Accounting Technology, Associate of Applied Science
Students who successfully complete an Associate of Applied Science degree in Accounting Technology will be able to:
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Accurately compile, generate and interpret accounting information as required by the organization.
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Successfully utilize computer technology to create documents and report information.
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Analyze, interpret, and communicate accounting information with stakeholders at a level appropriate to the stakeholder’s understanding.
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Work with team members and successfully interact with internal and external stakeholders. Assume a leadership role.
Requirements
See the graduation requirements for the Associate of Applied Science degree.
First Year
Fall Term
| BA 101 | Introduction to Business | 6 |
| BA 111 | Practical Accounting I | 4 |
| BA 224 | Human Resource Management | 3 |
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| BA 285 | Organizational Behavior | 4 |
| PBM 110 | Communication for Practical Business Management | 3 |
PBM 110 satisfies the Communication related instruction requirement.
BA 224 satisfies the Human Relations related instruction requirement for the Business Track.
BA 285 satisfies the Human Relations related instruction requirement for the Health Track.
Winter Term
| BA 112 | Practical Accounting II | 4 |
| BA 206 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| BA 226 | Business Law | 3 |
| or | |
| Approved Electives (3) | |
| CIS 125D | Introduction to Databases | 1 |
| MTH 075 | Variables and Linear Equations | 4 |
MTH 075 satisfies the Computation related instruction requirement.
Students on Business Track should take BA 226. Students on Health Track should take an approved elective for 3 credits.
Spring Term
Business Track Second Year:
Fall Term
| BA 120 | Professional Accounting I | 3 |
| BA 218 | Personal Finance Planning | 3 |
| BA 219 | Governmental Accounting | 3 |
| BA 257 | Income Tax Accounting II | 4 |
Winter Term
Students on Business Track need to take a minimum of 6 credits of BA 280A Cooperative Work Experience (CWE).
Spring Term
| BA 122 | Professional Accounting III | 3 |
| BA 223 | Principles of Marketing | 4 |
| CIS 135S | Advanced Spreadsheets | 3 |
| EC 115 | Outline of Economics | 4 |
| Approved Electives (3) | |
| Total Credit Hours: | 90 |
BA 280A CWE Accounting Technology is the recommended elective.
Health Track Second Year:
Fall Term
| BA 120 | Professional Accounting I | 3 |
| BA 218 | Personal Finance Planning | 3 |
| BA 223 | Principles of Marketing | 4 |
| CMA 101 | Medical Term & Body Systems I | 3 |
| Approved Electives (3) | |
Winter Term
Spring Term
| BA 122 | Professional Accounting III | 3 |
| CIS 135S | Advanced Spreadsheets | 3 |
| EC 115 | Outline of Economics | 4 |
| BA 280A | CWE Accounting Technology | 1 TO 12 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 90 |
Students on Health Track need to take a minimum of 3 credits of BA 280A Cooperative Work Experience (CWE).
Approved Electives
| BA 257 | Income Tax Accounting II | 4 |
| COMM 218 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| EC 201 | Introduction to Microeconomics | 4 |
| EC 202 | Introduction to Macroeconomics | 4 |
| WR 115 | Intro to College Writing | 3 |
| WR 121 | English Composition | 3 |
BA 257 Income Tax Accounting II is an approved elective for students on Health Track only.