Associate of Science in Accounting
Make a Post University Accounting Degree Your Greatest Asset
This program is offered on Campus and Online.
Behind every business is a detail-oriented financial team, who support financial planning and decision making to ensure companies continue to profit and progress. Help organizations grow as you move forward in your career with an accounting degree from Post University. As a graduate of our program, you can seek employment as a bookkeeper, accountant, or payroll and billing clerk. Many of our graduates go on to complete their four-year degrees and pursue CPA and CMA certifications to advance their careers further.
We introduce you to concepts and principles that are the foundation of accounting. In addition to understanding the practical aspects of bookkeeping, you will also explore in-depth accounting theories and use those theories to evaluate real businesses. Upon completion of your accounting courses, you will be able to:
- Perform basic functions of entry-level bookkeeping and accounting
- Analyze, record and interpret accounting information
- Prepare and interpret financial statements
- Advance academically in accounting to a bachelor’s degree
You don’t have to put your current job responsibilities on hold to go to school. We offer accounting classes online and at our Connecticut campus, with day, evening and weekend options available to fit your schedule.
Associate of Science in Accounting
Normal Time to Complete: 24 Months
This program is offered on Main Campus, online, evenings, and weekends.
Students in the Associate of Science in Accounting degree program are introduced to concepts and principles that are the foundation of accounting. Through coursework, students will analyze, record, and interpret accounting information to support financial planning and decision-making. In addition to understanding the practical aspects of bookkeeping, students also will explore in-depth accounting theories and use those theories to evaluate real businesses. Graduates could seek employment as a bookkeeper, accountant, and payroll and billing clerk. Many graduates go on to complete their four-year degree and pursue CPA and CMA certifications. This degree program is programmatically accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs.
Program Outcomes
Accounting – Students will demonstrate the skills to perform basic functions of entry-level bookkeeping and accounting to include the analysis, recording, and interpretation of accounting information to support internal and external decision making.
General Business – Students will apply the basic concepts of management, marketing, accounting, finance, and economics in a business environment. Students will obtain the necessary skills to perform basic functions of entry-level bookkeeping and accounting.
| wdt_ID | Courses | Credits | Header |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44 | A.S. IN ACCOUNTING TOTAL CREDITS | 60 crs | h |
| 45 | |||
| 46 | GENERAL EDUCATION | 27 crs | h |
| 47 | COMMON CORE | 12 crs | s |
| 48 | ENG110 College Writing | 3 crs | |
| 49 | ENG130 Literature and Composition | 3 crs | |
| 50 | COM107 Introduction to Communication | 3 crs | |
| 51 | CIS112 Introduction to Computing | 3 crs | |
| 52 | LIBERAL ARTS | 6 crs | s |
| 53 | LAW204 Business Law I | 3 crs |
The University reserves the right to change or update the curriculum at any time. The University will notify students of any changes officially through the university website.
For full course descriptions please refer to the University Catalog for the current Academic Year.
At Post University, our experienced faculty and staff are committed to supporting you throughout your educational journey — and beyond. Whether you want to apply for entry-level accounting jobs or go on to earn your bachelor’s degree, we are here to help guide you to that next step.
Your future begins at Post University. Contact us to enroll in our on-campus or online accounting degree program today.
This degree program is programmatically accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).
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