Online Associate of Arts in Accounting
Save an estimated $800 annually. Tuition rates will remain steady for the 2022-23 academic year.
To view a cost breakdown of tuition and fees, visit our Tuition & Fees: Online Students page.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
At Point University, our online Associate of Arts in Accounting is designed to equip students with a broad grounding in the liberal arts, along with foundational elements of business and accounting. Graduates of this program are prepared for entry-level positions in a variety of business organizations. This online associate accounting degree also provides the foundation for students to go further and earn a bachelor’s in business administration.
PROGRAM OUTCOMES
Curriculum
The online associate in accounting program’s comprehensive curriculum is designed to help you develop foundational knowledge in business and accounting. Listed below are some of the courses offered to students:
- Financial Accounting
- Managerial Accounting
- Management Information Systems
- Accounting Information Systems
- Income Tax Accounting
Program Length
As a completely asynchronous program, the online associate degree in accounting at Point University allows students to structure their own study schedule. While there are deadlines associated with the online accounting program, there are no required meeting times, so students are able to complete their work at their convenience. For this reason, the program length differs depending on how many credits students choose to take in a semester. On average, students complete the 60 credits required for the online associate in accounting degree in two years.
Program Cost
All students enrolled in the associate degree in accounting online program at Point University pay the same tuition rate, regardless of the state the student resides in. Already one of the most affordable choices among private colleges, Point University offers online students almost 40% off regular on-campus tuition.
Rate: $410 per credit hour*
To view a complete breakdown of tuition and fees, visit our Tuition & Fees: Online Students page.
*Tuition rate effective through summer semester 2023.
Career Opportunities
- Accounting Assistant
- Accounts Payable Clerk
- Budget Analyst
- Government Accountant
Admission Requirements
The first step to apply for admission is to complete the free application. After you complete your application, an enrollment specialist will work with you to complete your file. Your application file for this program requires:
- Transcripts from all previously attended schools*
- Minimum 2.0 GPA**
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*If you have less than 12 transferable college credits when you apply, your official high school transcript or GED certificate is required.
**Applicants who do not meet the GPA requirement may qualify for “Probationary Admission.”
I would have never imagined that I would be able to say that I am a college graduate! Point made it possible to obtain my bachelor’s degree from the comfort of my own home. They made what many would consider a "scary experience" so fearless.
- Chiquita Jackson, online student
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ONLINE LEARNING
Point University offers the accounting program in a fully-online format. Online students engage in asynchronous learning through a course website that facilitates interaction with their instructor and classmates.