Accounting
Course Overview
The Accounting curriculum leads to an Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree. Students receive training in accounting theory and generally accepted accounting techniques, as well as in basic management and related fields. Students are prepared for a variety of careers in both industry and government, including positions such as junior accountant, accounting trainee, accounts receivable or accounts payable technician, or tax examiner.
Course Structure
Course Structure for Accounting Associate Degree
Semester 1 (5 Courses)
BUSL 101: Navigating Leadership and Business Professions
ENGL 101: English Composition I (or Honors)
MATH 151: Linear Mathematics (or higher)
CIS 103: Introduction to Information Technology
ACCT 101: Financial Accounting
Semester 2 (5 Courses)
ACCT 102: Managerial Accounting
ACCT 103: Microcomputers in Accounting
ECON 181: Principles of Economics (Macroeconomics)
ENGL 102: The Research Paper (or Honors)
MNGT 121: Introduction to Business
Semester 3 (5 Courses)
MNGT 141: Principles of Management
ACCT 201: Intermediate Accounting I
ECON 182: Principles of Economics (Microeconomics)
ECON 112: Statistics I
ENGL 115 or ENGL 117: Public Speaking or Group and Team Communication
Semester 4 (5 Courses)
ACCT 202: Intermediate Accounting II
EASC 111 or CHEM 101 or BIO 106 or PHYS 111: Science Course
ACCT 215 or Accounting Elective: Nonprofit Accounting or Accounting Elective
ECON 114: Statistics II
MNGT 262: Business Law
Career Opportunities
Career in Accounting
- Accountant and Auditors
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks
- Credit Analyst
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk