Program Modification Form
I Summary of Proposed Changes
Department/program
Summary
Business Technology/Accounting Technology
Implementing one course change and deleting one course, per Advisory Committee
suggestions
II Endorsements and Approvals
Please obtain the Program Chair/Director’s approval and Dean’s approval.
Please type / print name Signature
Requestor:
Phone:
Program Chair/Director:
Department Dean
Other affected Programs:
(Use additional sheet if needed)
Date
Lisa Swallow
406-243-7810
Cheryl Galipeau
243-7874
Lynn Stocking
243-7801
Applied Computing & Electronics
Department Chairperson, Dr. Penny Jakes
AASC Dept Chair
Cathy Corr
243-7803
Are other departments/programs affected by this modification because of
(a) required courses incl. prerequisites or corequisites,
(b) perceived overlap in content areas
(c) cross-listing of coursework
III Type of Program Modification
(e.g. adding a writing course required of all majors.) Please X check the appropriate box.
Major
Minor
X
Other
Please describe
Please obtain signature(s) from the
Chair/Director of any such department/
program (above) before submission
Option
Teachin
g
major/m
inor
Offer computer option between CAPP 156 or
CSCI 172
Deleting BUS210 – adding WRIT121
IV Catalog Language
If you are proposing a change to an existing program or major, please cut and paste the requirements as they appear in the
current catalog below. www.umt.edu/catalog 
Please provide the proposed copy as you
wish it to appear in the catalog. 
AAS Accounting Technology
Rule: All courses required.
Course
Credits
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ACTG 101 - Accounting Procedures I
4 Credits
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ACTG 102 - Accounting Procedures II
4 Credits
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ACTG 180 - Payroll Accounting
3 Credits
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ACTG 202 - Principles of Mang Acct
3 Credits
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ACTG 211 - Income Tax Fundamentals
4 Credits
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ACTG 215 - Fnd of Govt & Not Profit Acct
3 Credits
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ACTG 250 - Accounting Capstone
4 Credits
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ACTG 298 - Internship
1 To 3 Credits
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BGEN 105S - Introduction to Business
3 Credits
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BGEN 160S - Issues in Sustainability
3 Credits
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Course
Descriptions
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BGEN 235 - Business Law
3 Credits
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BUS 210 - Critical Analysis for Business
3 Credits
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BUS 238T - Financial Planning
3 Credits
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CAPP 120 - Introduction to Computers
3 Credits
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CAPP 156 - MS Excel
3 Credits
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COMX 111A - Intro to Public Speaking
3 Credits
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CSCI 172 - Intro to Computer Modeling
3 Credits
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ECNS 201S - Principles of Microeconomics
3 Credits
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M 115 - Probability and Linear Math
3 Credits
Minimum Required Grade: C-
63 Total Credits Required
Please provide the proposed copy as you wish it to appear in the catalog. 
AAS Accounting Technology
Rule: All courses required.
Show All Cours e
Descriptions
Course
Credits
Show D escription
ACTG 101 - Accounting Procedures I
4 Credits
Show D escription
ACTG 102 - Accounting Procedures II
4 Credits
Show D escription
ACTG 180 - Payroll Accounting
3 Credits
Show D escription
ACTG 202 - Principles of Mang Acct
3 Credits
Show D escription
ACTG 211 - Income Tax Fundamentals
4 Credits
Show D escription
ACTG 215 - Fnd of Govt & Not Profit Acct
3 Credits
Show D escription
ACTG 250 - Accounting Capstone
4 Credits
Show D escription
ACTG 298 - Internship
1 To 3 Credits
Show D escription
BGEN 105S - Introduction to Business
3 Credits
Show D escription
BGEN 160S - Issues in Sustainability
3 Credits
Show D escription
BGEN 235 - Business Law
3 Credits
Show D escription
WRIT 121 – Technical Writing
3 Credits
Show D escription
BUS 238T - Financial Planning
3 Credits
Show D escription
CAPP 120 - Introduction to Computers
3 Credits
Show D escription
CAPP 156 - MS Excel
3 Credits
or
CSCI 172 – Introduction to Computer Modeling
3 Credits
Show D escription
COMX 111A - Intro to Public Speaking
3 Credits
Show D escription
ECNS 201S - Principles of Microeconomics
3 Credits
Show D escription
M 115 - Probability and Linear Math
3 Credits
Minimum Required Grade: C-
60 Total Credits Required
Please explain/justify the new proposal or change. 
These changes are made based upon program assessment conducted Fall 2013 and Accounting Technology Advisory Committee suggestions. Below please see
applicable content from notes of February 6, 2014 Accounting Technology Advisory Committee:
Curriculum Changes: Extended discussion ensued surrounding the curriculum for students solely pursuing the A.A.S. in Accounting Technology. The committee
agreed on changes as follows:
 Offer option between CSCI 172 (Introduction to Computer Modeling) and CAPP156 (MS Excel) due to curriculum overlap. The committee agreed with Lisa’s
approach to add some business problems to be solved with Excel into Capstone.
 Replace BUS210 (Critical Analysis for Business) with Introduction to Technical Writing (WRIT121). This was based on discussion that students that are
stopping at an A.A.S. don’t need to be essayists, they need to analyze and write technical memos, reports and letters.
V Copies and Electronic Submission
Once approved, the original, a paper copy and an electronic file are submitted to the Faculty Senate Office, UH 221 (camie.foos@mso.umt.edu).
VI Department Summary Required if several proposals are submitted. In a separate document list program title and proposed change of all proposals.
Revised 11-2009