Accounting and Business Management

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

If you have an interest in numbers and an eye for detail, accounting could be the career for you! In our program you complete coursework in accounting principles, theory and practice. Gain exposure to complex problems and relationships in:

  • Business 
  • Cost management
  • Tax
  • Economics

You also gain real-world experience through a co-op education/internship in your final semester. You leave prepared for in-demand roles in the field. If you wish to transfer to continue your education, the new school will evaluate courses. Each four-year institution has different admission requirements. Contact the school you plan to attend to ensure requirements are met. Credits transfer on a course-by-course basis.

J.C. Walker
Business, Accounting and Economics Department Chair
417-447-8817

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Accreditation

OTC is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), an accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Our current accreditation status with the HLC is displayed on the page linked below. Our next comprehensive evaluation will be in 2030-2031. View more information on OTC accreditation.

Program Outcomes

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General Admissions to Ozarks Tech

Admission to Ozarks Technical Community College is open to all individuals who can benefit from its educational programs. A focus of the college mission is on the academic, career and personal goals of the student. OTC may admit you as a First-Time student just completing their high school, GED or HiSET requirements or as a Transfer student coming from another institution finishing up a certificate or degree. For more information, visit OTC Admissions.

Wondering how you’re going to pay for college? At OTC, we believe that cost shouldn’t be a barrier to earning a degree. Our staff will work with you to make a financial plan. To browse the resources available to you, see paying for college.

At Ozarks Tech, we want your transfer process to be easy. We accomplish this goal through articulation agreements. These agreements are an official partnership to match coursework between schools. This gives you a more seamless transition from Ozarks Tech to a four-year institution.

We have established an agreement for this program. This will simplify the transfer of your credits to partner schools. To understand how this degree will transfer, review the current articulation agreements. Be sure to consult with your transfer school to ensure you’re on the right path toward completing your four-year degree.

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LENGTH OF PROGRAM
ESTIMATED COST*

Associate of Applied Science

Accounting and Business Management
  • Gain a comprehensive education that includes general education and specialized courses in accounting and business management
  • Prepare for a wide range of entry-level positions and potentially pursue further education, such as a bachelor's degree

60 credit hours
4 semesters

$10,977.00*
to
$14,817.00*

Certificate of Achievement

Accounting and Business Management
  • Quickly enter the workforce with essential skills and knowledge specific to accounting and business management
  • Enhance qualifications for entry-level roles with a focused program that can be completed in as little as one year

30 credit hours
2 semesters

$5,440.00*
to
$7,360.00*

Short-Term Training

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PROGRAM DETAILS

Clicking on the options below will provide overview information, course sequences (when applicable), and specific course descriptions. To see a full catalog of all the offerings at OTC, visit catalog.otc.edu.

Accounting and Business Management (A.A.S.)*

A.A.S. Degree: 60 Hours

The Accounting program prepares students with a foundation of coursework in accounting principles, theory and practice, and exposes them to complex problems and relationships in connected fields of business, cost management, tax and economics. A co-op education/internship option in the final semester provides for practical work experience in an office or industry where students can apply the accounting concepts and skills that they have learned.

The Missouri Department of Higher Education has identified a common set of general education courses that have been adopted statewide. These courses are called the "CORE 42."  CORE 42 courses are guaranteed to transfer to any Missouri public college or university to satisfy general education requirements.

Courses in knowledge areas below, designated with the CORE 42 logo indicate courses in that area have been evaluated and provided a MOTR number for transfer to all Missouri public institutions of higher education.

Courses that do not have this designation may still transfer to public and private colleges and universities in Missouri and elsewhere, but students are encouraged to check the transfer equivalency website of the institution to which they plan to transfer to confirm.

Please refer to the MDHE Core Transfer Curriculum for detailed information on CORE 42 courses.

Accounting Certificate*

Certificate: 30 Hours

The Accounting program prepares students with a foundation of coursework in accounting principles, theory and practice, and exposes them to complex problems and relationships in connected fields of business, cost management, tax and economics. Multiple problem sets are assigned in the accounting courses so students can apply the accounting concepts and skills that they have learned.

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*Notices and Disclaimers

*Costs displayed are based on current tuition and fee rates for the program’s required credit hours, as approved by the OTC Board of Trustees, and are subject to change without notice. Estimates reflect both in-district and out-of-district residency rates. Actual costs, degree completion time, and credit requirements may vary based on residency, prior credits, elective courses, program updates, and enrollment factors. For additional information on attendance costs, visit Cost of Attendance, tuition and fees or contact us at 417-447-6900.

**Graduation rates vary by individual. For details on program enrollment, retention, exam/certification, and employment rates, visit Student Outcomes / Student Right-to-Know. Some careers on this list may require additional education and training. For program-specific accreditation visit OTC Accreditation.