The Associate’s Degree in Science in Business - Emphasis in Accounting provides lower division preparation for students planning to transfer into a business administration program at a four-year university. Students will take courses in business as well as related fields required for business majors.
This degree can lead students into one of several areas of concentration at four-year universities, such as accounting, business management, finance, human resource management, international business, and marketing.
Check with an academic advisor to confirm if the elective accounting courses taken as part of this degree will receive unit credit and/or subject area credit at the university level.
A.S. Degree Level Student Learning Outcomes
Students completing the Business - Accounting Emphasis A.S. Degree will:
- Acquire the ability to communicate effectively within business organizations.
- Apply critical thinking skills and analytical skills relating to business and accounting issues.
- Understand the role of business management and how it impacts organizational performance.
- Apply basic accounting concepts and prepare financial reports to support business decision-making.
Students receiving this degree must meet the following requirements:
- Complete the District General Education Pattern or Cal-GETC.
If transferring to a CSU or UC students are strongly recommended to complete the Cal-GETC General Education Pattern. Students looking to transfer to an out of state or private college should consult with a counselor for the appropriate GE pattern selection. - Complete with a “C” or better each course as specified by the major.
- Maintain an overall GPA of a 2.0 or better in all degree applicable coursework.
- Meet the 12-unit residency requirement.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required courses: | ||
| ACCT 101 | Financial Accounting | 4 |
| or ACCT 101H | Financial Accounting - Honors | |
| ACCT 102 | Managerial Accounting | 4 |
| or ACCT 102H | Managerial Accounting - Honors | |
| BUS 152 | Business Communications | 3 |
| BUS 160 | Business Law and the Legal Environment I | 3 |
| or BUS 160H | Business Law and the Legal Environment I - Honors | |
| ECON C2001 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| ECON C2002 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| or ECON C2002H | Principles of Macroeconomics - Honors | |
| OFF 120 | Microsoft Excel | 3 |
| STAT C1000 | Introduction to Statistics 1 | 4 |
| or STAT C1000H | Introduction to Statistics - Honors | |
| Select one (1) of the following courses: | ||
| Calculus for Business and Social Sciences 2 | 4 | |
| Calculus I: Late Transcendentals 3 | 5 | |
| Select six (6) units minimum from the following courses: | ||
| Income Tax Accounting | 4 | |
| Taxation of Business Entities | 4 | |
| Computerized Income Tax Preparation | 2 | |
| QuickBooks | 2 | |
| Tax Practices and Procedures | 3 | |
| Payroll Accounting | 3 | |
| Intermediate Accounting I | 3 | |
| Intermediate Accounting II | 3 | |
| Cost Accounting | 3 | |
| Auditing | 3 | |
| Fraud Examination | 3 | |
| Accounting Ethics | 4 | |
| Total Units | 37-40 | |
- 1
STAT C1000 is degree applicable with or without STAT 1000S. If taken with STAT 1000S, only the units for STAT C1000 will be counted towards the degree.
- 2
MATH 180 is degree applicable with or without MATH 080. If taken with MATH 080, only the units for MATH 180 will be counted towards the degree.
- 3
MATH 190 is degree applicable with or without MATH 090. If taken with MATH 090, only the units for MATH 190 will be counted towards the degree.
2-Year Curriculum Map Example
This map represents one possible pathway through the program and is only for reference.
*It is highly recommended that you make an appointment to create a customized education plan that fits your needs.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Term 1 | Units | |
| ENGL C1000 | Academic Reading and Writing or Academic Reading and Writing or Academic Reading and Writing - Honors | 4-5 |
| MATH 180 or MATH 190 | Calculus for Business and Social Sciences or Calculus I: Late Transcendentals | 4 |
| ACCT 101 or ACCT 101H | Financial Accounting or Financial Accounting - Honors | 4 |
| Citrus GE Area E: Personal Health and Wellness | 3 | |
| Units | 15-16 | |
| Spring Term 1 | ||
| ACCT 102 or ACCT 102H | Managerial Accounting or Managerial Accounting - Honors | 4 |
| STAT C1000 or STAT C1000H | Introduction to Statistics or Introduction to Statistics - Honors | 4 |
| Citrus GE Area A2: Oral Communication and Critical Thinking | 3-4 | |
| Biological or Physical Science | 3-4 | |
| Units | 14-16 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall Term 2 | ||
| ACCT 111 | Taxation of Business Entities or Income Tax Accounting or Computerized Income Tax Preparation or QuickBooks or Tax Practices and Procedures or Payroll Accounting or Intermediate Accounting I or Intermediate Accounting II or Cost Accounting or Auditing or Fraud Examination or Accounting Ethics | 4 |
| BUS 160 | Business Law and the Legal Environment I | 3 |
| ECON C2001 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| OFF 120 | Microsoft Excel | 3 |
| UC/CSU Elective | 3 | |
| Units | 16 | |
| Spring Term 2 | ||
| ACCT 110 | Income Tax Accounting or Taxation of Business Entities or Computerized Income Tax Preparation or QuickBooks or Tax Practices and Procedures or Payroll Accounting or Intermediate Accounting I or Intermediate Accounting II or Cost Accounting or Auditing or Fraud Examination or Accounting Ethics | 4 |
| BUS 152 | Business Communications | 3 |
| ECON C2002 or ECON C2002H | Principles of Macroeconomics or Principles of Macroeconomics - Honors | 3 |
| Citrus GE Area C: Arts and Humanities | 3 | |
| Citrus GE Area D: Social and Behavioral Sciences | 3 | |
| Units | 16 | |
| Total Units | 61-64 | |
Career Opportunities
There are a variety of careers you can do with this major.
To explore more about this major, schedule an appointment with a career counselor.