1st Semester - First Year
ENG 1010
MTH 1310
SPE 1010
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PSC 1010
2nd Semester - First Year
Freshman Comp: Composing Arguments
Finite Math for Mgmt & Soc Science
Public Speaking
Elective (Multicultural Suggested)
American National Government
1st Semester - Second Year
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ECO 2010
ACC 2010
CIS 2010
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1st Semester - Third Year
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ECO 2020
ACC 2020
MGT 2210
MKT 2040
Elective (Global Diversity recommended if not from above)
Principles of Micro-Economics
Principles of Accounting II
Legal Environment of Business I
Business Communication
2nd Semester - Third Year
Accounting Information Systems
Intermediate I
Managerial Statistics
Managerial Finance
Organizational Management
1st Semester - Fourth Year
ACC 3520
ACC 4200
PHI 3360*
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Freshman Comp: Analysis, Research & Doc.
Calculus for Mgmt & Soc Science
Historical Studies Elective (HI S 1020 recommended)
Elective
Natural & Physical Science Elective (MTR 1600 recommended)
2nd Semester - Second Year
Natural & Physical Science Elective
Principles of Macro-Economics
Principles of Accounting I
Computer Applications for Business
Arts & Humanities Elective
ACC 3300
ACC 3510
CIS 3300
FIN 3300
MGT 3000
ENG 1020
MTH 1320
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ACC 3090
ACC 3400
MKT 3000
CIS 3320
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Income Tax I
Cost Accounting
Principles of Marketing
Management Science
Elective (Business Law II recommended)
2nd Semester - Fourth Year
Intermediate Accounting II
Auditing
Business Ethics
Elective
Elective
ACC ____
MGT 4950
ACC ____
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Required Major Elective
Strategic Management
Required Major Elective
Elective
Elective
****Note: Unrestricted elective credits may vary. Total unrestricted electives must be sufficient for the student to meet the required university
minimum of 120 credit hours. Typically the unrestricted elective credits will vary between 12 and 27 credit hours. These hours may be used to meet
requirements for a minor or a concentration. As per university policy, no more than 4 semester hours in human performance and sport activities
(HPL) or varsity sports (ATH) and no more than 7 semester hours in music ensemble courses will be counted toward the degree.
***MULTICULTURAL REQUIREMENT: The university’s multicultural requirement may be satisfied by taking an approved multicultural course
listed in the in the University Catalog: Additional Graduation Requirements.
**GLOBAL DIVERSITY REQUIREMENT: The University’s global diversity requirement may be satisfied by taking an approved global diversity
course listed in the University Catalog: General Studies Requirements.
MINORS FOR BUSINESS MAJORS: Majors in the College of Business are NOT required to complete a minor at MSU Denver. Please see an advisor
if you have questions about requirements involved with taking a minor. Accounting Minors are not recommended for Majors in Business.
*PHI 3360-Business Ethics, is waived for 3+2 accounting students completing ACCM 5000-Accounting Ethics, Professionalism and Leadership.
However, credit hours are not waived. See department for details
Accounting, B.S.
Catalog 15-16
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Please note: Prerequisites for courses on this sheet may change. Prior to registering for a course you must have completed the prerequisites
currently enforced for that course. Please check the online catalog prior to registering each semester.
This sheet applies to the 2015-2016 Catalog only. Students with a
declared major in Accounting should work with an advisor in the
College of Business or the department on course selection and
sequencing to ensure timely graduation.
College of Business Advising 303-352-7270
General Studies
Business core
Additional College of Business requirements
Major courses
Electives
Total to graduate (min. 40 hrs upper division)
GENERAL STUDIES
Written Communication
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ENG 1010-3
Composing Arguments
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ENG 1020-3
Freshman Comp: Anal., Rsrch & Docum.
Accounting
Oral Communication
SPE 1010-3
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SPE 1710-3
Public Speaking or
Interpersonal Communication
Quantitative Literacy
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MTH 1310-4
Finite Math for Mgt. & Social Sciences
Note: MTH1110 or MTH 1400 is acceptable for transfer students or
students changing their major. Consult with a math faculty advisor for
approval.
Arts & Humanities
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-3
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PHI 3360-3
Business Ethics*
Historical
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-3
Natural and Physical Sciences
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-3
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-3
Social and Behavioral Sciences I
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ECO 2010-3
Principles of Macroeconomics
Social and Behavioral Sciences II
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ECO 2020-3
Principles of Microeconomics
Global Diversity** (must be satisfied within General Studies )
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Multicultural*** (may be satisfied within General Studies, major, minor
or elective)
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Additional College of Business Requirements
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PSC 1010-3 American National Government
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MTH 1320-3 Calculus for Management and Social Sciences
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33
6
24
23
120 min
Students who have reached junior
standing (60 hrs) should request a
CAPP (graduation compliance report)
and review it with a faculty advisor in
the Department of Accounting.
BUSINESS CORE (Before you can start the following business core you must have completed
Written Comm, Quant. Lit. & Oral Comm requirements)
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ACC 2010-3
Principles of Accounting I
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ACC 2020-3
Principles of Accounting II (ACC 2010)
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CIS 2010-3
Foundations of Information Systems (CIS 1010 or CIS test)
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CIS 3300-3
Managerial Statistics (MTH 1320, CIS 2010, 60 hours)
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CIS 3320-3
Management Science (MTH 1320, CIS 3300, 60 hours)
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FIN 3300-3
Managerial Finance (ACC 2010, ECO 2010 & 2020,
MTH 1320 or 1410, 60 hrs)
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MGT 2210-3
Legal Environment of Business I
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MGT 3000-3
Organizational Management (60 hours)
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MKT 2040-3
Business Communication
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MKT 3000-3
Principles of Marketing (60 hours)
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MGT 4950-3
Strategic Management (Senior Status, Completion of Business Core)
Note: All business core courses must be completed with a grade of “C-” or better.
MAJOR COURSES (You must have 60 credits completed before you can start these courses)
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ACC 3090-3
Income Tax I (MTH 1310; ACC 2010, PSC 1010)
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ACC 3300-3
Accounting Info. Systems (ACC 2010, CIS 2010)
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ACC 3400-3
Cost Accounting (MTH 1310; ACC 2020)
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ACC 3510-3
Intermediate Accounting I (MTH 1310; ACC 2020)
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ACC 3520-3
Intermediate Accounting II (ACC 3510)
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ACC 4200-3
Auditing and Attestation (ACC 3510, and co-requisite of ACC 3520)
Select 6 hours from the following in consultation with a faculty advisor:
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ACC 3100-3 Income Tax II (ACC 2020 and ACC 3090)
ACC 3110-3 Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) (ACC 3090)
ACC 3200-3 Governmental Accounting (ACC 3510)
ACC 3410-3 Advanced Cost Accounting (ACC 3400, CIS 2300)
ACC 3750-3 International Accounting (ACC 3510 or FIN 3100)
ACC 3980-3 Internship (Declared major in ACC, 60 credits completed, dept. permission)
ACC 4440-3 Accounting Ethics (ACC 3510 & ACC 3090)
ACC 4510-3 Advanced Accounting (ACC 3520)
ACC 4700-3 Internal Auditing (ACC 3510)
Note: All ACC courses must be completed with a “C-” or better.
GENERAL ELECTIVES**** (23 hours)