Associate of Applied Science - Accounting Technician

Contact Information:

Diane Bercier / Stephanie Bear, Business Instructors

(701) 394-3982 / (701) 394-4164

Office 111D / 111E

dbercier@tm.edu /sbear@tm.edu

Program Type

Associate of Applied Science

Estimated Time to Complete

Four semesters (Two academic years)

Format

On Campus

Program Description

The Accounting Technician Program is designed to train accounting technicians who generally work in bookkeeping/accounting operations in business or accounting departments or as para- professionals assisting professional accountants.

Coursework includes courses in accounting theory, computer technology, and general education that are designed to assure graduates possess the skills necessary to clearly communicate the results of their work, both orally and in writing. Students will become proficient in the latest computerized accounting applications and other prominent software used in the accounting field.

 

Mission

Institutional Mission Statement

 

Turtle Mountain College is committed to functioning as an autonomous Indian controlled college on the Turtle Mountain Chippewa Reservation focusing on general studies, undergraduate education, Career & Technical Education, scholarly research, and continuous improvement of student learning. By creating an academic environment in which the cultural and social heritage of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa is brought to bear throughout the curriculum, the college establishes an administration, staff, faculty, and student body exerting leadership in the community and providing service to it.

Career Outlook

With an Associate of  Applied Science (AAS) in Accounting from TMC you can obtain positions such as an accounting clerk, bookkeeper, financial clerk, teller, bill & account collector, payroll clerk and a number of other positions in the area of basic accounting.

Application Deadline

Review the TMC Academic Calendar for admission & registration deadlines for each semester. 

Credit Hours

65 Credits

Plan of Study Grid


Year One Fall

ACCT 200Elements of Accounting I

3

ACCT 218Computer Applications in Business

3

BOTE 107Customer Service Strategies

3

BOTE 108Business Mathematics

3

BOTE 127Information Processing

3

Total Credit Hours:15

Year One Spring

ACCT 161Internship

2

ACCT 201Elements of Accounting II

3

ACCT 212Payroll Accounting

3

BOTE 177Job Readiness

1

ENGL 110College Composition I

3

PSYC 111Introduction to Psychology

3

Total Credit Hours:15

Year Two Fall

ACCT 210Fund Accounting

2

BADM 202Principles of Management

3

BOTE 211Business Communications

3

BOTE 247Spreadsheet Applications

3

COMM
Communication Requirement

3

GEN ED
General Education Course Requirement

3

Total Credit Hours:17

Year Two Spring

ACCT 294Certified Bookkeeper Exam Prep

3

BADM 201Principles of Marketing

3

BADM 215Leadership Development

3

BADM 224Management Information Systems

3

CIS 274Project Management

3

GEN ED
General Education Course Requirement

3

Total Credit Hours:18

Total Credit Hours: 65