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Bachelor of Science (B.S.): Accounting
Accounting
Total Credits: 123
About the Program
The B.S. program equip students with the necessary competencies for successful careers in corporations, government or non-profit organizations, education, and research. The career infused degree map allows students to commit to their career exploration by aligning coursework with career readiness milestones.
Degree Map
Freshman
1st Semester Courses
Credits
| 3 | ENG 111 - English Composition I |
| 3 | ECO 166 - Introduction of Macroeconomics |
| 3 | MAT 126 - Quantitative Reasoning |
| 3 | Flexible Core - World Cultures & Global Issues |
| 3 | LEH 250 - First-year Seminar |
| 15 | Total Credits |
1st Semester Career-Readiness Checklist
- Activate your Handshake account with CEDC to begin exploring career resources and opportunities available through your college’s career center
- Create a resume to begin documenting your achievements. Review samples for your major on Handshake Document Library
- Join the a student professional organization (ALPFA,NABA or explore other Clubs & Organizations)
2nd Semester Courses
Credits
| 3 | ENG 121 - English Composition II |
| 3 | Flexible Core - Creative Expression |
| 4 | MAT 171 - Elements of Pre-Calculus OR MAT 172 - Pre-calculus |
| 3 | ACC 171 - Principles of Accounting I |
| 3 | Flexible Core - Any Area |
| 16 | Total Credits |
2nd Semester Career-Readiness Checklist
- Create a LinkedIn account to establish your professional presence online & build connections.
- Explore career paths in Accounting and take the Focus 2 Career Assessment. (Code: Lightning)
- Attend professional development events, job and internship fairs to engage with employers.
- Create a draft cover letter you can use to apply to internships and pipeline programs.
Sophomore
1st Semester Courses
Credits
| 3 | General Education Foreign Language Option I |
| 3 | Flexible Core Scientific World |
| 3 | Required Core - Life and Physical Sciences |
| 3 | AAC 272 - Principle of Accounting II |
| 3 | BBA 303 - Business Statistics I |
| 1 | Enroll in CED 201 - Business Career Exploration: Self Assessment, Discovery and Preparation |
| 16 | Total Credits |
1st Semester Career-Readiness Checklist
- Begin to apply for internships in Accounting. Get weekly opportunities directly to your inbox from the New York Jobs CEO Council. Schedule an appointment with an internship specialist to learn more.
- Explore and apply to early pipeline programs (America Needs You (ANY) in Accounting for freshman and sophomores.
- Identify a Mentor with whom you can check-in periodically (The City Tutors, Streetwise Partners, SEO).
- Update your resume with any new achievements.
2nd Semester Courses
Credits
| 3 | General Education Foreign Language II |
| 3 | Flexible Core - U.S. Experience in its Diversity |
| 3 | ACC 334 - Intermediate Accounting I |
| 3 | ACC 348 - Computer-Based Accounting |
| 3 | BBA 403- Intermediate Business Statistics II |
| 15 | Total Credits |
2nd Semester Career-Readiness Checklist
- Attend an interview workshop to learn the fundamentals of interviewing for Accounting roles.
- Participate in case competitions to solve real-world accounting problems. Consult with Faculty. (Battle of the Brain X ALPFA, Accenture Innovation Challenge)
- Identify skills/certificates outside of the classroom (LinkedIn Learning, Coursera, CUNY Upskilling) to complete.
Junior
1st Semester Courses
Credits
| 3 | BBA 207 - Principles of Finance |
| 3 | ACC 335- Intermediate Accounting II |
| 3 | ACC 439 - Cost Accounting I |
| 3 | LEH 352 OR 353 OR 354 OR 355 (must have earned 45 credits or declared your major) |
| 3 | Elective |
| 15 | Total Credits |
1st Semester Career-Readiness Checklist
- Apply for internships that provide hands-on experience in Accounting (The Big 4, Federal Reserve Bank, Marcum LLP, Morgan Stanley, Lazard, Barclays, JP Morgan, Bloomberg, Bank of America, JobsNYC, FDIC, MTA, NYS Department of Civil Service).
- Prepare for interviews in Accounting by completing a Mock interview with your Career Specialist via Navigate.
- Research graduate school or other postgraduate opportunities if considering further education.
- Take FREE instructor-led MS Office Workshops with Lehman IT Center.
- Attend career fairs, conferences, and symposia focusing on Accounting-related topics and engage in faculty-led research.
2nd Semester Courses
Credits
| 3 | LEH 352 OR 353 OR 354 OR 355 |
| 3 | ACC 342 - Advanced Accounting |
| 3 | BBA 308 - Corporation Finance OR BBA 310 - Security and Investment Analysis |
| 2 | ACC 440 - Cost Accounting II |
| 3 | ENW 300 - Business Writing |
| 1 | Enroll in CED 301 - Business Career Goals, Networking and Strategies |
| 16 | Total Credits |
2nd Semester Career-Readiness Checklist
- Take leadership roles in the club or professional association you belong to.
- Engage in LEAP on Suitable and other Experiential Learning Opportunities to explore career paths & develop practical skills in Accounting.
- Work in at least one Accounting internship by the end of summer or after your junior year. Earn college credit by taking ACC 371 internship course.
- Engage with career guidance, networking, and hiring events on Handshake and Forage to deepen your understanding of your career path.
Senior
1st Semester Courses
Credits
| 3 | ACC 442 - Introduction to Federal Taxation |
| 3 | ACC 444 - Advanced Accounting Problems |
| 3 | BBA 336 - Business Law I |
| 3 | Elective |
| 3 | Elective |
| 15 | Total Credits |
1st Semester Career-Readiness Checklist
- Meet with your Career Specialist for job search preparation: Finalize your professional resume, and cover letter, and prepare for interviews.
- Enroll in the Becker CPA Course, based on the joint tuition reduction agreement between Lehman and Becker.
- If applicable complete the process for applying to graduate school.
- Apply for career related roles (Record your progress and remember to follow-up on your applications).
2nd Semester Courses
Credits
| 4 | ACC 441 - Auditing |
| 3 | ACC 445 - Forensic Accounting or ACC 446 - Nonprofit Accounting and International Accounting OR ACC 449 - Taxation of Business Entities |
| 3 | BBA 337 - Business Law II |
| 3 | ACC 370 - VITA Internship (Elective) / ACC 371 - Applied Accounting Internship (Elective) |
| 3 | Elective |
| 16 | Total Credits |
2nd Semester Career-Readiness Checklist
- Attend accounting networking events, attend Spring Career & Internship Fair, alumni panel and industry events to connect with recruiters.
- Continue to apply for career-related roles on Handshake and targeted resources provided by your Career Specialist.
- If appropriate, complete the process of applying to graduate school.
- Attempt to pass the Certified Public Accountant Exam administered by AICPA & NASBA
- Practice your interview skills with your Career Specialist.
- Complete the Cap and Gown Survey in CUNYFirst.
