Program Information

The Accounting major focuses on preparing students for careers in accounting in small and large businesses, public accounting, for-profit and nonprofit industries. All accounting courses are taught utilizing current business software. Students are encouraged to gain practical experience through internships and volunteering for programs such as the VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance).  All accounting courses are taught by professors with professional accounting experience.

Accounting majors are encouraged to pursue accounting certificates (CPA, CMA) after graduation.

For more information about the Accounting major, click here. 

To view a major program sequence to assist with course planning, click here.

Degree Information

Degree: Bachelor of Science (B.S.) with a major in Accounting

(120 credit hours) Requirements are subject to change.

Contact Information

For more information about the Accounting major, contact Dr. Mark Suazo, at (413) 748-3200, chairperson of the Business Management Department or the Admissions Office at (800) 343-1257.

Curricular Requirements

I. Core Curriculum (40 credits)

This Core Curriculum is faithful to the Springfield College mission and further strengthens the Humanics philosophy of educating students in spirit, mind, and body. It is a cornerstone of a Springfield College education. Regardless of one’s major, it provides a strong, developmental, and holistic foundation for leaders in service to humanity. Upon completion, all graduates will be prepared to learn, lead, and serve in diverse, multicultural, and global contexts as well as in any career path they may choose. They will have the knowledge, habits of the mind, skills, and abilities to face unexpected situations and challenges, the values and attitudes for self-motivation and a vision of service that stems from hope, optimism and making a difference, as well as the self-determination to maintain a healthy and active lifestyle.

View the Core Curriculum Requirements (40 credits)  section for a complete list of the domains and courses therein.

Major Requirements (48 credits)

• BUSM 150 - Introduction to Business Credits: 3
• BUSM 210 - Principles of Accounting I Credits: 3
• BUSM 211 - Principles of Accounting II Credits: 3
• BUSM 215 - Principles of Management Credits: 3
• BUSM 221 - Principles of Marketing Credits: 3
• BUSM 250 - Business Communications Credits: 3
• BUSM 310 - Business Information Systems Credits: 3
• BUSM 315 - Financial Management Credits: 3
• BUSM 335 - Business Ethics Credits: 3
• BUSM 361 - Intermediate Accounting I Credits: 3
• BUSM 362 - Intermediate Accounting II Credits: 3
• BUSM 430 - Business Data Analysis Credits: 3
• BUSM 478 - Business Law Credits: 3
• BUSM 492 - Strategic Management Credits: 3
• ECON 210 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credits: 3
• ECON 205 - Principles of Microeconomics Credits: 3

Additional Requirements (9 credits)

Select three courses from the following:

• ACCT 486 - Accounting Internship Credits: 1-6

• (note: a maximum of 3 credits in ACCT 486 may be used toward the required additional selective credits)

• BUSM 311 - Managerial and Cost Accounting Credits: 3
• BUSM 353 - Income Taxes Credits: 3
• BUSM 450 - Auditing Credits: 3
• BUSM 460 - Advanced Accounting Credits: 3

III. Electives

To complete a minimum of 120 credits