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Dr. Joseph Riotto
Email: jriotto@njcu.edu
Phone: (201) 200-3353
Fax: (201) 200-3242
Located in the Professional Studies Building, Room 414
Bachelors of Science in Accounting
A Bachelor of Science in Accounting provides a detailed understanding of how accounting systems are structured and implemented, as well as a valuable foundation in how businesses function. Students completing this major are prepared for a career in public agencies or private firms as an auditor, tax preparer, budget analyst or corporate manager. The accounting degree provides the required background for students planning to pursue an M.B.A or other graduate program.
The accounting curriculum also prepares students to sit for the Certified Public Accounting (CPA) examination. In New Jersey, students need 150 semester hours of college credits. The undergraduate accounting program combined with the Master of Science in Accounting is designed to meet this requirement. In addition the degree is an excellent base for students planning on pursuing an M.B.A. or an MS in accounting.
The requirements for admission to this degree program are:
- A minimum cumulative undergraduate grade point average (CGPA) of 2.5
- A minimum CGPA of 2.5 in all Business courses
- Completion of at least 42 credits, including the All University Requirements and the following specific pre-major courses:
BUSI 201 Introduction to Business
BUSI 251 Principles of Accounting I
BUSI 252* Principles of Accounting II
ECON 207 Principles of Economics: Macro
ECON 208 Principles of Economics: Micro
MATH 1165* Precalculus for Business
* Requires a prerequisite course, see course description for more information.
- Declaration of major upon completion of the above requirements
Transfer Students:
Transfer students must complete at least 12 credits at NJCU, in addition to above requirements prior to declaring a major.
Courses taken at NJCU to satisfy the Accounting major require a minimum grade of C (2.0). Major classes in which a grade below a C is earned do not meet degree requirements. Students who are unable to meet these standards are advised to withdraw from the major.
Accreditation:
The Business Administration Department is accredited by
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