Sep 17, 2024

2024-2025 Academic Catalog

Small Business Accounting Certificate

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Total Credits: 17

Major Code: 8451

Program Description

Business certificates focus on the development of job- or career-specific skills in a short-term, concentrated format. Many courses may apply toward an Associate of Science (AS) degree and/or an Associate of Applied Science degree (AAS) in Accounting or Business. For additional information, visit the Business Division website linked here.

Program Requirements: 17 credits

BUS 1112 - Computer Concepts and Applications Credits: 3
BUS 1134 - Computerized Accounting Credits: 2
BUS 1135 - Payroll Accounting Credits: 2
BUS 1143 - Decision Making Using Excel Credits: 3
BUS 2125 - Financial Accounting Credits: 4
BUS 2215 - Legal Environment of Business Credits: 3

Program Information

Program Goals

By completing this certificate, students will achieve the following learning goals:

Prepare journal entries and financial statements;
Use critical thinking skills to analyze and solve business problems; and
Appropriately use technology to solve business problems.

Completion Requirements

A minimum of 12 semester credits in courses numbered 1000 or above must be completed at ARCC.
A minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 in courses numbered 1000 or above at ARCC.
All accounting and computer courses should be completed within the last seven years in order to transfer into this program.
All course requirements must be complete before a certificate will be awarded.
To complete your program, please submit the appropriate application found here.
The requirements of this program are subject to change without notice.

Program Sequence

The sequence that follows is suggested for full-time students. Part-time students will need more time to complete this program.

1st Year

Fall Semester

BUS 1112 - Computer Concepts and Applications Credits: 3
BUS 2125 - Financial Accounting Credits: 4
BUS 2215 - Legal Environment of Business Credits: 3

Total: 10 credits

Spring Semester

BUS 1134 - Computerized Accounting Credits: 2 *
BUS 1135 - Payroll Accounting Credits: 2 *
BUS 1143 - Decision Making Using Excel Credits: 3

Total: 7 credits

*Offered Spring Semester only

Note

This information is subject to change. Changes and updates are posted on anokaramsey.edu.

You are encouraged to contact an academic advisor at 763-433-1230 for course planning assistance, information about transfer credit evaluation, and transfer options.

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