AIB College of Business - Des Moines, Iowa
AIB | Academics | Accounting & Information Technology Degree

Accounting & Information Technology Degree

The Accounting and Information Technology major provides students with an opportunity to develop knowledge in areas that are in demand by employers. This program teaches analytical, theoretical, communication and computer application skills necessary for effective performance and advancement in public, private, and government careers.

  • An Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in this major can be completed in seven terms by earning 18 quarter credit hours per term. Curriculum specific to this major begins only in the fall term and must be completed through day or online classes.
  • Upon successful completion of an Associate degree, students may continue work at AIB toward a Bachelor of Science degree program in either Accounting or Business Administration.

Associate in Applied Science Degree: 126 Quarter Hours

Core General Education Courses: 45 Credits

CM100 Composition
CM205 Technical Writing
CM220 Speech
HU200 Literature
HU220 Ethics
IT105 Technology with Applied Communications
MA110 Mathematics of Personal Finance
SS105 Introduction to Psychology
SS100 College Foundations
SS200 Career Foundations
SS240 Microeconomics

Core Major Courses: 31.5 Credits

AC200 Principles of Accounting I
AC202 Principles of Accounting II
AC220 Payroll Accounting
AC300 Federal Taxes I
AC302 Federal Taxes II
AC310 Intermediate Accounting I
AC320 Cost Accounting

Supporting Major Courses: 45 Credits

BA100 Principles of Management
BA201 Business Law I
BA285 Project Management Theory and Application
IT130 Excel
IT174 Dreamweaver
IT220 Helpdesk and Support Techniques
IT230 Introduction to PC Hardware and Technical Support
IT320 Business Information Systems
IT335 Advanced Excel
MA250 Mathematics of Finance

1 Elective: 4.5 Credits

 

Mission Statement:

AIB College of Business, as an institution of higher education, is dedicated to the development of our students as ethical, productive, and engaged citizens who are actively recruited as business professionals for a diverse world.