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Accounting & Finance Focused Elective Area
Associate of ArtsThese program requirements are for students who enroll in the 2022-2023 academic year.
Within the overall outcomes of the AA degree in General Studies, the focused area in accounting and finance will help you demonstrate competencies in fundamental accounting and finace practices to transition toward a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, and related fields.
Program Highlights
Required Courses
Within the overall outcomes of the AA degree in General Studies, the focused elective area in accounting and fiance will help you demonstrate competencies in fundamental accounting practices to transition toward a bachelor's degree in accounting, fiance, and related fields.
Total Credits Required: 60
- Required Core Courses: 4 Credits
- Focused Elective Area Courses: 21 Credits
- General Education Courses: 35 Credits
Courses in the Required Core Courses (4 Credits)
- One 3-credit course in communication, writing, or speech, chosen from the following:
- (3 Credits, ENGL 102)
- (3 Credits, ENGL 281)
- (3 Credits, JOUR 201)
- Any 3-credit COMM or SPCH courses
- Any 3-credit WRTG courses (except 486A and 486B)
- One 1-credit course, chosen from the following:
- (1 Credit, CAPL 198A)
- (1 Credit, CAPL 198B)
- (1 Credit, CAPL 198C)
- (1 Credit, BMGT 121A)
- (1 Credit, BMGT 121B)
- Any 1-credit course
Suggested Courses in the Focused Elective Area (21 Credits)
- Accounting- and finance-related courses (21 credits)
- Chosen from any ACCT or FINC courses for which you have met prerequisites
- Please note: If you select to follow the suggested focused elective area, any transfer credit you have earned that does not transfer as a general education requirement will be used in the focused elective area thus possibly reducing the number of specific focused courses that will be available for your degree plan. Please contact your academic advisor for additional information.
Career Preparation
Experience Recommended for Success in the Program
No previous experience is needed.
Total Program Credits
60
Transfer Credits
45
Format
- All courses are available online
- Select on-site and hybrid courses available
Tuition Per Credit
- $250 per credit hour
(Europe & Downrange)
See our Tuition Rates page for details.
Admission Requirements
This program follows standard UMGC admission requirements.
Military-Specific Details
This program does not have military restrictions. It is available to all eligible civilian and military-affiliated students.
State-Specific Details
This program does not have state-specific restrictions.
Business & Management Focused Elective Area
Associate of ArtsThese program requirements are for students who enroll in the 2022-2023 academic year.
Get an introduction to business and management and take courses in accounting principles, information systems, statistics, economics, and more. You’ll have the opportunity to apply credits to a bachelor’s degree in business administration.
Program Highlights
Required Courses
Within the overall outcomes of the AA degree in General Studies, the focused elective area in business and management will help students utilize core business concepts and principles to pursue related professional goals.
Total Credits Required: 60
- Required Core Courses; 4 Credits
- Focused Elective Area Courses: 21 Credits
- General Education Courses: 35 Credits
Required Core Courses (4 Credits)
- One 3-credit course in communication, writing, or speech, chosen from the following:
- (3 Credits, SPCH 125)
- (3 Credits, ENGL 102)
- (3 Credits, ENGL 281)
- (3 Credits, JOUR 201)
- Any 3-credit COMM or SPCH courses
- Any 3-credit WRTG courses (except 486A and 486B)
- One 1-credit course, chosen from the following:
- (1 Credit, CAPL 198A)
- (1 Credit, CAPL 198B)
- (1 Credit, CAPL 198C)
- (1 Credit, BMGT 121A)
- (1 Credit, BMGT 121B)
- Any 1-credit course
Suggested Courses for the Focused Elecitve Area (21 Credits)
- Focused Elective Area for business and management:
- Chosen from any ACCT, BMGT, ECON, FINC, HMGT, HRMN, IFSM, or MRKT courses for which you have met prerequisites
- Please note: If you select to follow the suggested focused elective area, any transfer credit you have earned that does not transfer as a general education requirement will be used in the focused elective area thus possibly reducing the number of specific focused courses that will be available for your degree plan. Please contact your academic advisor for additional information.
Career Preparation
Experience Recommended for Success in the Program
No previous experience is needed.
Total Program Credits
60
Transfer Credits
Up to 45
Format
- All courses are available online
- Select on-site and hybrid courses available
Tuition Per Credit
- $250 per credit hour
(Europe & Downrange)
See our Tuition Rates page for details.
Admission Requirements
This program follows standard UMGC admission requirements.
Military-Specific Details
This program does not have military restrictions. It is available to all eligible civilian and military-affiliated students.
State-Specific Details
This program does not have state-specific restrictions.
Accounting
Bachelor of ScienceThese program requirements are for students who enroll in the 2022-2023 academic year.
If you have a way with numbers, you may want to consider earning your bachelor's degree in accounting. No matter what their mission or type of work is, all companies and agencies need accounting departments to keep their finances on track, so with an accounting degree, you'll have a wide range of directions to choose from.
This major combines theory and practice to help prepare you for analysis of and reporting on the economic activities of organizations. You'll develop skills in managerial accounting, budgeting, accounting systems, internal controls, financial analysis, financial reporting, internal and external auditing, taxation, and international accounting.
This program is also available as a minor.
Program Highlights
- Communicate with financial and nonfinancial audiences in a clear and concise manner and make appropriate financial decisions
- Research, prepare, analyze, and review financial and business data by applying accounting and business management principles to produce financial and business reports
- Use current technology and analytical tools to work collaboratively and facilitate decision making
- Employ analysis, critical thinking, and problem solving to identify, test, and validate processes, systems, and financial data
- Define, develop, and demonstrate ethical business practices and accountability by identifying and addressing current and emerging issues
- Conduct fraud detection and deterrence planning, analysis, and communication
- Perform a range of functions, including auditing and financial reporting, to manage finances for federal agencies
- Create reports and conduct disclosure analysis
Required Courses
Required Major Courses: 36 Credits
- (3 Credits, ACCT 220)
- (3 Credits, ACCT 221)
- (3 Credits, ACCT 310)
- (3 Credits, ACCT 311)
- (3 Credits, ACCT 321)
- (3 Credits, ACCT 323)
- (3 Credits, ACCT 326)
- (3 Credits, ACCT 410)
or any upper-level ACCT course - (3 Credits, ACCT 422)
- ACCT 424
- (3 Credits, ACCT 436)
or any upper-level ACCT course - (3 Credits, ACCT 438)
or any upper-level ACCT course
Related Required Courses: 27 Credits
The following required courses may be applied to general education or elective requirements:
- (3 Credits, BMGT 364)
- (3 Credits, BMGT 380)
- (3 Credits, ECON 201)
- (3 Credits, ECON 203)
- (3 Credits, FINC 330)
- (3 Credits, MRKT 310)
- (3 Credits, STAT 200)
- (3 Credits, ACCT 411)
or (3 Credits, BMGT 496) - (3 Credits, WRTG 293)
or (3 Credits, COMM 390)
or (3 Credits, WRTG 394)
Career Preparation
This program is designed to help prepare you for accounting certifications and careers at corporations and nonprofit and government organizations that cover a wide range of industries. For more information about professional licensure in this field visit our professional licensure page on UMGC Stateside.
Experience Recommended for Success in the Program
No previous experience is needed.
Total Program Credits
120
Transfer Credits
Up to 90
Format
- All courses are available online
- Select on-site and hybrid courses available
Tuition Per Credit
- $250 per credit hour
(Europe & Downrange)
See our Tuition Rates page for details.
Admission Requirements
This program follows standard UMGC admission requirements.
Military-Specific Details
This program does not have military restrictions. It is available to all eligible civilian and military-affiliated students.
State-Specific Details
This program does not have state-specific restrictions.