All companies rely on accounting to record financial transactions, tax issues, and analysis. The Associate in Science degree in Accounting offers an introduction to the principles of accounting. Other components include payroll, tax and computerized accounting, and financial statement analysis. The Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting prepares students to measure and communicate the financial position of an enterprise and provide advice on taxation, management services, and the analysis of information systems.
Students also gain knowledge of auditing through theory and practice.
The Associate in Science degree in Business offers introductory courses in business enterprise, marketing, finance, and human resources, plus business law and advertising. With the demand for computer knowledge in the business world, students are also given experience in computer applications. The Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration is designed primarily for those who plan to enter or advance in a small business environment or for those in a mid-level management position in either private or public enterprise. This program takes business administration one step further by introducing international business, business policy and strategy, business ethics, and market research. Heavy emphasis is placed on management.