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Accounting Overview

The Accounting major provides a solid educational base for students seeking to obtain CPA certification and allows students to compete more effectively for careers in private and public accounting practices.

Additionally, it prepares students to establish private accounting practices or to pursue graduate study in the fields of accounting or business administration. Possible careers in Accounting include:

  • Accounting Manager
  • Internal Auditor
  • Cost Accountant
  • Investment Analyst
  • Cost Analyst
  • Investment Broker
  • Budget Strategist
  • Loan Officer
  • Credit Analyst
  • Public Accountant
  • Credit Manager
  • Service Agent
  • Financial Officer
  • Systems Analyst Internal Revenue

Requirements

Minimum Credits

  • Major: 63

Required Courses

  • BUA 210, 211, 300, 310, 311, 318, 326, 330, 335, 336, 353, 357, 413, 415, 450
  • COM 115
  • ECO 221, 223
  • MAT 109, 111
  • PHI 325

Faculty

  • Professor Tom Cooper (Chair)
  • Professor Zahi Haddad
  • Associate Professor Nancy Lumpkin
  • Associate Professor Scott Takacs
  • Assistant Professor Cathy Buckman
  • Assistant Professor Rachel Mullinax
  • Assistant Professor Daniel Vazzana
  • Adjunct Instructor Glenn Williams

Contact the Department

Business Administration & Economics Department
Georgetown College
400 East College Street
Georgetown, KY 40324

Department Website

spider.georgetowncollege.edu/bua/