University Core Curriculum Requirements
| General Education Distribution Area | Cr. Hrs. |
|---|---|
| Fine Arts (FA)* 2 courses, from at least two of the following areas of study: Art, CMT (Mass Media or Theatre), Music (includes Dance). | 6 |
| Humanities (HU)* 3 courses, from at least two of the following areas of study: CMT (Communication), English, Linguistics. Philosophy, Women's and Gender Studies, World Languages and Cultures, (Note: No more than two foreign language courses may be used to fulfill this requirement.) | 9 |
| Behavioral/Social Sciences (SB)* 3 courses, from at least two of the following areas of study: African & African American Studies, Anthropology, Computer Science, Economics, Geography & Environmental Studies, History, Justice Studies, Latino & Latin American Studies, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work | 9 |
| Natural Sciences (NS and NSL)** 3 courses, from at least two of the following areas of study; one course must have a laboratory component (NSL): Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Environmental Science, Physics (Note: If an FYE ANTH that counts as Natural Science is taken, only one Biology course may be used for Natural Science). | 9 |
| Engaged Learning Experiences | |
| Students must complete, at Northeastern, three courses designated as Engaged Learning Experiences courses. One of the Engaged Learning Experiences courses must be at the 300-level, and one Engaged Learning Experiences course must be designated as "Boundary Crossing". | |
| Discipline Specific (ELE-DS) These courses have pre-requisites that are specific courses within a program of study. Discipline Specific courses give students a deeper understanding of how knowledge is created and applied in their field. | |
| Boundary Crossing (ELE-X) These are courses that cross disciplinary boundaries and/or cross boundaries through engagements outside the classroom or University allowing students to see how knowledge gained in one field might inform other fields or other aspects of society. | |
| Math/Quantitative Reasoning (MA) 1 Math course, that has intermediate Algebra as prerequisite OR is a course listed on the General Education Distributive Learning List of Approved Courses. Any 3 hour college level math course, beyond Intermediate Algebra, meets this requirement. |
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Majors in Fine Arts, Humanities or Social/Behavioral Sciences, may waive up to 6 credit hours of General Education requirements in the corresponding distribution area.
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Majors in Natural Sciences may waive up to 9 credit hours of General Education requirements in the Natural Sciences distribution area.
Students should also be aware of all other university requirements to obtain a degree - NEIU requirements
Major in Accounting for the Bachelor of Science Degree
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| Business and Management Core Courses | 36 | |
| Required Major Courses | 24 | |
| Cost Accounting I 1 | ||
| Auditing Theory And Problems | ||
| Federal Income Tax (Individual) 1 | ||
| Intermediate Financial Accounting I | ||
| Intermediate Financial Accounting II 1 | ||
| Advanced Financial Accounting IV 1 | ||
| Business Law I | ||
| Strategic Management | ||
| Electives | ||
| Select two of the following: | 6 | |
| Accounting For Non-Profit Organizations | ||
| Federal Income Tax (Corporate) | ||
| Cost Accounting II | ||
| Contemporary Financial Accounting Issues | ||
| Data Analytics For Accounting | ||
| Business Law II | ||
| Total Hours | 66 | |
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These courses include an international component.
Recommended Professional Courses for Certification as a CPA, CMA, and CIA
Baccalaureate degree-holders who wish to prepare for professional certification examinations may register as students at-large in selected courses in order to supplement previous academic work. Contact the Chair of the Department of Accounting, Business Law and Finance for information and course enrollment authorization. Recommended professional certification courses include:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ACTG-306 | Accounting For Non-Profit Organizations | 3 |
| ACTG-311 | Federal Income Tax (Corporate) | 3 |
| ACTG-312 | Cost Accounting II | 3 |
This sample curricular map is provided to guide you in the planning of your progression for this major. This guide should not replace regular consultations with your program advisor. For specific recommendations of courses not identified, please consult your program advisor. To apply for graduation, contact the Program Advisors two semesters prior to the term in which you plan to graduate.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | Hours | |
| ENGL-101 | Writing I | 3 |
| MATH-165 | Finite Mathematics For Business And The Social Sciences | 3 |
| BLAW-109 | First Year Experience: Professionalism, Ethics, Law Chicago Scandals | 3 |
| 1 Fine Arts Course | 3 | |
| 1 Natural Science Course | 3 | |
| Term Hours | 15 | |
| Term 2 | ||
| ENGL-102 | Writing II | 3 |
| ECON-217 | Principles Of Microeconomics | 3 |
| PHIL-213 | Ethics | 3 |
| 1 Fine Arts Course | 3 | |
| 1 General Elective | 3 | |
| Term Hours | 15 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Term 1 | ||
| ACTG-201 | Introduction To Financial Accounting | 3 |
| BLAW-285 | Legal Environment Of Business | 3 |
| ECON-215 | Principles Of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| 1 Humanities Course | 3 | |
| 1 Natural Science Course | 3 | |
| Term Hours | 15 | |
| Term 2 | ||
| ACTG-202 | Introduction To Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| 1 Humanities Course | 3 | |
| 1 Natural Science Course | 3 | |
| 1 Social/Behavioral Science Course | 3 | |
| 1 General Elective | 3 | |
| Term Hours | 15 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Term 1 | ||
| ACTG-310 | Federal Income Tax (Individual) | 3 |
| ACTG-321 | Intermediate Financial Accounting I | 3 |
| MKTG-350 | Principles Of Marketing | 3 |
| MNGT-370 | Writing Intensive Program: Managing Global Business Organization | 3 |
| MNGT-368 | Business Statistics | 3 |
| Term Hours | 15 | |
| Term 2 | ||
| ABF-350 | Management Information Systems | 3 |
| ACTG-301 | Cost Accounting I | 3 |
| ACTG-322 | Intermediate Financial Accounting II | 3 |
| FINA-360 | Principles Of Financial Management | 3 |
| 1 General Elective | 3 | |
| Term Hours | 15 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Term 1 | ||
| ACTG-307 | Auditing Theory And Problems | 3 |
| MNGT-377 | Production/Operations Management | 3 |
| MNGT-379 | Business Analytics | 3 |
| BLAW-380 | Business Law I | 3 |
| 1 General Elective Course | 3 | |
| Term Hours | 15 | |
| Term 2 | ||
| ACTG-324 | Advanced Financial Accounting IV | 3 |
| MNGT-393 | Strategic Management | 3 |
| 1 Accounting Elective | 3 | |
| 1 Accounting Elective | 3 | |
| 1 General Elective | 3 | |
| Term Hours | 15 | |
| Total Hours: | 120 | |