This major provides basic competency in the functional areas of accounting and provides students with the minimum requirements to sit for professional examinations such as the CPA and CMA examinations. This major prepares students for such career opportunities as certified public accountant (CPA), cost analyst, controller, financial analyst, senior accountant, and vice president for finance and accounting.
Students must obtain a 2.00 GPA in their (combined) business core and major courses as well as a 2.00 cumulative Northern Michigan University GPA.
For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Business, College of department page.
For related information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, http://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/accountants-and-auditors.htm
| Total Credits Required | 120 |
| General Education |
30-40
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*Courses in business core cannot be double counted toward another major or minor.
**Students who meet this requirement through the proctored math placement test can work with their adviser to attain a credit waiver for the missing 4 credits.
Bulletin Year:
2023 - 2024 Undergraduate Bulletin
| View the current NMU Catalog.