Dec 08, 2024  
2024-2025 Academic Catalog 
  
2024-2025 Academic Catalog

Accounting, AAB


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Students in accounting develop a high degree of technical skills in accounting systems and business organization. The accounting programs provide business-related experience on modern equipment. Courses utilize personal computers and electronic printing calculators. The Accounting degree program is designed to help students attain technical accounting skills and a broad knowledge of business fundamentals. Accounting systems are studied as they are applied every day in business and industrial organizations.

Graduates are qualified as senior clerks or junior accountants, positions as a cost accountant, accounting supervisor, payroll supervisor or office manager.

Career Outlook

As the economy grows, the number of businesses will increase as well as the need for accountants. The accounting profession generally has a low rate of turnover; therefore, openings will be primarily created through retirements and promotions.

Program Learning Outcomes

Learners will be able to:

  1. Create financial statements, reports, and schedules.
  2. Demonstrate managerial decision making based on their interpretation of financial statements.
  3. Integrate accounting knowledge into software programs.
  4. Demonstrate accurate skills in recording and reporting of accounts.
  5. Demonstrate mastery of a foundation of business understanding.

Total Credits: 15


Total Credits: 15


Total Credits: 15


Total Credits: 18


Total Program Credit Hours 63


* See Northwest State General Education Requirements  for Natural Science, Humanities and Social Behavioral Science Electives

+ Students must attain a 2.00 grade point average in these technical courses to graduate.

Business & Public Services Division
Jason Rickenberg, M.B.O.L., M.B.A.
Dean
(419) 267-1345
Building A, Room 213

Questions:
NSCC Admissions Office
(419) 267-1320
admissions@northweststate.edu

Course curriculum is subject to change. Please consult with an Academic Advisor for up-to-date information.

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