Accounting and Business, A.A.S.
The choice of accounting as a career objective is appropriate for individuals with some aptitude for mathematics and an ability to concentrate on detail and analyze numerical data.
This program gives students a basic foundation in general education, as well as the vocational competencies necessary for entry-level employment in various fields of business and government. Students must complete a heavy concentration of accounting courses and other supporting courses for a minimum of 60 credits.
Program Pathway
First Year Fall
| ENG-101 | English Composition | 3 credits |
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| MAT-116 | Statistical Reasoning | 3 credits |
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| MAT-160 | Precalculus I | 3 credits |
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Gen Ed-
| Arts/Humanities | 3 credits |
| ACC-101 | Principles of Accounting I | 3 credits |
| CSC-102 | Introduction to Information Technology | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
First Year Spring
| ENG-112 | Technical Writing | 3 credits |
Gen Ed-
| Biological/Physical Science | 3-4 credits |
| ACC-102 | Principles of Accounting II | 3 credits |
| BUS-104 | Legal Environment of Business | 3 credits |
| MGT-103 | Principles of Management | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Second Year Fall
Gen Ed-
| Diversity | 3 credits |
| ECO-201 | Macroeconomic Principles | 3 credits |
Restricted Elective-
| Choose from the list | 3 credits |
Restricted Elective-
| Choose from the list | 3 credits |
| IST-106 | Spreadsheet Software | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Second Year Spring
| ECO-202 | Microeconomic Principles | 3 credits |
Restricted Elective-
| Choose from the list | 3 credits |
Restricted Elective-
| Choose from the list | 3 credits |
| ACC-210 | Managerial Accounting | 3 credits |
| MGT-203 | Corporate Finance | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
General Education Requirements (21-22 Credits)
Arts/Humanities
- Select one course from the approved General Education course list in the Arts/Humanities category (3 Credits)
Behavioral/Social Sciences
| ECO-201 | Macroeconomic Principles | 3 credits |
Biological/Physical Science
Diversity
- Select one course from the approved General Education course list in the Diversity category (3 Credits)
English
*A minimum grade of "C" or better is required for ENG-101, ENG-101E, ENG-101EP, and ENG-101P
Mathematics
| MAT-116 | Statistical Reasoning | 3 credits |
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| Or | |
| MAT-160 | Precalculus I | 3 credits |
Program Requirements (27 Credits)
Requirements List
| ACC-101 | Principles of Accounting I | 3 credits |
| ACC-102 | Principles of Accounting II | 3 credits |
| ACC-210 | Managerial Accounting | 3 credits |
| BUS-104 | Legal Environment of Business | 3 credits |
| CSC-102 | Introduction to Information Technology | 3 credits |
| ECO-202 | Microeconomic Principles | 3 credits |
| IST-106 | Spreadsheet Software | 3 credits |
| MGT-103 | Principles of Management | 3 credits |
| MGT-203 | Corporate Finance | 3 credits |
Restricted Electives (12 Credits)
Select Restricted Elective Credits from the Following List
| ACC-105 | Income Tax Accounting I | 3 credits |
| ACC-201 | Intermediate Accounting I | 3 credits |
| BUS-101 | Introduction to Business Organization and Management | 3 credits |
| ENT-101 | Introduction to Entrepreneurship | 3 credits |
| MGT-104 | Marketing | 3 credits |
| MGT-105 | Personal Finance | 3 credits |
| MGT-210 | Human Resources Management | 3 credits |
| MGT-214 | Small Business Management | 3 credits |
| MGT-220 | Foundations of Business Analytics | 3 credits |
Degree Requirement (60 Credits)