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Associate-to-Bachelor's in Accounting of Information Technology

1 Year
Duration
14
Courses
84
Credit Hours
$24,000
Total Cost

This completion track is designed for students holding an Associate Degree who want to advance into IT cost allocation, technology asset accounting, and IT budget analysis. Students build on foundational IT accounting knowledge to manage broader technology finance functions.

Offered in a flexible one-year format, the program allows transfer credit to apply toward the 84 required credit hours, and a capstone bridge project has students build an IT budget analysis for a real technology function. Graduates are prepared for roles such as IT finance analyst or technology accounting associate.

1
Core Courses
8 Courses
BA 031
Introduction to Business
A foundational look at how organizations are structured, financed, and run in today's competitive marketplace.
  • Business ownership structures and formation
  • Roles of key business functions
  • Introduction to the global business environment
BA 064
Marketing Essentials
An introduction to identifying customer needs and building strategies that connect products with the people who want them.
  • The four Ps of marketing
  • Segmenting and targeting audiences
  • Building a basic marketing plan
BA 226
Business Communication
Building the written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills needed to succeed in a professional business setting.
  • Professional writing and correspondence
  • Effective presentation techniques
  • Interpersonal and cross-functional communication
BA 375
Fundamentals of Accounting
An introduction to the accounting cycle and the financial statements that record and report business activity.
  • The accounting equation and double-entry system
  • Preparing income statements and balance sheets
  • Recording and adjusting journal entries
BA 608
Introduction to Finance
Core concepts of financial management, including how businesses raise, allocate, and manage capital.
  • Time value of money principles
  • Sources of business financing
  • Basic risk and return concepts
BA 686
Management & Administration
Practical grounding in planning, organizing, and overseeing the daily operations of a business unit.
  • Principles of organizational planning
  • Supervising and coordinating teams
  • Administrative decision-making basics
BA 707
E-Business
An exploration of how digital technology and the internet are reshaping commerce, operations, and customer engagement.
  • E-commerce business models
  • Digital marketing and online customer engagement
  • Technology infrastructure for online business
BA 785
Human Resources
An overview of the practices organizations use to recruit, develop, and retain a productive workforce.
  • Recruitment and selection processes
  • Employee training and performance management
  • Compensation, benefits, and workplace policy
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Specialist Courses
6 Courses
AIT 106
Introduction to IT Accounting
Covers the basics of accounting for technology costs and investments.
  • Basic IT cost categories
  • Introduction to capital versus operating costs
  • Overview of IT budgeting
AIT 120
Technology Budgeting Basics
Introduces the fundamentals of building a basic technology budget.
  • Basic IT budget structure
  • Tracking technology spending
  • Simple forecasting for IT costs
AIT 134
IT Asset Basics
Covers the basics of tracking technology assets for accounting purposes.
  • Basic IT asset tracking
  • Introduction to depreciation concepts
  • Simple asset lifecycle basics
AIT 248
IT Cost Allocation
Covers methods for allocating shared technology costs across departments.
  • Cost allocation methodologies
  • Chargeback and showback models
  • Allocating shared infrastructure costs
AIT 360
Software and Hardware Capitalization
Covers the accounting rules for capitalizing technology investments.
  • Capitalization criteria for software
  • Depreciation and amortization of IT assets
  • Accounting for cloud subscription costs
AIT 472
Technology Budget Analysis
Covers analyzing technology budgets for accuracy and efficiency.
  • Variance analysis for IT budgets
  • Identifying cost-saving opportunities
  • Presenting budget analysis to stakeholders
$24,000
Total Program Cost
$286
Per Credit Hour
84
Total Credit Hours

Fees are billed per term and are subject to change. Financial aid, scholarships, and flexible payment plans are available to students who qualify.

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Admission requires Associate Degree or equivalent credits.

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