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Associate in Business Science

As an accounting program student, you will receive training in accounting theories and principles and the way they are applied in business. You can develop the necessary knowledge and skills to enter the fields of accounting or business.

Program graduates receive the training to analyze, record, and interpret accounting information as it is used by companies and organizations.

Upon successful completion of the program, graduates are awarded an associate of business science degree.

Program Features

  • A curriculum with a strong variety of accounting courses
  • The strength of a program established in 1900

Potential Career Opportunities

As a graduate of this program, you may seek future entry-level employment opportunities such as:

  • Assistant office manager
  • Operations manager
  • Branch controller
  • Budget analyst

Courses and Typical Length of Study

The approximate length of study for this program is 60 semester credit hours.

Career
Courses 		Semester
Credit Hours
ACCT101 Accounting I                                                                               3
ACCT102 Accounting II 3
ACCT105 Cost Accounting 3
ACCT110 Intermediate Accounting I 3
ACCT214 Taxes I 3
ACCT220 Intermediate Accounting II 3
ACCT240 Peachtree Accounting 3
ACCT250 Computer Accounting Applications 3
BADM100 Principles of Management 3
BADM230 Introduction to Business Law –OR–  
BADM251 Financial Management 3

General Education
Courses 		 
GNED101 Foundations of Learning 3
GNED201 Critical Thinking Workshop 3
ENGL101 English Composition I 3
ENGL102 English Composition II 3
ENGL105 Oral Communications 3
MATH110 Introductory Algebra (or higher) 3
NSCI Natural Science course 3
SOCI* Social Science course 3
HUMN  Humanities course 3
HUMN/SOCI Humanities or Social Science course
(200 level or higher) 		3

Total Credit Hours
60


Program Outcomes

The accounting program is designed to prepare graduates to meet the following outcomes:
  • Demonstrate the ability to recognize and record accounting transactions and understand their need and importance in supporting the accounting function of business
  • Demonstrate an understanding of accounting theories and principles and apply them as they relate to the accounting process
  • Demonstrate the ability to use computer-based accounting software in analyzing and recording accounting transactions to support the accounting function
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the key business and accounting concepts and how they relate to operational tasks and responsibilities
  • Understand and apply tax laws and regulations to specific tax situations and problems in business

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