BUSINESS ACCOUNTING (BA)

Course Number
Course Title
Credits

BUS-104

Business Math & 10-Key Skills

3

BUS-101

Basic Keyboarding & Intro to Computers

3

BA-103

Basic Accounting & QuickBooks Pro

6

BUS-202

MS Access

3

BUS-203

MS Excel

3

BA-203

Intermediate Accounting & Peachtree Complete

6

BA-303

Accounting Applications with Excel

3

BUS-102

Keyboard Skillbuilding, Internet, & E-Mail

3

BUS-201

MS Word

3

BUS-601

Communicating for Employment

3

BA-403

Accounting Practicum

3

 

 

 

 

Total Semester Credits = 39               Total Clock Hours = 780

                                           

                                    The length of time normally required for completion of program = 35 weeks (day).

                                   The length of time normally required for completion of program =43  weeks (evening).

 

                                                                         OBJECTIVE

Upon successful completion of the Business Accounting program, the student will have been in the necessary skills to understand and apply generally accepted accounting principles in both service and merchandise industries as well as corporate environments, to use the software packages QuickBooks Pro and Peachtree Complete Accounting in performing accounting responsibilities, and to perform 10-key data entry and run tapes on accounting activities.  The student will also be trained to understand the operation of a Windows-based computer, to touch-type proficiently, to utilize business productivity software (including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access), and to communicate effectively in searching for employment.  The student will also assemble a Personal Portfolio of samples of his/her work that is intended to assist the student in successfully competing for a job.Having successfully completed the program, the student may qualify for such entry-level positions as a Bookkeeping Assistant, Accounting Clerk, Junior Accountant, Payroll Clerk, or Accounts Payable/Receivable Clerk.