Business Administration, Accounting Concentration, A.A.

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Program Director: Marlene K. Titus · Phone: 410-386-8554 · Email: mtitus@carrollcc.edu

The Associate of Arts degree program in Business Administration, Accounting Concentration, prepares students to transfer to a four-year institution to continue their studies in accounting or similar business major. Challenging coursework with a focus on writing and critical thinking skills provides a solid basis for students to become engaged citizens and thoughtful leaders in their chosen careers.

Degree Requirements

Associate of Arts, Business Administration, Accounting Concentration, Degree
Recommended Course Sequence: 60 Credits

Program Goals

Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to:

Communicate clearly, both orally and in writing.
Employ fundamental software applications, particularly Microsoft Excel, for everyday business tasks.
Explain the process and functions of management of a business organization.
Use accounting models to define, represent, and solve mathematical problems.
Analyze financial transactions to determine their impact to the business organization.
Prepare basic financial statements and other accounting documentation.
Perform entry-level accounting work, including bookkeeping, journal entry preparation, and account reconciliation.

Student Notices

The following courses are required for this concentration; some courses fulfill General Education requirements: ACCT 101 , ACCT 102 , ACCT 201 , ACCT 202 , BUAD 205 , CIS 101 , COMM 105 , ECON 100 , ECON 102 , and MGMT 201 .

Diversity requirement: take ENGL 102 and an additional Diversity General Education course.

Business majors with a 3.200 GPA may be eligible for membership in the business honor society, Alpha Beta Gamma.

Disclosure Regarding Programs for Professional Licensure or Certification

Some programs at Carroll Community College (CCC) are designed to meet educational requirements for a specific professional licensure or certification that is required for employment in an occupation.

If you are an out-of-state student seeking professional licensure in a state other than Maryland and you are taking a course or program leading to professional licensure or certification, CCC currently does not guarantee that the course or program meets requirements for professional licensure or certification anywhere other than Maryland. We encourage all students, especially out-of-state students, to contact the appropriate state (or District of Columbia or U.S. territory) licensing board or agency where you intend to work to familiarize yourself with the state educational, licensing, and/or certification requirements.