Descriptions

 

ACCOUNTING

 

ACCOUNTING
Center and South Campuses

The Accounting program prepares students for entry level positions in the accounting field as well as enhancing the skills of individuals currently employed in accounting and who desire advancement. The program provides specialized knowledge in accounting theory and practice as well as an understanding of business operations in the American economy.

Program advisors are Professors Shirley Glass, William Callaghan, Fred Jex and Robert Stark.

ASSOCIATE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
(Minimum 62 Semester Hours)

A. Career Preparation and Related Courses

Associate of Business Administration degree Common Core Requirements
Course Course Title Suggested Sequence Sem Hrs
ACCT-1080 Principles of Accounting 1 X . . . 4
BUSN-1010 Business Enterprise X . . . 3
MGMT-1010 Principles of Management X X . . 3
MKTG-1010 Principles of Marketing X X . . 3
ITCS-1010 Computer & Information Processing Principles X X . . 4
BUSN-1080 Business Law 1 X X X . 4
BCOM-2050 Business Communications . X X X 4
 

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AND

Required Program Core Courses for Accounting1
Course Course Title Suggested Sequence Sem Hrs
ACCT-1090 Principles of Accounting 2 . X . . 4
ACCT-1150 Microcomputer Applications in Accounting . . X X 3
ACCT-2180 Intermediate Accounting 1 . . X X 4
ACCT-2270 Managerial Accounting . . X X 4
ACCT-2300 Federal Income Tax - Individual . . X X 4
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1In addition to the above required program core courses, ACCT-2190, Intermediate Accounting 2, is strongly recommended for students who plan to continue in Accounting at a 4-year college that accepts ACCT-2190.

AND

Required Arts and Sciences Course for Accounting
Course Course Title Sem Hrs
ECON-1160 Principles of Economics 1 3

B. Arts and Sciences Component ......................................................minimum sem hrs 18

See Arts and Sciences courses required for the Associate of Business Administration degree (ABA). Students should plan Arts and Sciences courses with a counselor, academic advisor, or program advisor.

  • Group III requirement is met by successfully completing ECON-1160.

C. Elective Courses......................................................................................none required

D. Certificate Option

Certificate in Accounting - Business/Accounting

Course Course Title Suggested Sequence Sem Hrs
ACCT-1080 Principles of Accounting 1 X . . . 4
BUSN-1010 Business Enterprise X . . . 3
MGMT-1010 Principles of Management X X . . 3
MKTG-1010 Principles of Marketing X X . . 3
ITCS-1010 Computer & Information Processing Principles X X . . 4
BUSN-1080 Business Law 1 X X X . 4
BCOM-2050 Business Communications . X X X 4
ACCT-1090 Principles of Accounting 2 . X . . 4
ACCT-1150 Microcomputer Applications in Accounting . . X X 3
ACCT-2180 Intermediate Accounting 1 . . X X 4
ACCT-2270 Managerial Accounting . . X X 4
ACCT-2300 Federal Income Tax - Individual . . X X 4
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E. Skill Specific Certificate

Skill Specific Certificate in Accounting
Accounting is the language of business. The Skill Specific Certificate in Accounting will help you learn the language to succeed in business. This certificate can be completed on-ground or online. If the courses are taken online, the Skill Specific Certificate in Accounting can be completed in one (1) year.

Course Course Title Sem Hrs
ACCT-1080 Principles of Accounting 1 4
ACCT-1090 Principles of Accounting 2 4
ACCT-1150 Microcomputer Applications in Accounting 3
ACCT-2270 Managerial Accounting 4
ACCT-2300 Federal Income Tax - Individual 4
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