BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION – ACCOUNTING PATHWAY: ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE

YOU DESERVE THE CREDIT

From earning course credit to mastering financial credits, get the skills you need for real-world roles in business, bookkeeping and financial management.

This pathway combines TCL’s  Business Administration associate degree with the curriculum from the Accounting certificate, giving you the best of both worlds. Get the knowledge and confidence to succeed in a wide variety of business settings wherever you go. 

TCL’s 67-credit-hour associate degree program can be completed in as little as five full-time semesters. Courses include general education courses such as English and algebra and business administration courses such as management, marketing and economics. Accounting pathway courses include individual tax procedures, advanced accounting, payroll and more.  Students also learn QuickBooks and Excel.

LOST OF OPTIONS

Find employment in accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping and payroll services industries.

Quick Facts

A GREAT CAREER

Graduates are prepared for entry-level employment in accounting and bookkeeping fields.

JOB DUTIES

Duties include recording financial transactions, updating statements, and checking financial records for accuracy.

ACCREDITATION

Technical College of the Lowcountry is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees. Technical College of the Lowcountry also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Technical College of the Lowcountry may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).

PROGRAM COST

Tuition: 21 credits x $222 per credit = $4,662.

Remember, this is before S.C. Lottery Tuition Assistance and other financial aid, which could drop your costs significantly. In fact, after financial aid, many students attend for free. See more about paying for TCL.

*Based on Spring 2024 in-state, in-service-area tuition. Your actual cost may differ. Does not include fees, books and other costs. Qualifications vary.

Program Dean

Karen Smith

Dean of School of Business & Industrial Technologies

843-525-8323

Beaufort Mather Campus, Bldg. 14, Rm. 118

Instructors

Tony Beck

Accounting Instructor

843-525-8372

New River Campus 50/118

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