Associate of Applied Business in Business Management Technology

The accounting major serves the needs of students who are interested in advancing in an accounting career, updating skills and learning new management techniques.

Career Opportunities

Accounting students can assume entry-level positions as paraprofessionals in commercial, nonprofit, and business organizations. The accounting classes will provide students with an understanding of the various areas of accounting as well as the tools necessary for decision making.

Graduates with an accounting major have the skills to assist accountants with financial records, conduct audits and cost analyses, keep books of account, and compile and prepare financial statements. Through class discussions, case studies, computer-assisted instruction and special projects, students learn to successfully manage a small business. Management theory, learning how to motivate employees, keeping accurate financial records and promoting a business are just a few of the major topics emphasized in the program.Other career opportunities include working with information systems specialists to design and build computerized bookkeeping systems.

Curriculum
The goal of the major is to provide students with a solid foundation in business and accounting by enhancing written and oral communication skills, critical thinking abilities and familiarity with accounting concepts.

Program Requirements
Communication (6 hours minimum)
English
Speech and Written Communication

General Studies (9 hours minimum)
Economics
Social or Natural Science or
Humanities

Basic Courses (17 hours minimum)
Management Information Systems
Mathematics

Business Courses (12 hours)
Management
Total Quality Leadership

Accounting Courses (18 hours)
Financial I and II
Managerial
Cost
Tax
Computerized Bookkeeping

Students who intend to complete the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) should enroll in the Associate of Science degree that only includes courses that transfer to the BSBA.

For Further Information

Debralee Divers
Director
Admissions & Financial Aid
419-433-5560 ext. 2-0683
email: divers@bgsu.edu

Cheryl L. Chafee
Officer
Admissions & Financial Aid
419-433-5560 ext. 2-0683
email: cchafee@bgsu.edu

Cindy Miglietti
Program Director
Business Management
419-433-5560 ext. 2-0684
email: cmiglie@bgsu.edu

NOTE: Information in this guide is subject to change without notice. To learn more about the official program of study, please check the undergraduate catalog online: http://www.bgsu.edu/catalog - Updated 01/31/07