The accounting program is one of the most established and respected programs within the business 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. Required course work covers areas critical to success in today's business workplace:
Entrance Requirements & Recommendations:
Required: Algebra Recommended: Geometry and Algebra 2/Trigonometry
Graduation Requirements:
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.
The Business department offers a BBA degree in financial planning. Students receiving their AAS or AS degree in virtually any business concentration will be able to seamlessly transfer into this program and receive the BBA degree in four more semesters, which includes a full semester internship in the field.
Entrance Requirements & Recommendations:
Required: Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2/Trigonometry, SAT and/or ACT scores with a recommended combined SAT score of 1,000 (critical reading and math) or a composite ACT score of 21
Graduation Requirements:
133 credit hours, including one credit hour of physical education
30 credit hours of the 45 upper-level credit hours for this degree must be taken at Alfred State College
