The purpose of this program is to prepare graduates for an entry-level accounting position in a small business.
Cost
Estimated Cost: $ 9,207
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Resident Tuition: $ 6,854
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Technology Fees: $ 644
- One Time Credit Enrollment Fee: $ 31
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General Student Fees: $ 425
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Online Course Fee: $ 460
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Books / Materials: $ 793.00 (Some courses use Open Educational Resources (OER), which are free or low-cost materials.)
Costs provided are estimates only, and may differ depending on course type and/or modality. Learn more and view current tuition and fee information.
Program Learning Outcomes
Students who complete this program will be able to:
PLO 1 - Understand the threats small business faces
PLO 2 - Apply analytical and conceptual reasoning to problems to arrive at sound business solutions
PLO 3 - Describe the entirety of the student’s proposed business using business concepts
Program Requirements
Courses in this program require default grading (completed with a letter grade of C- or better, or Pass) unless a section specifies otherwise below.
General Education
MTH: See Footnote 1.
BA 278: See Footnote 2.
Program Core Courses
Must be completed with a grade of C- or better. P/NP not accepted.
| BA 101Z | Introduction to Business | 4 |
| BA 211Z | Principles of Financial Accounting | 4 |
| BT 120 | MS WORD for Business | 4 |
| BA 169Z | Data Analysis Using Microsoft Excel | 4 |
| BT 165 | Introduction to the Accounting Cycle | 4 |
| BT 167 | Computerized Accounting and Payroll | 4 |
| BT 230 | Digital Office | 4 |
| BT 272 | Tax concepts and Preparation | 4 |
| EL 121 | Effective Digital Learning | 1-3 |
BT 120 / BA 169Z: See Footnote 3.
EL 121 – complete 1 credit; business focused section is recommended
Footnotes
1 – MTH 098 or MTH 095 or higher math (MTH/STAT) is also accepted
2 – BA 278 meets the Human Relations requirement and cannot be substituted
3 – Before enrolling in BT 120 or BA 169Z, students are expected to have a basic knowledge of the Windows operating system and the ability to type 30 words per minute accurately and key 130-132 strokes per minute
Notes
- To view all important info for all programs (grading, total credits, honors, etc.), visit the Programs of Study page.
Sample Term Planner
Accounting 1 year Certificate Sample Term Plan
*Subject to change. Connect with an academic advisor to create an individualized academic planner.