Bookkeeping Certificate

Curriculum BUS.BKK.CERT (C416A)

The Bookkeeping Certificate includes the minimum business and accounting requirements for students seeking bookkeeper positions. Students will gain the necessary background in business and introductory accounting courses, and the ability to use business software applications most common in businesses. Graduates of this certificate may receive positions as a bookkeeper or other entry-level business, accounting or financial roles.

Semester One
Course	Category	Credits
ACC 101 ◊ Financial Accounting		4 credits
BUS 102 ◊ Small Business Accounting		3 credits
BUS 107 ◊ Microsoft Office in Business Applications		3 credits
BUS 141 ◊ Introduction to Business		3 credits
CIS 155 ◊ Microsoft Excel I		3 credits
	Total Semester Credits:	16

Total Credit Hours: 16

See ACC course descriptions; BUS course descriptions, and CIS course description.

Coordinator: Dr. William M. Griffin, Ext. 3579

Gainful Employment

The information provided in the link below is available to assist students in making informed choices about their education and career.

http://www.triton.edu/GE_Certificates/BookkeepingCertificate/52.0302-Gedt.html

For more information about Gainful Employment, visit the Triton College Financial Aid Office, located in the Student Center Building, Room B-160, or send an email to: [e-mail].

KEY (AAS/CERT)
General Education	Communications, Fine Arts, Humanities, Life Science, Mathematics, Physical Science, Social and Behavioral Science (see individual degree requirements).
Core Course	Course(s) listed in a semester the student is required to take.
Program Elective	Course(s) that faculty recommend and are listed in the ‘Program Electives’ section (if any) for this program.	If intending to transfer, choose courses accepted by your transfer institution.
General Elective	Course(s) chosen by the student, if needed, above and beyond core courses and program electives (if any), to complete the Program Total Credits.
◊ symbol	This course is articulated. (course transfers to 3 or more Illinois State schools, as an elective or equal course-to-course)
# symbol	This course has a prerequisite. (course(s) student takes prior to taking this course)