Business Administration AS Accounting
Associate in ScienceWant to be a part of one of the most important functions of any successful business? If so, accounting might be for you! Our program is designed to be the first two years of your 4-year program leading to a baccalaureate degree. As such, it can be tailored to meet the requirements of regional college for freshman and sophomore level courses. This flexibility ensures that you will be fully prepared for the next step on your educational journey! The program emphasizes the development of skills in problem solving, communication, critical thinking, computer utilization, and information literacy as applied in business situations.
Our Accounting Option in Business Administration prepares you for advanced studies at a 4-year institution. Students who obtain an Associate’s Degree may pursue careers such as, but not limited to, accounts receivable/payable clerks, bookkeepers, accounting assistants and management trainees.
Students have successfully transferred to:
- Rowan University
- Rutgers University
- The College of New Jersey
- Widener University
- Wilmington University
Students who complete the Business Administration – Accounting, Associate of Science program who go on to earn a bachelor degree may find employment in occupations such as:
- Treasurers and Controllers
- Financial Managers, Branch or Department
- Accountants
- Auditors
- Budget Analysts
- Credit Analysts
- Financial Analysts
- Financial Examiners
- Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents
- Tax Preparers
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks
- Brokerage Clerks
- Statistical Assistants
- Management Analysts
- General and Operations Managers
| FIRST SEMESTER | |||||
| Course Code | Course Name | Credits | Fee | Tuition | Total |
| ACC131 | Principles of Accounting I | 3 | $0.00 | $597.00 | $597.00 |
| BUS102 | Introduction to Business | 3 | $0.00 | $597.00 | $597.00 |
| ENG101 | English Composition I | 3 | $0.00 | $597.00 | $597.00 |
| MAT153 | Precalculus | 4 | $0.00 | $796.00 | $796.00 |
| TECH-ELEC | Technical Competency Elective | 3 | $0.00 | $597.00 | $597.00 |
| Subtotal: | $3,184.00* | ||||
| * - Subtotal is cost before any anticipated financial aid is applied. | |||||
| SECOND SEMESTER | |||||
| Course Code | Course Name | Credits | Fee | Tuition | Total |
| ACC132 | Principles of Accounting II | 3 | $0.00 | $597.00 | $597.00 |
| BUS103 | Principles of Management | 3 | $0.00 | $597.00 | $597.00 |
| ENG102 | English Composition II | 3 | $0.00 | $597.00 | $597.00 |
| ENG202 | Introduction to Speech Communication | 3 | $0.00 | $597.00 | $597.00 |
| MAT231 | Calculus I | 4 | $0.00 | $796.00 | $796.00 |
| Subtotal: | $3,184.00* | ||||
| * - Subtotal is cost before any anticipated financial aid is applied. | |||||
| THIRD SEMESTER | |||||
| Course Code | Course Name | Credits | Fee | Tuition | Total |
| ACC211 | Intermediate Accounting I | 3 | $0.00 | $597.00 | $597.00 |
| BUS205 | Legal Environment of Business | 3 | $0.00 | $597.00 | $597.00 |
| BUS212 | Principles of Marketing | 3 | $0.00 | $597.00 | $597.00 |
| ECO201 | Macroeconomics | 3 | $0.00 | $597.00 | $597.00 |
| MAT201 | Statistics | 3 | $0.00 | $597.00 | $597.00 |
| Subtotal: | $2,985.00* | ||||
| * - Subtotal is cost before any anticipated financial aid is applied. | |||||
| FOURTH SEMESTER | |||||
| Course Code | Course Name | Credits | Fee | Tuition | Total |
| ACC212 | Intermediate Accounting II | 3 | $0.00 | $597.00 | $597.00 |
| ECO202 | Microeconomics | 3 | $0.00 | $597.00 | $597.00 |
| HUM-ELEC | Humanities Elective | 3 | $0.00 | $597.00 | $597.00 |
| OPE-ELEC | Open Elective | 3 | $0.00 | $597.00 | $597.00 |
| Subtotal: | $2,388.00* | ||||
| * - Subtotal is cost before any anticipated financial aid is applied. | |||||
Total Program Cost: $11,741.00*
* - Tuition is based on the current in-county rate.
** - Elective tuition and fees may vary depending upon actual course selection.