Accounting is a vital function for any business, regardless of size or complexity. This program prepares students for entry-level positions in the accounting field as well as for advanced study in the discipline. Students completing this degree will develop the skills necessary to record, present, and analyze financial data and evaluate the operational performance of a variety of entities.
The Accounting concentration is a program of advanced accounting classes for
managers that have undergraduate degrees in accounting and want to take additional
classes in subjects that are critical in their work situations. The accounting
concentration is designed to provide a balanced broad education and an in-depth
understanding of the theoretical and practical concepts of accounting. Students
enrolling in this concentration must have a minimum of 16 quarter hours of
undergraduate accounting. This would include at least eight hours of principles
of accounting and at least four hours of intermediate accounting.
Bachelor
This program emphasizes practical application as well as the theoretical
aspects of the discipline of accounting to prepare students for professional
careers in public, managerial, and governmental accounting and/or advanced
study within the discipline. Students will gain an understanding of the
social, ethical, economic, legal, and regulatory environment in which businesses
operate and develop the problem-solving, decision-making, communication,
and leadership skills necessary to compete in a dynamic global marketplace.
Students completing this degree are eligible to sit for the Uniform Certified
Public Accountant Examination in Michigan
Associate
Accounting is a vital function for any business, regardless of size or
complexity. This program prepares students for entry-level positions
in the accounting field as well as for advanced study in the discipline.
Students completing this degree will develop the skills necessary to
record, present, and analyze financial data and evaluate the operational
performance of a variety of entities.
Associate Accounting-Computer Information Systems
In a dynamic technological environment, accounting and computer information
systems are highly interrelated. The utilization of the computer in
information retention, maintenance, and summarization has greatly enhanced
the accountant's
effectiveness in presenting relevant, useful information. Students
completing this degree will develop a combination of analytical skills
and technological
knowledge of benefit to any organization.
Associate Accounting-Management
In a global marketplace, the integration of an accountant's skills and
a manager's understanding of the social, ethical, economic, legal,
and regulatory atmosphere in which businesses operate are essential
for effective
strategic planning. Students completing this degree will develop the
problem-solving, communication, and critical thinking skills necessary
to the dynamic decision-making process demanded by a competitive environment.
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