<h2 id="section---FrequentlyAskedQuestions">Frequently Asked Questions</h2> <h3 id="section---WhatKindOfProgramIsIt">What Kind of Program Is It?</h3> <p>The Diploma in Bookkeeping and Payroll Accounting program at Herzing University is designed to focus on accounting and data management skills that could be applicable to a number of different business fields. The courses in this program are designed to allow students the chance to study only specialized topics and complete their diploma in a shortened amount of time. This coursework is designed to consist of technical basics like spreadsheets and computer applications, as well as broader business topics like accounting and management. In order to graduate from this program, students will be required to complete a pair of personal and professional development courses. This program could be completed online or at select Herzing University campuses. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreThePrerequisites">What Are the Prerequisites?</h3> <p>Applicants to this program should enjoy working with numbers and have an organizational mind. They should have a talent for remembering and documenting events and expenses. Though requirements may vary, students should have earned a high school diploma or equivalent. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreTheCourseRequirements">What Are the Course Requirements?</h3> <p>This diploma program is made up of a total of at least 25 credit hours. Of those credit hours, there are 23 devoted to required courses and two credits devoted to personal and professional development courses. </p> <p><u>Required Courses</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code</th><th>Course Title</th></tr> <tr><td>AC 107</td><td> Accounting I</td></tr> <tr><td>AC 110</td><td> Payroll Accounting</td></tr> <tr><td>AC 216</td><td> Accounting II</td></tr> <tr><td>BU 106</td><td> Introduction to Management</td></tr> <tr><td>IS 102</td><td> Computers and Application Software</td></tr> <tr><td>IS 160</td><td> Spreadsheets</td></tr> <tr><td>MA 175</td><td> Business Math</td></tr> </table><p><u>Personal and Professional Development Courses</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code</th><th>Course Title</th></tr> <tr><td>PD 121</td><td> Professional Development I</td></tr> <tr><td>PD 202</td><td> Professional Development II</td></tr> </table><h3 id="section---WhatCouldIDoAfterIGraduate">What Could I Do After I Graduate?</h3> <h4 id="section---CareerOpportunities">Career Opportunities</h4> <p>Once a student graduates from this Herzing University program, he or she could be able to seek employment in bookkeeping or financial clerking. These positions could involve working with the government, accounting firms, business offices, or financial management companies. Positions available could be entry level or could offer more challenging responsibilities. </p> <p>Potential career options include but are not limited to: </p> <ul><li>Accounting Technician </li><li>Bookkeeping Assistant </li><li>Accounting Clerk </li><li>Auditing Clerk </li><li>Bookkeeping Clerk </li></ul><h4 id="section---AdvancedDegrees">Advanced Degrees</h4> <p>Students who graduate from this program could decide that it's beneficial to their personal goals to pursue a higher-level degree. These degrees could offer the student more knowledge in the field of accounting, business, or human resources. If a student wishes to seek managerial or administrative opportunities, a higher-level degree, such as a bachelor's degree, could be required. </p> <p>Bachelor's degrees graduates could apply for include but are not limited to: </p> <ul><li>Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting </li><li>Bachelor of Science in Accounting </li><li>Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management </li><li>Bachelor of Science in Management</li></ul>