Accounting and Business

Kappa Beta Delta 2023 Inductees: Dawson Evert, David Arrieta Gomez, Brock Herrman, Micah Carrol, Vinicius Costa, Lucas Fernandes, Peyton Koehler, Nathaniel Moore, Etan Paris, Andile Sibanda

Accreditation

The Pratt Community College Accounting and Business Program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Program.
 

2020-2023 ACC/BUS Graduates(pdf)

2018-2021 Job Placement Rates

Degree and Certificate Options

Associate of Science, Accounting
Associate of Science, Business Administration

Associate of General Studies, Business and/or Accounting Concentration
     Associate of General Studies, Business Administration & Management Option

Associate of Applied Science, Business Administrative Technology
     Associate of Applied Science, Business Administrative Technology-Medical Office Assistant Option

Certificate, Business Administrative Technology
     Certificate, Business Administrative Technology-Medical Office Assistant Option

Mission Statement

The Accounting and Business Department of Pratt Community College has a mission of providing students educational experiences and opportunities to meet their diverse and changing needs. The Accounting and Business Department offers courses that enable the student to transfer to a four-year college or university or to prepare for and obtain employment. It also provides continuous training and education, which allows professionals to update their skills and remain competitive in the job market. ACBSP only accredits Associate degree programs.

PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES for both AS degrees:

1. Students in the required computer class will demonstrate 80% of the computer competencies.
2. Associate of Science business graduates will successfully transfer to a four-year college or university.
3. Business Graduates will score at or above the standard deviation of the CAAP test for Reading, Writing, Math, and Critical Thinking.
4. Students will be able to successfully complete an Accounting Cycle.
5. Students will successfully pass the competencies for Macroeconomics and Microeconomics.

PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES for AGS degree:

1. Students in the required computer class will demonstrate 80% of the computer competencies.
2. Business Graduates will score at or above the standard deviation of the ETS test for Reading, Writing, Math, and Critical Thinking.
3. Students will be able to successfully complete an Accounting Cycle.
4. Students will demonstrate comprehension of the basic principles of economics.
5. Students will successfully complete a marketing plan project.
6. Students will successfully complete a business plan project.

PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES for AAS degree:

1. Students in the required computer class will demonstrate 80% of the computer competencies.
2. Students completing an Associate of Applied Science degree desiring to enter the world of work will find employment in their field.
3. Students who attain employment directly after graduation will be successful at their job.
4. Students will score at or above the industry benchmark levels of the Work Keys tests for Applied Math, Listening, Reading for Information, and Writing.
5. Students will be able to successfully complete an Accounting Cycle.
6. Students will successfully pass the competencies for Macroeconomics or Microeconomics.
7. Students will successfully complete a marketing plan project.

Career Options

Administrative Services Manager
Accountant
Actuary
Budget Analyst

More Information

ACBSP Accreditation
Kappa Beta Delta Honor Society
Accounting and Business Program Advisory Committee
Boyd Davies Executive-in-Residence
Outstanding Business Professional Award
Outstanding Business Transfer Award
Aspiring Business Student Award
Accounting & Business Tours