specialization

Bookkeeping

The four-course Bookkeeping Specialization provides the essential skills needed to be a successful bookkeeper, including accounting principles, payroll fundamentals, and QuickBooks. This program can be completed online or in the classroom.

This program is perfect for...

  • Experienced bookkeepers and office managers looking to expand their skills and advance their careers
  • Individuals considering a career transition into bookkeeping
  • Students pursuing careers in accounting or finance
  • Individuals seeking more knowledge on bookkeeping

What you can learn.

  • How to incorporate the latest technology and analytical tools in bookkeeping
  • A thorough understanding of bookkeeping, payroll, and tax accounting
  • Bookkeeping principles with an emphasis on career advancement
  • Coursework relevant to industry certification

Courses

Click below to view the required and elective courses, if applicable, for this program.

Required Courses
MGMT X 423.430
Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
MGMT X 423.431
Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
MGMT X 423.433
MGMT X 427.13
Typically Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer

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Estimated Cost Breakdown

All courses in this program are paid for individually, unless otherwise noted. An application form is required to establish candidacy in this program. From the 'Apply Now' button, complete the online application and pay the application fee if applicable.

Application & Candidacy Fee

75.00

Estimated Program Tuition

3260.00

Estimated program textbook/materials

563.00

*The Application & Candidacy Fee establishes your candidacy in the program for a period of time covering normal progress toward completion and may allow you to access a variety of program benefits.

**Federal Financial Aid Gainful Employment Disclosures

The U.S. Department of Education requires colleges and universities to disclose certain information for any financial aid eligible program that, “prepares students for gainful employment in a recognized occupation”. This information includes program costs; occupations that the program prepares students to enter; occupational profiles; on time completion rate; and for the most recent award year: the number of students who have completed the program, the number of students who complete the program within the estimated duration, the job placement rate, and the median Title IV and private loan debt incurred by those who complete the program. For gainful employment information for this program, visit our Financial Aid page.

The Vets Count Scholarship was created for active duty U.S. military personnel and U.S. veterans, and their immediate families (spouses or children) who are interested in pursuing financial programs to assist them in achieving their educational and career goals.

The scholarship will pay the registration fees for any two courses in the Financial Management Programs area (see application for more details).

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