Associate of Applied Science Degree
The associate of applied science degree with specialization in accounting is designed to provide practical and theoretical preparation for positions leading to accounting-based assignments. In addition to completion of the required general education courses, students desiring the program designation on their transcript must complete the required core and specialized courses. This curriculum provides preparation for careers in business accounting departments and accounting firms.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of this program will potentially be prepared for entry-level employment as:
- Bookkeeper
- Accounting Clerk
- Payroll Clerk
- Tax Preparer
- Accounts Payable/Receivable Clerk
- Auditing Clerk
Transfer Information
An associate degree in accounting from MCCC offers transfer opportunities to four-year programs in Michigan and surrounding states. MCCC has transfer agreements with Northwood University, Eastern Michigan University, Davenport University, Siena Heights University, and Western Governors University.
For information regarding transfer opportunities for this, or any program, please visit the Transfer section of the MCCC website.
Additional Program Highlights
- All MCCC accounting courses are available in an online format, allowing for convenient access.*
- Completing the first two years of a four-year accounting program at MCCC and then transferring the credits can result in savings of up to 75 percent of the cost of completing the entire program at a private institution.
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