Overview
The Associate in Applied Science in Accounting is a major within the School of Business and Entrepreneurship. If you have questions regarding this program, please contact dsu.hawk@dickinsonstate.edu or call 1-800-279-HAWK.
Degree Requirements:
- General Education Courses
- AAS Accounting Major Courses
Students must complete the Associate in Applied Science Accounting Degree requirements with a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher.
Degree available DSUlive and online
Student Learning Outcomes
- Students will display a comprehensive knowledge of administrative tasks (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, II, III, IV, V, VI, and X.)
- Students will demonstrate professional business communication (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, and VIII.)
- Students will demonstrate proficiency to information processing systems. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes IV, V, VI, and VIII.)
- Students will demonstrate the ability to work with diverse colleagues in team situations. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VIII, and X. )
- Students will apply business-related quantitative methods and tools to formulate decisions. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, and X.)
Career Options
Why should you pursue an Associate in Applied Science Degree - Accounting?
The Associate in Applied Science in accounting allows students to develop the technical, organizational and critical-thinking skills necessary to oversee employees in diverse office environments.
Possible Career Paths
- Accounts Payable Clerk
- Administrative and Accounting Assistant
- Accounting Clerk