The accounting program is one of the most established and respected programs within the business technology discipline. It is a computer-based program in which accounting theory and practice receive equal emphasis as applied to both financial and managerial accounting issues. It intends to support the career objectives of those looking to enter the job market upon graduation, as well as the academic needs of those looking to pursue a four-year degree.
The accounting program is designed to provide its graduates with the basic skills and knowledge necessary for entry or intermediate levels of accounting practice, as well as a smooth transition to an advanced accounting program. Required course work covers areas critical to success in today's business workplace:
A laptop computer is recommended, but not required, for students entering the accounting program. The College will provide a list of appropriate laptops and wireless modem cards in April to all students who have been accepted to attend Alfred State College.
Required: Math A (algebra)
Alfred State College is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, 3624 Market St., Philadelphia, PA 19104, (215) 662-5606.
The Business Technology Department has established many formal articulation agreements with four-year institutions, though students may remain here at Alfred State to pursue a four-year BBA degree. Historically, accounting graduates have done very well after leaving Alfred State College.
66 semester hours including 23 hours in major field with a 2.0 cumulative index in such courses as well as six hours of math.
Students may transfer directly into one of our own BBA degree programs or to another college. To facilitate the transfer of graduates choosing to continue their education at the baccalaureate level, students are encouraged to make their intentions known to their academic adviser during their freshman year. Through the careful use of elective courses, students can realize excellent transfer credit.
The Business Technology Department has established many formal articulation agreements with local four-year institutions, although graduates may transfer to colleges virtually anywhere. Historically, accounting graduates have done very well after leaving Alfred State, whether they enter the work force or transfer to an advanced program.
Accounting majors can expect to spend four hours in class, four hours on homework, a quick check-in with their adviser, two hours eating, and six hours in athletic, fine arts, social, or other "relaxing" activities each day.
| First Semester | credits | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ACCT | 1124 | Financial Accounting | 4 |
| COMP | 1503 | Freshman Composition | 3 |
| CISY | 1003 | Intro to Microcomp Appl | 3 |
| MATH | xxx3 | Math Elective | 3 |
| MKTG | 2073 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| 16 | |||
| Second Semester | credits | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ACCT | 2224 | Managerial Accounting | 4 |
| BUAD | 2033 | Bus Communications | 3 |
| MATH | xxx3 | Math Elective | 3 |
| LITR | 2603 | Introduction to Literature | 3 |
| BUAD | 4203 | Personal Finance Planning | 3 |
| xxx3 | Gen Education Elective | 3 | |
| 19 | |||
| Third Semester | credits | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ACCT | 3423 | Intermediate Acctg I | 3 |
| CISY | xxx3 | CIS Elective | 3 |
| BUAD | 3043 |
Business Law I | 3 |
| ECON | 1013 | Principles of Economics I | 3 |
| ACCT | 3433 | Cost Accounting I or | |
| ACCT | 3453 | Tax Accounting I | 3 |
| 15 | |||
| Fourth Semester | credits | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ACCT | 4523 | Intermediate Acctg II | 3 |
| ACCT | 3043 | Accounting Foundations | 3 |
| BUAD | 4053 | Business Law II | 3 |
| ECON | 2023 | Princ of Economics II | 3 |
| ACCT | 4663 | Accounting Systems & Computer Applications | 3 |
| 15 | |||
Also required: One unit of Physical Education.