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Accountancy ACCT

Degree Type: Associate in Applied Science

Career Path: Business, Management, Marketing, and Technology

Required Courses		Credit Hours
PROFESSIONAL COMPONENT
ACCT 201	Principles of Accounting 1	3
MGMT 301	Applied Management	3
STQM 260	Introduction to Statistics	3
CHOOSE ONE:
BLAW 301	Legal Environment of Business	3
BLAW 321	Contracts & Sales	3
ACCOUNTING MAJOR
ACCT 202	Principles of Accounting 2	3
ACCT 241	Computerized Accounting	3
ACCT 310	Intermediate Accounting 1	3
CHOOSE ONE (with guidance from advisor):
ACCT 205	Managerial Accounting	3
ACCT 321	Cost Accounting 1	3
CHOOSE ONE (with guidance from advisor):
ACCT 301	Fed Tax Concepts for BUS	3
ACCT 350	Fed Income Tax/Individual	3
ADDITIONAL
ISYS 105	Intro Micro Sys & Software	3
	(or competency)
ELECTIVES:	Directed	6
GENERAL EDUCATION
Communication Competence
COMM 121	Fundamentals of Public Speaking	3
ENGL 150	English 1	3
ENGL 250	English 2	3
Scientific Understanding
Elective Select	Lab Science Elective	4
Quantitative Skills
MATH 115	Intermediate Algebra	3
	(If MATH ACT is 24 or higher, substitute a general education elective)
Cultural Enrichment
	Elective Select	3
Social Awareness
ECON 221	Principles of Macroeconomics*S	3
ECON 222	Principles of Microeconomics*S	3
Minimum credit hours required for A.A.S. degree:		60-61

Why Choose Accountancy?

An accounting education can lead to a highly respected and rewarding career. If you elect to major in Accountancy, you may prepare yourself for a variety of accounting careers in industry, government, not-for-profit organizations, and professional services.

Get a Great Job

More and more employers are demanding a degreed individual to fill staff accounting and office positions. This program provides a solid basis in accounting as well as the computer accounting skills that are critical to employers. An Associate degree in Accountancy can be just the thing to open doors for entry-level positions that provide excellent earnings potential.

Admission Requirements

Applicants must present evidence of graduation from high school or the GED. To enter an Associate degree (A.A.S.) Program in Business, applicants are expected to meet two of the following: a minimum high school grade point average of 2.35 (on a 4.00 scale); ACT math score of 17 or higher; an ACT reading score of 17 or higher.

Graduation Requirements

The Accountancy program leads to an Associate in Applied Science degree. Graduation requires a minimum 2.0 GPA in core and related classes, in the major and overall. Students must complete all General Education requirements of the degree as specified.

More Information

Accountancy, Finance, & Info Systems
119 South Street/BUS 212
Big Rapids, MI 49307-2284
call (231) 591-2434
or email AFIS@ferris.edu