Accounting, BABA, Four-Year Plan
Four-Year Plan for the Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting
Sample Plan for New Students
This is a sample and not the only way to complete this plan. Number of credits are in parentheses. Some classes have prerequisites.
Degree Requirements
- Minimum Credits to Graduate: 180
- Credits in Core: 55
- Credits in Major: 107
- Minimum Major GPA: 2.0
- Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.0
Four-Year Plan For New Students
| Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | MATH 1026 – Advanced Algebra and Functions (5) | UCOR 1XXX – University Core (5) | †BCOM 2800 – Business Comm. (5) |
| Course 2 | UCOR 1XXX – University Core (5) | UCOR 1XXX – University Core (5) | †ECON 2110 – Microeconomics (5) |
| Course 3 | UCOR 1XXX – University Core (5) | UCOR 1XXX – University Core (5) | UCOR 2XXX – University Core (5) |
| Course 4 | BUAD 1000 – Albers Business Integration (2) |
Students double majoring in business will need to complete MATH 1130 or MATH 1334.
†Courses are offered every Fall, Winter and Spring quarter. Some courses are offered in the Summer.
Year 1 Steps for Success
- Meet with your Academic Advisor
- Create a plan in Student Planning
- Meet with your New Student Mentor
| Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | †ACCT 2300 – Principles of Accounting (5) | †ACCT 2310 – Principles of Acct. II (5) | †MGMT 3000 – Principles of Management (5) |
| Course 2 | †ECON 2130 –Macroeconomics (5) | †BUAN 3150 – Info. Systems and Analytics (5) Excel - (part of BUAN 3150) |
†ECON 2100 – Business Stats (5) |
| Course 3 | †UCOR 2910 – Business Ethics (5) | †FINC 3400 – Business Finance (5) | UCOR 2XXX – University Core (5) |
†Courses are offered every Fall, Winter and Spring quarter. Some courses are offered in the Summer.
Year 2 Steps for Success
- Meet with a Faculty Mentor
- Plan for Study Abroad
| Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | ACCT 3110 – Intermediate Financial Accounting (5) | General Elective (5) | *ACCT 3120 – Topics in Financial Reporting and Analytics (5) |
| Course 2 | ECON 3100 – Quant. Methods & App (5) | UCOR 3XXX – University Core (5) | †MKTG 3500 – Intro. to Marketing (5) |
| Course 3 | General Elective (5) | †BLAW 3700 – Business & Int’l Law (5) | UCOR 3XXX – University Core (5) |
Major specific course
*Can replace with any two Accelerated Degree Program courses: RSKA 5360, ACCT 5300, ACCT 5355, RSKA 5310, ACCT 5350 (3 credits each)
†Courses are offered every Fall, Winter and Spring quarter. Some courses are offered in the Summer.
Year 3 Steps for Success
- Meet with Albers Career Center
- Meet with Faculty Mentor
| Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | ACCT 3360 – Federal Income Tax I (5) | ACCT 3300 – Cost Accounting (5) | ACCT 4350 – Auditing (5) |
| Course 2 | UCOR 3XXX – University Core (5) | †OPER 3600 – Ops/Supply Chain Mgmt (5) | †MGMT 4890 – Strategic Mgmt (5) |
| Course 3 | Albers Upper-Division Elective (5) | General Elective (5) | General Elective (5) |
†Courses are offered every Fall, Winter and Spring quarter. Some courses are offered in the Summer.
Year 4 Steps for Success
- Meet with Advisor for Senior Graduation Check
- Apply for Graduation
- Participate in Albers Mentor Program
University Core Requirements
UCOR classes are listed in the sample plan as Module I, II, and III. See below for UCOR course titles listed by Module. See my.seattleu.edu for prerequisites and www.seattleu.edu/core for course descriptions. Honors and Matteo Ricci students have different Core requirements.
Module I
- UCOR 1100 Academic Writing Seminar
- Satisfied in Major: UCOR 1200 Quantitative Thinking
- UCOR 1300 Creative Expression & Interpretation
- UCOR 1400 Inquiry Seminar in the Humanities
- UCOR 1600 Inquiry Seminar in the Social Sciences
- UCOR 1800 Inquiry Seminar in the Natural Sciences
Module II
- UCOR 2100 Theological Explorations
- UCOR 2500 Philosophy of the Human Person
- UCOR 2910 Business Ethics
Module III
- UCOR 3100 Religion in a Global Context
- UCOR 3400 Humanities and Global Challenges
- Satisfied in Major: UCOR 3600 Social Sciences and Global Challenges
- UCOR 3800 Natural Sciences and Global Challenges
Curriculum Notes
- All Albers courses require a C- or better including MATH 1130 or 1334. Transfer credit for Albers courses requires a C or better.
- Students that do not place into MATH 1026 will need to complete prerequisites. Students who plan on double majoring in business will need to complete MATH 1130 or 1334.
- Students must complete all business foundation courses, except for BLAW 3700 and OPER 3600, before taking MGMT 4890. BLAW 3700 and OPER 3600 can be taken in the same quarter as MGMT 4890.
- Accounting majors must have a B- average in Financial (ACCT 2300) and Managerial (ACCT 2310) to continue in the Accounting major.
- Accounting major program does not have major electives; all major courses are required.
- For complete information on courses, electives, prerequisites, etc., please consult the Explore & Compare Programs page.
Use MySeattleU Student Planning to plan your courses and work closely with your academic advisor on your educational plan. You are responsible for tracking changes and ensuring you meet all degree requirements.
Visit the Seattle U Advising Services page for support or reach out to the Advising Center. Email Albers Advising at Albers_UG-advising@seattleu.edu.
Resources for Success
Soar during your time here:
- Find support for academic success, inclusion, and professional formation from the Student Success division.
- Receive equal access to courses, programs, and activities with Disability Services.
- Find the perfect spot to study at the Lemieux Library.
- Get answers to common questions at the Student Resource Network.
Excel in every class:
- Sign up for academic support with Learning Assistance Programs.
- Strengthen your writer’s voice at the Writing Center.
- Level up your skills at the Math Lab.
Source the best research:
- Connect with your librarians for support on research and assignments.
- Search the expansive network of books, eBooks, databases, journals and more.
Graduate on time:
- Map out your degre plan with academic advising.
- Keep your momentum going with Summer Programs.
Build your future career:
- Meet with a Career Advisor from the Albers Career Center.
- Explore career options at the “What Can I Do With This Major” page.
Expand your horizons:
- Apply for Undergraduate Research Funding Opportunity.
- Create something at the Media Production Center or Billodue Makerspace.