Accounting, A.B.

Location(s): Main Campus, Lakeshore Campus

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Academic Program Code: 128

This program prepares students for responsible positions in the accounting department of small businesses and for support positions in both financial and manufacturing accounting in larger firms. The program includes a thorough study of the accounting cycle, cost accounting, tax accounting, budgeting, inventory valuation, and statement analysis.

To receive an Accounting Associate in Business degree, a student must meet the course and credit requirements.

Note: This program is designed for career entry and/or advancement in selected fields. It is not intended to be a transfer program. Students planning to transfer should see a counselor or faculty advisor concerning transfer options.

General Education Courses

Select a minimum of 15 credit hours of course work from the General Education Course list. Course work must be selected as directed from the areas below.

English Composition and Communications

EN 101 - English Composition I Credit Hours: 3
Select one (1) course from the list below.
EN 102 - English Composition II Credit Hours: 3
COM 131 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking Credit Hours: 3
COM 135 - Interpersonal Communication Credit Hours: 3

Humanities

Select one (1) Humanities General Education Elective.

Humanities General Education - Elective Credit Hours: varies by course

Social Sciences

Select one (1) Social Sciences General Education Elective.

Social Sciences General Education - Elective Credit Hours: varies by course

Natural Sciences and Mathematics

Select one (1) Natural Sciences Lab/Non Lab General Education Elective or one (1) Mathematics General Education Elective.

Nat Sci Lab/Non Lab General Education - Elective Credit Hours: varies by course
OR
Mathematics General Education - Elective Credit Hours: varies by course

General Education Total Credit Hours

15 (minimum)

Program Courses

BA 103 - Introduction to Business Credit Hours: 4
BA 160 - Computerized Accounting I Credit Hours: 3
BA 207 - Business Law I Credit Hours: 3
BA 256 - Principles of Accounting I Credit Hours: 4
BA 257 - Principles of Accounting II Credit Hours: 4
BA 261 - Introduction to Data Analytics for Accounting Credit Hours: 3
BA 262 - Cost Accounting Credit Hours: 3
BA 264 - Intermediate Accounting Credit Hours: 3
BA 268 - Tax Accounting Credit Hours: 4
BA 270 - Marketing Credit Hours: 3
BA 283 - Business Management Credit Hours: 3

Program Elective Courses

BA Elective - (min. of 3) Credit Hours: 3
BA Elective - (min. of 3) Credit Hours: 3
BA Elective - (min. of 3) Credit Hours: 3

Total Credit Hours

In What Order Should I Take Classes?

Please select courses from the Priority I list. Select courses based on the number of credits you are taking in the semester, for example, if you are a part time student you do not have to take all of the courses listed. If you are unable to schedule Priority I courses, move to and select from the list of Priority II, Priority III, and Priority IV courses.

Priority 1

Priority II

Priority III

Priority IV

NOTE: This priority schedule assumes the student is prepared to take the courses listed. If prerequisites are required, additional semesters may be required to complete this degree.

Meet with an Academic Program Advisor and consult my Academic Progress for specific degree requirements.