Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems and Accounting

Program Contact: Stanley Veliotis  203-582-7131

There is a great industry demand for students who wish to specialize in computer information systems with applications in accounting.

The BS in Computer Information Systems and Accounting requires 122 credits as outlined here:

Please see footnotes for additional information. 

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It is the student's responsibility to ensure they meet their state's requirements for sitting for the CPA exam.

This is a recommended plan of study as course plans are subject to change. Course availability, potential transfer credits, and course prerequisite completion may influence the final course schedule for each program. 

Student Learning Outcomes

Students who graduate with this degree will demonstrate:

1. Business Knowledge: Students apply basic business theories and concepts to understand and solve business problems.
2. Business Analytics: Students effectively gather, assess and utilize data to understand, improve and communicate business decisions using Excel and other analytical tools.
3. Communication: Students communicate business ideas effectively through written communications, oral communications and presentations, and digital media.
4. Critical Thinking: Students utilize information and research findings to analyze problems and determine appropriate solutions.
5. Business Ethics: Students apply ethical frameworks to evaluate situations and determine appropriate solutions.
6. Cultural Adaptability: Students recognize and apply knowledge of diversity within and across individuals and groups.
7. Professionalism: Students exhibit professional behavior, including a strong work ethic in their classes, in their interactions with faculty, staff and colleagues, and in their team assignments.

Admission Requirements: School of Business

The requirements for admission into the undergraduate School of Business programs are the same as those for admission to Quinnipiac University.

Admission to the university is competitive, and applicants are expected to present a strong college prep program in high school. Prospective first-year students are strongly encouraged to file an application as early in the senior year as possible, and arrange to have first quarter grades sent from their high school counselor as soon as they are available.

For detailed admission requirements, including required documents, please visit the Admissions page of this catalog.

Seamless Transfer Agreement with Gateway Community College (GCC), Housatonic Community College (HCC) and Norwalk Community College (NCC)

Under this Transfer Agreement, GCC, HCC and NCC graduates will be guaranteed admission into a bachelor’s degree program with third year (junior) status at Quinnipiac University on the condition that they: 

• Graduate with an associate in arts, an associate in science in business, College of Technology engineering science, nursing or an allied health degree with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (this may be higher in specific programs). 
• Satisfy all other Quinnipiac University transfer admission requirements and requirements for intended major.

Suggested Transfer Curriculum for BS in Computer Information Systems and Accounting

A minimum of 60 credits is required for transfer into the BS in Computer Information Systems and Accounting program. Below is a sample plan of study for the first two years prior to matriculation at Quinnipiac University.