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Department of Accounting and Law

Accounting (BS)

:: Department Homepage   :: Cotsakos College of Business
:: Department Catalog — Program and Curriculum Info [PDF]

The Cotsakos College of Business program in accounting (B.S.) features a curriculum that is balanced between general education, accounting, and other related business courses.  In preparing students to pursue careers in either public or private accounting, the program:

  • helps students to meet the demands of the accounting profession or continue on to graduate study.
  • familiarizes students with financial, institutional, and governmental issues and regulations.
  • increases skills in problem-solving, analysis, and technological proficiency.
  • encourages and enhances presentation and communication skills.
  • exposes students to technology, software, and information systems specific to both the accounting profession as well as the broader business and financial profession.
  • guides students who may wish to pursue professional certification as a certified public accountant, certified management accountant, and certified internal auditor.
Unique features of the program include:
  • international accreditation by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). Less than 30 percent of business schools have achieved such recognition of program excellence.
  • world-class facilities. Students work in the GFSI Financial Center and Trading Floor, one of the few trading rooms found in an academic environment, and the Russ Berrie Professional Sales Laboratory.
  • distinguished faculty. Faculty also integrate corporate, organizational, and other professional experience into the classroom experience.
  • innovative programs.

To learn more, visit the
Department of Accounting and Law Web page or contact the department chairperson:

Sia Nassiripour
Chair, Department of Accounting and Law
nassiripours@wpunj.edu
973.720.2241

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