<h2 id="section---FrequentlyAskedQuestions">Frequently Asked Questions</h2> <h3 id="section---WhatKindOfProgramIsIt">What Kind of Program Is It?</h3> <p>The Baker College Associate of Business in Accounting / Management program is designed to develop your competencies in the major and fundamental areas of business. In addition, the program is intended to teach you how to properly record the financial transactions that are fundamental to any enterprise. The program is also designed to teach the basic concepts of payroll, computerized accounting, small business management, and taxation. You will acquire critical-thinking, communication, and leadership skills. This program is offered in an online format. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreThePrerequisites">What Are the Prerequisites?</h3> <p>You should have an excellent analytical aptitude, basic computer proficiency, and an affinity for math if you want to apply to this program. You should also be detail-oriented and have management potential. 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>It will be necessary to earn a minimum of 105 quarter credits in order to graduate from this associate degree program. Required business, accounting / management, and general education courses are listed below. </p> <p><u>Accounting / Management Major Courses</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code </th><th> Course Title</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>ACC301 </td><td> Intermediate Accounting I</td></tr> <tr><td>ACC 341B </td><td> Individual Taxation</td></tr> <tr><td>MGT 211 </td><td> Management and Supervision</td></tr> <tr><td>MGT 212 </td><td> Human Resource Management</td></tr> <tr><td>MGT 231 </td><td> Small Business Management</td></tr> <tr><td>MGT 241 </td><td> Business Success Seminar</td></tr> <tr><td>WRK 218 </td><td> Work Experience Project</td></tr> <tr><td>WRK 291B </td><td> Professional Career Strategies</td></tr> </table><p><u>Business Courses</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code </th><th> Course Title</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>ECN 201 </td><td> Principles of Macroeconomics</td></tr> <tr><td>ECN 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 Title</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 141A </td><td> Microsoft PowerPoint</td></tr> <tr><td>MTH 111 </td><td> Introductory Algebra</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 course from the following:</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 multiple career opportunities once you have amassed marketable business and accounting skills. You can expect to find employment with accounting firms or business corporations. Upon completion of your studies, you will be prepared for for entry-level positions such as: </p> <ul><li>Accounting Clerk </li><li>Bookkeeping Clerk </li><li>Auditing Clerk </li><li>Payroll Clerk </li><li>Purchasing Agent </li></ul><h4 id="section---AdvancedDegrees">Advanced Degrees</h4> <p>When you obtain additional education, you are able to take advantage of career advancement opportunities. A bachelor degree is generally required to pursue accountant positions and may prove helpful in seeking business management opportunities. Participating in Baker College's bachelor programs such as the following could prove helpful: </p> <ul><li>Bachelor of Science in Accounting </li><li>Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in: <ul><li>Accounting</li></ul></li></ul>