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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.
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