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Associate of Applied Business in Accounting

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Associate of Applied Business in Accounting

The Associate of Applied Business in Accounting program is a fully online, two-year associate degree program that prepares students for a career as a professional in the field of accounting after graduation. The program provides students with the flexibility to balance work and family obligations while completing their degree. The program also offers students a self-paced learning schedule where they can access the materials at the times that work best for them.

Why study Accounting: Online?

Accounting professionals create, update, review, and maintain accounting records, playing a key role in the overall operation of an organization. Nearly all public, private, and nonprofit organizations need accounting support. Accounting is a high demand career field with many opportunities for career advancement.

This degree qualifies students for a number of bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing careers. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual wage for bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing professionals in 2018 was $40,240.

Is an Associate degree in Accounting right for me?

The online, two-year Associate of Applied Business in Accounting program helps students develop the skills needed for a career as a professional in the field of accounting.

This degree is a perfect choice for students that:

  • Want a professional career in a high demand job market
  • Want a degree that will allow them to enter the workforce quickly and have the potential for career advancement
  • Are working professionals, who want to change careers or advance an existing career
  • Want the option to continue their studies, without losing credits, in the online Bachelors of Technical Applied Studies (BTAS) program
  • Are detailed orientated and like working with numbers and money
  • Are comfortable with basic mathematics—addition, subtraction, multiplication and division (advance math is not required in this field)
  • Want to earn a degree from a prestigious, public, nationally respected university
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FAQs
  • Does UC have job placement or career services available?

    Yes. We want to make sure you put your new UC degree into action. Our career services team will assist by providing tips and suggestions to help you find your ideal next job.

  • Can I complete the program part-time?

    Programs can be completed full-time or part-time. Many programs are set up to be part-time, with most containing fewer than 10 credit hours in any given semester. We know you have a lot going on, so want to make sure that school can fit into your schedule. Note: There are some exceptions.

  • Can I transfer credit hours from my previous associate or bachelor’s program?

    Yes. You will need to work with a program advisor to understand what credits will apply and meet the minimum requirement for credit hours completed at the University of Cincinnati.

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