Program Mission
The mission of the Associate of Science degree in Accounting is to prepare students for entry-level positions as bookkeepers, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll clerks. Students learn to analyze transactions, prepare journal entries and post to ledgers.
Program Learning Goals
Graduates of the Associate of Science in Accounting are able to:
Translate economic events into financial information based on professional accounting standards and
methodologies.
Analyze business information to identify the potential impact of business risks on operational performance. Use ethical data collection techniques to research accounting and tax literature in order to apply
professional accounting standards, rules, and interpretations.
Develop written business communications that convey the work performed and conclusions reached within
the context of professional accounting standards and the needs of stakeholders.
Program Outline
To receive an Associate of Science degree in Accounting, students must earn 60 semester credit hours. Unless noted otherwise, all courses carry three semester credits hours. Program requirements are listed below.
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE IN ACCOUNTING
General Education Requirements 18 Credits
COMP 125 Computer Fundamentals ENGL 101 English Composition I ENGL 102 English Composition II GNED 112 Student Success Strategies MATH 106 College Mathematics MATH 110 College Algebra
Core Courses 39 Credits
Required Management Courses (18 Credits)
BUS 110 Foundations of Business
BUS 202 Critical Thinking and Decision making BUS 230 Business Ethics and the Legal Environment ECON 201 Principles of Economics
MGMT 230 Organizational Behavior MRKT 110 Principles of Marketing
Required Accounting Courses (21 credits)
ACCT 101 Principles of Financial Accounting I ACCT 110 Principles of Financial Accounting II ACCT 203 Federal Taxes
ACCT 214 Accounting Information Systems ACCT 220 Payroll Accounting
ACCT 290 Intermediate Accounting I FIN 230 Fundamentals of Finance
Electives 3 Credits
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Associate of Science in Business
Program Mission
The mission of the Associate of Science degree in Business is to provide students with knowledge of business principles, concepts and organizational operations. It provides students with the foundations of business techniques and processes used in most types of organizations.
Program Learning Goals
Graduates of the Associate of Science in Business are able to:
Critique the financial health of businesses through financial statements and applicable quantitative and qualitative tools/methodologies.
Explain management principles in ways that optimize organizational resources and respond to the impact of change on business sustainability.
Organize a business plan that considers implementation issues, including the financial, legal, operational, and administrative procedures involved in new business ventures.
Prioritize assessments of business problems and opportunities that result in recommendations for courses of action.
Program Outline
To receive an Associate of Science degree in Business, students must earn 60 semester credit hours. Unless noted otherwise, all courses carry three semester credits hours. Program requirements are listed below.
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE IN BUSINESS
General Education Requirements 18 Credits
COMP 125 Computer Fundamentals ENGL 101 English Composition I ENGL 102 English Composition II GNED 112 Student Success Strategies MATH 106 College Mathematics MATH 110 College Algebra
Core Courses 30 Credits
ACCT 101 Principles of Financial Accounting I ACCT 110 Principles of Financial Accounting II BUS 110 Foundations of Business
BUS 202 Critical Thinking and Decision Making BUS 230 Business Ethics and the Legal Environment ECON 201 Principles of Economics
FIN 230 Fundamentals of Finance MGMT 230 Organizational Behavior
MGMT 235 Introduction to International Business MRKT 110 Principles of Marketing
Electives 12 Credits
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Associate of Science in Information Technology
Program Mission
The mission of an Associate of Science degree in Information Technology is to prepare students for entry-level positions as assistants to information technology personnel. Students gain knowledge of information storage, retrieval, manipulation, transmission, communication, presentation and analysis.
Program Learning Goals
Graduates of the Associate of Science in Information Technology are able to:
Evaluate a computer-based network, system, process, component, or program to meet defined needs.
Organize information systems solutions to meet the needs of employers and communities in a global society.
Critique a data model in the development, deployment, and evaluation of information technology processes.
Describe an N-tier application environment using industry best practices.
Program Outline
To receive an Associate of Science degree in Information Technology, students must earn 60 semester credit hours. Unless noted otherwise, all courses carry three semester credits hours. Program requirements are listed below.
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
General Education Requirements 18 Credits
COMP 125 Computer Fundamentals ENGL 101 English Composition I ENGL 102 English Composition II GNED 112 Student Success Strategies MATH 106 College Mathematics MATH 110 College Algebra
Core Courses 30 Credits
Required Management Courses (15 Credits) BUS 110 Foundations of Business
BUS 202 Critical Thinking and Decision Making BUS 230 Business Ethics and the Legal Environment MGMT 210 Introduction to Project Management ACCT 101 Principles of Financial Accounting I Required Computing Courses (15 Credits)
COMP 140 Introduction to Data Communication and Networking
COMP 226 Introduction to Database
COMP 235 Introduction to Programming and Logic COMP 236 Survey of Operating Systems
COMP 251 Computer Systems Technology
Electives 12 Credits
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Associate of Science in International Business
Program Mission
The mission of the Associate of Science degree in International Business is to prepare students for entry-level positions in global firms, as well as positions in private, governmental and nonprofit organizations.
Program Learning Goals
Graduates of the Associate of Science in International Business are able to: Define management issues from an international business perspective.
Evaluate an analysis of global operations on a multinational corporation that considers regulatory, ethical, and legal challenges.
Organize a business plan that considers implementation issues, including the financial, legal, operational, and administrative procedures involved in new business ventures, and which addresses cross-cultural differences.
Explain the interdependence of a global marketplace in ways that optimize business practices.
Global Business Professional
The lower division required international business courses prepare students for the examination leading to certification as a Certified Global Business Professional offered by NASBITE.
Program Outline
To receive an Associate of Science degree in International Business, students must earn 60 semester credit hours. Unless noted otherwise, all courses carry three semester credits hours. Program
requirements are listed below.
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE IN INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
General Education Requirements 18 Credits
COMP 125 Computer Fundamentals ENGL 101 English Composition I ENGL 102 English Composition II GNED 112 Student Success Strategies MATH 106 College Mathematics MATH 110 College Algebra
Required Management Courses 21 Credits
ACCT 101 Principles of Financial Accounting I ACCT 110 Principles of Financial Accounting II BUS 110 Foundations of Business
BUS 202 Critical Thinking and Decision Making BUS 230 Business Ethics and the Legal Environment ECON 201 Principles of Economics
FIN 230 Fundamentals of Finance
Required International Business Courses 18 Credits
BUS 270 International Business Law
BUS 290 Strategies for International Business Ventures MGMT 235 Introduction to International Business MGMT 260 Cross Cultural Management
MGMT 275 International Trade and Practices MRKT 230 Introduction to International Marketing
Electives 3 Credits
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Associate of Science in Network Security Management
Program Mission
The mission of the Associate of Science degree in Network Security Management is to prepare students to manage information technology systems with an emphasis on loss prevention concepts, computer forensics, and encryption and computer investigation.
Program Learning Goals
Graduates of the Associate of Science in Network Security Management are able to: Examine network security measures through the use of industry security models.
Describe the use of computer forensics techniques to determine types of network attacks. Evaluate a network topology to meet defined needs.
Plan an information security policy to prevent data loss.
Program Outline
To receive an Associate of Science degree in Network Security Management, students must earn 60 semester credit hours. Unless noted otherwise, all courses carry three semester credits hours. Program requirements are listed below.
ASSOCIATES OF SCIENCE IN NETWORK SECURITY MANAGEMENT
General Education Requirements 18 Credits
COMP 125 Computer Fundamentals ENGL 101 English Composition I ENGL 102 English Composition II GNED 112 Student Success Strategies MATH 106 College Mathematics MATH 110 College Algebra
Core Courses 30 Credits
Required Management Courses (15 Credits) ACCT 101 Principles of Financial Accounting BUS 110 Foundations of Business
BUS 202 Critical Thinking and Decision making BUS 230 Business Ethics and the Legal Environment MGMT 210 Introduction to Project Management Required Computing and Security Courses (15 Credits)
CBSC 230 Computer Forensics
CBSC 265 Network Security Management
COMP 140 Introduction to Data Communication and Networking COMP 236 Survey of Operating Systems
COMP 251 Computer Systems Technology
Electives 12 Credits
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ADVANCED CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS
The following certification programs provide professional skills for career transition in a wide variety of public and private business sectors. These programs are intended for those who have an interest in gaining additional knowledge for career transition. Advanced certificate programs provide a theoretical foundation for working professionals who have completed a minimum of an associate degree.