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.

NOTICE: Any students planning to transfer to other colleges 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. Will be eligible to apply for acceptance as a transfer student to the school of business of a baccalaureate college or university.
2. Prepare and interpret financial statements and utilize accounting for managerial decisions.
3. Understand and discuss financial issues dealing with the environment of managerial finance; including working capital management, short-term financing, capital markets, and the theory of the value of the firm (risk, leverage, cost of capital).
4. Generally understand the American legal system and its impact on the operations of American businesses. Examine and assess the role of fiduciary duties and ethical and social responsibilities from the perspective of decision-makers and stakeholders. Explain and apply 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.
9. Demonstrate proficiencies in reading, writing, listening, and presentation and analytical skills.
10. Work with others, including culturally and intellectually diverse people; think critically; and gain an appreciation for life-long learning.
11. Be exposed to knowledge from social sciences, arts, literature, mathematics and science.
12. Discuss sound ethical, philosophical and moral professional characteristics.
13. Demonstrate an understanding of the interrelationships between business courses.

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

Source: 2008-2009 Course Catalog