Accounting, Business Career Studies
Certificate of Applied Science
This program is designed to prepare students for an entry-level position in a small business. A basic background is provided in the following areas: accounting, economics, computerized accounting, and payroll accounting.
This certificate program may be transferred to a two-year program leading to an Associate in Applied Science degree in Business Studies.
Upon completion of this program, graduates will be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the elements of the accounting cycle and general financial statements
- Demonstrate an understanding of basic macroeconomic and microeconomic theory
- Demonstrate working knowledge of application software used in the field of accounting and small business
- Demonstrate working knowledge of basic payroll accounting
- Demonstrate knowledge of communication and business mathematical skills
Graduates of this program can expect to obtain employment in entry-level accounting and bookkeeping positions in a small business environment.
Fall Semester
| Course | Cr. Hours |
|---|---|
| ACC 122 Principles of Accounting I | 3 |
| BA 108 Administrative Document Formatting | 3 |
| CIT 117 Microsoft Applications | 3 |
| ECON 104 Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| ENG 101 College Composition | 3 |
Spring Semester
| Courses | Cr. Hours |
|---|---|
| ACC 123 Principles of Accounting II | 3 |
| ACC 222 Computerized and Payroll Accounting | 3 |
| ACC 240 Business Taxation | 3 |
| BA 109 Math of Business and Finance | 3 |
| BA 265 Business Communications | 3 |
Total Hours in Program - 30
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