Accounting Minor
Hours - 15 Credit Hours
Effective Sep. 2026
Last Revision 11/05/2025
Faculty Unit Assignment: Faculty of Business & Government
Sponsoring Program: Accounting
Holokai Category: Professional Studies
Program Requirements
Required — 9 Credits
Take all of the following:
| Course Number | Title | Semesters Offered | Credit Hours | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACCT 200 | Principles of Accounting I | F, W, S | 3.0 | |
| *ACCT 210 | Principles of Accounting II | F, W, S | 3.0 | ACCT 200 w/B or better |
| ACCT 301 | Intermediate Accounting I | F, W | 3.0 | ACCT 200 (w/B or better) & ACCT 210 (w/B- or better) |
Electives — 6 Credits
Select two classes from the following:
| Course Number | Title | Semesters Offered | Credit Hours | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACCT 302 | Intermediate Accounting II | W, S | 3.0 | ACCT 301 w/C- or better |
| ACCT 312 | Managerial Accounting | F, S | 3.0 | ACCT 200 (w/B or better) & ACCT 210 (w/B- or better) |
| ACCT 321 | Federal Taxation I | W, S | 3.0 | ACCT 301 w/ C- or better |
| ACCT 356 | Accounting Information Systems | F, W | 3.0 | ACCT 301 w/ C- or better |
| ACCT 365 | Auditing | W, S | 3.0 | ACCT 301 w/C- or better and either ACCT 356 (w/C- or better) or CS 311 |
Additional Program Requirements
*Note: It is strongly recommended that students take a course that uses Microsoft Excel prior to taking ACCT 210 to be better prepared for the requirements of that course.
All passing grades will be accepted in fulfilling minor or certificate requirements unless specifically stated on the requirement sheet.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completing a minor in accounting, students will:
- Demonstrate competence in core accounting knowledge and general business principles.
- Communicate proficiently in accounting situations.
- Demonstrate proficiency in accounting standards and regulations including professional ethics.
- Work effectively with others in using critical thinking skills to solve accounting-related problems.
- Demonstrate proficiency in using technology in accounting contexts.
- Learn independently and understand the importance of continuous learning.