Accounting, Minor
Minor in Accounting
University of Nebraska at Kearney
Overview
Admissions and Requirements
Courses You’ll Take
Tuition & Fees
Program Overview
The online Accounting, minor is designed to provide students with a foundation of the process of measuring performance in organizations and reporting it.
Students choose the online Accounting minor to:
- Increase career options as they mature in their profession.
- Gain an understanding of how accounting information is generated and how to use that information to make smart business decisions.
- Tailor coursework to their career goals.
Proper measurement and reporting of performance is key to business success. Those who will have their performance measured and those who will make decisions in or for organizations will benefit from a better understanding of accounting.
Career Outlook: According to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, the demand for accountants and auditors is projected to grow at a rate of 6%, about as fast as the average for all occupations. Globalization, a growing economy and a complex tax and regulatory environment are expected to continue to lead to strong demand for accountants and auditors.
Admissions and Requirements
To be accepted to this program, you must have:
High school diploma or GED
NOTE: This program is authorized, exempt, or not subject to state regulatory compliance and may enroll students from all 50 states
To apply to this program:
- Complete and submit the online application for admission
- Pay the $45 non-refundable application fee
Courses You’ll Take
Core Courses
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ACCT 350 | Intermediate Accounting I | 3 |
An in-depth student of the theory, concepts, and practice of financial accounting. Focus is on reporting useful information to third parties through basic corporate financial statements.
Prerequisites: ACCT 251 | ||
| MATH 102 | College Algebra | 3 |
A college level algebra course which includes a study of linear equations and inequalities, relations and functions, graphing of linear and quadratic functions, polynomial and rational functions, logarithmic and exponential functions, systems of equations, matrices, sequences and series, and other selected topics all of which are necessary for the study of calculus.
Prerequisite: MATH 101 OR Math ACT score of 20 or greater and 2 years of high school algebra. Students may not enroll in MATH 102 after earning credit for MATH 115 or MATH 123. | ||
| ACCT 351 | Intermediate Accounting II | 3 |
A continuation of Intermediate Accounting I with emphasis on the more complex problems of financial reporting.
Prerequisites: ACCT 350 | ||
| ACCT 251 | Principles of Accounting II | 3 |
Continuation of the basic accounting cycle with particular attention given to development of special procedures for control, partnerships, and corporations. Analysis of financial information used within the organization by manufacturing and service businesses. Prerequisite: ACCT 250 | ||
Tuition & Fees
Nebraska Residents
Per Credit Hour
- Tuition
- $259.00
- Fees
- $57.25
- Total
- $316.25
3 Credit Hours
- Tuition
- $777.00
- Fees
- $171.75
- Total
- $948.75
Out of State Residents
Per Credit Hour
- Tuition
- $396.00
- Fees
- $57.25
- Total
- $453.25
3 Credit Hours
- Tuition
- $1188.00
- Fees
- $171.75
- Total
- $1359.75
Steven Hall, Ph.D.
Professor, Department Chair
Steven Hall has taught accounting for 30 years, getting his start at Washington State University. Hall's primary research interests lie in the area of financial reporting.