Associate in Science Degree

Business Administration Program – Accounting Concentration

Accounting Overview

Students in the Accounting concentration acquire a solid background in the areas of cost accounting, general accounting practices, and tax accounting.

Students who place into developmental math and/or English should begin the course sequence in the first semester. Please see an advisor with questions.

First Semester Credits
ENL101   3
COM103   3
GIT110   3
BUS100 M 3
    Behavioral & Social Science 3
Second Semester Credits
    Behavioral & Social Science 3
ACC111 M 3
ECO117   3
BUS120   3
    Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning or
Natural or Physical Science
3/4
Third Semester Credits
    General Education Elective 3
ECO118   3
ACC112   3
ACC202   3
    Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning or
Natural or Physical Science
3/4
Fourth Semester Credits
   
Business Elective

Any course with an ACC, BIT, BUS, CUL, ENT, GIT, HRM or MKT designation.

3
ACC110   3
   
Business Elective

Any course with an ACC, BIT, BUS, CUL, ENT, GIT, HRM or MKT designation.

3
GIT125   3
BUS261 or ACC263  
Business Administration Cooperative Work Experience or VITA Practicum

BUS261 Business Administration Cooperative Work Experience

Students work in an organizational setting for no less than 150 hours to receive practical training and experience related to the student's academic program. All students enrolled in Business Administration programs are encouraged to take a cooperative work experience. This course is limited to students enrolled in Business Administration programs.

Prerequisite: Approval by the Business internship instructor

Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.

ACC263 VITA Practicum

This Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) practicum provides an opportunity for students to perform a community service in cooperation with the Internal Revenue Service and the Massachusetts Department of Revenue. The course trains students to assist taxpayers in filling out tax returns. Students also staff centers on Cape Cod, helping local residents complete their tax returns.

Prerequisite: ACC101 or ACC111 or ACC201

Co-requisite: ACC110 (may be taken concurrently)

Offered: Spring

3
Total Credits 60/62

M Designates a Milestone course. A milestone course must be completed in the semester indicated to ensure that you remain on track to continue on in your program and graduate on time.

Note: Students intending to transfer to a bachelor program should discuss options with a professor in the Accounting concentration.

Business Administration Program Overview

Students in the Associate in Science Business Administration program acquire a wide range of knowledge to prepare them for various positions in the business arena. Concentrations in Accounting, Hospitality Management, Management, and Marketing provide an in- depth education.

Business Administration Career Outlook

Currently, there is an excellent opportunity for students desiring to enter the field of management to have the career of their choice. Students completing a concentration in the A. S. degree in Business Administration are prepared for many exciting entry-level management positions.

Accounting Career Outlook

Students completing the Accounting concentration are prepared for a variety of career options requiring a two-year degree in business, non- profit, and public accounting firms.

This occupational profile is provided by O*NET.

Program Outcomes

Upon completion of the Accounting concentration, students are able to: