Accounting and Information Systems Technology | VHCC

Program Pathway | BUSINESS

Accounting and Information Systems Technology Certificate

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Accounting and Information Systems Technology Certificate

If you are interested in Accounting but also interested in Information Systems Technology, this pathway may be for you. This program will provide an introduction to basic accounting, computerized accounting and related computer applications, along with introductory business classes. Proficiency in keyboarding, English and mathematics are required.

Program Length 1 year (2 semesters) Career Opportunities Computerized Accounting Clerk,

Computerized Inventory Clerk, Computerized Payroll Clerk, Computerized Bookeeping Clerk, Computerized Information Input Clerk.

Is this degree for you? Yes, if you have an interest in Accounting and computers.

Tuition & Fees At only $162.11 per credit hour, you’ll

save $10K to $40K, in tuition costs alone, by starting at VHCC! Out-of-state students living within a 30-mile radius qualify for in-state tuition.

With a Master of Accountancy and a Juris Doctorate from the University of Mississippi, Ben Bullen is well versed in small business and start-up companies and has provided legal, business and financial consulting services. He brings extensive practical, real-world experience to the classroom.

Ben Bullen

Program Coordinator LRC 218 bbullen@vhcc.edu | 276-739-2452

YOUR PROGRAM PATHWAY | 2 Semesters First Semester (Fall) ACC 211

Principles of Accounting I

ITE 119 or ITE 152

Information Literacy or Intro. to Digital & Info. Literacy & Computer Applications 3

MTH 132

Business Mathematics

3

ENG 111

College Composition I

3

BUS 100

Introduction to Business

3

SDV 101

Orientation to College Success

1

TOTAL CREDITS

3

16

Second Semester (Spring) ACC 212

Principles of Accounting II

3

ACC 215

Computerized Accounting

4

BUS 240

Introduction to Business Law

3

ITE 140

Spreadsheeting for Business

3

CST 100

Principles of Public Speaking

3

TOTAL CREDITS

16

Why start at Virginia Highlands?

For more than 50 years, VHCC has been committed to making our region a better place to live, work, and learn!

Beautiful 100 acre campus in Abingdon

SAT & ACT Not Required for Admission

The SAT and ACT are merely numerical indicators of college readiness and are therefore not required. We’ve found that if you’re committed to your own success, regardless of your scores, then we’ll be able to help you cross the finish line!

Career Services & Job Opportunities!

Our instructors and career coaches are recognized by regional industry leaders and enjoy tremendous success connecting our students with employment opportunities upon degree completion

17:1

Student to Faculty Ratio

80+

Programs of Study

84%

of Students Get Financial Aid

#1 College in the Region

Virginia Highlands Community College was recently voted the #1 College in the Region through the Best of Bristol Awards program – from a group of two and four year colleges and universities in southwest Virginia and northeast Tennessee.

vhcc.edu | (276) 739-2438 | info@vhcc.edu PO BOX 828, Abingdon, VA 24212 VHCC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution.

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