Associate's in Accounting

The Associate of Science in Accounting degree program is designed to provide students with the appropriate background, knowledge and skills they need to enter the field of accounting. They pursue such topics as:

• Analyzing transactions
• Completing the accounting cycle
• Accounting systems
• Internal control and journals
• Accounting for assets and liabilities
• Accounting in different business structures

Accounting graduates are prepared to seek employment in such diverse sectors as business, health, government, education, manufacturing and social services.

To acquire the broad-based flexibility to enter these areas, students learn the accounting cycle, accounting procedures for merchandising, and the basics of cost accounting. In addition, they learn how to work with balance sheets, income statements, statements of financial position (balance sheets) and how to prepare a statement of cash flow.

Associate's in Business Administration

The Associate of Science in Business Administration degree program offers students exposure to the responsibilities and requirements of managing a business. Students gain an understanding of management concepts that will maximize opportunities for promotion in a management career. Students also are exposed to the principles of:

• Accounting
• Finance
• Management
• Economics
• Consumer behavior

Built on a strong foundation of general studies in mathematics, science, language arts and the social sciences, the program provides a practical working background that enables graduates to function in management positions.

Students in this 2-year program are prepared for entry-level positions in the business field. This program also provides a strong academic foundation for transfer into the Bachelor of Business Administration program.