When technology and business environments are changing at unprecedented speed, organizations need the right people identifying opportunities, monitoring business processes, and managing risks.
Professionals trained in the specialized fields of risk advisory services, cybersecurity, and information systems audit have never been in higher demand. Pros combine deep accounting and business acumen with state-of-the-art information technology skills. Bentley is unique in offering an undergraduate major that combines these highly demanded skills.
The Information Technology in Accounting (ITA) degree at Bentley gives students the flexibility to explore the fields of risk advisory services, IT audit, internal audit, and business process consulting within a single major through courses in accounting, computer information systems, and information and process management. The ITA major starts with courses in accounting principles and concepts, followed by specialized studies in business processes, accounting information systems, and auditing. Rounding out the curriculum are required courses in data management and governance, information security, and ERP configuration. An optional ITA-related internship is encouraged.
The ITA major is recognized as a comprehensive-level internal auditing education partnership program by the Institute of Internal Auditors, providing students with opportunities for additional recognition and certifications upon program completion.
For further information about degree requirement policies and guidelines, see the Degree Requirements page.
Major Requirements
Major Courses (30 Credits)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| AC 201 | Preparing and Interpreting Financial Statements | 3 |
| AC 215 | Performance Measurement | 3 |
| AC 340 | Accounting Information Systems | 3 |
| AC 440 | Design and Control of Data and Systems | 3 |
| AC 470 | Financial Statement Auditing 1 | 3 |
| or AC 472 | Internal Auditing | |
| AC 475 | Information Technology Auditing Principles and Practice | 3 |
| CS 330 | Enterprise Systems Configuration for Business | 3 |
| CS 341 | Information Security and Computer Forensics | 3 |
| Select two AC or CS courses not otherwise required. | 6 | |
| Total Credits | 30 | |
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AC 470 requires AC 311 as a pre-requisite.
The Business Environment (6 Credits)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CS 305 | Business Processes and Systems | 3 |
| MG 300 | Strategic Management | 3 |
| Total Credits | 6 | |
General Degree Requirements
Foundations for Success (15 Credits)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| FDS 100 | Falcon Discovery Seminar | 3 |
| Communications and Writing | ||
| Select one from: | ||
| EMS 101 | Critical Reading and Writing | 3 |
| or EMS 101L | Critical Reading and Writing with Lab | |
| or EMS 102 | Critical Reading and Writing for ESOL | |
| or EMS 102L | Critical Reading and Writing for ESOL with Lab | |
| And one from: | ||
| EMS 104 | Multimodal Communication | 3 |
| or EMS 105 | Multimodal Communication for ESOL | |
| Information Technology | ||
| CS 100 | Solving Business Problems with Information Technology | 3 |
| Mathematical Sciences | ||
| Select one from: | ||
| MA 105 | Mathematical Foundations for Business | 3 |
| or MA 105L | Mathematical Foundations for Business with Lab | |
| or MA 107 | Applied Calculus for Business | |
| or MA 107L | Applied Calculus for Business with Lab | |
| or MA 131 | Calculus I | |
| or MA 131L | Calculus I with Lab | |
| Total Credits | 15 | |
Context and Perspectives (18 Credits)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Students must take six courses, one in each category of Context and Perspectives: | ||
| Total Credits | 18 | |
Business Dynamics/Business Administration Minor (18 Credits)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| All courses are required: | ||
| AC 115 | Introduction to Financial Reporting and Analysis | 3 |
| EC 111 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| FI 118 | Introduction to Finance | 3 |
| LA 100 | Business Law | 3 |
| MG 116 | Human Dynamics in Organizations | 3 |
| ST 113 | Business Statistics | 3 |
| Total Credits | 18 | |
Communication Intensive
All students are required to take a three-credit course designated as a Communication Intensive. This requirement can be met within a variety of course subjects in both Arts & Sciences and Business. Communication Intensive courses are designated with a "CI" in the course schedule. Transfer students with a minimum of 30 credits will be waived from the Communication Intensive requirement.
Please note that certain majors have an additional three-credit Communication Intensive built into their major requirements, separate from the general CI requirement.
Additional Requirements
Arts and Sciences Electives (15 Credits)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select five Arts & Sciences elective courses | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 15 | |
Unrestricted Electives (18 Credits)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select six elective courses | 18 | |
| Total Credits | 18 | |