MASTER SYLLABUS
Course Number & title: Special Topics for Accounting - 453
Department(s): Accounting/MIS
Credit hours: 3 Semester Hours
Prerequisites: BUS 208
Fees and charges: None
Effective catalog date for this master syllabus: 2006-2007
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1. Catalog description:
A course devoted to various topics related to current issues in accounting. May be repeated once for different topics with approval of accounting faculty.
2. Course content:
The content of the course will depend on the special topic being offered.
3. Student learning objectives:
A. Specialized Body of Knowledge: Students will learn the specialized body of knowledge relating to the course content above.
B. Managerial Thinking Skills: Students will be required to think logically and top apply accounting and business concepts to quantitative problems and conceptual issues.
C. Communication Skills: Students will be required to apply business communication skills to accounting data. Both quantitative, numerical communication and written, verbal communication will be required.
D. Time Management: Students will be required to adhere to schedules and deadlines.
E. Accountability: Students are expected to attend all classes and prepare all assignments on time. Responsibility for all course material belongs to the student.
4. Student assessment criteria:
These will be designed to measure the above. However, they will vary depending upon the
instructor’s discretion and the topic being offered.
5. Additional information (optional):