Business Administration, Accounting - Certificate

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By providing an academic foundation in accounting, this certificate program prepares students for entry-level positions in the accounting field. It also may be completed to enhance skills of individuals currently employed in accounting-related positions. Students interested in this program should develop a plan of study to coordinate the timing and availability of all courses.

Note: Most credits earned in this certificate program can be applied toward the associate degree program in Business with a major in Accounting or General Business. Many courses require prerequisites, corequisites and/or testing. See course descriptions for details.


 

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, a student will be able to:

  1. Prepare complex financial statements.
  2. Use accounting information to make informed decisions about the internal operations of a company.
  3. Use accounting software.
  4. Prepare personal income tax returns.
  5. Identify personal financial issues of individuals.

Certificate Requirements

ACCT 1010 Financial Accounting 4
ACCT 1020 Managerial Accounting 4
ACCT 1030 Computerized Accounting 3
ACCT 1500 Personal Income Taxes 3
ACCT 2010 Intermediate Accounting I 4
ACCT 2020 Intermediate Accounting II 4
BUSN 1040 Personal Finance 3
Choose One Computer Literacy Course: 3
BUSN 1015
 Business Computing Applications
COMI 1300
 Introduction to Data Analytics
Total Hours 28

Recommended Course Sequence

Plan of Study Grid
Year 1
Semester 1 Hours
ACCT 1010 Financial Accounting 4
Choose ONE of the following: 3
BUSN 1015
 Business Computing Applications  
COMI 1300
 Introduction to Data Analytics  
  Hours 7
Semester 2
ACCT 1020 Managerial Accounting 4
BUSN 1040 Personal Finance 3
  Hours 7
Year 2
Semester 1
ACCT 1030 Computerized Accounting 3
ACCT 2010 Intermediate Accounting I 4
  Hours 7
Semester 2
ACCT 1500 Personal Income Taxes 3
ACCT 2020 Intermediate Accounting II 4
  Hours 7
  Total Hours 28

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