Accounting
Interested in a rewarding career that makes a difference? Accounting is the language of business and is used to explain the financial results of companies that range from small business to Fortune 500 companies in size. At Highline, the AAS in accounting will prepare you for work in a variety of career paths by introducing you to accounting fundamentals such as bookkeeping, tax preparation, and payroll. With courses offered in the evenings, on the weekend, and online, the program meets the needs of individuals who are working professionals and future students.
Accounting Degree Options
Business Management Bachelor of Applied Science BAS
- Program Length: Two years for full-time students. (Full-time is 12 credits or more)
- Costs Per Year: $7,572 tuition and fees
- Program Map: Business Management, BAS
Career
- Bank Manager
- Financial Analyst
- Account Manager
- Sales Representative/Manager
- Management Trainee
- Logistics Manager
- Inventory Manager
- Import/Export Specialist
- Operations Manager
- Budget Analyst
- Commercial Broker
- Mortgage Broker
- Business Analyst
- Accountant
- Auditor
Associate in Business (DTA/MRP) DTA/MRP
- Program Length: Two years for full-time students. (Full-time is 12 credits or more)
- Costs Per Year: $4,740 tuition and fees
- Program Map: Associate in Business DTA/MRP
Career
Earning a degree in accounting will provide you with the knowledge and skills necessary to be successful in a variety of careers fields. Graduates may find work in public accounting, industry, government, and non-for-profit organizations. The accounting services provided to businesses of all sizes include but are not limited to payroll, auditing, and bookkeeping.
Accounting Associate of Applied Science AAS
- Program Length: Two years for full-time students. (Full-time is 12 credits or more)
- Costs Per Year: $4,740 tuition and fees
- Program Map: Accounting, AAS
Career
Earning a degree in accounting will provide you with the knowledge and skills necessary to be successful in a variety of careers fields. Graduates may find work in public accounting, industry, government, and non-for-profit organizations. The accounting services provided to businesses of all sizes include but are not limited to payroll, auditing, and bookkeeping.
Certificates of Proficiency (20–44 credits)
Bookkeeping C
Short Term Certificate of Achievement (19 Credits or Less)
Accounting Assistant I C
Accounting Assistant II C
After Highline College
The AAS degree in Accounting is best used to transfer to Highline's Bachelor of Applied Arts degree.
The DTA/MRP degree in Accounting is best used to transfer to a Bachelor of Applied Arts degree or a 4-year college or university.
Complete a Professional Technical Certificate in one year or less and start work immediately, or transfer to an AAS degree option.
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