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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 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.

Career

Earning a certificate or 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.

Bachelor Degrees

BAS: Applied Management

The world’s leading companies and organizations need you to help them build and deliver products better, faster and cheaper. If you’re working in international business, logistics or a closely related field—or want to work in one of these areas—then you can make yourself more valuable by earning a Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) degree in applied management.

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Career

Supply Chain Manager, International Marketing Director, Multinational Manager, International Trade & Customs Manager, Logistics Manager

Department/Program URL:

https://business.highline.edu/

GPA Requirement:

2.0

Number of Credits:

180 (including 90 credits from Associates degree)

Degree or Certificate Learning Outcomes:

Top Transfer-To institutions

  • Master’s degree in Supply Chain Transportation & Logistics at University of Washington
  • Master’s degree in Business Administration at University of Washington
  • Master’s degree in Business Administration at Central Washington University

Important Dates or Milestones Specific to Degree/Certificate

Key Advisors

Mary Kajoka

Associate Degrees

Accounting AAS

The AAS in Accounting prepares you to work in a variety of positions as an accountant in industry, government, public accounting, and non-for-profit organizations. The curriculum focuses on fundamental accounting concepts that range from recording transactions, to reporting financial information to its users the degree offers career opportunities and a smooth transition into the BAS in Accounting at an affiliated college.

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Department/Program URL:

https://accounting.highline.edu/

GPA Requirement:

All individual classes must be completed with a 2.0 or better to apply to certificates or degrees.

Number of Credits:

90

Degree or Certificate Learning Outcomes:

  • Analyze, record, and communicate business information using generally accepted accounting procedures, computer systems and accounting software as appropriate.
  • Initiate projects, research accounting authorities and business practices, and develop recommendations using appropriate policies, guidance, ethical standards, and management directions, including using computer systems and software.
  • Manage and complete team projects, including making team assignments and coordinating team activities (including the supervisor), consistent with sound human relations procedures.
  • Use an understanding of business principles and organizational priorities to make decisions about work being performed. Give guidance and instructions to subordinates consistent with management priorities and ethical standards.

Top Transfer-To institutions

  • Bellevue College – BAS in Accounting

Important Dates or Milestones Specific to Degree/Certificate

N/A

Key Advisors

Cathy Cartwright

Associate in Business (DTA/MRP)

Accounting majors wishing to transfer to a business school at a 4-year college or university complete an Associate of Business (DTA/MRP) degree. This degree will provide you with the preferred general education requirements that will prepare you to pursue a bachelor’s degree in business at a 4-year college or university.

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Career

General Business, Marketing, Management, Finance, Global Business

Department/Program URL:

https://business.highline.edu/

GPA Requirement:

2.0

Number of Credits:

90

Degree or Certificate Learning Outcomes:

  • Interpret and use oral instructions to complete assigned tasks; speak clearly and produce written documents for a diverse group of customers, coworkers and managers utilizing current business terminology.
  • Use supervisory skills and interact on an interpersonal level with diverse groups.
  • Identify, evaluate and apply industry specific business principles. Make informed decisions within the parameters of legal requirements and societal expectations.
  • Apply sound financial principles for bookkeeping, budgeting, financial reporting and planning.
  • Use an understanding of basic business principles and organizational priorities to make decisions about work being performed.
  • Employ workforce readiness skills, including problem solving, organizational planning and time management.
  • Utilize current industry technology in business applications to efficiently and effectively create actionable information.

Top Transfer-To institutions

  • Highline College
  • Green River College
  • Central Washington University

Important Dates or Milestones Specific to Degree/Certificate

Mapped coursework sequence is based on a fall quarter start.

Key Advisors

Cathy Cartwright

 

Certificates of Achievement (Under 45 credits)