Accounting (A.S.)
Accountants collect and analyze financial data, design and maintain accounting systems, prepare budgets, financial statements, and tax returns, and conduct audits. Herkimer’s accounting program will prepare students for entry-level positions in the accounting field or for transfer to a four-year school.
Career Opportunities/Transfer Information
HCCC graduates find jobs in public accounting and private industry; most however transfer to four-year colleges and universities throughout the northeast.
Program of Study |
First Year |
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First semester |
Courses |
Credits |
Second semester |
Courses |
Credits |
BU 111 |
Business Organization & Management |
3 |
BU 115 |
Accounting II |
3 |
BU 114 |
Accounting I |
4 |
BU 121 |
Business Law I |
3 |
EN 111 |
English I |
3 |
BU 141 |
Intro. to Marketing |
3 |
FS 100 |
Freshman Seminar |
1 |
EN 112 |
English II |
3 |
IS 115 |
Computer Software Applications |
3 |
MA ___ |
Mathematics Elective* |
3 |
HE 130 OR HE 121 |
Wellness OR Personal and Community Health |
3 |
EN/HU___ |
English or Humanities Elective |
3 |
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Total |
17 |
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Total |
18 |
Second Year |
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First semester |
Courses |
Credits |
Second semester |
Courses |
Credits |
SS___ |
American History Selective** |
3 |
BU 215 |
Cost Accounting |
3 |
EN/HU___ |
Arts Selective*** |
3 |
BU 265 |
Corporate Finance |
3 |
BU___ |
Business Elective |
3 |
SC___ |
Lab Science Elective |
4 |
SS 185 |
Intro. to Macroeconomics |
3 |
BU ___ |
Business Elective |
3 |
SC ___ |
Science Elective |
3 |
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Liberal Arts Elective**** |
3 |
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Total |
15 |
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Total |
16 |
66 Credits Required for the Associate in Science Degree |
* Must be MA127 - Mathematical Statistics or higher. |
** American History Selective - SS121, SS122, or SS141 |
*** Arts Selective: Choose from General Education list of approved courses |
**** SS186 - Microeconomics is recommended for transfer students. Other students may opt for another course from the General Education list of approved courses. |
For more information E-Mail or contact the Business/Computer Division at (315) 866-0300, ext. 8240 or toll free 1-888-464-4222, ext. 8240. |
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