3-Year Degree in Accounting and Business (B.A.)
Benefits of 3-year Degree Program
Designed for exceptionally well prepared students, the University of Sioux Falls 3-year bachelor degree in Accounting & Business reduces the time and cost it normally takes students to earn their degree at the University of Sioux Falls. This fast-track, 3-year program is not for everyone. It is a fit for students who possess strong high school records, high ACT/SAT scores and clear professional goals.
Upon completion of a 3-year degree, you may consider our 1-year MBA program to help increase your earning potential and gain a stronger return on investment in your education. As an Accounting & Business major, you can also apply your MBA credits toward the 150 s.h. required to sit for the CPA exam.
For more information on the 3-year degree program in Accounting & Business, or to apply, click here.
LIBERAL ARTS CORE
Student Development Complete the following course.
- - The USF Experience (1 s.h.)
Technology Complete the following course.
- - Computer Solutions (2 s.h.)
Communication Complete the following course.
- - Fundamentals of Communication (3 s.h.)
Writing & Intellectual Traditions Complete the following courses.
- - Writing and Intellectual Trad I (3 s.h.)
- - Writing and Intellectual Trad II (3 s.h.)
Theology Complete the following courses.
- - Introduction to the Bible (3 s.h.)
- - Introduction to Christian Thought and Practice (3 s.h.)
Fine Arts Complete one of the following courses.
- - Introduction To Art (3 s.h.)
- - Art History I: Prehistory-Renaissance (3 s.h.)
- - Art History II: Renaissance through 20th Century (3 s.h.)
- - Travel, Culture and Art (3 s.h.)
- - Humanities Through the Arts (3 s.h.)
- - Foundations of Music Theory (3 s.h.)
- - Introduction to Music (3 s.h.)
- - Music of the Movies (3 s.h.)
- - History of Blues, Jazz & Rock (3 s.h.)
- - American Music Styles (3 s.h.)
- - History of Music I: Ancient to 18th Century (3 s.h.)
- - History of Music II: 18th Cent. to Present (3 s.h.)
- - Introduction to Theatre (3 s.h.)
- - Introduction to Contemporary Drama (3 s.h.)
Creative Arts Complete one of the following courses.
- - Drawing I (3 s.h.)
- - Introduction to Design (3 s.h.)
- - Digital Photography (3 s.h.)
- - Creative Writing (3 s.h.)
- - Applied Music: Voice (0-1 s.h.)
- - Applied Music: Piano (0-1 s.h.)
- - Guitar Class (1 s.h.)
- - Applied Music: Organ (1 s.h.)
- - Applied Music: Instrumental (0-1 s.h.)
- - Wind Ensemble (0-1 s.h.)
- - Chamber Ensemble (1 s.h.)
- - Collegiate Choir (0-1 s.h.)
- - Concert Chorale (0-1 s.h.)
- - Singing Camerata (0-1 s.h.)
- - Jazz Ensemble (0-1 s.h.)
- - Chamber Orchestra (0-1 s.h.)
- - Cougar Band (0-1 s.h.)
- - Participation in Theatre (0-1 s.h.)
- - Oral Interpretation of Literature (3 s.h.)
- - Acting I (3 s.h.)
- - Special Topics in Theatre Studies (1-3 s.h.)
Science Complete 4 s.h. from the following courses.
- - General Biology (4 s.h.)
- - Environmental Biology (4 s.h.)
- - Human Biology (4 s.h.)
- - General Chemistry I (4 s.h.)
- - Introduction to Chemistry (4 s.h.)
- - Perspectives on Natural Sciences (3 s.h.)
- - Physical Science (2 s.h.)
- - Earth Science (2 s.h.)
- - Introduction to Astronomy (4 s.h.)
- - Introductory College Physics (4 s.h.)
- - University Physics (4 s.h.)
REQUIRED MAJOR CORE
Mathematics and Statistics Complete the following courses.
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Quantitative Reasoning
(3 s.h.)
or
- - Precalculus (4 s.h.)
- - Statistics (3 s.h.)
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Calculus for Applications
(3 s.h.)
or
- - Finite Math (3 s.h.) or
- - Calculus I (4 s.h.)
LIBERAL ARTS CORE
Literature Complete one of the following courses.
- - Literature and the Critical Imagination (3 s.h.)
- - Global Literature: Origins and Intersections (3 s.h.)
- - British Literature: Origins and Intersections (3 s.h.)
- - American Literature: Survey I (3 s.h.)
- - British Literature: Survey II (3 s.h.)
- - American Literature: Survey II (3 s.h.)
- - Survey of Peninsular Literature and Cultures Through the Golden Age (3 s.h.)
- - Survey of Peninsular Literature and Cultures: Golden Age to Present (3 s.h.)
Wellness Complete one of the following courses.
- - Dimensions of Wellness (2 s.h.)
- - Nutrition (3 s.h.)
REQUIRED MAJOR CORE
Economics Complete the following course.
- - Principles of Microeconomics (3 s.h.)
- - Principles of Macroeconomics (3 s.h.)
LIBERAL ARTS CORE
History Complete one of the following courses.
- - World History to 1200 (3 s.h.)
- - World History 1200-Present (3 s.h.)
- - United States History to 1877 (3 s.h.)
- - United States History Since 1877 (3 s.h.)
Psychology Complete the following course.
- - General Psychology (3 s.h.)
Sociology Complete the following course.
- - Fundamentals of Sociology (3 s.h.)
REQUIRED MAJOR CORE
Accounting Complete the following courses.
- - Principles of Accounting I (3 s.h.)
- - Principles of Accounting II (3 s.h.)
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Computerized Accounting
(2 s.h.)
or
- - Entrepreneurial Sales & Marketing (3 s.h.)
- - Cost Management (3 s.h.)
- - Intermediate Accounting I (4 s.h.)
- - Intermediate Accounting II (4 s.h.)
- - Individual Income Tax (3 s.h.)
- - Organizational Tax (3 s.h.)
- - Advanced Accounting (3 s.h.)
- - Auditing (3 s.h.)
Management Complete the following course.
- - Principles of Management (3 s.h.)
Finance Complete the following course.
- - Managerial Finance (3 s.h.)
Marketing Complete the following course.
- - Principles of Marketing (3 s.h.)
Personal Development and Strategy Complete the following courses.
- - Business as a Profession (1 s.h.)
- - Business Law (3 s.h.)
- - Advanced Excel for Business App (2 s.h.)
- - Marketing Research (3 s.h.)
- - Business Ethics **Designated Honors Course** (3 s.h.)
- - Strategic Management (3 s.h.)
- - Professional & Technical Writing (3 s.h.)
SERVICE CORE
Service Complete the following course each semester (6 s.h.).
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Business Engagement and Development
(1 s.h.)
or
- - Entrepreneurial Engagement and Development (1 s.h.)
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