Biology - Major in Biology Program

Accounting Concentration

12 courses/36 credits:
9 core courses (27 cr)
4 accounting management concentration courses (9 cr)

Accounting Management Concentration courses:

Three from the following:
MBA 840 Business Analytics

This course reviews the quantitative techniques and systems approaches that managers need to make effective decisions for their organization. A philosophy of problem solving will be introduced as well as systems thinking and the use of models in solving business problems. Emphasis is placed on analyzing and critically evaluating data to inform managerial decision-making. Appropriate computer software is used. 3 credits.

MBA 859 Forensic Accounting

What do you get when you mix psychology, criminology, computer forensics and accounting? You get an exciting, first-hand view of forensic accounting and fraud examination. This course will examine the motives for committing fraud, common methods for detecting fraud and techniques used in investigating fraud. We will explore theory, as well as follow an actual case from detection to prosecution. 3 credits.

*MBA 868 CFO-Tutorial

This course will introduce the concept of the role of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO). This course will provide background on the skills expected of a CFO and the types of work a CFO will be expected to complete. This course will allow students, in teams, to begin analyzing a public company, in detail, in order to provide a comprehensive due diligence report and performance in MBA 869. Student MUST PASS this course in order to be eligible to take MBA 869. Graded pass/fail. 0 credits.

/MBA 869 CFO-Lessons in Financial Leadership

At times it appears that the life of a CFO looks like a "jack-of-all-trades and a master of none". In many companies, the CFO oversees not just the accounting department, but also human resources and information technology. All of this oversight is typically additional to the role of right hand of the CEO. This course will provide an overview of the role of the CFO in strategy and leadership. In addition, students will be exposed to the important function of due diligence. "Due diligence" can loosely be described as understanding, researching, and investigating a company's finances and operations, both historically and with an eye toward future value. This course is a high-speed, seminar-style course that seeks active participants. Prerequisite: MBA 868. 3 credits.

MBA 879 Advanced Taxation

This course leverages knowledge of individual and entity taxation. Students will be exposed to the importance of taxation planning in business decision making. Accountants must be business partners in the "C-Suite". Topics include Estate and Trust Taxation, International Taxation, and Taxation of Business Combinations. Additionally, students will explore the ethics around topics such as off-shoring and inversions. 3 credits.

MBA 899 Special Topics in Accounting

This course option allows for the exploration of current topics in the field of accounting. This course may be repeated for credit as topic changes. 3 credits.

*MBA-868/MBA-869 must be taken together.