Navigate the Economy with Precision

APPLY

Build a Recession-Proof Career: Earn an AS in Accounting

Start Your Pathway Here

Disclaimer: This career and salary data is provided for informational purposes only. It does not reflect specific results or outcomes associated with Vincennes University. Actual earnings and career outcomes may vary based on many factors such as experience, location, industry, and individual circumstances.

Earn $400K+

Degree Information

Accounting, A.S. Career/Tech

Offered at these locations: Online

This degree is for students who want to manage corporate finances and drive business growth. You’ll gain practical experience using accounting software, managing financial reports, and analyzing corporate budgets. Graduates work as staff accountants, financial analysts, and budget managers.

Visit the Business Administration Department

How long will it take?

This program is built around a four-semester sequence totaling 60 credit hours. The recommended path below

Recommended Sequence of Courses

Semester I

ACCT 100 - Basic College Accounting 3 hrs
ACCT 291 - Accounting with QuickBooks 3 hrs
COMM 143 - Speech 3 hrs
ENGL 101 - English Composition I 3 hrs
MATT 109 - Business Mathematics 3 hrs -or- MATH 102 - College Algebra 3 hrs (or higher Mathematics)

Total Hours: 15

Semester II

ACCT 201 - Financial Accounting 3 hrs
COMP 234 - Data Management with Spreadsheets 3 hrs
ENGL 205 - Business Communications 3 hrs -or- ENGL 102 - English Composition II 3 hrs
Humanities, Mathematics, Science, Social Science, Writing, or Fitness/Wellness Elective 2 hrs
Business Elective 3 hrs

Total Hours: 14

Semester III

ACCT 202 - Managerial Accounting 3 hrs
ACCT 255 - Income Tax Accounting 3 hrs
ECON 201 - Microeconomics 3 hrs (CC)
MGMT 275 - Introduction to Business Finance 3 hrs
Laboratory Science Elective 4 hrs

Total Hours: 16

Semester IV

ACCT 206 - Payroll Accounting 3 hrs
BINT 205 - Business Internship I 3 hrs
BLAW 203 - Legal Environment of Business 3 hrs
MGMT 293 - Integrated Business Project 3 hrs (WR/S)
PHIL 212 - Introduction to Ethics 3 hrs (WR/S)

Total Hours: 15

Total Hours: 60

Program Details

How to Apply

Submit either the VU Application or Common App
Admission as a Vincennes University student leading to a degree or technical certificate requires one of the following:

An official college transcript
Parchment
National Clearinghouse
Contact your university
An official General Educational Development (GED) or HiSET scores
A high school transcript if a student doesn't have 24 hours of postsecondary credit* from a regionally-accredited institution.

If you have less than 24 credits from another college, you will need to complete placement testing.

Find Your Spark Here & Blaze Your Trail

→

Earn Sooner. Owe Less.

Because these programs take two years or less, students complete these programs at a fraction of the tuition cost and enter the workforce and start earning a full-time salary two years ahead of their peers at four-year universities.

→

Online Option Available:

Complete your degree on-campus, hybrid, or entirely online to fit your schedule.

→

Graduate with Less Debt:

VU's affordable tuition helps you invest in your future without the heavy financial burden.

→

High Career Potential:

Combine Indiana’s lowest-cost tuition with a high-value degree designed to accelerate your income growth and build a strong financial foundation.

Locations where this degree is offered:

Online

What can I expect during my time at VU?

An attractive and dynamic campus fosters a rich environment for personal and academic growth.
The University’s instructors are true experts in their fields and are readily available to help students gain the academic and practical skills they need to excel.
The University offers substantial academic and social support systems to help students learn and grow.
Small class sizes enable students to participate fully in activities and discussions and to seek out extra help when needed.
Affordable tuition allows students to graduate with less debt.

Accountants are essential to the continued success of any business. Without adequate financial records the business could not operate. Employment of accountants and auditors is projected to grow thirteen percent from 2012 to 2022 (Bureau of Labor Statistics). Professionals in this field will be in demand as the economy continues to grow.

This two-year occupational program offers you specialized training in fundamental accounting practices and also introduces you to other areas of business study. Because of the small class sizes, you will have easy access to accounting software which will be required for several courses.

The VU advisory board, which consists of managers, accountants, and other business professionals from the surrounding communities, meet with faculty to ensure the curriculum offers you the education you will need in the workplace. Vincennes University places an emphasis on job placement and internship opportunities. VU also provides a free tutoring lab to help you be a successful student and earn your degree.

Accreditation

Vincennes University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).

Higher Learning Commission
230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-5000
Chicago, IL 60604-1411
800-621-7440

Vincennes University is authorized as a postsecondary educational institution by the State of Indiana.

Have questions?

We are happy to chat with you to answer your questions and understand your personal goals.
Please reach out to us at VUADMIT@Vinu.edu or call 812-888-4313 for more information.

Apply Now!