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A.S. Degree, Accounting Technology
Degree Type: A.S.
Major Code: ACCT-AS
CIP: 1507010100
The Associate in Science degree in Accounting Technology program includes accounting, business and General Education courses designed to provide a solid background for either immediate entry into the field of accounting or advancement for those presently employed in an accounting position. The purpose of the Associate in Science degree in Accounting Technology is to prepare the graduate for entry into a career in the field of accounting or the ability to transfer into the Bachelor of Applied Science degree program offered by the University of Central Florida.
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| ACG2021 | Principles of Financial Accounting
This course introduces the student to the theory and practice of financial accounting. Topics include the accounting cycle, analysis of financial statement transactions, financial statement preparation, accounting for assets, liabilities, equities, revenues and expenses. Accounting for entities, including partnerships and corporations, is introduced. | 3 |
| ACG2071 | Principles of Managerial Accounting
This course introduces the student to the use of accounting information by managers. Topics include the use of accounting information for planning and control, capital investment, performance evaluation, decision-making, and the statement of cash flows, along with financial statement analysis. | 3 |
| ACG2100 | Intermediate Accounting I
This course expands on topics covered in Financial Accounting course ACG 2021, and presents them within a conceptual framework determined by generally accepted accounting principles. Financial accounting functions and theory, and recognition and measurement of assets are covered. | 3 |
| ACG2360 | Cost Accounting
This course is a study of the fundamentals of cost accounting within an industrial organization. The accounting functions relative to materials, labor, and factory overhead are treated in detail. Job order and process cost systems are fully explored. Standard cost systems, budgeting and managerial control functions are also discussed. | 3 |
| APA1111C | Office Systems Accounting I
This course provides instruction and practice in the fundamentals of accounting. Selected topics include accounts payable and receivable, cash control systems, worksheets, financial statements, adjusting and closing entries, purchases and cash payments, sales and cash receipts, and payroll. Activities are recorded manually and in an accounting software program. This course may be used to provide a foundation for Financial Accounting. Lab fee required. | 3 |
| APA1112C | Office Systems Accounting II
This course is a continuation of APA 1111C. Selected topics include payroll, inventory costing methods, depreciation, notes payable and receivable, uncollectible accounts, special journals, accrued revenue and expenses, and end-of-fiscal period statements. Activities are recorded manually and in an accounting software program. Lab fee required. | 3 |
| BUL2241 | Business Law I
A study of law as it relates to the sources of law, courts and court procedures, torts, crimes, and contracts. | 3 |
| CGS2100C | Office Applications
This course focuses on the concepts and operation of the main components of word processor, electronic spreadsheet, database management, and presentation software programs. Students will gain fundamental knowledge of a major software suite and learn skills that have practical application in real world situations. Lab fee required. | 3 |
| GEB1011 | Introduction to Business
This course is designed to provide an overview of the business environment. The business disciplines discussed include management, international business, marketing, finance, economics, accounting and business law. This course provides useful information for business majors and any others involved in owning or operating businesses. This course is also recommended for students expecting to take ACG 2021 Principles of Financial Accounting. | 3 |
| OST2335C | Business Communications
This course develops effective oral and written business communication skills to create successful human relations. Communication skills are taught in the four language areas: listening, reading, writing, and speaking. Studies include grammar, proofreading, editing, and business communication composition. | 3 |
| TAX2000 | Federal Income Taxes I
This course focuses on the federal income taxation of individuals. The course emphasizes conceptual framework underlying the U.S. tax system, tax accounting procedures, and federal tax law relating to the preparation of individual tax returns. | 3 |
| Electives | 13 |
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| BUL2242 | Business Law II
A study of law as it pertains to agency, partnerships, corporations, real and personal property, wills and estates, insurance, and negotiable instruments. | 3 |
| FIN2001 | Business Finance
The objective of this course is to present an applied approach to profit planning and cash management. At the successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: analyze, in depth, a firm's financial condition; develop a financial package for a startup enterprise; reorganize a company in financial difficulty; and solve the problems involved with the acquisition and use of funds essential to the successful operation of a dynamic business organization. | 3 |
| FIN2100 | Personal Finance
This course identifies individual strategies for personal, long-term financial health. Students learn how to plan to achieve financial goals, budget effectively, manage credit and save, invest and build wealth and protect assets. Home ownership, retirement planning (401K's, mutual funds, stock and bond investments), tax and estate planning, and insurance alternatives are fundamental features of this course. | 3 |
| GEB2350 | International Business
This course explores the dynamic environment of international business, a multi-disciplinary subject that draws from international economics (balance of trade, balance of payments), politics, institutions, culture and technology, as well as insight into the mechanics of international trade and investment, the international financial system and business management in the global marketplace. | 3 |
| MAN2021 | Introduction to Management
This course emphasizes the study of the four fundamental functions of management -- planning, leading, organizing and controlling -- and their application to business decision-making. Connections will be made between the planning process and the controlling function to evaluate organizational performance. The course also studies theoretical principles of management, communication concepts, human resource management, organizational structures, as well as motivational theory. Principles will be applied to entrepreneurial, corporate and international organizations. | 3 |
| MAN2941 | Cooperative Education Internship in Business
This course is designed to provide students the opportunity to apply classroom theory to practical, work-related applications. Students must complete at least one semester at Seminole Community College with a GPA of at least 2.5 and must receive approval from the Cooperative Education Coordinator prior to registration. Seminars may be required. Through various combinations and repetition of co-op courses, it is possible to earn up to nine co-op credits. | 1 |
| MAN2949 | Cooperative Education Internship in Business
This course is designed to provide students the opportunity to apply classroom theory to practical, work-related applications. Students must complete at least one semester at Seminole Community College with a GPA of at least 2.5 and must receive approval from the Cooperative Education Coordinator prior to registration. Seminars may be required. Through various combinations and repetition of co-op courses, it is possible to earn up to nine co-op credits. | 3 |
| OST1100C | Microcomputer Keyboarding I
Students in this course will master the keyboard by touch. Business letters, reports, envelopes, labels and memos are taught using Microsoft Word. This course is for students with little or no keyboarding experience. | 3 |
| OST1355C | Records Management and Legal Implications
This course is a study of the principles of effective management for paper-based, electronic and image records systems. Emphasis is placed on the systematic control of the life cycle of all records. Students will learn the basic legal background requirements for the release, retention and storing of records and laws regulating the management of such records. Principles of cost, efficiency, and performance are covered as related to the management of all records. Students will also learn how to manage files on their electronic storage device. Career opportunities in records management are included. | 3 |
| OST2501 | Administrative Office Management
This course is a study of the current management principles, concepts, organizational trends, technology, and human relations as related to the responsibilities of the administrative office manager. Simulations, case studies, and projects are used to develop decision-making and supervisory skills necessary for office organization and administration. | 3 |
| OST2713C | Microsoft Word I
Basic keyboarding skills required. Students will learn to process, edit, and format text and paragraphs; to use headers, footers, sections, styles, templates, and writing tools; and to print and manage files. In addition, students will learn to use advanced formatting features, graphics, mail merge and tables. | 3 |
| OST2826C | Microsoft PowerPoint
Students will learn to create, modify, customize, and deliver a PowerPoint slide presentation. Students will also create presentations using drawing objects, charts, and templates. They will prepare speaker notes, add sound or import from other sources, and use delivery and navigation tools. | 3 |
| OST2836C | Microsoft Access
Students will learn a relational database management system to create and modify tables, queries, forms and reports. Additional topics will include subforms, crosstab queries, PivotTables, PivotCharts, and dynamic Web pages. Students will also learn how to import and export data with other software programs. Emphasis is placed on the management of electronic files. Lab fee required. | 3 |
| OST2852C | Microsoft Excel
The purpose of this course is to provide students hands-on training using Excel for business, professional and personal use. The student will gain an in-depth understanding of a spreadsheet program. The student will create, edit, and format spreadsheets and graphs; work with formulas and functions; sort, filter and subtotal data lists; and create and edit macros. | 3 |
| QMB1001 | Business Mathematics
This course is designed to enable students to use mathematics to solve real-world business problems. Areas covered include checking accounts, using equations to solve business problems, calculating trade discounts, markup and markdown, payroll, and computing interest for notes. | 3 |
| SBM2000 | Small Business Management
The course is designed to enable students to manage and operate a small business. The areas covered include developing a business plan, securing financing, accounting for business transactions, advertising and promotion, site location, and managing the small business. This course is beneficial for those planning to start a small business, as well as those already operating a business. | 3 |
| General Education course | 3-9 |
| General Education Courses |
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| ENC1101 | English I
This is a course in the process of expository writing. Students will read essays and compose papers that are unified, organized, logically developed and supported, clearly stated and well-focused. Research techniques are introduced and incorporated into at least one composition. This course partially satisfies the writing requirement of S.B.E. 6A-10.030. Students must pass the core assignments with a grade of "C" or higher. | 3 |
| ENC1102 | English II
In this course students develop the ability to read literary texts critically, to think logically and creatively and to write and research effectively. Students must pass the core assignments with a grade of "C" or higher. This course partially satisfies the writing requirement of S.B.E. 6A-10.030. | 3 |
| SPC1600 | Introduction to Oral Communication
The purpose of this course is to improve the basic skills of speaking and listening. Class exercises emphasize preparing and delivering public speeches, speaking with clarity and variety and listening with literal and critical comprehension. | 3 |
| Humanities General Education course, Area A or B | 3 |
| Mathematics General Education course - Choose one: | 3 |
| MAC1105 | College Algebra
This course is a study of the fundamental topics in advanced algebra with emphasis on applications, the understanding of the function concept and manipulative skills. Major topics include operations on algebraic expressions and complex numbers; solving polynomial equations and inequalities, absolute value equations and inequalities, and rational equations and inequalities; applications; functions; exponents and logarithms; graphs of polynomial, exponential and logarithmic functions and systems of equations and inequalities. The use of graphing calculators will be incorporated throughout the course. This course partially satisfies the mathematics requirement (S.B.E. 6A-10.030). | 3 |
| MGF1106 | College Mathematics
This course includes those college level academic skills not included in MAT 0012C, MAT 0024C and MAT 1033. Topics include sets and Venn diagrams, logic, inductive and deductive reasoning, counting principles, permutations and combinations, probability, descriptive statistics and geometry. This course cannot be used to satisfy degree requirements for students with credit in MGF 2202. This course partially satisfies the mathematics requirement (S.B.E. 6A-10.030). | 3 |
| Social Science General Education course - Choose one: | 3 |
| ECO2013 | Principles of Economics (MACRO)
An introductory course covering the nature, scope and methods of economics, economic concepts and economic institutions. Emphasis is placed upon production, consumption, determination of prices, distribution of income, fiscal policy, national income determinants, money and banking, and comparative economic systems. This course partially satisfies the writing requirement of S.B.E. 6A-10.030. | 3 |
| ECO2023 | Principles of Economics (MICRO)
A course dealing primarily with economic problems. Emphasis is given to markets, production functions, economic role of government, agricultural problems, labor-management relations, imperfect competition, interest and capital, economic security, international trade and finance, and economic development. This course partially satisfies the writing requirement of S.B.E. 6A-10.030. | 3 |
| POS2041 | United States Federal Government
Basic aspects of the federal government are studied. Emphasis is placed upon content and interpretation of the Constitution, federalism, the Congress, the Presidency, the federal court system, and the citizen's connection to the federal government by means of elections, political parties, interest groups, and public opinion. This course partially satisfies the writing requirement of S.B.E. 6A-10.030. | 3 |
| ANT2000 | General Anthropology
The study of man. An introductory course covering the economic, cultural, social, and political development and technology of primitive societies. Attitudes, approach to problems, and the general way of life of the primitive societies are compared with modern societies. The course also provides a brief introduction to the development of fossil man and archaeology. This course partially satisfies the writing requirement of S.B.E. 6A-10.030. | 3 |
| PSY2012 | General Psychology
This is an introductory course which surveys the field of psychology, and basic principles and concepts utilized to understand human behavior. The major areas of study include development, learning, perception, motivation, emotions, personality, abnormal behavior, psychotherapy, and testing measurements. This course partially satisfies the writing requirement of S.B.E. 6A-10.030. | 3 |
| SYG2000 | Introduction to Sociology
An introductory survey of sociology, covering its scope, methods, and general principles. Topics emphasized include group behavior, race relations, population, social institutions, social change and social stratification. The purpose of the course is to assist the student in acquiring an understanding of society. This course partially satisfies the writing requirement of S.B.E. 6A-10.030. | 3 |
| Total Credits: | 64 |
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Notes:
- This A.S. degree is transferable to UCF's regional campuses offering the B.A.S. degree. Check with the UCF regional offices for their local campus offerings. The degree may also be transferable to B.A.S. programs offered by USF and DBCC. Check with USF and DBCC for acceptance of this degree.
- Students will be required to take 36 credit hours of General Education courses to earn a B.A.S. degree from UCF.
- To graduate from UCF's Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.S.) program, students will also have to fulfill the state's foreign language requirement which is as follows: Two years of the same high school foreign language or two semesters of the same college-level foreign language.
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