<h2 id="section---FrequentlyAskedQuestions">Frequently Asked Questions</h2> <h3 id="section---WhatKindOfProgramIsIt">What Kind of Program Is It?</h3> <p>You will have the opportunity to study basic accounting processes and principles along with computer programming and database management after enrolling in Baker College's Associate of Business in Accounting / Computer Information Systems program. Topics designed to be addressed in the core curriculum include accounting software, payroll processes, federal and state tax laws, database application management, Visual Basic programming language, spreadsheets, and programming logic. Fundamental accounting topics covered in other required courses could include annual reporting processes and financial statement analysis. You will also have the chance to study practices in marketing, finance, business economics, and business law in addition to word processing, electronic spreadsheets, math, and communications. A seminar in resume and interviewing preparation and a work experience in an actual business setting are also included in the program. This program is offered in an online format. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreThePrerequisites">What Are the Prerequisites?</h3> <p>Before enrolling in this program, you might find it helpful to possess strong math, analytical, and problem-solving skills. You should also be familiar with basic computer systems and functions. Though requirements may vary, you should have earned a high school diploma or equivalent. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreTheCourseRequirements">What Are the Course Requirements?</h3> <p>You will be required to earn 105 credits to successfully complete Baker College's Associate of Business in Accounting/Computer Information Systems program. This credit total represents 41 credits in core courses, 32 credits in business coursework, and 32 credits in the general education curriculum. </p> <p><u>Core Courses</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code</th><th>Course Name</th></tr> <tr><td>ACC 231</td><td> Computerized Accounting</td></tr> <tr><td>ACC 241</td><td> Accounting Concepts</td></tr> <tr><td>ACC 251</td><td> Payroll Accounting</td></tr> <tr><td>ACC 301</td><td> Intermediate Accounting I</td></tr> <tr><td>ACC 341B</td><td> Individual Taxation</td></tr> <tr><td>CIS 302A</td><td> Intermediate Database Management</td></tr> <tr><td>CIS 310</td><td> Visual BASIC</td></tr> <tr><td>CIS 313A</td><td> Intermediate Spreadsheets</td></tr> <tr><td>CS 111</td><td> Introduction to Programming</td></tr> <tr><td>WRK 291B</td><td> Professional Career Strategies</td></tr> <tr><td>WRKBS 201</td><td> Work Experience</td></tr> </table><p><u>Business Courses</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code</th><th>Course Name</th></tr> <tr><td>ACC 121</td><td> Fundamentals of Accounting I</td></tr> <tr><td>ACC 122</td><td> Fundamentals of Accounting II</td></tr> <tr><td>ECON 201</td><td> Principles of Macroeconomics</td></tr> <tr><td>ECON 202</td><td> Principles of Microeconomics</td></tr> <tr><td>FIN 101</td><td> Personal Finance</td></tr> <tr><td>LAW 211</td><td> Business Law</td></tr> <tr><td>MGT 101</td><td> Introduction to Business</td></tr> <tr><td>MKT 111B</td><td> Principles of Marketing</td></tr> </table><p><u>General Education Courses</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code</th><th>Course Name</th></tr> <tr><td>ENG 101</td><td> Composition I</td></tr> <tr><td>ENG 102</td><td> Composition II</td></tr> <tr><td>INF 112</td><td> Word Processing</td></tr> <tr><td>INF 113</td><td> Electronic Spreadsheets</td></tr> <tr><td>INF 114A</td><td> Introduction to Database Applications</td></tr> <tr><td>INF 161</td><td> Technology and Society</td></tr> <tr><td>MTH 108</td><td> College Mathematics I: Reasoning and Application</td></tr> <tr><td>SPK 201</td><td> Oral Communication</td></tr> <tr><td>WRI 115</td><td> Workplace Communication</td></tr> <tr><td><b>Select one of the following courses:</b></td><td /></tr> <tr><td>PSY 101</td><td> Human Relations</td></tr> <tr><td>PSY 111</td><td> General Psychology</td></tr> </table><h3 id="section---WhatCouldIDoAfterIGraduate">What Could I Do After I Graduate?</h3> <h4 id="section---CareerOpportunities">Career Opportunities</h4> <p>You will be prepared for entry-level employment opportunities after earning the Associate of Business in Accounting / Computer Information Systems degree from Baker College. You can expect to find employment in corporate finance departments, government offices, accounting firms, financial institutions, or nonprofit organizations. Positions you could pursue include: </p> <ul><li>Bookkeeper </li><li>Junior Accountant </li><li>Accounting Technician </li></ul><h4 id="section---AdvancedDegrees">Advanced Degrees</h4> <p>Completion of the Baker College Associate of Business in Accounting / Computer Information Systems program prepares you for further studies in a four-year degree program. A bachelor degree might be required for some positions and would typically be needed for career advancement purposes. Examples of degrees you could seek include: </p> <ul><li>Bachelor of Science in Accounting </li><li>Bachelor of Science in Accounting Information Systems </li><li>Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting </li><li>Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Computer Information Systems</li></ul>