Associate of Applied Science Degree
This Associate of Applied Science degree program prepares its graduates for entry-level positions in a variety of business enterprises. Students are provided with an opportunity to develop their intellectual, interpersonal, and communication skills, along with their professional orientation. Students learn to solve accounting problems both manually and with the aid of computers. In addition, the educational experience enables students to develop the motivation for lifelong learning.
Program Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, you will be able to:
- Prepare financial statements and process financial transactions throughout the accounting cycle
- Analyze financial and business information to support planning and decision-making
- Perform payroll preparation, reporting, and analysis tasks
- Perform cost accounting preparation, reporting, and analysis tasks
- Perform individual and/or organizational tax accounting preparation, reporting, and analysis tasks
- Identify and analyze internal controls to reduce risk
Helpful High School Courses
The following are not required for admission into this program but help students prepare for this degree:
- Accounting
- Algebra
- Business Math
- English
- Bookkeeping
- Economics
- Computers (Keyboarding, Word, Excel)
- DECA and FBLA Leadership