Business Administration: Accounting
Two Year ASB Degree Program
Accountants are needed for every type of business - whether it’s a global industry or a shop on Main Street. Students in this program learn both the essentials and the latest technological trends in accounting practices. Enroll now in this popular program!
| NOTE: Students enrolled in the Business Administration: Accounting program at our Lewistown or Philipsburg locations will begin their studies in Lewistown or Philipsburg and complete their studies at the State College location. |
Career Opportunities
- Staff Accountant
- Accounting Assistant
- Bookkeeper
- Accounting Clerk
- Accounts Payable/Receivable Clerk
- Payroll Clerk
- Adminisitrative Assistant
Business Accounting students will:
- Learn the foundations of financial, payroll, and computer accounting
- Gain strong skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, & Access
- Develop excellent communications skills
- Maintain the highest ethical values
Sample of Courses
- Principles of Financial Accounting
- Payroll Accounting
- Spreadsheets
- Cost/Managerial Accounting
- Fundamentals of Income Taxes
- Basics of financial software
Complete Course List (click to expand)
| Code | Course | Credits | Clock Hours |
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| First Term | | | |
| AC101 | Accounting I | 3 | 60 |
| GE220 | Algebra | 4 | 60 |
| CP101 | Introduction to Computing (Accelerated) | 1.5 | 30 |
| EN101 | English I | 3 | 60 |
| PD119 | Personal Development | 1 | 24 |
| MG202 | Introduction to Business | 3 | 60 |
| TOTAL CREDITS / CLOCK HOURS | 15.5 | 294 |
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| Second Term | | | |
| AC102 | Accounting II | 3 | 60 |
| GE227 | English II | 4 | 60 |
| GE147 | Business Mathematics | 4 | 60 |
| KE100 | Keyboarding Essentials | 1.5 | 30 |
| MG103 | Management I | 3 | 60 |
| TOTAL CREDITS / CLOCK HOURS | 15.5 | 270 |
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| Third Term | | | |
| AC103 | Accounting III | 3 | 60 |
| GE235 | English III | 4 | 60 |
| AC128 | Computerized Accounting | 3 | 60 |
| AC109 | Payroll Accounting | 2 | 48 |
| WP202 | Word Processing | 3 | 60 |
| TOTAL CREDITS / CLOCK HOURS | 15 | 288 |
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| Fourth Term | | | |
| AC202 | Cost/Managerial Accounting | 3 | 60 |
| CD204 | Job Search Skills | 1 | 24 |
| CP104 | Spreadsheets | 3 | 60 |
| GE201 | Economics | 4 | 60 |
| LE115 | Business Law | 2 | 36 |
| AC201 | Intermediate Accounting I | 3 | 60 |
| TOTAL CREDITS / CLOCK HOURS | 16 | 300 |
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| Fifth Term | | | |
| AC210 | Auditing | 2 | 36 |
| GE219 | Human Relations | 2.5 | 36 |
| AC111 | Fundamentals of Income Taxes | 3 | 60 |
| AC204 | Intermediate Accounting II | 3 | 60 |
| CP105 | Database | 3 | 60 |
| CP216 | Advanced Spreadsheet Applications | 1.5 | 30 |
| GE224 | Speech | 1 | 24 |
| TOTAL CREDITS / CLOCK HOURS | 16 | 306 |
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| Sixth Term | | | |
| AC601 | Business Administration:
Accounting Internship | 8 | 336 |
| CD212 | Professional Development | 2 | 30 |
| CD211 | Career Preparation | 2 | 30 |
| TOTAL CREDITS / CLOCK HOURS | 12 | 396 |
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