Accounting: Accounting Information Security with Data Analytics, C.S.C.

CIP Code: 30.1601

NOVA Code: 221-203-10

Offered through AL, AN, LO, MA, WO

Purpose: This program is designed to provide knowledge in accounting, information security, and analytics to working business professionals. This program enables students to bridge the gap between accounting and technology. This program helps prepare students for the highly in demand Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) exam and/or registered CPA’s for the Certified Information Technology Professional (CITP) exam.

One Year

1st Semester

ACC 211 - Principles of Accounting I (3 CR.)
ITE 115 - Intro. to Computer Applications and Concepts (3 CR.) OR
ITE 119 - Information Literacy (3 CR.)
SDV 100 - College Success Skills (1 CR.) OR
SDV 101 - Orientation to (a Specific Discipline) (1 CR.)

Total 7 credits

2nd Semester

ACC 212 - Principles of Accounting II (3 CR.)
ACC 215 - Computerized Accounting (3 CR.)
ITN 100 - Introduction to Telecommunications (3 CR.) OR
ITN 101 - Introduction to Network Concepts (3 CR.)

Total 9 credits

3rd Semester

ACC 241 - Auditing I (3 CR.)
ACC 263 - Data Analytics and Statistics in Accounting (3 CR.)
ITD 256 - Advanced Database Management (3 CR.)
ITN 260 - Network Security Basics (3 CR.)

Total 12 credits

Total credits for the Accounting Information Security Career Studies Certificate: 28 credits

IT courses used for this program may not be more than 10 years old, unless approved by academic dean.

All first-time students must take a one-credit Student Development (SDV) course prior to enrolling in their 16th credit at NOVA.