Online Accounting Curriculum and Classes
Our curriculum is developed specifically for the distance education learner by instructional designers who specialize in how to develop content for adults and well-qualified subject matter experts. In addition, U.S. Career Institute works with a program advisory council of non-U.S. Career Institute employees who work in the business field to review content annually to ensure students receive content that is up-to-date, relevant and accurate.
Program Goal:
To prepare students to obtain entry-level employment in the accounting and business fields.
The coursework trains students to:
Demonstrate the technical and career skills necessary to obtain entry-level employment in the accounting and business fields.
Set up and manage a company’s financial books according to standard industry principles, procedures and practices.
Apply management theory and strategies in a business environment.
Apply the administrative management and accounting skills used in a business environment, including marketing, financial and tax management, information systems management and inventory management.
Manage the entire accounting cycle, from journalizing and financial statements to payroll accounting and other specialized procedures.
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Program Outline
| Course | Credit Hours |
| GE101 Success Strategies | 1 |
| BS100 Business Fundamentals | 3 |
| PY110 Workplace Psychology | 3 |
| MH101 Applied Business Math | 3 |
| CS101, CS102 or CS103 Computer Applications | 3 |
| AC101 Introduction to Accounting I | 3 |
| Total | 16 |
| Course | Credit Hours |
| BS120 Introduction to Management | 3 |
| EN110 Business Communications | 3 |
| BS150 Human Resources Management | 3 |
| BS170 Presentation Skills | 3 |
| AC201 Introduction to Accounting II | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
| Course | Credit Hours |
| BS140 The Economics of Business | 4 |
| BS200 Business Law and Ethics | 3 |
| AC210 Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| AC220 Computerized Accounting | 3 |
| AC240 Finance | 3 |
| Total | 16 |
| Course | Credit Hours |
| GE200 Career Development Strategies | 2 |
| BS210 Small Business Management | 3 |
| BS240 Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| AC280 Tax Preparation | 4 |
| AC299 Accounting Practicum | 2 |
| Total | 14 |