A. J. PALUMBO SCHOOL
OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
The Accounting Information Systems program prepares students for career opportunities in the fields of
accounting systems design, accounting systems management, accounting systems auditing and other
systems-related areas of accounting. The AIS major addresses the current scarcity of Information
Technology graduates who have a fundamentally sound understanding of a firm’s accounting systems
coupled with conceptual knowledge and hands-on experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
applications, as well as the lack of Accounting graduates who are familiar and comfortable using advanced
technology to perform the accounting function.
Duquesne University's School of
Business is accredited by the AACSB
International—The Association to Advance Collegiate
Schools of Business—the highest accreditation that American
schools of business can attain. Of the more than 1,200 collegiate
schools of business in the United States, less than one-third
has earned accreditation through the AACSB International.
A total of 122 credits is required to satisfy degree requirements.
The University Core provides undergraduates with a common intellectual foundation for their college careers. Core
courses focus on issues and values central to the tradition and mission of the University. These courses are not merely
preparation for professional study, but for life-long learning.
In keeping with our Catholic-Spiritan vision, the Core Curriculum emphasizes the students’ intellectual and ethical development through the liberal arts. Using the modes of inquiry particular to the humanities and the social and natural sciences, students expand their self-understanding and their knowledge of the world. The Core Curriculum provides students with the opportunity to explore how religious faith and spiritual values enrich human life. By connecting learning in the classroom to community service, students are encouraged to develop as responsible, global citizens.
Some University Core requirements may be fulfilled through CLEP testing, transfer credits or alternative courses. Students are advised to consult with their
academic advisor to determine advanced standing and/or identify alternative courses where appropriate. The Core Curriculum also includes a Service Learning
Requirement (embedded in a course); Information
Literacy (COSC 030) Requirement for 1 credit; and a Writing Intensive Requirement
where students must take four courses that are writing
intensive prior to graduation (embedded in a course and
noted with a "W" at the end of the course number).
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DISCIPLINE SPECIFIC COURSES |
24 CREDITS |
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| English Composition |
6
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3
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| UCOR 141 |
Biblical and Historical Perspectives |
| UCOR 142 |
Theological Views of the Person |
| UCOR 143 |
Global and Cultural Perspectives |
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THEME AREA COURSES |
9 CREDITS |
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| Creative Arts |
3 Credits |
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| Faith and Reason |
3
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Business requirements professionally prepare students to meet the challenge of a business career through an
appreciation of initiative and responsibility; by developing the ability to work harmoniously with others and to adjust to changing circumstances; by encouraging logical thinking and analytical reasoning; and by developing an awareness of the important role of quantitative measurements in today's business world. Students must complete 60 credits, including all required freshman and sophomore business courses, prior to enrolling for 300 or 400 level business courses. Please note: All courses are 3 credits except BUAD 103 Gateway to Business, which is 2. Students who qualify may register for honors sections of required accounting courses (noted with an "H" in the course number). Please meet with your academic advisor for more information.
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Major requirements provide the theoretical background and the specific skills particular to the field of Management Information Systems. Students who qualify may register for honors sections of required accounting courses. Please meet with your academic advisor for more information.
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BUSINESS REQUIREMENTS |
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BUSINESS ELECTIVES |
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| BLAW 354 |
Commercial Transactions |
| SCMG 375 |
Supply Chain Management Techniques |
| BUAD 401 |
Business Administration Internship |
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| Students choose ONE in each of the following groups: (1) ACCT 312, ACCT 314, or ACCT 411; and (2) QSIS 385, QSIS 486, or QSIS 487. |
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Electives provide the opportunity for students to select business and non-business courses based upon their areas of interest. Consultation with an academic advisor is recommended to fully benefit from the wide variety of electives available.
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COMM 202: Business & Professional Communications (3 cr.) is required. Students may choose one additional Culture course based on approval by their Academic Advisor.
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This literature is designed to
provide prospective students a general overview of academic
coursework necessary to fulfill degree requirements. Admitted
students are advised to consult Duquesne University's Undergraduate
catalog for comprehensive policies and procedures. Admitted
students are further advised to consult regularly with their
academic advisor to develop overall plans of study, create
semester schedules, and identify course alternatives where
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