Business Administration AS Accounting

Associate in Science

Want 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.