Curriculum for Accounting Major

Accounting involves the examination, organization, management and design of accurate recording and reporting procedures of financial and business transactions. Some major specializations include public accounting, tax accounting, cost accounting, government accounting, budget accounting and internal auditing.

Students can obtain a BS degree in Accounting. Additionally, students preparing for a career in public accounting, who meet specified academic requirements, have the opportunity to enroll in an accounting program at the master's level at the Rutgers Business School. This program meets the academic requirements of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants beginning in the year 2000.

School Core Courses

All current RBS core courses (view curriculum)

Required and Elective Courses

33:010:325 - (3)
Intermediate Accounting I

33:010:326 - (3)
Intermediate Accounting II

33:010:401 - (3)
Advanced Accounting

33:010:415 - (3)
Concepts of Auditing

33:010:421 - (3)
Income Tax Accounting

33:010:451 - (3)
Cost Accounting

33:010:458 - (3)
Accounting Information Systems

One 3-credit business elective (accounting elective is suggested)

Useful links

• FAQs for accounting majors
• Student Guide for accounting majors