Accounting, AAS

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My Academic Plan (MAP) - Accounting Fall 2016
Degree: Associate of Applied Science in Business Administration (AAS - Non Transferable)
Major Code: 0300-01
Advising: Cheryl Keymer, ckeymer@northark.edu
Advising Center: M184 South Campus (870) 391-3115

This MAP serves as a guideline to graduate in 4 semesters. The Key Milestones/Prerequisites listed for each semester highlight significant achievements that must be completed in the degree track. Students who do not follow the four semester plan and/or who do not complete identified milestones may jeopardize their financial aid (if applicable) and/or delay graduation. Please refer to the Northark catalog or advisor for any changes or modifications which may have occurred after the publication of this document.

Program Application Required: No

Academic Preparedness

Northark recognizes the important connection between student success and academic preparedness. Students may be required to complete one or more of the following courses before enrolling in the MAP sequence of courses. Summer and/or intercession courses may be required to graduate within 4 semesters. Developmental course credits earned do not count towards degree completion requirements.

** A course can only be used once**

Business Administration

The AAS in Business Administration is for the student who wants a two-year degree program providing current skills leading to employment in the field of business. Due to the broad range of careers available in this field, the degree has four areas of specialization (emphases) to accommodate most students’ needs: (1) Accounting; (2) Office Management; (3) Management; or Logistics & Supply Chain Management. Additionally, specific course requirements may be modified to accommodate student career goals with written approval of the Department Chair/Dean. More detailed descriptions of each area of specialization follow.

Accounting Emphasis

The Accounting Emphasis stresses modern accounting practices and how they fit into modern business practice. The critical importance of proper business ethics in the accounting profession is emphasized in this program.

Developmental Education Courses

CP 0816 - Introduction to Language Credits: 6
CP 0912 - College Reading Credits: 2
CP 0913 - Fundamentals of Language Credits: 3
CP 0923 - Foundations of Mathematical Reasoning Credits: 3
CP 0933 - Foundations of Algebra III Credits: 3

Semester 1

BA 1003 - Introduction to Business Credits: 3
BA 1103 - Business Mathematics Credits: 3
BA 1113 - Introduction to Accounting Credits: 3 or
BA 2003 - Accounting Principles I Credits: 3
CIS 1103 - Introduction to Information Technology Credits: 3
MM 1303 - Human Relations Credits: 3

Total Credits: 15

Semester 2

BA 1213 - Financial Mathematics Credits: 3
BA 2003 - Accounting Principles I Credits: 3 or
BA 2013 - Accounting Principles II Credits: 3
CIS 1333 - Spreadsheet Credits: 3
CIS 2103 - Computerized Accounting Credits: 3
ENGL 1013 - English Composition I Credits: 3

Total Credits: 15

Semester 3

BA 2013 - Accounting Principles II Credits: 3 or
Elective Credits: 3 *
BA 2713 - Legal Environment of Business Credits: 3
BA 2733 - Business and Professional Ethics Credits: 3
ECON 2313 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credits: 3
ENGL 1023 - English Composition II Credits: 3 or
ENGL 1033 - Technical Report Writing Credits: 3

Total Credits: 15

Semester 4

CIS 2423 - Database Management Credits: 3
BA 2103 - Business Communications Credits: 3
BA 2113 - Spreadsheet Applications for Accounting Credits: 3
BA 2803 - Business Administration Capstone Project Credits: 3
ECON 2323 - Principles of Microeconomics Credits: 3

Total Credits: 15

Note

Electives: Choose from any BA, CIS, ECON or MM course.