Cecil College - Business & Commerce Technology Programs - Associate of Applied Science

Business & Commerce Technology

Accounting Option

Option A:  Associate of Applied Science
Option B:  Certificate, Level II
Option C:  Certificate, Level I

General Program Information: 410-287-1000 or information@cecil.edu

Associate of Applied Science

This program option is designed to prepare students for initial employment and career advancement in the field of accounting in small business as well as medium and larger size businesses. Successful completers of the program will be trained to handle and record routine data and transactions, as well the preparation of statements and analysis of various types of data.

Course Code	General Education and Program Requirements	General Education Code	Credits
ACT	Activity Electives		2
BUS 101	Accounting I		3
BUS 102	Accounting II		3
BUS 103	Introduction to Business		3
BUS 111	Business Communications		3
BUS 131	Principles of Management		3
BUS 187	Business Ethics		3
BUS 201	Tax Accounting		4
BUS 210	Business Law I		3
BUS 226	Accounting III		3
BUS 227	Accounting IV		3
BUS 233	Business Spreadsheet Applications		3
BUS 289	Business Practicum		3
CIS 101	Introduction to Computer Concepts	I	3
ECO 221	Economics � Micro	SS	3
ECO 222	Economics � Macro	SS	3
EGL 101	Freshman Composition	E	3
EGL 102	Composition and Literature	H	3
MAT	Math Electives (Select from MAT 121, 127, or 201)	M	4
PSY or SOC	Psychology Elective or Sociology Elective	SS SS	3
SCI	Lab Science Elective	S/SL	4
SPH 121	Interpersonal Communications	H	3

Total Credits Required in Program: 68 Credits

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Certificate, Accounting II

The goal of this certificate is to provide an option to students who may not be interested in obtaining a degree or transferring. Students may wish to set a more-attainable goal such as the opportunity to complete a defined course of study in a specific area.

Course Code	Certificate Requirements	Credits
BUS 101	Accounting I	3
BUS 102	Accounting II	3
BUS 201	Tax Accounting	4
BUS 226	Accounting III	3
BUS 227	Accounting IV	3
BUS 233	Business Spreadsheet Applications	3
CIS 101	Introduction to Computer Concepts	3
CIS 111	Microsoft Applications	3
EGL 101	Freshman Composition	3
MAT	Math Elective (Select from MAT 121, 127, or 201)	4

Total Credits Required in Certificate: 32 Credits

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Certificate, Accounting I

The goal of this certificate is to provide a defined course of study for those working in the field who do not have the necessary college-level course work for their positions. This certificate is not recommended for beginning students who are not working in the specific fields addressed by this certificate.

Course Code	Certificate Requirements	Credits
BUS 101	Accounting I	3
BUS 102	Accounting II	3
BUS 201	Tax Accounting	4
BUS 226	Accounting III	3
BUS 227	Accounting IV	3
BUS 233	Business Spreadsheet Applications	3

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