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Department of Accounting

The objective of the accounting program is to provide the foundation for a professional career in public, corporate, or governmental accounting. In addition, the curriculum meets the needs of students planning graduate study in accountancy.

Undergraduate Admission to the College of Business:

  • Completed Math 1302 College Algebra and Rhet 1312 Composition II with a grade of “C” or better and
  • Have a minimum of 2.25 overall GPA (at UALR or from transferring school) or
  • Have a minimum of 2.25 on the most recently completed 15 hours at UALR
  • Without being officially admitted to the College of Business, students may take all business courses (except the capstone MGMT 4380) as long as all prerequisites have been met. Please check current catalog for prerequisite requirements.

You must be admitted to the College of Business to receive an official degree plan.

Graduation Requirements: 2.0 in overall GPA, 2.0 in Minor, and 2.0 in Major. C or better earned in all Major courses.

  • Majors: A listing of the majors offered through the Department of Accounting, including course requirement.
  • Graduate Certificate Programs: Information on the graduate certificate programs in Accountancy and Taxation.
  • Faculty: Useful information about the Department of Accounting faculty, including contact information and bios.
  • ↓ Courses: A listing of courses offered through the Department of Accounting, including UALR core curriculum, and the College of Business pre-business and business core curriculum.
  • ↓ Contact: On-line feedback form and general contact information for the Department of Accounting.

For more information about the Accounting programs or careers, contact one of the following faculty advisors listed on the Accounting Faculty page

Courses in the Department of Accounting

Courses in the UALR College of Business Department of Accounting are divided into 3 categories:

  • UALR Core Curriculum
  • Pre-Business and Professional Business Studies Core Curriculum
  • Elective Courses in Management

Specific required courses may vary depending on the degree plan of a particular major.

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UALR Core Curriculum Requirements

44 Hours total

  • Rhetoric 1311, 1312
  • History 1311, 1312
  • Mathematics 1302
  • Speech Communication 1300
  • History 2311, 2312, or Political Science 1310
  • English 2337, 2338, or Philosophy 2320
  • Fine Arts 2300, 2301; or Art 2200, Music 2200, Theater 2200
  • Science core courses: 8 hours
  • Two courses of three credit hours from individuals, cultures, and societies core courses

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Pre-business Courses

27 hours total

  • Mathematics 1342
  • Accounting 2310, 2330
  • Economics 2310, 2312
  • Economics 2321, 2322
  • Management 1310
  • Marketing 2380

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Professional Business Studies Courses

24 hours total

  • Economics 3310
  • Rhetoric 3316
  • Finance 3310
  • Management 3300
  • Management 3304
  • Management 3305
  • Management 4380
  • Marketing 3350

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Accounting Major Requirements

26 hours total

  • Accounting 3311
  • Accounting 3312
  • Accounting 3321
  • Accounting 3330
  • Accounting 3341
  • Accounting 3361
  • Accounting 4211
  • Accounting 4314
  • Accounting 4351

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Contact the Department of Accounting

If you would like information about the Department of Accounting, please fill out the form below and submit it to us, or stop by our office on the second floor of Reynolds Center.

You can also reach us by phone at 569-3351.

Your Name:
Your e-mail address: 
Subject: 
Comments,
Questions,
Suggestions:
The information will be sent to:
  
Boyer, Elizabeth
Secretary
Department of Accounting

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