The Accounting career program provides basic accounting knowledge and skills for success in business and industry. This program offers a concentration in accounting along with a variety of courses necessary for entry into the business world.

Program Goals

Students who have completed the program will be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

Interpret, analyze and communicate financial and managerial information to make decisions
Understand and create financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles
Demonstrate computer literacy and competency with accounting spreadsheet applications
Meet qualifications for entry-level positions in accounting or upgrade their professional competence

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Career Opportunities

Students who successfully complete this program will qualify for employment as:

Junior accountants
Entry-level bookkeeping, accounting and auditing clerks
Accountants and auditors
Financial analysts

U.S. News & World Report rates Accounting positions in U.S. News' Best Business Jobs.

Students may visit the CAP Center to discuss career options.

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Program Classes

Classes will be available online and onsite.

Students enrolled in the program will benefit from:

A schedule that will provide for completion within two years
User-friendly scheduling for those who are working or have other obligations
Comprehensive online support service
Seamless transfer to regional colleges and universities

Students may download the program requirements to view a semester-by-semester breakdown of the required classes and electives.

The RCGC Catalog provides class descriptions.

Program Requirements Course Syllabi

Transfer Options

Through the College’s new premier partnership with Rowan University and other college partnership programs, students are admitted concurrently to Rowan College and one of its partnering universities — immediately beginning their studies toward an advanced degree.

In addition, the College also maintains 75 program articulation agreements with four-year institutions. After successfully completing an associate degree, students have the option to transfer to the university or college of their choice.

Some students in this program have transferred to the following four-year institutions:

Fairleigh Dickinson University
Rowan University
Rutgers University – Camden

Students may visit the Career and Planning (CAP) Center to discuss transfer options.

CAP Center Transfer Services