Accounting and Business Administration Transfer, A.S. Degree

Program Design

The Accounting and Business Administration Transfer associate degree program is designed for students who plan to earn a bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration or marketing. This program provides a broad liberal arts background consisting mostly of courses normally taken in the first two years at a baccalaureate college or university. In addition, students will take courses in accounting and business administration. Advanced courses should be taken at the institution to which you transfer.

Students should be familiar with the requirements of the institutions to which they will transfer. Therefore, we encourage selection of transfer institutions as early as possible. Students should see an advisor before choosing elective courses because each transfer institution may have specific requirements.

Curriculum

We recommend that students have a sound foundation in mathematics before entering this program. Take the assessment test early to determine your level of mathematical ability. Students must achieve at least a C or better in an accounting course to continue on to the next level. Note: To take a business course numbered 100 or higher, students must be eligible for ENG* 101. To take an accounting course numbered 100 or higher, students must be eligible for ENG* 101 and MAT* 095 or higher.

^ A 4-credit laboratory science is recommended by most baccalaureate institutions for Mode 5.

^^ See a faculty advisor.

^^^ ART* 101, ART* 102, MUS* 101, MUS* 102, and ART* 206 are recommended by most four-year colleges for Mode 1.

Note: Any students planning to transfer to another college should meet with an MCC academic advisor or faculty advisor and consult with the Admissions department of the college to which they plan to transfer in order to plan their program of study.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of all Accounting and Business Administration Transfer degree program requirements, graduates will

1. Be eligible to apply for acceptance as a transfer student to the school of business of a baccalaureate college or university.
2. Apply accounting concepts and critical thinking skills to produce accurate financial statements.
3. Make basic financing and investment decisions for a business using financial management  concepts including budgeting, working capital management, capital markets and the effective use of resources.
4. Apply basic principles of our legal system to the operations of American business using analytical and critical thinking skills. Examine and assess business situations using concepts of contract law, sales law and the law of agency. Describe the role of fiduciary duties and ethical and social responsibilities from the perspective of decision-makers and stakeholders using principles of tort law, criminal law, and government regulation.
5. Analyze principles, techniques and major functions (planning, organizing lending and controlling) of business enterprise management. Through active learning, improve decision-making, problem-solving and team-related skills.
6. Understand marketing methods and institutions, including analysis and interrelationship of the marketing mix with consumer behavior, technology and an ever-changing business climate and marketing environment.
7. Demonstrate computer skills in word processing, electronic spreadsheet, general ledger accounting system and presentation software. Use the Internet for business purposes, including research, marketing and stock market analysis.
8. Demonstrate an understanding of how the United States economic system is organized, how it functions and how it impacts the global economy.

In addition, the graduate will complete the comprehensive learning outcomes identified with the General Education Component.

Source: 2009-2010 Course Catalog