| General Education Requirements | Credit Hours |
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| 3 | |
| Communication 215, Professional Communications | 3 |
| Humanities/Fine Arts | 3 |
| Mathematics 122, Intermediate Algebra, or Mathematics 123, Quantitative Reasoning |
4 |
| Natural Sciences | 3 |
| Social Sciences | 3 |
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Your career by the numbers
The comprehensive Â黨ÐÇ¿Õmv Accounting Associate in Applied Science degree program blends conceptual knowledge with practical skills that employers value. You'll master industry software, financial reporting, and business concepts with support from experienced, accessible faculty in a virtual environment.
This accelerated 20-month online version of the program is for motivated and focused full-time students preparing for entry-level positions as bookkeepers, accounts payable specialists, payroll clerks, or accounting assistants. The five-semester remote curriculum features 7-week and 14-week courses, minimizing the number of simultaneous classes you take while maintaining full-time status.
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Undecided between work and continuing education? The first two semesters match our other online business programs, giving you time to choose your path.
- Complete your degree in just 20 months, fast-tracking your entry into the accounting profession. Ìý
- Balance your education with life's demands through 7-week and 14-week sessions, focusing on just three classes at a time. Ìý
- Start with foundational business concepts that give you confidence and clarity from day one. Ìý
- Progress through logically sequenced courses that build on each other, ensuring you master each skill before moving forward. Ìý
- Develop valuable professional connections with dedicated business faculty who know you by name and support your journey from beginning to end.ÌýÌý
The first two semesters of LMC's online business programs are identical, allowing you to decide your focus after completing two semesters of coursework.
Upon completion of the 61-credit Accounting program, you may apply for an Associate in Applied Science degree.
You should notify your advisor of your intention to take BUSA 265 andÌýBUSA 266 before beginning your second-year classes.
Â黨ÐÇ¿Õmv Accounting program graduates have successful careers in:
- Bookkeeping
- Accounts payable
- Payroll
- Accounts receivable
- Private accounting
- Income tax preparation
- Accounting assistance
about the national job outlook and earning potential for these careers through the Bureau of Labor Statistics page.
If you are planning to transfer to a four-year college or university, you should become familiar with your chosen school’s requirements. See your Academic Advisor for assistance in developing your Student Education Plan (SEP).
Scholarships may be available for those pursuing a degree in the accounting field. Please visit the scholarships page to learn more.
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