 344.
Required in Business: 18 credits
BUS 308, 309, 314, 414, 431, 444.
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Student Profile
Justine Fronheiser '10,
McGowan Scholarship Award Winner
“Alvernia professors always challenge us in class, pushing us to strive to do our best. I feel confident that what I am learning from them will help me after graduation, in my career path and also in life.”
