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Associate of Science in Accounting

Herzing University, United States
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Course Overview

Develop the vocational skills necessary to excel in entry-level accounting jobs and the academic knowledge to continue advancing your career with further education. This program is ideal for accounting students looking to balance getting started fast and building their skills for future growth.

An associate degree in accounting can help you build the foundation for further study to become a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA).

  • Learn online in Herzing’s Everywhere Classroom: on your schedule, at your pace

  • Classes include topics in payroll accounting, taxation, computerized accounting, marketing, business law, project management, economics, and more.

  • Small class sizes with experienced, accessible faculty (14:1 student/faculty ratio)

  • Multiple degree pathways: continue your education by transferring credit into a bachelor’s degree in accounting, with further opportunities at the graduate level

We exist to help you reach your highest career goals.

Team up with a lifelong partner in learning, get your career in accounting off to a fast start, and position yourself best for further career growth. It IS possible with Herzing University.

General Eligibility

Prerequisites to enroll in the Herzing Accounting associate degree program include:

  • Completed high school diploma, GED, or equivalent

  • Meet and interview with a Herzing University admissions advisor

  • Complete an enrollment application

Part Time Work Details

20 hours per week

What You'll Study

1 Required Business Core Courses

All courses, 36.00 semester credit hours, are required.

  • Accounting I

  • Payroll Accounting

  • Taxation I

  • Accounting II

  • Taxation II

  • Computerized Accounting

  • Introduction to Business

  • The Digital Firm and Business Communications

  • Business Law I

  • Principles of Marketing

  • Project Management

  • Principles of Microeconomics

General Education Requirements

Students enrolled in this associate degree must complete a minimum of 24.00 semester credit hours in general education distributed among the following disciplines. Refer to the General Education section of the catalog for specific information about courses within each discipline. 9.00 Semester Credit Hours in Communications 6.00 Semester Credit Hours in Humanities (must include 3 semester credit hours of cultural diversity) 3.00 Semester Credit Hours in Mathematics 3.00 Semester Credit Hours in Science  3.00 Semester Credit Hours in Social and Behavioral Sciences

Personal and Professional Development Courses

2.00 semester credit hours are required.

  • Professional Development I

  • Professional Development II

Ready to get started?

For any enquiries or further details, please don't hesitate to contact us. Let's take the next step in your academic journey together.

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