Accounting

Associate of Applied Science Degree

Program Director: Kerry Dolan

Program Faculty: Jessica Boyer

Program Website

The Accounting degree is offered both online and onsite.

Accounting involves the preparation of financial records that are a critical part of efficient and effective business operations. The GFC MSU Accounting program covers a wide range of topics related to the accounting field including a study of general business, individual income tax, payroll, and technology. Upon completion of this program students are prepared to work at public, private, or governmental organizations in a variety of positions including accounting clerk, bookkeeper, payroll technician, and tax preparer. 

Graduates are prepared to:

• Prepare and interpret financial records for a business while applying generally accepted accounting principles and industry standards.
• Identify and explain common internal controls necessary in business organizations.
• Use computerized accounting software.
• Communicate professionally, both orally and in writing.
• Compute payrolls and prepare basic federal and state payroll tax forms.
• Prepare basic income tax returns for individuals and businesses.
• Analyze the legal, ethical, and practical implications of business decisions.

Estimated Resident Program Cost*

Estimated Resident Program Cost

Item	Cost
Tuition and Fees	$8,288
Books/Supplies	$2,039
Total	$10,328

*

Fall 2025 MUS Student Health Insurance Premiums may be changing. Please check the Health Insurance website and/or Student Central for confirmed premium rates.

Plan of Study Grid

First Year
Fall		Credits
ACTG 101	Accounting Procedures I **,+	3
BGEN 105	Introduction to Business +	3
CAPP 131	Basic MS Office +	3
Select one of the following:
M 105	Contemporary Mathematics **,+	3
M 121	College Algebra **,+	3
Select one of the following:
WRIT 101	College Writing I **,+	3
WRIT 121	Introduction to Technical Writing **,+	3
	Credits	15
Spring
ACTG 102	Accounting Procedures II *,+	3
ACTG 180	Payroll Accounting *,+	3
CAPP 156	MS Excel *,+	3
Electives		6
	Credits	15
Second Year
Fall
ACTG 201	Principles of Financial Accounting *,**,+	3
ACTG 211	Income Tax Fundamentals *,+	3
BGEN 235	Business Law *,+	3
COMX 115	Introduction to Interpersonal Communication +	3
Electives		3
	Credits	15
Spring
ACTG 202	Principles of Managerial Accounting *,+	3
ACTG 205	Computerized Accounting *,+	3
ACTG 215	Foundations of Government & Not for Profit Accounting *,+	3
WRIT 220	Business and Professional Writing *,+	3
Electives		3
	Credits	15
	Total Credits	60

Suggested Electives 

These courses are highly recommended in addition to standard accounting curriculum.

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
ACTG 291	Special Topics: Accounting *	1-3
ACTG 298	Internship *	1-6
BGEN 220	Business Ethics and Social Responsibility	3
BMGT 215	Human Resource Management *	3
BMGT 235	Management *	3
BMGT 245	Customer Service Management *	3
BMKT 131	Introduction to Social Media Marketing *	3
BMKT 225	Marketing *	3
CAPP 266	Advanced MS Excel Applications *	3
CSCI 100	Introduction to Programming *	3
ECNS 201	Principles of Microeconomics	3
ECNS 202	Principles of Macroeconomics	3
STAT 216	Introduction to Statistics **	4
OR other courses with advisor approval

+

A grade of C- or above is required for graduation.

*

Indicates prerequisites needed.

**

Placement in course(s) is determined by placement assessment.