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Business Studies
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Accounting
Accounting is the art of communicating financial information about a company, not-for-profit organization, or government agency. The first course, Financial Accounting, discusses how economic information about corporations is communicated to outsiders such as investors and creditors. The second course, Managerial Accounting, discusses how economic information is communicated to insiders such as supervisors and other employees. Other courses in the department focus on how accounting and tax information is prepared.

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Accounting Career Pathway
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Certificate Associate in Science
Common university majors related to the field of Business include:
Accounting, Agricultural Business, Apparel Design and Merchandising, Business Administration, Business Economics, Business Information Systems, Business Law, Construction Management, E-Business, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Finance/Financial Services, Health Administration, Hospitality Management, Human Resources, Industrial Engineering and Technology, International Business, Management, Marketing, Public Administration, Real Estate, Transportation.

Course Requirements for Transfer Students
Students who plan to transfer to a four year college or university and earn a bachelor's degree in this discipline should consult with a counselor or visit the Transfer/Career Center to determine the appropriate major preparation courses for their specific transfer institution and major. Transfer students may also earn an Associate of Arts degree in Transfer Studies. This degree is individually tailored to each student's specific transfer requirements in order to provide the most efficient path to transfer. More information on transfer programs and procedures is available in the Transfer Programs section of the catalog.