Business Accounting Certificate (Career)

Prepares students working in the accounting field for career advancement opportunities. Students will gain an in-depth knowledge of accounting principles and procedures and apply them to business situations. Students will also use application software to solve business and accounting problems.

Please refer to the catalog for curriculum requirements.

Gainful Employment Program Reporting

The following information is provided in accordance with the U.S. Department of Education regulations.  Unless otherwise noted, information applies to the 2010 – 2011 academic year. 

Program:  Business Accounting

CIP Code:  52.0302

 This program prepares students for the following occupations.  For each occupation, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) code and a link to the occupational profile for each occupation from the Department of Labor’s O*Net site are provided.

Occupation

SOC Code

O*Net Website link

Tax Preparer

13-2082.00

www.onetonline.org/link/
summary/13-2082.00

Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks

43-3031.00

www.onetonline.org/link/
summary/43-3031.00

Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks

43-3051.00

www.onetonline.org/link/
summary/43-3051.00

Brokerage Clerks

43-4011.00

www.onetonline.org/link/
summary/43-4011.00

The estimated normal time to complete this program.  Disclaimer: The rate is calculated based on completing an average 9 credits per semester and assumed the student was college ready and not required to take developmental course(s)

 

5 Semesters

The number of students who completed this program this academic year. 

 

3

The number of students who completed this program within the normal time.

 

Not Disclosed – Fewer Than 10 Graduates

The required tuition and fees for completing this program within normal time. (Calculated based on 2010-11 tuition year)

 

$4,573 plus a $50 registration fee per semester

The costs for books and supplies required to complete this program. (Calculated based on book and supply costs in 2010 - 2011)

 

$1,777.60

The job placement rate for students completing this program.

 

Not Disclosed – It is not available and not required by the state (MHEC) or accreditation agency (MSCHE).

The median loan debt incurred by students completing this program. (Calculated for December 2010 and May 2011 graduates)

Title IV Loans

Other Educational Debt
Not Disclosed-Fewer Than 10 Graduates Not Disclosed-Fewer Than 10 Graduates

 


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For more informaton contact:

Donna Lane
Department Chair
301.846.2603

Dr. Karen Bishop
Department Chair
Associate Professor - Medical Assisting/Chair
301.624.2848

Doree Lynn Miles
Academic Office Manager
Computing & Business Technology
301.846.2505