Associate Degree Business (Accounting Technician)

Associate Degree 2 Years On-Campus United States
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About This Programme

An associate degree in accounting lays the foundation for career-building skills in various accounting jobs, such as accounting assistants and financial clerks. This degree program teaches beginner business, economics, and financial management concepts, which students can build upon. Learners with an associate degree can expect to enter the workforce after graduating. Although not all employers expect candidates to hold an associate accounting degree for introductory positions, those with this credential could stand out among applicants.

You’ll study general accounting procedures, automated accounting systems, and spreadsheet programs. In addition you’ll learn these essentials so you’re valuable in any business office. The curriculum blends accounting concepts and skills with financial applications and accounting standards. Study payroll accounting, fraud examinations, computer applications and more. 

Career Path

 Employment choices are extensive in the high-demand field of accounting and bookkeeping; you could work in a variety of office and business settings in jobs such as accounts receivable/payable clerk, general ledger clerk, payroll clerk, or bookkeeper, Accounting technician, Assistant bookkeeper, Head bookkeeper

Eligibility Requirements
Admission Requirements

We’ve simplified the admission process to help you get started quickly and easily. You can find all requirements for admission to College of the Canyons below

1. WASSCE/A level Certficate 

2. School Transcript

3. Passport

4. Recommendation Letter

English Language Requirement

College of the Canyons will accept, for the purposes of meeting the English proficiency requirement, English taken in 12 year education or English is designated as the primary and official language, and the principle language of instruction.

If you do not meet the English language requirements yet, you can achieve the level you need by successfully completing a pre-sessional English programme with the university or submit  

  • English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 (or equivalent) or PTE Score or Duolingo English Test score before you start your course.
Programme Details
Associate Degree Level
2 Years Duration
On-Campus Mode
United States Country
Intakes
January, 2026
April, 2025 → October, 2025
Closed
September, 2026
October, 2025 → June, 2026
Open
January, 2027
April, 2026 → October, 2026
Likely Open
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