Accounting and Finance (Integrated Degree), Bachelor of Science

Program Purpose

The Bachelor of Science degree program in Accounting and Finance is designed to provide students with a unique blend of insights into financial information. Accountants and finance professionals often view the same data from different vantage points and with different goals. This often leads to a lack of communication between these two sets of professionals within the same organization. Conflicts between preparation and usefulness can arise and while neither side is wrong, a more careful understanding of the other’s position will lead to better information being provided to the decision makers of the organization. This program integrates both disciplines with a carefully selected flow of courses that enables the student to interrelate the information provided to make both tactical and strategic decisions. The program provides a competitive advantage for students pursuing careers in either accounting or finance.

Program Competencies

1. The student will demonstrate  their oral and written communication skills, presenting financial data clearly and accurately in professional formats that meet industry standards, including the preparation and delivery of financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
2. The student will demonstrate leadership qualities through mentorship, self-reflection, and experiential learning, using these skills to influence and lead within professional accounting environments, promoting ethical practices and sound decision-making.
3. The student will apply analytical thinking and adaptability to solve complex financial problems, making informed decisions that align with financial theories, accounting standards, and real-world industry challenges.
4. The student will demonstrate proficiency in research, data analysis, and digital tools, using these skills to analyze and communicate financial information effectively and ethically, while navigating an information-rich global economy.
5. The student will integrate ethical principles with a global perspective, applying them to decision-making processes in the accounting and finance professions, while fostering personal integrity and professional responsibility in a diverse and culturally dynamic business world.

Program of Study

This program in the area of accounting and finance gives the student flexibility in both course offerings and career choices. The program of study provides a firm foundation in both accounting and finance. It differs from the University’s traditional accounting or finance programs in two ways. It does not require the student to complete courses in advanced accounting (typically required for those pursuing the CPA); however, it provides the option to integrate those courses easily into the program. Similarly, FIN 301 Personal Finance is not required in this program as the emphasis is more in the organizational arena; however, by using a free elective, the student can easily fit this course into their course of study.

Cooperative Learning Experiences

Cooperative learning experiences (co-ops) are available in the Accounting and Finance program. Students with a finance concentration can use FIN 302 Financial Planning for a co-op experience sequence, and students with an accounting concentration can use for BBM 301 Organizational Behavior and BAC 435 Accounting Information Systems. Elective courses may also be structured as co-ops. Each co-op experience is expected to last for two consecutive semesters and earn the student six credits toward their 120-credit degree.

Experiential Learning

Experiential Learning at Wilmington University takes a 360° approach to applied education. Whether you bring significant professional experience and pursue Credit for Prior Learning (CPL), or you complete a Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) experience such as an internship or cooperative education placement embedded within your academic program, these opportunities provide meaningful pathways toward completing your degree.

Minimum Grade Policy

The College of Business and Technology sets a required minimum grade of "C-" for program core courses. Students earning a grade lower than "C-" in a core course must repeat the course.

Curriculum - General Education Requirements

English Composition (12 Credits)

ENG 121 English Composition I

ENG 122 English Composition II

ENG 131 Public Speaking

ENG 310 Research Writing

Humanities Elective (3 credits)

Humanities Elective

Social Science (6 credits)

ECO 101 Economics I

PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology

OR

SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology

Mathematics (3 Credits)

MAT 205 Introductory Survey of Mathematics

Natural Science (3 or 4 Credits)

Natural Science Elective

Computer Operations (3 credits)

CTA 326 Integrating Excel into Business Problem Solving

Critical Analysis (3 credits)

PHI 100 Introduction to Critical Thinking

Citizenship (3 credits)

HIS 381 Contemporary Global Issues

Business Core (30 credits)

BAC 101 Accounting I

BAC 102 Accounting II

BBA 301 Intro to Business Analytics

BBM 201 Principles of Management

BBM 301 Organizational Behavior

BBM 320 Business Communications

BBM 402 Strategic Management

BMK 305 Marketing

FIN 305 Financial Management

MAT 312 Business Statistics

BAC 102: BAC 101 Prerequisite for BAC 102

BBM 301: available as a co-op

BAC 101, BAC 102: Students concentrating in Accounting should choose Auditing (BAC 423)

Accounting and Finance Program Core (45 credits)

The College of Business and Technology sets a required minimum grade of "C-" for program core courses. Students earning a grade lower than "C-" in a core course must repeat the course.

BAC 201 Intermediate Accounting I

BAC 202 Intermediate Accounting II

BAC 301 Cost Accounting I

BAC 302 Cost Accounting II

BAC 321 Tax Accounting I

BAC 322 Tax Accounting II

BAC 423 Auditing

BLA 303 Legal and Ethical Environment of Business

ECO 102 Economics II

FIN 302 Financial Planning

FIN 306 Corporate Finance

FIN 410 Financial Reporting and Analysis

BAC 201, BAC 202, BAC 301, BAC 302, BAC 321, BAC 322, FIN 306, FIN 410: Students concentrating in Accounting should choose Auditing (BAC 423)

Choose one of the following two courses:

FIN 308 Financial Economics and Instruments

OR

FIN 309 Introduction to Global Derivatives

Choose one of the following three courses:

FIN 399 Bad Finance: Greed & Fear

OR

FIN 411 Investments and Security Analysis

OR

FIN 412 Financial Institution Management

Choose one of the following two courses:

BAC 435 Accounting Information Systems (AIS)

OR

MIS 320 Management Information Systems

BAC 435: available as a co-op

BAC 435: Students concentrating in Accounting should choose Auditing (BAC 423)

Free Electives (9 credits)

Free Elective

Free Elective

Free Elective

Accounting and Finance Completion Degree

Curriculum

Transfer students who hold an associate degree from a partner institution are required to take the following courses.

The College of Business and Technology sets a required minimum grade of "C-" for program core courses. Students earning a grade lower than "C-" in a core course must repeat the course.

What is a Completion Degree?

Business Accounting and Finance Program Core Courses

BAC 301 Cost Accounting I

BAC 302 Cost Accounting II

BAC 321 Tax Accounting I

BAC 322 Tax Accounting II

BAC 423 Auditing

BLA 303 Legal and Ethical Environment of Business

FIN 305 Financial Management

FIN 306 Corporate Finance

FIN 308 Financial Economics and Instruments

FIN 410 Financial Reporting and Analysis

Completion Degree Required Courses

BBM 402 Strategic Management

MAT 312 Business Statistics

Select two of the following five courses:

BAC 330 Financial Fraud Examination

FIN 302 Financial Planning

FIN 399 Bad Finance: Greed & Fear

FIN 411 Investments and Security Analysis

FIN 412 Financial Institution Management

Select one of the following three courses:

BAC 435 Accounting Information Systems (AIS)

MIS 320 Management Information Systems

Co-op

Dual-Credit ADVANTAGE™ Accelerated Option

Through Dual-Credit ADVANTAGE™, this accelerated program option allows eligible College of Business students to take up to four selected graduate-level courses in place of selected undergraduate courses. It provides the opportunity to be formally accepted into the M.S. in Management or MBA graduate program prior to completion of their bachelor’s degree.

To be eligible, students must have completed 75 undergraduate credits, obtained an overall GPA of 3.0 or better, and have specific undergraduate courses remaining in their program.  Please schedule an appointment with an Academic Advisor to learn if you are eligible to participate in this program and determine your concentration-specific course substitutions and requirements.

Note: These graduate-level courses will fulfill undergraduate and graduate degree program requirements. Students are required to maintain a 3.0 in all graduate programs.

This information applies to new students who enter this degree program during the 2026-2027 Academic Year. All enrolled students should log in to MyWilmU Degree Works to view their personalized course and program completion requirements. You may also refer to the academic catalog for the general curriculum for this program from previous academic years.