Herzing University: Associate of Science in Accounting

Explore Herzing University's Associate of Science in Accounting

Program Overview

The Associate of Science/Applied Science in Accounting is a 65-credit undergraduate program which prepares you for a wide variety of potential career pathways in accounting.

The online associate degree program provides students with fundamental knowledge and skills in payroll accounting, microeconomics, taxation, business law, marketing, project management, and much more.

What You'll Learn

This accounting program provides students with a solid accounting background. The curriculum includes academic core courses, business courses, and education in computer skills related to accounting such as computerized accounting software, spreadsheets, and payroll systems. This program provides career opportunities in accounting areas such as payables, receivables, bookkeeping, payroll, and taxation.

Career Preparation 

Our associate degree curriculum combines core accounting classes as part of our diploma in bookkeeping and payroll accounting with additional business courses and general education requirements typical in undergraduate degree programs.

You will build a strong academic foundation in the principles of accounting and develop computer skills such as accounting software, spreadsheets and payroll systems. The curriculum prepares you for entry-level positions in accounting areas including payables, receivables, bookkeeping, payroll and taxation.

Admission Requirements

Enrollment prerequisites for the Herzing University program include:

• Hold a high school diploma, GED or equivalent
• Achieve the minimum score on one of several options for entrance testing, including the Wonderlic, ACT or SAT. The Wonderlic assessment is a short assessment provided by Herzing University at no cost to you.
• Meet with a Herzing admissions advisor
• Fill out an enrollment application

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