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Accreditation
Grand Canyon University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association.
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Bachelor of Science in Accounting
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The Bachelor in Science in Accounting is designed to prepare students for professional practice in corporate accounting, corporate finance, or public accounting. Completing the requirements for the accounting major qualifies students to sit for the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) examination.
Accounting Major Courses:
- Intermediate Accounting I
An in-depth study of accounting objectives, principles, theory, and practice as related to assets and income determination.
- Intermediate Accounting II
Continuation of Intermediate Accounting I. An examination of liabilities and owners' equity, special problems in income determination, and financial reporting.
- Cost Accounting
A study of principles of internal accounting, including job order systems, activity-based costing and budgeting.
- Advanced Cost Accounting
A study of technical management accounting topics designed for the accounting major.
- Advanced Accounting
A study of accounting theory as it applies to partnerships and business combinations, international accounting, and governmental accounting.
- Corporate Taxation
A study of the theory and practices of accounting for income taxes of corporations, partnerships, estates, and trusts.
- Accounting Information Systems
An analysis of current practices and technologies used to design, install, operate, and manage an integrated, automated accounting system. Application controls, information security requirements, and integration with other business information systems are examined.
- Financial Statement Analysis
A detailed analysis and interpretation of a firm's three principle financial statements. Special focus is placed on the accounting principles used in the statements.
Business Core Courses:
- Macroeconomics Principles
The course includes an overview of the American economy, national production, employment and income. Also included is a study of the monetary and fiscal policy in the United States, the public sector and economic growth.
- Principles of Management
Focuses on real-world management situations concerned with planning, organizing, leading, and controlling, the work of the organization.
- Business Communication
This course provides practice in writing effective business letters and memos, and reports.
- Principles of Marketing
This course surveys the marketing mix and marketing concept; markets and buyer behavior; product, service and relationship marketing for global competition; creating and keeping customers in an e-commerce world; branding and positioning; distribution strategies, integrated marketing communications, and pricing strategies.
- Fundamentals of Business Finance
A study of the finance function within the modern corporation. Topics covered include financial analysis and planning, the valuation of financial assets, capital budgeting, capital structure, and working capital management.
- Ethical Issues in Business and Society
The course encompasses the political, social, economic, legal, ethical, and other environments of business.
- Business Statistics
An introduction to the practical application of descriptive and inferential statistics in business.
- Microeconomic Principles
A microeconomics introduction covering prices and competition, non-price competition, income distribution, current domestic problems, international trade, and comparative systems.
- Business Law
A study of our business legal system and the nature and sources of law, including the laws of torts, crimes, strict liability, intellectual property, contracts, secured transactions, real property, and bankruptcy.
- Organizational Behavior
A study of individual and group behavior in organizations, including detailed coverage of individual differences/diversity, leadership and motivation, decision making, organizational design, and organizational change/development.
- Financial Accounting
An introduction to the fundamental principles and practices of financial accounting and the construction of financial statements.
- Managerial Accounting
An introduction to the use of managerial accounting data in the decision-making process.
- Principles of Information Systems
This introductory course covers the fundamental principles of information systems, integrates topics of management, organization, information, technology and the systems approach and emphasizes the planning, design and implementation of information systems to aid decision-making.
- Production/ Operations Mgmt
An introduction to designing, planning, operating and controlling production systems. Emphasis is on managerial concepts and strategies relating to the management of operations in both manufacturing and service environments.
- International Business
A course in the concepts and practices of business in a multinational context. The course covers objectives, strategies, policies, and organizational structures for operating in various international environments.
- Human Resources
A study of the human resource management function in organizations, including detailed coverage of staffing, organizational development, compensation and benefits administration, and employee relations.
- Entrepreneurship
Development of business plans, preparation of financial packages, and evaluation of opportunities, risks, and problems associated with business development.
- Strategic Management
Capstone case course in business. Focuses on identification and analysis of general management problems in order to formulate policy recommendations to meet the needs of a general manager.
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Education Resources
Earn Your Degree Online
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Facts & Info
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Institutional Accrediting Agency:
Grand Canyon University is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (member of North Central Assocation of Colleges and Schools).
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Address:
3300 W Camelback Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85017
US
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Institution Type:
Private, for-profit, Higher Education
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Calendar Type:
Online programs are currently operating on a semester basis. Students can take more than one course per semester.
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Delivery Format:
Our online programs are delivered by dedicated professionals in a multimedia format and will help you acquire the most current knowledge and skills. We are committed to providing academic support whenever you need it.
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Carnegie Classification:
Master's College or University I
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Technical Requirements:
1.2 GHz (Pentium/Celeron/AMD Athlon); Windows 98/XP/2000; Office 2000; anti-virus software; 256 MB RAM, 20 GB hard drive, 56.6/DSL/cable modem, 1024x768 monitor, video card, sound card, speakers, CD-ROM drive, printer, e-mail address, ISP account
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Geographic Restrictions:
None
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On-Campus Requirement:
None.
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Loans Offered:
Perkins Loan, Stafford Student Loans, PLUS Loans, Leveraging Educational Assistance Partnership (LEAP) State Grant, Arizona Post-Secondary Education Voucher Program State Grant, Federal Pell Grant, Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG)
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