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
Gainful Employment Information
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| 150-Bus Career St Accounting |
| COST |
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How much will this program cost me? |
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Tuition and fees: |
$2,806.00 |
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Books and supplies: |
$1,100.00 |
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On-campus room & Board |
Not offered |
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Disclaimer: All Tuition and Fees are subject to change. |
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| FINANCING |
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What are my financing options to pay for the program? |
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In addition to any grant and scholarship aid for which they are eligible, 51% of graduates (2008/2009-2012/2013) used loans to finance their education (tuition and fees, books and supplies and funds including educational costs allowed for living expenses, transportation/personal allowance) . The median debt* for program graduates was by year: |
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2012-2013 |
$0.00 |
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2011-2012 |
$2,980.00 |
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2010-2011 |
$0.00 |
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2009-2010 |
$0.00 |
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2008-2009 |
$0.00 |
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* Median loan debt from Title IV only-No completers had private loans or institutional financing during this time period. |
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| SUCCESS |
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| Q. |
How long will it take me to complete this program? |
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The program is designed to take 12 months to complete. The percent of graduates from this program that finished in this time by year are: |
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2012-2013 |
100.00% |
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2011-2012 |
100.00% |
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2010-2011 |
100.00% |
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2009-2010 |
66.67% |
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2008-2009 |
64.29% |
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What are the chances of getting a job when I graduate? |
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The job placement rate** for students who complete the program is by year: |
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2012-2013 |
No data available |
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2011-2012 |
80.00% |
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2010-2011 |
No data available |
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2009-2010 |
75.00% |
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2008-2009 |
50.00% |
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* NR = No response to survey
** Placement Rate of Responders; Calculation Source: WV Workforce
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