The Associate of Applied Science in Accounting is designed to give students specialised training to prepare them for positions in accounting. Students completing the AAS degree may qualify for some advanced standing if they later attend the University College or other tertiary institutions. The main emphasis of the degree is on developing specific vocational skills such as planning, organising, motivating, decision-making, and controlling within an accounting context.
Programme Objectives
Programme Objectives for the Associate of Applied Science in Accounting:
Students will be able to demonstrate vocational skills in the principal functional areas of accounting.
Students will be able to produce and present effective oral and written forms of business communication.
Students will be able to use current technology and computer applications in accounting practices.
Students will be able to describe and illustrate the significance of the principal functional areas of accounting.
Programme Length
This programme is two years for full-time students.
Programme Requirements
COURSE NUMBER
COURSE NAME
CREDIT HOURS
COL 101
College & Employability Skills
3 CREDITS
ENG 101
College Composition I
3 CREDITS
MAT 105
College Algebra
3 CREDITS
COM 110
Computer Application in Business
3 CREDITS
Science Requirement I
3-4 CREDITS
BUS 201
Principles of Business
3 CREDITS
ENG 102
College Composition II
3 CREDITS
ACC 121
Introduction to Accounting
3 CREDITS
MAT 233
Probability & Statistics
3 CREDITS
Social Science Requirement I
3 CREDITS
Elective I
3-4 CREDITS
ACC 251
Computerized Accounting
3 CREDITS
ACC 201
Financial Accounting
3 CREDITS
BUS 205
Business Law
3 CREDITS
ECO 221
Principles of Microeconomics
3 CREDITS
ENG 231
Business Communication
3 CREDITS
ACC 202
Managerial Accounting
3 CREDITS
BUS 280
Business in Practice
3 CREDITS
ECO 222
Principles of Macroeconomics
3 CREDITS
MKT 200
Principles of Marketing
3 CREDITS
MINIMUM REQUIRED:
60/61 CREDITS
The following sequence is suggested for all full-time AAS (Business Administration) students. If this recommended sequence is not followed, the student is not guaranteed to graduate on time.
