We require:
academic transcripts (see below)
GED students: a copy of the GED certificate from the state, along with a copy of your GED test record
Optional:
SAT/ACT score*
letter of recommendation from a teacher or school counselor: highly recommended for our most competitive programs, such as nursing, biology, engineering, and psychology
a personal essay (up to 650 words) that demonstrates qualities of leadership, community service, work experiences and/or other significant interests; this can be completed as part of your Common Application
*Test optional admissions
UMass Dartmouth is 100% test optional. The admission decision will be based on a holistic review of the application including the high school record, recommendations, personal essay and other materials submitted by the applicant. SAT/ACT scores are encouraged as many of our programs are competitive. See our frequently asked questions about test optional admission.
17 college preparatory courses are required:
English—4 units
Mathematics—4 units: algebra I & II and geometry or trigonometry (or comparable), including math during the final year of high school
Foreign language—2 units of the same language
Sciences—3 units; all must be laboratory sciences: natural science, physical science, technology/engineering
Social sciences—2 units, including 1 in U.S. history
Electives—2 units in college preparatory courses
We encourage you to submit your first quarter grades as soon as possible.
All non-native speakers of English must demonstrate English language proficiency and are required to submit TOEFL (79), IELTS (6.5) or PTE (53) scores.
Applicants may waive the language score requirement if their secondary institution provides written verification that the means of instruction is in English, they are enrolled in an IB curriculum, attend American School or enrolled in a curriculum that leads to Cambridge International Examinations: IGCSE/O-level and GCE/A level exam.
Charlton’s accounting curriculum prepares you with the professional, analytical, and managerial skills you’ll need to adapt to the changing demands of business and society.
For the BS in accounting, you'll complete total 120 credit hours, consisting of University Studies courses, business foundation courses and accounting courses.
Working with your professors—leading experts in the field—you’ll learn how to:
apply accounting concepts, standards, and regulations to prepare, audit, and analyze financial statements and tax reports
prepare, analyze, and communicate information for financial planning, control, investing, and decision making
apply concepts and methods used in internal control and the auditing process
use accounting systems to conduct and control operations
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Freshman Year
ENL 101 Critical Writing and Reading I 3 credits
ENL 102 Critical Writing and Reading II (ENL 101) 3 credits
MTH 146 Finite Mathematics 3 credits
MIS 101 The Business Organization 3 credits
Non-Business Elective (Any course outside the CCB) 3 credits
University Studies Requirements 15 credits
Sophomore Year
Courses require sophomore standing (30 credit hours) plus prerequisites
ACT 211 Principles of Accounting I 3 credits
ACT 212 Principles of Accounting II (ACT 211) 3 credits
ECO 231 Principles of Microeconomics (also fulfills Social World: Human Questions/Contexts) 3 credits
ECO 232 Principles of Macroeconomics (also fulfills Social World: US Society requirement) 3 credits
ENL 265 Business Communications (ENL 101, 102) 3 credits
MGT 201 Leadership, Teamwork, and Collaboration 3 credits
MGT 312 Legal Framework of Business 3 credits
POM 212 Business Statistics (MTH 103) 3 credits
Non-Business Elective 3 credits
University Studies Requirements 3 credits
Junior Year
Courses require junior standing (60 credit hours) plus prerequisites
FIN 312 Business Finance (ACT 212, ECO 231) 3 credits
POM 333 Quantitative Business Analysis (POM 212) 3 credits
POM 345 Operations Management (POM 212) 3 credits
MKT 311 Principles of Marketing 3 credits
MIS 315 Information Systems (ENL 102) 3 credits
ACT 311 Intermediate Accounting I (ACT 211, 212 with min grade C) 3 credits
ACT 312 Intermediate Accounting II (ACT 211, 212, 311 with min grade C) 3 credits
ACT 351 Cost Accounting (ACT 212) 3 credits
ACT 355 Accounting Information Systems (ACT 211) 3 credits
Business Elective (300- or 400- level business course) 3 credits
Senior Year
Courses require senior standing (90 credit hours) plus prerequisites
MGT 490 Strategic Management and Policy Formulation (FIN 312, MIS 315, MGT 201, MKT 311, POM 333, POM 345) 3 credits
ACT 401 Auditing (ACT 311 with min grade C) 3 credits
ACT 411 Taxation (ACT 212)
Business Elective (300- or 400- level business course) 3 credits
Non-business electives 12 credits
Senior Year Program Choice; Choose General or Accounting Information Systems
General Option
General Program: Choose 2 of the following 6
FIN 493 Financial Management of Corporations 3 credits
ACT 412 Advanced Taxation 3 credits
ACT 421 Advanced Financial Accounting 3 credits
ACT 431 Advanced Managerial Accounting 3 credits
ACT 441 Government & Non-Profit Accounting 3 credits
ACT 454 Financial Statement Analysis 3 credits
Accounting Information Systems Option
Accounting Information Systems Program: Take both courses
MIS 322 Information Systems Analysis and Design (MIS 315) 3 credits
MIS 432 Database Design and Implementation (MIS 322) 3 credits
Total Credits: 120
InsuranceFee: 2,737 USD
