Accounting, A.S.

CONTACT

Leah Russell, 413.552.2312, lrussell@hcc.edu

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Accounting is an associate degree program that includes foundational business courses and specialized accounting courses. Students will have the opportunity to obtain national certification through the American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers. The program is appropriate for the student who is ready to enter the workforce directly from HCC. Moreover, most, if not all credits within this degree will transfer to four year institutions*.

*These determinations are specific to the transfer institutions.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES

Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:

demonstrate job-ready skills applicable to bookkeeping and entry level accounting positions
demonstrate professional acumen required of professional bookkeepers and entry level accounting positions
articulate foundational accounting concepts, including the four common financial statements, the accounting cycle, payroll, inventory, internal controls, depreciation, and correcting, adjusting, and closing journal entries
demonstrate the four fundamental marketing principles on contemporary business examples
understand the role of law in business
demonstrate an understanding of business principles within the fields of ethics, economics, and finance
define the functions of management and their contributions to strategic planning
make data-driven business decisions
demonstrate technical competency skills in common business software applications
demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate in a business environment

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: 23 CREDITS

ENG 101(A) - Composition I Credit(s): 3
ENG 102(A) - Composition II Credit(s): 3
Social Science Elective (B) Credit(s): 3
ECN 101(B) - Introduction to Macroeconomics Credit(s): 3
or
ECN 102(B) - Introduction to Microeconomics Credit(s): 3
BUS 170 - Mathematics for Business Decisions Credit(s): 3
or
MTH 142(D) - Statistics Credit(s): 3
Laboratory Science Elective (E) Credit(s): 4
Laboratory Science Elective (E) Credit(s): 4

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS: 36 CREDITS

ACC 111 - Principles of Accounting I Credit(s): 3
ACC 112 - Principles of Accounting II Credit(s): 3
ACC 115 - Computerized Accounting Credit(s): 3
ACC 201 - Intermediate Accounting I Credit(s): 3
ACC 205 - Managerial Accounting Credit(s): 3
ACC 212 - Federal Income Taxation Credit(s): 3
ACC 215 - Certified Bookkeeper Preparation Credit(s): 3
select 3 of the following:
BUS 112 - Professional Etiquette Credit(s): 1
BUS 113 - Ethics in Business Credit(s): 1
BUS 114 - Money Management Credit(s): 1
BUS 117 - Introduction to Digital Assets and Cryptocurrency Credit(s): 1
BUS 215 - Spreadsheets Credit(s): 3
BUS 220 - Business Communications Credit(s): 3
LAW 211 - Business Law Credit(s): 3
MGT 230 - Principles of Management Credit(s): 3

PROGRAM ELECTIVES: 3 CREDITS

Select from the following

ACC, BUS, HCA, LAW, MGT, MKT, SPO

TOTAL: 62 CREDITS

NOTES

Students who intend to transfer to a baccalaureate program should look at the following options:

Business Administration MassTransfer Option –transfer to state universities including UMass and Westfield State University
Hospitality Management Transfer Option –transfer to state universities including UMass and Johnson and Wales University
Sport Management Transfer Option –transfer to state and private universities

Depending on course selection, 80% of this program can be completed online. Go to Online Learning for more information.

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