Business: Accounting

Associate in Applied Science Degree Program

Hegis Code: 5002	Admissions: 1-800-724-0833 ext. 5018 or 5022
NYSED Code: 01702	admissions@sunyulster.edu

Program Description
The Business: Accounting program, leading to the Associate in Applied Science degree, is designed for students planning to seek accounting positions in business, industry, or government upon completion of two years of college study. The program also meets the needs of employed individuals seeking to learn applications of accounting theory as practiced in the field. Although the program can be used to prepare for further study at four-year colleges leading to the baccalaureate degree, it is recommended that students who intend to continue to study beyond the A.A.S. degree consult with an advisor prior to registration and consider the Business Administration (Transfer-Oriented) Program as an alternative.

Employment Potential
Graduates of this program will be prepared for entry into the accounting profession at a paraprofessional level through such positions as bookkeeper, accounting technician, accounting clerk, accounts payable or receivable clerk, payroll clerk, and other entry-level accounting positions.

Requirements for Program Entry

High School diploma or equivalent

Satisfactory placement in Entering Student Assessment

Developmental Assistance Available
For students who do not meet basic reading and math requirements, or who have other learning issues, extra assistance is readily available through SUNY Ulster's Learning Center, Times Square math lab, the Writing Center, the Peer and Friend Tutor Program, and English as a Second Language (ESL) tutors.

For More Information
Joseph Perna
Coordinator, OfficeTechnology, Accounting and Business Administration
Office: Hasbrouck Hall, HAS 212C
Phone: 800:724-0833, ext 5206 or
845:687-5206
E-mail: pernaj@sunyulster.edu

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Curriculum Click on the Course Number for the course description.
First Semester
Course Number	Description	Credits
ACC 101	Principles of Accounting I	4
BUS 101	Business Principles and Practices	3
BUS 102	Mathematics for Business and Industry	3
BUS 171	Computer Applications in Business	3
ENG 101	College English I	3
Semester Credits		16
Second Semester
ACC 102	Principles of Accounting II	3
BUS 150	Business Economics	3
COM 103 or COM 105	Oral Communication or Presentational Speaking	3
LIB 111	Information Literacy	1
Elective	Open Elective	3
Elective	Social Science Elective	3
Semester Credits		16
Third Semester
ACT 205	Federal Income Tax Preparation	3
ACT 210	Computerized Accounting	4
BUS 272	Spreadsheets and Financial Management	3
Elective	Mathematics (MAT 098 or higher ) or Natural Science Elective	3-4
Elective	Social Science Elective	3
Semester Credits		16-17
Fourth Semester
ACT 215	Taxes in the Business Environment	3
BUS 207	Human Relations Training	3
BUS 224	Personal Financial Management	3
ENG 227	Technical Writing	3
Elective	Natural Science Elective	3-4
Semester Credits		15-16
Total Credits		63-65
NOTE: Through advisement, students will also fulfill General Education Requirements.