Overview

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The Business Management: Accounting (AAS) degree is designed for students seeking careers in accounting, bookkeeping, payroll, and financial operations. The curriculum combines foundational business knowledge with technical accounting skills to prepare students for employment in a variety of business, corporate, nonprofit, and governmental settings.

Coursework includes topics such as financial and managerial accounting, payroll, business software, economics, taxation, and business operations. Students develop practical skills in analyzing, processing, and reporting financial information while gaining experience with industry-relevant tools and procedures.

The Business Management: Accounting program is workforce-focused and emphasizes practical, applied learning that prepares students for positions such as accounting assistant, full-charge bookkeeper, payroll specialist, accounts payable or receivable specialist, and staff accountant.

Students are encouraged to work with an advisor to ensure appropriate course selection and program planning based on their educational background and career goals.

Refer to the tabs above for additional information about:

• Education Plan – provides a sample term-by-term sequence of courses
• Career Info – includes information on potential occupations, employment trends, and earnings

Program Learning Objectives

At the completion of this program, students should be able to:

• Demonstrate and apply an understanding of basic, common elements of a business.
• Demonstrate a solid understanding of the accounting cycle and accounting concepts.
• Prepare and analyze a comprehensive set of financial statements to promote profitable and efficient business operations.
• Demonstrate knowledge of computerized accounting systems, payroll processing, and use of spreadsheets in an accounting context.
• Demonstrate an understanding of appropriate management and interpersonal practices in a variety of business situations.

Education Plan

This sample Education Plan illustrates one possible course sequence. Students should consult an advisor to create a personalized plan.

General education courses (such as math, writing, health, etc.) can be taken during any term, or before starting the program. 

Career Information

Explore potential careers related to this program, including typical job roles, employment trends, and projected growth. This information can help you better understand how your education may align with future career opportunities.