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Aug 15, 2024
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2012-2013 Brenau University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Accounting (B.B.A.)
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The purpose of the accounting program is to produce graduates who are prepared for employment in accounting; who possess the knowledge needed to make decisions required by their job; and who have the technical and interpersonal skills needed to progress in their chosen career. The accounting major incorporates all of the core courses required for the Business degree program.
All students who complete this undergraduate degree will have the 20 semester hours in advanced accounting topics necessary to sit for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam.
Upon completion of the Accounting program students should be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the accounting cycle by recording transactions and other required entries in the preparation of financial statements
- Demonstrate the ability to research, understand and appropriately apply accounting standards to specific transactions
- Apply quantitative and analytical skills to analyze a company’s financial statements.
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Liberal Education Requirements
Brenau University and its faculty are dedicated to the goal of providing students with a thorough background in the liberal arts, as well as academic and professional skills which will help them become enlightened and productive members of society. To that end, the faculty developed a liberal education curriculum based on expectations and learning outcomes.
This liberal education curriculum is divided into four learning portals: World Understanding, Scientific and Analytic Curiosity, Artistic and Creative Imagination and Communication and Language Fluency.
- World Understanding Learning
- Scientific and Analytic Curiosity
- Artistic and Creative Imagination
- Communication and Language Fluency
Courses applied in one portal may not be applied in another portal. However, courses applied in the Liberal Education may be applied toward a student’s major or minor.
Students with an A.A., A.S. or a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution are exempt from Liberal Education requirements for Brenau’s bachelor degree programs (does not include Brenau’s A.A. degree). This exemption does not does not extend to any other associate’s degree (ex. A.A.S., A.A.T). This exemption does not affect transfer credit. All college-level credit that conforms to Brenau’s transfer credit policy will be recorded on the student’s Brenau transcript. This exemption does not affect any major courses required or any major foundation courses required. World Understanding Learning Portal
Historical Perspective - 3 hours
Demonstrate knowledge of major events and movements in history and use this knowledge to generate a more sophisticated understanding of current events. Civic Engagement - 3 hours
Demonstate an appreciation of the importance of civic engagement in a global society. Global Awareness - 3 hours
Demonstrate an understanding of global issues and their implications for local communities. Scientific & Analytic Curiosity Portal
Mathematics - 3 hours
Demonstrate quantitative reasoning through numeric, symbolic or geometric means.
Course taken will depend upon math placement of the student. Science - 7-8 hours
Demonstrate competency in a specific curriculum and appraise the impact of that science in ones life.
Students must have at least one four-hour lab science plus a second science of three or four hours. Reasoning 3-4 hours
Be able to think critically and solve problems effectively.
Note: BY 201 & 202 can not be used toward the science requirement and the reasoning requirement. Artistic & Creative Imagination Portal
Fine Arts - 3 hours
Understand artistic concepts and traditions through the experience of artistic endeavors. Literature - 3 hours
Read and understand literature in its historical context. Lifetime Fitness - 3 hours
Appreciate ones health status and implement a plan for heath and fitness.
- Women’s College students must have one hour of Lifetime Fitness (LF) or Leisure Sports (LS) or Dance (DA); one hour of Women’s Health (WH); and one hour of any P.E. (LS/LF/DA/or WH).
- Evening/weekend or online students may transfer in the above or take HS 105 (3 hours) while at Brenau
- Nursing and Dance majors have specific Lifetime Fitness requirements. Please see those major sections for information.
Communication & Language Fluency Portal
Writing - 6 hours
Compose effective and logical written communication. Speaking - 3 hours
Demonstrate effective oral communication. Modern Language - 0-3 hours
- Students must have modern language competency through the high beginner (102 or 115) level. It is possible for a student to place out of part or all of modern language via placement or CLEP. Please see the placement information section for specific guidelines. If the student takes 101, that course may be applied as the students communication elective, if needed.
- International Students will exempt the Modern Language requirement with a TOEFL score of 500 or above.
Communication Elective - 3 hours
Choose from any course in the Communication and Language Fluency portal not already applied in the Liberal Education or choose from the courses below. If a student takes 101 and 102 of the same language to satisfy the modern language requirement, the 101 course may satisfy the communication elective. Business Foundation Courses
To ensure proper course rotation, the department recommends that foundation courses are taken by the end of the sophomore year. These courses are required for every business student, even if the student has a previous degree that qualifies a waiver of the Liberal Education requirements. Business (B.B.A.) Core
Note: Undergraduate students in the Department of Business Administration must earn a grade of “C” or better in all major classes. See the program plan for courses that can be cross/dual used between the liberal education and the major. Total Required Hours
A minimum of 120 hours is required to graduate with this major. It is possible that the student may graduate with more than 120 hours based on placement and transfer credit.
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