UMN-TC Registering for Classes at Orientation

khidhala
Fri, 19 Jun 2015 13:16:04 +0000

Just to clarify, there are CSOM-only and non-CSOM sections. The coursework is the same, whether CSOM or non-CSOM. The designation is just to reserve space for their students, because ACCT2050 is required for ALL CSOM majors.

This is not much different than Math 1371/1271, where the same subject matter is taught, but 1371 is reserved for CSE majors, because all CSE students need it as a prerequisite for their major. Other schools also have classes with sections reserved for their majors. It’s more of a space issue than differences in coursework.

That said, you could make a fair argument that you would benefit from networking with other CSOM students in ACCT2050, but so could a number of other business-focused majors in other colleges on campus. And you will have other business-related classes throughout your program, plenty of time to network.

If you want to appeal, you should contact the department directly- they would be the ones to approve an override: http://carlsonschool.umn.edu/departments/accounting-department/contact-us