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Start Your Career in Accounting
About the Program
The Accounting Technology program is designed to prepare students for employment opportunities in the accounting field. Software taught in this program includes the latest version of Microsoft Office Suite and QuickBooks.
In addition, the Accounting Technology program offers an additional concentration in Gaming.
Salary Range
In Mississippi, the median salary is $38,140. Nationally, the income range is $43,020 – $122,220.
Career Opportunities
Upon successful completion, students should be prepared for accounting positions in business and industry, governmental agencies, and public accounting firms. Positions may include:
- Accounts Receivable Clerk
- Accounting Assistant
- Billing Clerk
- Bookkeeper
- Payroll Clerk
- Management Trainee
- Administrative Assistant
Degree Options and Requirements
This program leads to an Associate of Applied Science Degree and is preparatory for employment upon graduation from MGCCC. Where a transfer to four-year college or university is desired, a conference should be scheduled with a MGCCC advisor.
All students completing a career or technical program must complete a MGCCC Board- approved Technical Skills Attainment where applicable. Students should see an advisor for further details.
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Accounting Technology Coursework
For class times, visit the MGCCC class schedules.
Accounting Technology Certificate
Semester One
Semester Two
| Course | Credit(s) |
|---|---|
| BOT 1243 - Microsoft® Word® II | 3 |
| BOT 1823 - Microsoft® Excel® I | 3 |
| BOT 2183 - Career Readiness | 3 |
| BOT 2433 - QuickBooks® | 3 |
| BOT 2813 - Business Communication | 3 |
Total Credits: 30
Accounting Technology Diploma
Semester Three
Total Credits: 15
Total Clock Hours: 1,035
Associate of Applied Science Degree
Semester Four
| Course | Credit(s) |
|---|---|
| ENG 1113 / 1114 English Composition I or ENG 1033 Technical English | 3/4 |
| SPT 1113 - Public Speaking I | 3 |
| Math/Natural Science Elective | 3/4** |
| Social/Behavioral Science Elective | 3 |
| Humanities/Fine Arts Elective | 3 |
Total Credits: 15/17
Note:
Please refer to “The Credit by Non-Traditional Means” regarding stipulations for receiving articulated credit.
* Prior to enrollment in BOT 1233 students will be required to key straight-copy material at a minimum of 35 GWPM, on a five-minute timed writing with a maximum of one error per minute. Students who do not demonstrate this level of proficiency will be required to enroll in BOT 1013 – Introduction to Keyboarding.
** MAT 1033, MAT 1313 or higher or any lab science.
Contact Us
For information on how to become a student at MGCCC, orientation, registration, and our programs, please call (228) 896-2536 or email questions@mgccc.edu.