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About CSUN Nearly 36,000 students Nearly 36,000 students 1900 faculty members 1900 faculty members 2100 staff members 2100 staff members Degrees offered: Degrees offered: –64 bachelor’s –50 master’s

College of Business and Economics Over 6600 students Over 6600 students 12 undergraduate areas of study 12 undergraduate areas of study 2 graduate programs 2 graduate programs One of the top ten largest Business Schools in the country. One of the top ten largest Business Schools in the country. Has a great reputation with area businesses Has a great reputation with area businesses

Accounting and Information Systems Undergraduate Degree Programs Bachelor’s of Science in Accountancy Bachelor’s of Science in Accountancy Bachelor’s of Science in Information Systems Bachelor’s of Science in Information Systems Minor in Information Systems Minor in Information Systems Double Major in Accounting and Information Systems Double Major in Accounting and Information Systems

Bachelor’s of Science in Accountancy

Public & Private Public & Private –Staff Accountant, Tax Accountant, Auditor, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), Financial Planner. –Treasurer, Partner, CFO, Controller. Other Careers Other Careers –Business Manager, Human Resources, Business Advisement, Consulting. Careers in Accounting

Benefits of the CSUN Accounting Program Accredited by the AACSB Accredited by the AACSB –Represents highest standard of achievement for business schools Top 3 Recruited Schools in SoCal Top 3 Recruited Schools in SoCal –CSUN, USC, UCLA Top 3 in CPA exam pass rates Top 3 in CPA exam pass rates –CSUN, USC, Berkeley Guaranteed transfer program Guaranteed transfer program –Transfer student enrollment will open August 1, for Spring 2010

Salaries for Accounting Grads Wages Wages –$45k - $60k as a Staff 1 at a public firm –Partners make $250k - $1 million Overtime Pay Overtime Pay –Big 4 don’t pay overtime –Midsize & small firms pay overtime Internships Internships –Same wage as Staff 1 accountant

Bachelor’s of Science in Accountancy Semesters at CSUN 61 total units at CSUN 61 total units at CSUN Upper Division Business Core Upper Division Business Core –8 classes: BLAW, FIN, MKT, & 400 Level Accounting Courses 300 & 400 Level Accounting Courses –9 classes: Intermediates, Cost, Tax, Audit... Upper Division GE Upper Division GE –3 classes: Psychology, Communications, Philosophy... Accounting Elective Accounting Elective –1 class: 400 level taken in senior year

Bachelor’s of Science in Information Systems

What is Information Systems The study and use of computer hardware, software, and networks to provide solutions to business related problems. The study and use of computer hardware, software, and networks to provide solutions to business related problems.

IS Careers are 5 of the top 15 Fastest Growing Jobs in the US, [Numbers in thousands] Source: US Department of Labor Bureau Title Employment Number Change (%) Network systems and data communications analysts Computer software engineers, applications Personal financial advisors Veterinarians Financial analysts Pharmacy technicians Forensic science technicians Dental hygienists Mental health counselors Marriage and family therapists Computer systems analysts Database administrators Computer software engineers, systems software Environmental science and protection technicians, including health Physical therapists

Salaries for Information Systems Grads

Bachelor of Science in Information Systems with options in: Information Technology Information Technology  More Computer Science and Programming Focused Business Systems Business Systems  More Business and Advanced Application, Networking, and Information Security Focused

Minor in Information Systems The Information Systems Minor is for: – –Students within the College of Business and Economics in the BSA, BSBA, or BAE programs. – –Students throughout the University majoring in programs such as Communications, Geography, Graphic Design, Engineering, Health Science, Kinesiology, or Journalism. 21 units of business and IS courses. 21 units of business and IS courses. Only more units for other business majors. Only more units for other business majors.

Accounting and IS Double Major All accounting firms are in need of graduates with both degrees! All accounting firms are in need of graduates with both degrees! Only 17 more units to get two degrees and two diplomas! Only 17 more units to get two degrees and two diplomas! Applies to 150 unit requirement towards attaining CPA Applies to 150 unit requirement towards attaining CPA You will be very marketable now and in the future! You will be very marketable now and in the future! IT Auditor: $67,000 – $94,250 IT Auditor: $67,000 – $94,250

Transferring to CSUN Accounting and Information Systems Programs Spring 2010: admission applications accepted starting August 1, 2009 Spring 2010: admission applications accepted starting August 1, 2009 Accounting: start out in Pre-Accounting Accounting: start out in Pre-Accounting Information Systems: declare major right away Information Systems: declare major right away Prerequisites for taking ALL 400 level courses Prerequisites for taking ALL 400 level courses –BUS 302/L (Business Gateway Course and Lab)  Classroom and test lab  Must be currently enrolled to take 300 level courses  Must pass to take 400 level courses –UDWPE (Upper Division Writing Proficiency Exam)  Apply for date and time  Costs $20

Student Organizations Accounting Association (AA) Accounting Association (AA) Management Information Systems Association (MISA) Management Information Systems Association (MISA) Beta Alpha Psi (BAY) Beta Alpha Psi (BAY)

Presents students with more information about the accounting profession and the skills needed to become successful. Presents students with more information about the accounting profession and the skills needed to become successful. Provides students the opportunities to become acquainted with potential employers. Provides students the opportunities to become acquainted with potential employers. Prepares students in making the transition from academia to industry. Prepares students in making the transition from academia to industry.

Management Information Systems Association Management Information Systems Association –Guest speakers working in the IS field –Keep students apprised of local job openings –Optional joint membership with ISACA (Information Systems Audit and Control Association)

Honors Association for students in Accounting Honors Association for students in Accounting Networking opportunities Networking opportunities Technical meetings with guest speakers from the field Technical meetings with guest speakers from the field Candidate Status: Candidate Status: –Declared a concentration in accounting, finance or information systems –Completed at least one year of collegiate courses –Transfer GPA of at least 3.5 BETA ALPHA PSI CSUN’s Epsilon Chi Chapter

Points of Pride Points of Pride New Career Center: New Career Center: –Ernst & Young has given our Department a million dollars to have a Career Center just for Accounting and IS majors! Currently open and helping students prepare for and find great jobs! Meet the Firms: Meet the Firms: –Every semester we have a job fair just for our Department with over 50 employers looking to hire our grads! Spring Awards Banquet: Spring Awards Banquet: –Each spring our department gives out over 50 scholarships/awards to our students sponsored by businesses, organizations, and individuals who believe strongly in our programs. The average award is $750!

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