Approximate Cost

• Credit Costs (approximate, minimum cost of two-years $8,800 full time at AACC)
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Graduation Requirements

Refer to Academic Regulations on Graduation Requirements  for college-wide graduation requirements.

Honors Program Courses

If you qualify for the Honors Program, you may take honors versions  of some courses (such as ENG 101H , ENG 102H , etc.).

Online Degrees and Credit Certificates

This program can be completed fully online. Some online courses may require proctored exams or on-campus assessments at a testing center.

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General Education Requirements: 34 credits

An approved list of general education courses can be found in the General Education and Diversity, Technology and Wellness Requirements  section of the catalog. Choose general education courses from the following topics:

Program Requirements: 26 credits

• BPA 111 - Introduction to Business 3 credit hours
• BPA 201 - Financial Accounting 3 credit hours
• BPA 202 - Managerial Accounting 3 credit hours
• ECO 212 - Principles of Economics 2 3 credit hours
• ECO 232 - Business Statistics 3 credit hours

• (formerly listed as BPA 232)

• LGS 253 - Business Law 1 3 credit hours

• (formerly listed as BPA 253)

• BPA, ECO or ESI Elective 8 credit hours

Note: Students who do not test directly into MAT 230 may use the prerequisite math course to satisfy an elective. Also, ECO 233 is a recommended elective.

Diversity Requirement

All students in associate degree programs must satisfy the Diversity Requirement . In many cases, students may satisfy this requirement simultaneously as they satisfy a general education course requirement or with an elective. 

Technology Requirement

All students in associate degree programs must satisfy the Technology Requirement . In many cases, students may satisfy this requirement simultaneously as they satisfy a general education course requirement or with an elective. 

Wellness Requirement

Unless they are in a degree that is exempt, all students in associate degree programs must satisfy the Wellness Requirement . In many cases, students may satisfy this requirement simultaneously as they satisfy a general education course requirement or with an elective.

Program Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

1. Describe the components of a changing global business environment.
2. Apply analytical and critical thinking skills to develop quantitative and ethically-based accounting decisions.
3. Apply economic information to business decisions.
4. Demonstrate the use of analytical tools and technology that supports business practices.
5. Identify, evaluate, and analyze contractual disputes utilizing legal theories.

This program aligns with all the college’s core competencies. 

Transferring Credits to a Maryland Public Four-Year School

Maryland public four-year colleges and universities accept a minimum of 60 and as many as 70 credits earned toward an associate degree from a Maryland public community college. Students planning to transfer should consult with an AACC academic and transfer advisor; and are advised to obtain permission from the four-year college or university when planning to transfer credits beyond the minimum degree requirements at AACC. More than 70 credits earned at AACC may be transferred if outlined within an established transfer agreement. Current transfer agreements can be found on the AACC Transfer Partners webpage.

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