Business Computer Accounting Associate of

Business Computer Accounting
Associate of Applied Science Degree
2014-2015
The Associate of Applied Science Degree in Business Computer Accounting is designed to prepare students for entry-level accounting
positions in private or public accounting. Graduates of this program will be able to create, maintain, and provide financial information
for many different organizational needs. Graduates will have the ability to compile and communicate accounting information for the
purposes of planning, control, analysis, performance evaluation, and various other internal and external uses. Graduates will be
qualified to work in general accounting, budgeting, cost accounting, and as paraprofessionals in public accounting.
Program Objectives:
Upon completion of this program, the graduate will be able to:
1. prepare the financial statements of a business enterprise and effectively communicate this information.
2. accumulate cost information for business enterprises and provide information for management decision-making.
3. use the computer in the process of communicating information in various forms and formats.
4. identify types of costs incurred and their impact upon the success of the enterprise in achieving business objectives.
5. prepare financial reports as required to monitor, control, and evaluate performance in meeting enterprise objectives.
Admission Requirements:
All candidates for admission must pass the College’s entrance examination requirements. Each candidate for admission is considered
individually on merit and potential
Graduation Requirements:
A grade of “C” or better must be achieved in all core courses, English, and math to be eligible to graduate. The department assessment
process must be satisfactorily completed.
Major:
ACC100
ACC101
ACC105
ACC110
ACC213
ACC215
BUS106
BUS107
BUS108
BUS204
BUS232
CIS114
CIS116
FIN200
Quarter Hours:
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
56
Modern Office Accounting
Financial Accounting I
Financial Accounting II
Computerized General Ledger
Managerial Accounting
Tax Accounting I
Introduction to Business
Business Law I
Business Law II
Principles of Management
Business Statistics
Computer Usage and Software Applications
Spreadsheet Applications
Principles of Finance
Total Hours
General Education:
BUS201 Professional Development
ECO144 Introduction to Macroeconomics
ENG109 Principles of Speech
-or-
ENG120 Interpersonal Communications
ENG116Composition
ENG117 Advanced Composition
HUM110 Human Potential
MAT140 College Algebra
Total Hours
Quarter Hours:
4
4
Open Electives:
Choose 8 hours of open electives
Total Hours
Quarter Hours:
8
8
4
4
4
4
4
28
Total Hours Required for Degree
92
Revised: May 8, 2015
Gainful Employment Disclosure
Business Computer Accounting, Associate of Applied Science Degree
Award Year:
2012 - 2013
OPEID #:
004568
CIP CODE:
52.0302
Credential Level:
02 Associate Degree
Normal Time to Complete
2 years
Occupations Related to this Program
Job Title:
Tax Preparers
Bookkeeping, Accounting, & Auditing Clerks
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks
Brokerage Clerks
Statistical Assistants
Bioinformatics Technicians
SOC Code:
13-2082.00
43-3031.00
43-3051.00
43-4011.00
43-9111.00
43-9111.01
Estimated Program Costs
Tuition & fees:
Books & supplies:
Room & board:
$38,595.00
$2,800.00
not offered
On-Time Completion Rate*
Percent of graduates who completed their program on-time:
not reported
Job Placement Rate**
Percent of job seeking graduates employed in their field of study: not reported
Median Loan Debt*
Title IV loan debt:
Private educational loan debt:
Institutional financed debt:
not reported
not reported
not reported
* Due to privacy reasons, on-time completion rate and median loan debt will not be reported for programs with fewer than 10 graduates during the award year.
**This institution is not currently required to calculate a job placement rate for program completers.
For more information about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the programs, and other important information, please visit our website at www.midstate.edu/programs.
Revised: May 8, 2015