NMC Transfer Guide - MTA

To: Ferris State University - Big Rapids and University Center

Program: Accountancy - Public Accounting

The Ferris State University Accountancy degree provides students with the knowledge and experience to enter one of the many career choices in the accounting profession. The degree will enhance students technical skills and help develop communication, research, problem solving, teamwork, and leadership skills, which are essential for graduates entering the accounting profession. If a student's goals include obtaining CPA certification, this accounting degree flows into the Masters of Business Administration program.

Admission Criteria

Admission to the program requires a cumulative GPA of 2.35
48 transferable semester credit hours with a 2.0 or better in order to transfer the courses.
Completion of ENG 111 and MTH 111 with a 2.0 or competency via ACT, SAT, or Accuplacer.
It is strongly recommended that students with transfer credits from other institutions work in conjunction with Ferris advisors who will able to determine which classes will transfer into their Bachelor program.
All students should make contact with Ferris as early in their academic career as possible.

Ferris Statewide, University Center Contact, Traverse City: FerrisNorth@ferris.edu, (231) 995-1734

Accounting Advisor Contact:

CIS, CIT, and Accounting advisor Julia Roque - JuliaRoque@ferris.edu, (616) 451-4777
To schedule an appointment, visit ferris.edu/schedulenow.

Main Campus, Big Rapids: (231) 591-2420

Basic Requirements

Completion of the BASIC requirements, as listed, at NMC will fulfill most of the general education requirements at FSU. Upon request at the NMC Records Office, a statement will be placed on your transcript, "MICHIGAN TRANSFER AGREEMENT (MTA) SATISFIED."

Required Classes
Academic Area		Credits
ENG 111, 112	English Composition	8
Humanities
Select 2 courses representing 2 different departments from Group 1 Humanities list		6
Select 1 Cultural Enrichment or Cultural Enrichment Activity course from this list that transfers to FSU at 200-300 level (blue or green highlight)		3
Natural Science
Select 2 courses representing 2 different departments from Group 1 Natural Science list including one LECTURE/LAB		6
Social Science
ECO 201	Macroeconomics	3
ECO 202	Microeconomics	3
Select 3 additional credits from Social Sciences in an area other than Economics department		3
Mathematics
MTH 131	Intro to Probability and Statistics	3

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Required Classes
Courses		Credits
ACC 121	Accounting Principles I	4
ACC 123	Accounting Principles II	4
ACC 221	Intermediate Accounting I	4
ACC 222	Intermediate Accounting II	4
ACC 223	Cost Accounting	4
CIT 100	Computers in Business	3
MKT 201	Principles of Marketing	3
MGT 241	Principles of Management	3
COM 111	Public Speaking	4
General Education Elective (200+ level - see Ferris Advisor)		6
Free Electives (registered for in coordination with the Ferris Advisor)		7

Northwestern Michigan College does not assume final responsibility for the accuracy of information on this guide. The final responsibility for the successful transfer of classes suggested on this guide rests with you and the institution you plan to transfer to. It is strongly recommended that you visit the institution as early in your academic career (prior to transfer) as possible.

Updated: Summer 2023

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