Accounting

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