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Accounting—B.S. (Dual Degree M.B.A.)

New York State Registered Program Code: 28055 (Dual BS/MBA)

HEGIS Code: 502.00 {Accounting}

Molloy Program of Study Code: ACDBS (Dual Degree)

Program Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to:

  • Demonstrate advanced knowledge related to the discipline of accounting.
  • Analyze and evaluate information or a situation to form a judgment.
  • Use written and oral communication skills effectively to deliver professional reports and presentations.
  • Integrate ethical concepts as they apply to business decisions.
  • Use quantitative and qualitative skills as they relate to the discipline of accounting.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of organizational theory as it applies to decision-making and leadership.

Requirements

General Education Requirements (35 Credits)

Acceptable courses listed under General Education Requirements.

Arts and Fine Arts (3 Credits) One out of two disciplines: ART History or MUS History

English Composition (3 Credits) ENG 1110

Languages (3 Credits)

Languages or Literature (3 Credits) Either a second Language course or Literature course

Social and Behavioral Sciences (9 Credits) Three out of four: History, Political Science, Psychology or Sociology

Science (3 Credits)

Philosophy (3 Credits)

Theology/Religious Studies (3 Credits)

Physical Education (1 Credit)

Core Course (4 credits)

NOTE: The General Education requirement is 44, and has been adjusted to 35, because the following Related requirement will also satisfy the requirement: COM 2290 and MAT 1150B. ETH is waived by BUS 5150.

Major Requirements (66 Credits)

ACC 2600Accounting I

3
ACC 2610Accounting II

3
ACC 3620Intermediate Accounting I

3
ACC 3630Intermediate Accounting II

3
ACC 3640Cost and Managerial Accounting Systems

3
ACC 3660Taxation I

3
ACC 3670Taxation II

3
ACC 3680Advanced Accounting

3
ACC 3690Auditing

3
ACC 4900Accounting Capstone

3
BUS 5150Business Ethics

3
BUS 5200Financial Statement Analysis

3
NOTE: Accounting students must pass a qualifying exam that reflects knowledge retention as the student progresses from ACC 2610 Accounting II into ACC 3620 Intermediate Accounting I.

Complete two of the following courses (6 Credits)

ACC 3650Forensic Accounting

3
ACC 3700Government and Not for Profit Accounting

3
ACC 3720Computerized Accounting and Computer Systems

3

Business Core Requirements (24 Credits)

BUS 1050MOS Certification

0
BUS 2010Principles of Management

3
BLW 2400Business Law I

3
BLW 2410Business Law II

3
FIN 2500Principles of Finance

3
MKT 2300Principles of Marketing

3
BUS 3430Quantitative Analysis for Business Applications

3
FIN 3500Corporate Finance

3
BUS 4600Business Internship I

3

BUS 4600: Full-time working students will take any 2000, 3000, 4000 ACC/BUS/ECO/MKT/FIN course with the Program Director's approval.

Related Requirements (25 Credits)

CIS 1050Computer Applications for Business

3
CIS 3600Computer Information Systems in Business

3
COM 2100Public Speaking

3
COM 2290Introduction to Corporate Communications

3
ECO 2510Macroeconomics

3
ECO 2520Microeconomics

3
ECO 3200Global Economics and Finance

3
ENG 2380Techniques of Business Writing

1
MAT 1150BElementary Statistics for Business

3

MAT 1150B: MAT 1150A is equivalent if transferred or already completed

Electives (1 Credit)

One Elective credit must be Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) for a B.S. degree. FST 1000 counts as a LAS Required Elective.

A maximum of six (6) graduate credits may be taken towards the Undergraduate Degree depending on individualized transcripts and advisement.

(Adjust Electives needed for having a Minor(s), Remedials, ESL, Honors Programs, PED/FST waivers as needed, under consultation with advisor.)

A minimum grade of "B-" is required for 5000-level courses. A course in which the student receives a grade below a "B-" will not apply towards the MBA. The minimum Molloy standard cannot be waived.

Students must also fulfill the Liberal Arts and Science requirement of 60 credits with appropriate number of credits. Dual degree Accounting students may take BUS 5150 and BUS 5200. Only these two courses may be used as part of the total credits for the Bachelor's degree. Dual degree students must be awarded a bachelor's degree prior to being formally accepted into the MBA program of study.

Dual Degree students are responsible for selecting courses required to complete their intended MBA program. Course requirements vary by program (e.g., Accounting, Finance, Healthcare Administration, Management and Marketing) and not all courses are applicable to every program. Students should consult the Graduate Catalog for specific program requirements and discuss course selections with their academic advisor prior to registering for any BUS 5000-level course.

Total Credit Hours: 127