Accounting and Finance - Financial Services Track
Curriculum Description
The Accounting and Finance curriculum is designed to provide students with the knowledge and the skills necessary for employment and growth in the accounting and finance profession. Accountants and finance professionals assemble and analyze, process, and communicate essential information about financial operations.
Course work may include accounting, finance, ethics, business law, computer applications, financial planning, insurance, marketing, real estate, selling, and taxation. Related skills are developed through the study of communications, computer applications, financial analysis, critical thinking skills, and ethics.
Graduates should qualify for entry-level accounting and finance positions in many types of organizations including accounting firms, small businesses, manufacturing firms, banks, hospitals, school systems, and governmental agencies.
This curriculum model is designed for the student that wishes to obtain the Associate in Applied Science degree in Accounting and Finance with an emphasis in Financial Services.
The following represents one way in which the program of study can be completed. Students who aren’t able to follow the recommended curriculum model below should consult their academic advisor to be sure that they take courses in the best order for their success.
Associate in Applied Science
A25800FS REVISED
NC CIP: 52.0304
Day and Online
POS Approved: Fall 2020
Fall Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACC 120 | Prin of Financial Accounting REVISED REQUISITE  |
3 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| BUS 115 | Business Law I REVISED REQUISITE |
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| BUS 125 | Personal Finance REVISED REQUISITE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry NEW VERSION    |
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Select one:
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIS 110 OR |
Introduction to Computers |
(2) | (2) | (0) | (3) |
| CIS 111 | Basic PC Literacy | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
Totals
Class Hours: 13
Lab/Shop Hours: 4
Clinical/WBL Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 15
Spring Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACC 121 | Prin of Managerial Accounting |
3 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
Select one:
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACC 149 OR |
Intro to ACC Spreadsheets |
1 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| CTS 130 | Spreadsheet |
(2) | (2) | (0) | (3) |
Select one:
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECO 151 OR |
Survey of Economics REVISED REQUISITE |
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| ECO 251 OR |
Prin of Microeconomics REVISED REQUISITE |
(3) | (0) | (0) | (3) |
| ECO 252 | Prin of Macroeconomics REVISED REQUISITE |
(3) | (0) | (0) | (3) |
Select one:
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAT 110 OR |
Mathematical Measurement and Literacy NEW VERSION |
2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| MAT 143 OR |
Quantitative Literacy NEW VERSION |
(2) | (2) | (0) | (3) |
| MAT 152 | Statistical Methods I NEW VERSION |
(3) | (2) | (0) | (4) |
Totals
Class Hours: 9
Lab/Shop Hours: 7
Clinical/WBL Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 12
Summer Term
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MKT 120 | Principles of Marketing REVISED REQUISITE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Select one:
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUS 255 OR |
Org Behavior in Business REVISED REQUISITE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| OST 286 | Professional Development REVISED REQUISITE | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) |
Select one:
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM 110 OR |
Introduction to Communication REVISED REQUISITE |
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| COM 120 OR |
Intro Interpersonal Com REVISED |
(3) | (0) | (0) | (3) |
| COM 231 OR |
Public Speaking REVISED REQUISITE |
(3) | (0) | (0) | (3) |
| ENG 112 OR |
Writing/Research in the Disc |
(3) | (0) | (0) | (3) |
| ENG 114 OR |
Prof Research & Reporting |
(3) | (0) | (0) | (3) |
| ENG 115 | Oral Communication | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) |
Totals
Class Hours: 9
Lab/Shop Hours: 0
Clinical/WBL Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 9
Fall Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACC 210 | Enterprise Risk Management |
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| BUS 147 | Business Insurance REVISED REQUISITE |
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| DBA 110 | Database Concepts | 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| MKT 123 | Fundamentals of Selling REVISED REQUISITE |
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Select one:
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSY 118 OR |
Interpersonal Psychology REVISED REQUISITE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| PSY 150 | General Psychology REVISED REQUISITE |
(3) | (0) | (0) | (3) |
Totals
Class Hours: 14
Lab/Shop Hours: 3
Clinical/WBL Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 15
Spring Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAF 143 | Financial Planning REVISED REQUISITE |
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| BUS 225 | Business Finance |
2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| BUS 240 | Business Ethics REVISED REQUISITE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| ___ ___ | Humanities/Fine Arts Elective |
** | ** | 0 | 3 |
Select one:
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MKT 223 OR |
Customer Service REVISED REQUISITE | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) |
| WBL 111 | Work-Based Learning I | 0 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
Totals
Class Hours: 8
Lab/Shop Hours: 2
Clinical/WBL Hours: 10
Credit Hours: 13
Total Credit Hours: 64
Legend
- : Comprehensive Articulation Agreement - This course is recommended for students transferring to a four-year university.
- : Local Requirement
- : Instructional Service Agreement
- : Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC)
- : Global Distinction
- : Requisite(s)
Additional Information
Humanities/Fine Arts Electives — Select one: ART 111, ENG 131, HUM 110, HUM 115, HUM 220, MUS 110, PHI 215, PHI 240 or REL 110. Consult an academic advisor concerning other possible electives.
*Hours will vary depending on course selection.
2018FA State Curriculum Standard Revision; new title and code; repackaged only.
This program was formerly Financial Services A25330.
