Business Administration: Accounting - Associate of Applied Science Option (AASO)
Description
The Associate of Applied Science Business Administration Accounting Specialization degree qualifies graduates for employment as accounting managers, full-charge bookkeepers, staff accountants, accounts payable managers, and accounts receivable managers.
Learning Outcomes
- Apply effective written and verbal communication skills individually and in groups.
- Apply analytical, technology, and reasoning skills relevant to the profession.
- Apply appropriate ethical choices on both a professional and personal level.
- Demonstrate an understanding of accounting terminology.
- Perform basic accounting functions, such as complete steps in the accounting cycle, prepare financial statements, and document transactions.
- Make informed decisions about the operating performance, financial position, and cash flow activities of a company using relevant accounting information.
- Use managerial accounting tools to provide management with data useful in managing the company’s planning, controlling, and evaluating activities.
Course Requirements
Course | Title | Credits |
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Level 1 Foundation Courses | ||
BA 101 | Introduction to Business | 4 |
BA 104 | Business Math | 3 |
BA 111 | Applied Accounting I | 3 |
BA 178 | Customer Service | 3 |
or BA 285 | Business Human Relations | |
BA 218 | Personal Finance | 4 |
CIS 120 | Computer Concepts (or Computer Competency Test) | 0-4 |
CIS 131 | Software Applications | 4 |
LIB 100 | Intro to Finding Information | 1 |
WR 121 | Academic Composition | 4 |
Level 2 Core Courses | ||
BA 112 | Applied Accounting II | 3 |
BA 113 | Applied Accounting III | 3 |
BA 206 | Management Fundamentals I | 4 |
BA 214 | Business Communications | 3 |
BA 223 | Marketing Principles I | 4 |
BA 226 | Business Law I | 4 |
BA 250 | Entrepreneurship | 4 |
BA 261 | Consumer Behavior | 4 |
CIS 125E | Excel | 4 |
Level 3 Accounting Specialization | ||
BA 177 | Payroll Accounting | 3 |
BA 211 | Financial Accounting I | 4 |
BA 212 | Financial Accounting II | 4 |
BA 213 | Managerial Accounting | 4 |
BA 228 | Computer Accounting Applications | 3 |
BA 229 | QuickBooks | 3 |
BA Elective | Any BA prefix course | 3-4 |
Level 4 Advanced Core and Capstone Courses | ||
BA 220 | Business Analysis and Budgeting | 4 |
BA 222 | Business Finance | 4 |
BA 290 | Business Seminar | 3 |
Total Credits | 94-99 |
Advising Notes
Take as many Level 1 courses as possible before attempting Level 2 courses, and take as many Level 2 courses before Level 3 courses. Level 3 courses may be taken concurrently with Level 4 courses.
This degree is designed for students planning to enter their chosen career upon graduation. Only selected credits are considered transferrable to public or private baccalaureate institutions. See advisor for additional information.
Performance Standards
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Academic Requirements:
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Students must have a 2.0 cumulative GPA to earn a COCC certificate or degree.
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All courses in the program must be completed with a grade of C or higher.
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Additional Requirements:
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None
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Sample Plan
First Year | ||
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Fall | Credits | |
BA 101 | Introduction to Business | 4 |
BA 111 | Applied Accounting I | 3 |
CIS 120 | Computer Concepts | 0-4 |
BA 178 or BA 285 | Customer Service Business Human Relations | 3 |
LIB 100 | Intro to Finding Information | 1 |
Credits | 11-15 | |
Winter | ||
BA 104 | Business Math | 3 |
BA 112 | Applied Accounting II | 3 |
CIS 131 | Software Applications | 4 |
WR 121 | Academic Composition | 4 |
Credits | 14 | |
Spring | ||
BA 113 | Applied Accounting III | 3 |
BA 177 | Payroll Accounting | 3 |
BA 206 | Management Fundamentals I | 4 |
BA 218 | Personal Finance | 4 |
BA Elective | 3-4 | |
Credits | 17-18 | |
Summer | ||
BA 214 | Business Communications | 3 |
BA 223 | Marketing Principles I | 4 |
Credits | 7 | |
Second Year | ||
Fall | ||
BA 211 | Financial Accounting I | 4 |
BA 229 | QuickBooks | 3 |
BA 250 | Entrepreneurship | 4 |
CIS 125E | Excel | 4 |
Credits | 15 | |
Winter | ||
BA 212 | Financial Accounting II | 4 |
BA 220 | Business Analysis and Budgeting | 4 |
BA 226 | Business Law I | 4 |
BA 228 | Computer Accounting Applications | 3 |
Credits | 15 | |
Spring | ||
BA 213 | Managerial Accounting | 4 |
BA 261 | Consumer Behavior | 4 |
BA 222 | Business Finance | 4 |
BA 290 | Business Seminar | 3 |
Credits | 15 | |
Total Credits | 94-99 |