Accounting

 

Accounting Program Information

Associate of Business

 

Every organization needs people who are skilled in accounting. The day-to-day work of accountants ranges from preparing budgets and financial records to completing tax returns and requires attention to detail and the ability to analyze, compare, and interpret financial data. Accountants are also instrumental in helping organizations grow by providing management with the financial information needed for planning, decision making, and private, civic, and governmental entities.

Note: This program is being taught out. No new students are accepted.

 

Accounting (AB) Program

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Program Handbook

Not Applicable - No specialized program handbook for this program.

 

Program Mission & Outcomes

Intended Student Learning Outcomes – College of Business – IACBE Accredited Programs

Mission of College of Business:

The mission of the College of Business is to build a seamless bridge from education to a meaningful career through engaging and challenging learning experiences.

 

Intended Student Learning Outcomes of College of Business

  1. Applying critical thinking skills for problem solving and decision making (aligned: MBA PO1, BBA PO1, AB PO1).
  2. Engage in a collaborative environment to produce desired outcomes (aligned: MBA PO2, BBA PO2, AB PO2).
  3. Deliver effective and professional oral and written communications using a variety of delivery venues (aligned: MBA PO3, BBA PO3, AB PO3).
  4. Understand and apply the disciplinary knowledge, theories, and competencies associated to core business functions and selected program of study (aligned: MBA PO4, BBA PO4, BBA PO10, AB PO4).
  5. Apply data analytical tools to business problem solving and decision making (aligned: MBA PO5, BBA PO5, AB PO5).
  6. Assess, develop, and support strategic plans (aligned: MBA PO6, BBA PO6, AB PO6).
  7. Recognize and apply legal, ethical, cultural, and economic standards of business within a global environment (aligned: MBA PO7, BBA PO7, AB PO7).
  8. Utilize research in business problem solving (aligned: MBA PO8, BBA PO8, AB PO8).
  9. Evaluate and apply leadership strategies in business environments (aligned: MBA PO9, BBA PO9).

 

Broad-Based Operational Goals of College of Business

  1. The College of Business will offer significant project based and active learning opportunities for students.
  2. The College of Business will offer highly effective programs and delivery systems degree that prepare students to be career ready.
  3. The College of Business will provide students opportunity to advance critical thinking skills and the use of technology.
  4. The College of Business will attract and retain career oriented faculty who are experts in their field.

 

Intended Student Learning Outcomes of Associate of Business Program

By the end of the program, students will:

  1. Apply critical thinking skills to problem solving.
  2. Understand and evaluate key elements of successful team work.
  3. Deliver effective and professional oral and written communications.
  4. Describe the introductory concepts, basic theories, and fundamental practices in the
    principal functional areas of business.
  5. Use data analytical tools to solve problems.
  6. Recognize skills required in planning, organizing, controlling, and leading in a business
    scenario.
  7. Recognize legal, ethical, and cultural issues within a business environment.
  8. Find research sources utilizing reference tools.

Effective: January 2020

Baker College Mission and Vision

  

Student Learning Outcomes

Academic Plan

Background Check Requirements

No Background Check required.

 

Additional Program Information

Please see your Program Director for additional program information.

 

Library Resources

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Clinical / Work Experience Information

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Career Readiness

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