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BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION WITH EMPHASIS IN ACCOUNTING - Associate of Science Degree
Eagle Gate College's Accounting program gives you a solid understanding of accounting skills and an overview of supervision and management responsibilities from instructors with professional experience. If you're good with numbers and like financial management, our accredited Associate of Science in Accounting degree will give you the education you need to begin your accounting career with confidence. With the average graduation time of only 18 months, you'll quickly get out of the classroom and into an in-demand field.
Just how in-demand is an Accounting degree? The U.S. Department of Labor projects that Accountants and Auditors will be among the fastest growing careers through 2016, with a projected need for 2,377,000 new jobs over the next eight years. (U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2007).
Request InformationAccounting graduates are trained in:
- The necessary technology to produce and communicate accounting information
- Concepts such as debits/credits, payroll, ledger, inventory, partnerships, and tax returns
- Financial statement preparation
- Budgeting for decision making
- Accounts receivable, accounts payable, bookkeeping, and general accounting
This program is available at the following locations:
- Murray, Utah Campus
- Layton, Utah Campus
- Online
Average program length:
Business Administration with Accounting Emphasis-Associate of Science Degree- 20 months
Course Overview:
90 QUARTER HOURS
*Students will either complete ACC294 Accounting Internship or ACC261 Governmental and Non-Profit Accounting.
The program prepares students for the National Bookkeeper Exam. This exam is administered on campus and may be taken through the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT). Certification exam fees are the responsibility of the students.
Job Titles for Accounting Graduates:
- Accountant
- Payroll Clerk
- Billing Coordinator
- Accounts Payable Specialist
- Bookkeeper
- Business Office Manager

