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Business Administration: Accounting Concentration AS Degree
Associate in Science | SC Program: AS.1081
This degree prepares you to enter the workforce in an entry level accounting, bookkeeping, or clerk position with many private sector and government organizations. This degree also provides an excellent knowledge base for those planning to pursue an advanced degree in accounting, business, economics, or law (ACCT 2 and ACCT 4 are recommended for these students).
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A program map shows all the required and recommended courses you need to graduate and a suggested order in which you should take them. The suggested sequence of courses is based on enrollment and includes all major and general education courses required for the degree.
Fall Semester, First Year
15.5 Units TotalBUAD 66
GE
M
3
Business Communications
BUAD 66
Note: Student must complete all assignments using a computer. Handwritten assignments will not be accepted.
This course applies the principles of ethical and effective communication to the creation of letters, memos, emails, and written and oral reports for a variety of business situations. The course emphasizes planning, organizing, composing, and revising business documents using word processing software for written documents and presentation-graphics software to create and deliver professional-level oral reports. This course is designed for students who already have college-level writing skills. This is a required course for many major and certificate programs and an alternate requirement or suggested elective in others. This course also satisfies the A.S. General Education requirement in English. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
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This course applies the principles of ethical and effective communication to the creation of letters, memos, emails, and written and oral reports for a variety of business situations. The course emphasizes planning, organizing, composing, and revising business documents using word processing software for written documents and presentation-graphics software to create and deliver professional-level oral reports. This course is designed for students who already have college-level writing skills. This is a required course for many major and certificate programs and an alternate requirement or suggested elective in others. This course also satisfies the A.S. General Education requirement in English. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
BUAD 17
GE
M
3
Business Mathematics
BUAD 17
This course provides a comprehensive study of mathematical concepts and computational techniques used in business. Topics include the mathematics of bank services; payroll; buying and selling; interest and loans; taxes; insurance; depreciation; and annuities, stocks, and bonds. Students also use descriptive statistics to evaluate business-related data and quantitative reasoning skills to select among different options in business-related decisions. This course is intended for students majoring in business or others who work or intend to work in a business setting such as managers, supervisors, or work-team members. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
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BUAD 10
GE
M
3
Introduction to Business
BUAD 10
Advisory:English Placement Level 6 or higher.
This course is a survey course for both business and non-business majors covering the different disciplines (finance, management, and marketing) of business. The course also covers the complexities of the competitive business world and includes additional disciplines such as international business, forms of business ownership, social responsibility and ethics, and entrepreneurship. This course is designed to provide students familiarity with basic principles and practices of contemporary business, knowledge of business terminology, and an understanding of how business works within the U.S. economic system. Due to its introductory nature, it is recommended that this course be taken as a first business course. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
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This course is a survey course for both business and non-business majors covering the different disciplines (finance, management, and marketing) of business. The course also covers the complexities of the competitive business world and includes additional disciplines such as international business, forms of business ownership, social responsibility and ethics, and entrepreneurship. This course is designed to provide students familiarity with basic principles and practices of contemporary business, knowledge of business terminology, and an understanding of how business works within the U.S. economic system. Due to its introductory nature, it is recommended that this course be taken as a first business course. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
ACCT 101
M
3
Basic Accounting I
ACCT 101
This is an introductory accounting course covering the entire accounting cycle including transaction analysis, journalizing, posting, and preparation of financial statements. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
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BSOT 51
M
3
Introduction to Keyboarding and Word
BSOT 51
Note: Students will require access to a computer with reliable internet access, along with the same version of Microsoft Operating System and Office Suite being used in the course. Computer access is provided on campus at the Math and Business Learning Center and the Tehama campus.
This is an introductory course in keyboarding and Microsoft Word. Class includes learning to type alphabetic, numeric and symbol keys by touch; developing speed and accuracy; and formatting business documents including letters, memos, reports, tables and labels. Recommended for all students that want to learn typing and Microsoft Word. No prior knowledge of computers is required making this course an excellent place to start for beginning computer users. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
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This is an introductory course in keyboarding and Microsoft Word. Class includes learning to type alphabetic, numeric and symbol keys by touch; developing speed and accuracy; and formatting business documents including letters, memos, reports, tables and labels. Recommended for all students that want to learn typing and Microsoft Word. No prior knowledge of computers is required making this course an excellent place to start for beginning computer users. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
BSOT 64
M
0.5
Computerized 10-KEY
BSOT 64
This is a course designed to teach the numeric 10-key pad by touch on the computer with speed and accuracy using industry standards for data entry. Proficiency on three employment tests used by three large interstate corporations help the student meet employment standards. The course has been designed to accommodate hearing impaired students. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
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Spring Semester, First Year
12 Units TotalACCT 103
Pre.
M
2
Quickbooks Online
ACCT 103
This course instructs students on using QuickBooks Online software in the business environment for the preparation of accounting information. The course will cover accounting theory and practical knowledge of QuickBooks Online on topics that include company file setup, customizing QuickBooks, recording customer and vendor transactions, bank reconciliations, creation of accounting reports, inventory management, and adjustments. This course may be taught in a Distance Education format.
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ACCT 104
Pre.
M
2
Payroll Accounting
ACCT 104
This course emphasizes the methods of computing wages and salaries, the methods of keeping records, and the preparation of government reports. This course is designed to provide training in the complexities of payroll accounting for vocational purposes. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
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BSOT 10
M
1
Excel for Windows I
BSOT 10
Note: Students will require access to a computer with the same version of Microsoft Operating System and Office Suite being used in the course. Computer access is available on all Shasta College campuses.
This is an introductory course that introduces the concepts, principles, and uses of the EXCEL spreadsheet through multi-media lecture, demonstration, and discussion. Instruction will include use of the Windows environment by creating, editing, formatting, and printing worksheets, developing charts, graphs, and formulas and functions using relative and absolute cell reference. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
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This is an introductory course that introduces the concepts, principles, and uses of the EXCEL spreadsheet through multi-media lecture, demonstration, and discussion. Instruction will include use of the Windows environment by creating, editing, formatting, and printing worksheets, developing charts, graphs, and formulas and functions using relative and absolute cell reference. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
BSOT 11
M
1
Excel for Windows II
BSOT 11
Advisory: BSOT 10 with a grade of C or higher.
Note: Students will require access to a computer with the same version of Microsoft Operating System and Office Suite being used in the course. Computer access is available on all Shasta College campuses.
This course is designed to expand and improve worksheet skills through lecture, demonstration, and discussion. Instruction will include managing workbook data, using tables, analyzing table data, automating worksheet tasks, enhancing charts, and using what-if analysis. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
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Note: Students will require access to a computer with the same version of Microsoft Operating System and Office Suite being used in the course. Computer access is available on all Shasta College campuses.
This course is designed to expand and improve worksheet skills through lecture, demonstration, and discussion. Instruction will include managing workbook data, using tables, analyzing table data, automating worksheet tasks, enhancing charts, and using what-if analysis. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
Fall Semester, Second Year
16 Units TotalBUAD 45
GE
M
3
Human Relations on the Job
BUAD 45
This is a course designed to give the student the opportunity to increase interpersonal skills. There is particular emphasis on communication, motivation, leadership, and group decision skills. Emphasis is placed on improved relationships among employees and between employees and employers. Topics include communication processes and styles, attitudes, values, motivation, leadership, valuing diversity, and reinforcement on the job. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
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ACCT 194
M
3
Income Tax
ACCT 194
This is a basic course in income tax law intended to acquaint students with provisions of Federal and State Income Tax Law. It is designed for individuals or small business owners wanting to become better acquainted with the handling and processing of income tax returns and recent tax laws and developments. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
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BUAD 6
M
3
Business Law I
BUAD 6
This course covers the fundamental legal principles pertaining to business transactions and is an introduction to the law as an instrument of social and political control in society. Topics include sources of law and ethics, contracts, torts, agency, judicial and administrative processes, employment law, forms of business organizations, and domestic and international governmental regulations. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
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ACCT 2
M
4
Financial Accounting
ACCT 2
Note: To be successful in this course, it is recommended that students are proficient in reading and basic math skills. These basic math skills include addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and finding "x" within a mathematical equation. It is also recommended that students are proficient in the use of a computer and calculator. Proficiency in and/or familiarity with creating, editing, and formatting spreadsheets using Excel is also recommended.
This course is the study of accounting as an information system, examining why it is important and how it is used by investors, creditors, and others to make decisions. The course covers the accounting information system, including recording and reporting of business transactions with a focus on the accounting cycle, the application of generally accepted accounting principles, the financial statements, and financial statement analysis. It also includes issues related to asset, liability, and equity valuation, revenue and expense recognition, cash flow, internal controls, and ethics. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
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This course is the study of accounting as an information system, examining why it is important and how it is used by investors, creditors, and others to make decisions. The course covers the accounting information system, including recording and reporting of business transactions with a focus on the accounting cycle, the application of generally accepted accounting principles, the financial statements, and financial statement analysis. It also includes issues related to asset, liability, and equity valuation, revenue and expense recognition, cash flow, internal controls, and ethics. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
Spring Semester, Second Year
16.5 Units TotalACCT 4
M
4
Managerial Accounting
ACCT 4
Note: To be successful in this course, it is recommended that students are proficient in reading and basic math skills. These basic math skills include addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and finding "x" within a mathematical equation. It is also recommended that students are proficient in the use of a computer and calculator. Proficiency in and/or familiarity with creating, editing, and formatting spreadsheets using Excel is also recommended.
This course is the study of how managers use accounting information in decision-making, planning, directing operations, and controlling. It focuses on cost terms and concepts, cost behavior, cost structure, and cost-volume-profit analysis. Topics include issues relating to cost systems, cost control, profit planning, and performance analysis in manufacturing and service environments. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
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This course is the study of how managers use accounting information in decision-making, planning, directing operations, and controlling. It focuses on cost terms and concepts, cost behavior, cost structure, and cost-volume-profit analysis. Topics include issues relating to cost systems, cost control, profit planning, and performance analysis in manufacturing and service environments. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
BUAD 15
M
3
Business and Society
BUAD 15
The purpose of this course is to increase the student's awareness of ethical issues in business. The course establishes a framework and definition of ethics and the interaction among business, government, and society. Examples from current events and across business disciplines will be used. Opposing points of view will be presented, allowing the student to make individual judgments about ethical behavior in business and what things can and should be done to create a sustainable business model for the future. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
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ECON C2002
M
3
Principles of Macroeconomics
ECON C2002
Advisory: English Placement Level 5 or higher (ECON C2001 is not a prerequisite for ECON c2002)
An introductory course using models of the domestic and international economy to understand national income, unemployment, inflation, economic growth, inequality, the financial system, and monetary, fiscal, and other economic policies. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
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An introductory course using models of the domestic and international economy to understand national income, unemployment, inflation, economic growth, inequality, the financial system, and monetary, fiscal, and other economic policies. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
Please see a counselor to discuss options for meeting general education requirements for transfer to California State Universities (CSU) and/or University of California (UC) campuses, as well as any specific additional courses that may be required by your chosen institution of transfer.
*Alternative Courses: Please see a Shasta College counselor for alternative course options. You can also view the following to find other courses to meet degree/certificate requirements:
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