Associate in Applied Science Degree
Download PDFStudents are prepared for employment in general accounting and cost accounting positions - including positions requiring microcomputer skills - in business, government, and non-profit institutions, and are provided with sufficient knowledge to assume financial management positions after a reasonable training period with an organization or institution. In addition, MVCC accounting graduates have excellent success in transferring their credits to four-year institutions, and find the Accounting program a sound basis for further education in the field. One High School Mathematics Course or its equivalent is required.
Goal 1 To prepare the students to enter the field of accounting or transfer to a higher education institution
- Graduates seeking a job secures a position in the field or seeks further education transfer to a higher education institution
Goal 2 To prepare the students to interact effectively within a diverse business population
- Students will interact effectively within a diverse student population by completing collaborative projects
- The student will demonstrate an awareness of global economic, social, and environmental developments
Goal 3 To prepare the student to communicate effectively
- Students will communicate appropriately with instructors and peers in classroom assignments and projects
Goal 4 To train students to solve problems specific to accounting
- Students will demonstrate the use of computers as a problem solving tool
- Students shall analyze and solve accounting problems
Goal 5 To introduce students to a variety of international business scenarios
- Students will demonstrate an understanding of world-wide issues related to business
Goal 6 To have students understand that business decisions are based on systematic processes such as accounting systems, MIS, and the economic way of thinking
- Students will be able to summarize, report, and interpret financial data
- Students will solve accounting problems using appropriate methods and principles
Goal 7 To prepare students to demonstrate information literacy
- Students will use traditional and contemporary information technology
- Students will identify, access, and appropriately use authoritative sources of information
Total Credit Hours: 64
First Semester
CF100 College Foundations SeminarCredits: 1.0
This course is an opportunity for students to develop the skills necessary to be successful in college. Students learn the importance of the faculty-student and advisor-advisee relationship, develop time management techniques, apply effective study skill techniques, recognize the implications of living in a diverse society, utilize college resources, and explore career and transfer requirements. Collaborative projects are included. Students matriculated in a degree program must take this course in their first term of study.
AC115 Financial AccountingCredits: 3.0
This course is the first of a sequence that explores fundamental accounting principles, concepts, and practices as a basis for the preparation, understanding, and interpretation of accounting information. It covers the complete accounting cycle for service and merchandising businesses through the adjustment and closing of the books and the preparation of the income statement, the statement of owner equity, and the balance sheet. The details of accounting for cash, receivables, inventory, long-lived assets, and current liabilities are investigated.
BM100 Introduction to BusinessCredits: 3.0
This course presents the relationships among social, political, economic, legal, and environmental forces, and the development and operation of business in a global economy. It includes an overview of the concepts and principles of the various subfields of business accounting, management, finance, marketing, law, ethics, human resources, and general business as well as current topics of interest, and internet research and simulation exercises.
EN101 English 1: CompositionCredits: 3.0
EN101 English 1: Composition C-3 Cr-3
This course focuses on several kinds of writing-self-expressive, informative, and argumentative/persuasive, and others. A minimum of five essay compositions are required. The course emphasizes the composition of clear, correct, and effective prose required in a variety of professions and occupations. Prerequisites: Appropriate high school GPA or placement test score or EN090 Basic Writing Skills or SL116 ESL4: Advanced Composition.
BM110 Prin of MicroeconomicsCredits: 3.0
This course studies the behavior of the individual and firm in allocating resources in a market system under various the degrees of competition. Topics include the nature of economics, scarcity choice, market pricing and applications, theory of consumer choice, business cost measurement, forms of competition, antitrust and regulations of business, factor pricing, externalities, and pollution. Poverty-income distribution, labor economics, or agricultural economics may also be discussed.
PY101 Introduction to Psychology (a)Credits: 3.0
Students are encouraged to take either PY101 OR SO101 as their Social Science Elective. PS101, AN101, OR GE101 are also acceptable.
This course introduces the many and varied facets of psychology. Emphasis is on interactions of individuals in their cultural, social, and economic environments as determined by their cognitive, behavioral, and emotional experiences and training.
Physical Education ElectiveCredits: 0.5
Take any Physical Education Course
Second Semester
AC116 Managerial AccountingCredits: 3.0
This course is the second of a sequence that explores fundamental accounting principles, concepts, and practices as a basis for the preparation, understanding, and interpretation of accounting information. It covers corporate equity (including the statement of retained earnings), long-term debt, time-value concepts, capital budgeting, cost-volume-profit analysis, and financial statement analysis. Prerequisite: AC115 Financial Accounting.
BM115 Prin of MacroeconomicsCredits: 3.0
This course studies the theory and operation of the economy and how government attempts to achieve domestic and international economic goals using monetary and fiscal policies. Topics include are: the nature of economics, the economizing problem, capitalism and the circular-flow, overview of the public sector, measuring output and income, macroeconomic instability, aggregate demand and supply, Keynesian employment theory, fiscal policy and its applications, money, banking, and monetary policy applications, and international trade and finance.
EN102 English 2:Idea&Values LitCredits: 3.0
This course encourages a deeper understanding of human nature and the human condition through the study of ideas and values expressed in imaginative literature. Emphasis is placed on the use and development of critical thinking and language skills. Library-oriented research is required. Prerequisite: EN101 English 1: Composition or EN105 English Composition for Speakers of Other Languages or EN106 English 1: Composition & Reading.
MA110 Elementary StatisticsCredits: 3.0
This course introduces probability and statistics. Topics include graphs, tables, frequency distributions, measures of central tendency and dispersion, normal distribution, correlation and regression, probability, and inferential statistics. This course is available in two formats: lecture only, or lecture plus laboratory using technology. Prerequisite: Appropriate high school GPA or placement test score or MA089 Arithmetic.
IS101 Computers and SocietyCredits: 3.0
This course provides knowledge of relevant computer skills and a solid foundation in the terminology and concepts of computer technology. Experience is provided with a variety of microcomputer software applications, including word processing, electronic spreadsheets, graphics, file management, and integrated software. Concepts and terms focus on preparing for a technologically oriented society and using the computer as a tool for productivity, research, and communication.
Physical Education ElectiveCredits: 0.5
Take any Physical Education Course
Third Semester
AC127 Computerized Acctng SysCredits: 3.0
This course uses a variety of standard computerized business systems such as general ledger, purchasing, accounts payable, inventory, payroll, cash receipts, and accounts receivable to enter, process and store data in operational-level transaction processing. Prerequisites: AC115 Financial Accounting and either IS101 Computers and Society or IS102 Computer Applications & Concepts 2 or IS100 Introduction to Computers and Society.
AC131 Business Law 1Credits: 3.0
This basic law course investigates the application of law to societal and business relationships through a study of the concept of commercial law and its sources, the law of contracts, the law of sales, and the law of negotiable instruments. Lecture, class discussion, and case study comprise the primary methods of instruction In the effort to develop awareness of the logic and application of the law.
AC230 Financial ManagementCredits: 3.0
This course develops the role of the finance function and financial decision-making as it relates to the entire business organization. It stresses the financial planning of the requirements for funds, the effective acquisition of these funds (from internal sources and from capital markets), and the control of the use of these funds within the business. Prerequisite: AC116 Managerial Accounting.
BI103 (b)Credits: 4.0
Any GE Natural Science course is acceptable.
This course explores the form and function of human body systems for non-science students. It stresses normal and abnormal life processes as well as the philosophy and history of science including the scientific method. Laboratory exercises complement lecture topics, which include the study of cells and tissues, and the nervous, cardiovascular, respiratory, and reproductive systems. Dissections are required in the laboratory.
Restricted Elective (c)Credits: 3.0
Restricted Electives should be based on a certificate, microcredential, or program: • Students pursuing a microcredential in Financial Crime Investigation should take CJ206, CJ215, and CJ/BM290. • Students pursuing a Data Analytics Certificate should take BA101, BA201, and MA111. • Students pursuing a Finance Certificate should take BM129, BM230, and MA115. • Students pursuing an accounting degree only with no added credentials should take BM108, BM254, and BM290. • Other acceptable options should be discussed with your faculty advisor.
Physical Education ElectiveCredits: 0.5
Take any Physical Education Course
Fourth Semester
AC201 Intermediate Accounting 1Credits: 3.0
This course is a continued study of the accounting process and the application of the conceptual framework for generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Topics include the accounting cycle; revenue recognition; financial statement preparation; time value of money applications; and cash, receivables and inventory valuation. Intangibles and plant assets with depreciation, impairments, and depletion are also covered. Prerequisite: AC116 Managerial Accounting.
AC243 Cost AccountingCredits: 3.0
This course covers the effective development, presentation, and analysis of data. Topics include job process costing, cost allocation, joint product costing, and standard cost accounting, variance analysis, relevant costing and responsibility accounting. Prerequisite: AC116 Managerial Accounting.
IS200 Spreadsht Concpts & AppsCredits: 3.0
This course expands the knowledge of those already familiar with the basic elements of electronic spreadsheets. It examines the various uses for a spreadsheet in business. Intermediate and advanced spreadsheet techniques are examined, including the power of functions, formatting, analytical graphics, and macros. Prerequisites: IS101 Computers and Society or IS100 Introduction to Computers and Society.
Restricted Elective (c)Credits: 3.0
Restricted Electives should be based on a certificate, microcredential, or program: • Students pursuing a microcredential in Financial Crime Investigation should take CJ206, CJ215, and CJ/BM290. • Students pursuing a Data Analytics Certificate should take BA101, BA201, and MA111. • Students pursuing a Finance Certificate should take BM129, BM230, and MA115. • Students pursuing an accounting degree only with no added credentials should take BM108, BM254, and BM290. • Other acceptable options should be discussed with your faculty advisor.
Restricted Elective (c)Credits: 3.0
Restricted Electives should be based on a certificate, microcredential, or program: • Students pursuing a microcredential in Financial Crime Investigation should take CJ206, CJ215, and CJ/BM290. • Students pursuing a Data Analytics Certificate should take BA101, BA201, and MA111. • Students pursuing a Finance Certificate should take BM129, BM230, and MA115. • Students pursuing an accounting degree only with no added credentials should take BM108, BM254, and BM290. • Other acceptable options should be discussed with your faculty advisor.
Physical Education ElectiveCredits: 0.5
Take any Physical Education Course
(a) Acceptable Social Science electives are PY101 or SO101.
(b) Any GE Natural Science course is acceptable.
(c) Restricted Electives should be based on a certificate, microcredential, or program:
• Students pursuing a microcredential in Financial Crime Investigation should take
CJ206, CJ215, and CJ/BM290.
• Students pursuing a Data Analytics Certificate should take BA101, BA201, and MA111.
• Students pursuing a Finance Certificate should take BM129, BM230, and MA115.
• Students pursuing an accounting degree only with no added credentials should take
BM108, BM254, and BM290.
• Other acceptable options should be discussed with your faculty advisor.