Online: Accounting
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Online: Accounting Degree Map
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Outcomes & Careers
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$79k
Accountant and Auditor
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual salary for an accountant/auditor is $79,880.
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$99k
Financial Analyst
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual salary for a financial analyst is $99,890.
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$85k
Budget Analyst
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual salary for budget analysts is $84,940.
The accounting degree requires a minimum of 120 credit hours to complete, including the general education requirements and at least 39 senior division hours.
“Critical Courses” are italicized and bolded. Data shows that students who have completed this
course in the first two years and have earned the noted grade are most likely to complete this program
of study.
A grade of ‘C’ is required in each core course.
- AC221 Principles of Accounting I (3)
- AC222 Principles of Accounting II (3)
- BA101 The Business Universe (3)
- BA490 Business Policy & Strategy (3)
- BL255 Business Law (3)
- FI361 Financial Management (3)
- MG301 Principles of Management (3)
- MI375 Management Information Systems (3)
- MK301 Principles of Marketing (3)
Choose 3 hours: *
- AC540 International Perspectives of Accounting (3)
- BA560 Topics in International Business (3)
- BL560 International Business Law (3)
- EC580 International Economics (3)
- FI540 International Finance (3)
- MG560 International Management (3)
- MK560 International Marketing (3)
*International Courses taken to meet Business Administration Core requirement may not be counted on a major
Some courses may fulfill General Education requirements. A grade of ‘C’ or better is required in each support course.
- BA252 Business Communication (2)
- BA452 Professionalism (1)
- EC215 Principles of Microeconomics (3)
- EC225 Principles of Macroeconomics (3)
- EN140 Rhetoric & Critical Thinking (3)
- MA116 Precalculus A or MA123 Mathematical Reasoning and Modeling (3)
- MI101 Intro to Computer Applications (3)
- QM257 Business Analytics I (3)
- QM258 Business Analytics II (3)
- SC105 Fundamentals of Oral Communication (3)
NOTE: All 100 and 200 level core and support courses are prerequisite to all 300 level business core and business major courses.
- AC321 Financial Accounting & Reporting I (3)
- AC330 Accounting Analytics (3)
- AC331 Cost Accounting & Analysis (3)
- AC332 Financial Accounting & Reporting II (3)
- AC435 Taxation of Individuals (3)
- AC437 Auditing & Assurance Services (3)
Choose 9 Hours From:
- AC533 Accounting & Data Analysis (3)
- AC534 Financial Accounting & Reporting III (3)
- AC537 Advanced Auditing & Assurance Services (3)
- AC540 International Accounting (3)
- AC545 Taxation of Business Entities (3)
- AC548 Government & Not-For-Profit Accounting (3)
- AC550 Fraud Examination & Forensic Accounting (3)
- AC555 Forensic Accounting Analytics (3)
- AC473 Internship in Accounting (3)
NOTE: Microsoft Excel certification is a graduation requirement for undergraduate Accounting majors.
Some requirements may be fulfilled by coursework in a major program.
- Social and Behavioral Sciences – 6 hours
- Constitution Requirement – 3 hours
- Written Communication – 6 hours
- Oral Communication – 3 hours
- Natural Sciences – 7 hours (from two disciplines, one to include a lab)
- Mathematics – 3 hours
- Humanities & Fine Arts – 9 hours (from at least two disciplines)
- Additional requirements – 5 hours (to include UI100 for native students)
- Civics examination
First Year
Fall Semester (16)
- UI100 (1)
- EN100 (3)
- BA101 (3)
- MA116 or MA123 (3)
- MI101 (3)
- General Education (3)
Spring Semester (15)
- EN140 (3)
- EC215 (3)
- SC105 (3)
- General Education (3)
- General Education (3)
Second Year
Fall Semester (17)
- AC221 (3)
- BA252 (2)
- EC225 (3)
- QM257 (3)
- General Education (3)
- General Education (3)
Spring Semester (15)
- AC222 (3)
- AC321 (3)
- BL255 (3)
- QM258 (3)
- General Education (3)
(Summer courses are encouraged to avoid 18-hour semesters.)
Third Year
Fall Semester (15)
- AC331 (3)
- AC332 (3)
- BA452 (1)
- FI361 (3)
- General Education (2)
- Elective (3)
Spring Semester (15)
- AC330 (3)
- AC435 (3)
- MG301 (3)
- MI375 (3)
- MK301 (3)
Fourth Year
Fall Semester (15)
- AC437 (3)
- Accounting Elective (3)
- International Course (3)
- General Education (3)
- General Education (3)
Spring Semester (12)
- BA490 (3)
- Accounting Elective (3)
- Accounting Elective (3)
- Elective (3)
What will it cost?
Harrison College of Business & Computing
This program is housed in the Harrison College of Business and Computing. The College prepares students for the global marketplace. Alumni work for some of the world’s largest corporations to some of today’s most innovative startups. The focus is on creating and innovating, data and trends, supported by faculty mentors who themselves are leaders in business and computing.
Professor of Accounting in the Department of Accounting, Economics and Finance
"I am quite ecstatic for the opportunity to offer our accounting program online. It is very exciting to help people pursue their goal of working in the accounting profession. It is equally exciting for us to be able to reach out, whether geographically close or far removed, and connect with those seeking to deepen their accounting education in the online environment. I look forward to working with future accounting professionals and helping to turn their dreams a reality. "
Leisa Marshall, Ph.D.
Get Funding for Your Education
Missouri’s opened the door to a more educated workforce. We want to help you walk through it. If you’re an adult learner and a Missouri resident returning to college, learn about the Fast Track Workforce Incentive Grant. It’s a statewide financial aid program that can be used to pursue a certificate, degree or industry-recognized credential in a high need area in Missouri. This major is eligible for the Fast Track grant.
Earn Your Degree on Your Schedule.
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Online Learning at Southeast
When it comes to your success, we do whatever it takes. Online learning at Southeast takes the same reputable college courses taught by Southeast faculty and makes them available anytime, anywhere.
Accreditations
Getting the Job
Your education is just one piece to launching an extraordinary career. Once you’ve mastered the material, you still have to find the job you want, make the right connections, sell your knowledge and experience—and if all this is giving you anxiety, don’t panic. SEMO’s Career Services office is here to help you with the next step. They’ll provide the expertise and support you need, so you’re landing your dream job in no time.
Accelerated Master’s Degree
Southeast offers an accelerated master’s degree for current students. You can get both undergraduate and graduate credit for some 500 level courses, meaning you can graduate with an MBA sooner.
Additional Resources
98% of Harrison College of Business and Computing graduates are employed or enrolled in grad school within a year.
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701