<p>Just thought if anyone was thinking of getting an accounting degree, Tulane has removed that as a major. You can get a Masters in Accounting though. This was a deciding factor for my D. It would be very difficult to decide if you want to go for a Masters in Accounting without a lot of undergrad accounting classes. So, sorry Tulane. We can't attend!</p>
<p>Perfectly understandable, tnalex. I imagine that will change since the new Dean of the business school is considered one of the top accounting profs in the country, from Illinois. But naturally you cannot be 100% sure of that.</p>
<p>Sadly they just changed it this coming fall! I would have put down the deposit but I called the business department to ask a question and they told me this. A bit disappointed that the information is not on the website. I too asked about the new dean being an accountant and was told you never know. I think they are only offering three accounting classes. I don’t think you have a clue if you like the subject until you finish intermediate accounting minimum! I wish they didn’t make that decision!</p>
<p>Agreed, especially since accounting is one of the more stable fields to get a job!</p>
<p>Nice reading your posts in the past. She’s going to Northeastern University. The Co-op is awesome and has 100% paid placement in the business department. I would have loved New Orleans but Boston is a cool city. Northeastern will not be as much fun but she will find out if she can stand accounting! Who knows maybe she’ll hate it!</p>
<p>LOL, I got my MBA after my chem degree and accounting courses were the ones I hated most. But who knows.</p>
<p>My S looked at Northeastern, and I am only about an hour south of Boston. It’s a pretty great city and college town, actually. He didn’t like the completely urban campus, but he liked the people he talked with there. I really agree that the Co-op program will be a big plus for her as well. Best of luck!!</p>
<p>International Co-op sold it. They send a $6000 extra scholarship if she goes to an international co-op. I was really looking forward to visiting New Orleans! We are in PA and anything is better! Best of luck to you guys too.</p>
<p>The change in the accounting program is in direct response to changes the requirements to be certified(CPA) from 120 to 150 credits in most states. Students can still take the beginning accounting courses as a business major and enroll in the Masters of Accounting program if they decide it’s for them. I believe they have to complete both semesters of intermediate accounting before they can be admitted to the MACCT program. This is not a downgrade but an upgrade of the accounting program.</p>
<p>Thanks for the expert knowledge, Septmbr! One thing I should have mentioned (although as a reader of these posts I am sure the OP already knew this) is how easy it is to change majors at Tulane. I have no idea what the situation at Northeastern is. But it might be worth taking into account (no pun intended) that should she find accounting just is not for her, her options at Tulane would be wide open. It sounds like maybe there are enough accounting courses to know if it is the right major? Can you shed some light on exactly how many will be offered next year at the undergrad level, Septmbr? I am, at this point, assuming 2 semesters of beginning accounting, one of them being cost accounting, and 2 semesters of intermediate accounting. Would that be correct?</p>
<p>I thought it was only three accounting classes at most. She would probably have to major in finance. I’m not sure since they are still showing the accounting major online. I think almost all state require the 150 credits. My concern is with only three classes (I was an accounting major a million years ago when it was 120 credits) she won’t know. I was hoping to avoid a masters in accounting and get a MBA instead with an accounting major, thus being able to sit for the cpa exam also. I wish they didn’t remove the major, I don’t think that was a good idea!</p>
<p>Now I am really confused. If all states (or almost all) require 150 credits, then it is almost impossible to avoid going for a Master’s in accounting. Nearly all undergrad degrees are 120 credits, as far as I know. I am obviously clueless on this one!</p>
<p>Yes, 150 credits. You can get your accounting classes and I think most of the other requirements with 120 credits and take 30 credits in other business classes. You don’t need an accounting masters but you may as well get a masters in something. I was hoping an MBA but who knows maybe it must be accounting. Still, at a school that has an accounting major you will have completed most of the classes. At Tulane you will have to go to Tulane for your Masters in Accounting at Tulane. It’s a five year program. Benefit you can use your undergrad scholarship to continue for five years and get your masters. That is nice! But, I still think three accounting classes is not enough in the undergrad level. Those were the easy ones! Anyway, I wish they didn’t remove the major!</p>
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LOL, yes, I think we picked up on that!</p>
<p>They will continue to offer:
Financial Accounting and Managerial Accounting as well as Intermediate 1+2.</p>
<p>Not sure how the MBA works for getting certified as it usually requires some work experience, and you need the 150 credits to sit for the exam I believe. </p>
<p>I think the five year programs are becoming more common. </p>
<p>The downside to the five year program is that some kids are able to go to work for an accounting firm after 120+ hours and get them to help pay for the additional 30 .</p>
<p>Everyone needs to do what works for them, but it think it is good to do the 5 yr and not have to go back to school right away, as the early years in accounting are stressful enough.</p>
<p>I just wanted to mention one more thing.</p>
<p>It is not like you complete your undergrad degree in 4 yrs and then do the MACCT.</p>
<p>They can start taking the masters courses second semester jr year. </p>
<p>the following is a link to the BSM handbook:</p>
<p>[BSM</a> Handbook](<a href=“BSM Handbook by Sydnie Horton Design - Issuu”>BSM Handbook by Sydnie Horton Design - Issuu)</p>
<p>the MACCT program begins on pd 57</p>
<p>Thanks much. I wish someone would have told me
that before! I think a website update is due!! Oh well!</p>
<p>Actually there is still a minor in accounting that is available for BSM students and the curriculum is outlined here: <a href=“http://www.freeman.tulane.edu/programs/bsm/bsmminors.php[/url]”>http://www.freeman.tulane.edu/programs/bsm/bsmminors.php</a></p>
<p>That takes you through Intermediate Accounting and more. Just FYI.</p>
<p>Thanks but the information is not current. The website still lists Accounting as a major. So, I don’t know what is available and what is not! Which is why I was unhappy to have to make a decision without current information. I was told no more accounting major, major is something else and go for the five year MS is Accounting.</p>
<p>You can see the fall class offering, although of course that won’t tell you everything, like what will be offered in the Spring that is not offered in the fall, although there is some extrapolating one can do that is fairly certain. [Tulane</a> University - Class Schedule](<a href=“http://classschedule.tulane.edu/flex/ClassSchedule.html]Tulane”>http://classschedule.tulane.edu/flex/ClassSchedule.html) The default semester will be Fall 2011, so you just click on Accounting in the Course Subject area and Submit. It looks like this fall they will have ACCN 201 (Financial Accounting); ACCN 301 (Managerial Accounting); ACCN 310 (Intermediate Accounting I; ACCN 410 (Auditing); ACCN 411 (Intermediate Financial Accounting II); and then grad level courses that qualified undergrads can take such as ACCN 601 (External Reporting and Financial Analysis) and about 4 others. From what I see offered this semester that is about to end, there is ACCN 412 (Advanced Financial Accounting) which I would almost be willing to bet will still be around, and ACCN 456 (Prof Accounting Practicum) which I have no idea what that even is, exactly. There is also a ACCN 602 as a follow up to 601 that is Internal Reporting and Financial Analysis, which will also survive I bet. So I am beginning to wonder if your information is complete, it looks like 5-6 undergrad level courses to me. I just do not know, but it is not too late to change your mind! LOL. Either way, you will be fine.</p>
<p>From the Freeman School Website: [Freeman</a> School @ Tulane](<a href=“http://www.freeman.tulane.edu/programs/bsm/default.php]Freeman”>Undergraduate Programs in Business | Freeman School of Business | Tulane University | New Orleans)</p>
<p>No Accounting major listed here. My point was that a MINOR is available and some of the courses you were looking for ARE offered including Intermediate I and II, auditing, advanced financial, advanced managerial, accounting info systems, financial statement analysis and business taxation. </p>
<p>I am just trying to help. If you and/or your daughter really prefer Tulane and New Orleans, and the question is whether there will be enough accounting available to her to know if she wants to pursue it, then Tulane has fairly extensive offerings through the MINOR.</p>