A25800WC – Accounting and Finance
| Degree Designation |
Articulation Agreement |
| Associate in Applied Science |
Transfer Pathway to Western Carolina University |
| Minimum Required Credit Hours |
Fully online option available? |
| 66 |
Yes |
Description
The Catamount Blue Ridge Program guarantees admission to WCU when the applicant meets certain requirements. This pathway program is designed using WCU's transfer information to create a clear path for students completing the Accounting Associate in Applied Science Degree program at Blue Ridge Community College transferring to WCU's accounting program. Students must complete each course within the Accounting Degree with a grade of “C” or better for the course to transfer.
Students may be required to take developmental courses in Math and/or English as a result of high school GPA or pre-enrollment placements tests. Therefore, the student may need more than the minimum number of semester hours listed for graduation. Consult a program advisor for more information.
Industry credentials have been built into this program in the following courses: ACC 150- QuickBooks Online Certified user CTS 130 - MOS Excel Associate Certification ACC 227- Intuit Certified Bookkeeping Professional Certification
Ask your advisor for more details.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, students will:
- Prepare financial reports and forms using appropriate accounting software (e.g. financial, managerial, payroll, tax, spreadsheet, accounting software).
- Analyze business and financial scenarios.
- Develop personal and professional skills to be productive members of the accounting profession.
Program Requirements
General Education
1st Communication
Complete all of the following Courses:
2nd Communication
Complete at least 1 of the following courses:
| ENG-112 | Writing and Research in the Disciplines | 3 |
| ENG-114 | Professional Research & Reporting | 3 |
Humanities/Fine Arts
Complete at least 1 of the following courses:
Social/Behavioral Sci
Complete all of the following Courses:
| ECO-251 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
Mathematics
Complete all of the following Courses:
Technical Core
Technical Core
Complete all of the following Courses:
Concentration Requirements
Concentration/Pathway Hours
Concentration: Accounting Pathway
Complete all of the following Courses:
Other Major Hours - Required
Other Major Hours - Required
Complete all of the following Courses:
| ACC-122 | Principles of Financial Accounting II | 3 |
| ACC-150 | Accounting Software Applications | 2 |
| ACC-227 | Practices in Accounting | 3 |
| BUS-137 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| BUS-265 | Business Prof Capstone | 3 |
| MKT-120 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
Other Required Courses
Other Required Courses
Complete at least 1 of the following courses:
Recommended Course Sequence
Contact the program advisor for schedule planning