BUSINESS MANAGEMENT - ACCOUNTING OPTION

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE
PROFESSIONAL TECHNICAL

This degree prepares students for a wide variety of careers in accounting. It is composed of groups of courses that meet related education requirements, a general business core, and a specialization in accounting.

Employers of accounting graduates are calling for a wide range of intellectual, interpersonal, and technological skills, as well as foundation knowledge of business and accounting. Graduates of this program may secure entry level employment in the accounting profession with the skills, knowledge, values, and attitudes required for success in accounting. Entry-level accounting positions include bookkeeping, payroll clerk, accounts payable clerk, accounts receivable clerk, and accountant.

This degree is not designed to transfer to a four-year institution, although a number of classes are transferable. Students should consult their intended four-year institution to determine transferability. A minimum of 90 credits and a minimum grade point average of 2.0 are needed to graduate.

RELATED EDUCATION COURSE REQUIREMENTS (16 credits)
All professional-technical degrees and one-year certifi cates contain required courses in applied communication, computation and human relations. These courses are designed to support student competence and success in the workplace. Students must have appropriate test scores in writing and math to enter the related courses listed. Students who test below the required level will be given the opportunity to take preparatory courses. A college advisor will assist students with selecting the appropriate preparatory course or courses.