Is an Accounting Degree Online Program Right for You?
Do your career goals include an accounting degree supplemented by a strong understanding of business? Have you attended college previously but were unable to continue your business management courses? If so, the Associates of Science in Accounting degree online program from SNHU might be what you are looking for. This Business Accounting degree online as well as the campus-based program focuses on the development of the accounting and business skills desired by employers.
Why the A.S. in Accounting Degree Online Program at SNHU?
As a private, affordable non-profit accredited university, SNHU focuses on ensuring you have the necessary skills to succeed. Whether you enroll in the accounting degree online program or the accounting program at any of our five regional campuses, you will benefit from an SNHU education:
- Accomplished faculty with extensive experience both in and out of the classroom
- A learning environment focused on student success
- Quality education at one of the most affordable tuition rates available
- Choose how you want to learn: Online, campus-based or a combination of both
- Active and supportive Accounting program alumni
- Students in our online accounting degree programs have 24/7/365 access to class – attend when it is most convenient for you
Accounting Learning Outcomes
As a student earning an Accounting Online Degree or at one of our convenient New England-based campus locations you will develop knowledge and employer-desired skills in:
- Interpreting and using financial statements
- Using common accounting practices and procedures
- Understanding the role of information technology in accounting
- Applying financial, managerial and cost accounting
Accounting Employment Opportunities
Through SNHU’s Associate in Accounting degree online program, you will receive a solid foundation in accounting principles and practices to prepare you for entry-level positions in nearly every industry.
Accounting is a growing occupation. As noted by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the occupation of bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks "is one of the largest growth occupations in the economy, with about 259,000 new jobs expected over the projections decade."
An Associate degree can make a big difference in your life. The U.S. Department of Labor reports than individuals with Associate degrees earn over 21% more than those with just a high school education.
Visit our Career Development Center online to learn more about career opportunities in Accounting.
Transfer of Credit
If you are a student who wants transfer to SNHU or simply want to finish what you’ve started, we try to make transferring as easy as possible. We will accept up to 90 transferred academic credits and we automatically complete an official credit evaluation as part of the application review process.
Request an unofficial preliminary transfer credit evaluation to see how many of your credits will transfer
Associates in Accounting Curriculum
Pursuing an accounting degree online or through one of our campuses ensures you benefit from a curriculum that provides a solid foundation in accounting principles and practices.
Accounting Major Courses
ACC 201 Financial Accounting
ACC 202 Managerial Accounting
ACC 207 Cost Accounting
ACC 307 Intermediate Accounting I
ACC 308 Intermediate Accounting II
ACC ELE One Accounting Elective
ECO 201 Microeconomics
ECO 202 Macroeconomics
ENG 120 College Composition I
ENG 121 College Composition II
COM 212 Public Speaking
IT 100 Introduction to Information Technology
IT 210 Business Systems Analysis & Design
MAT 130 Applied Finite Mathematics
MKT 113 Introduction to Marketing
OL 125 Human Relations in Administration
Associate of Science Core Courses
ENG 101 Fundamentals of Writing
ENG 120 College Composition I
COM 212 Public Speaking
IT 100 Introduction to Information Technology
MAT 050 Fundamentals of Algebra
Mat 2xx Math Elective
FAS 202 Introduction to Humanities II
FAS 223 Appreciation and History of Music
FAS 340 Modern Art
FAS 370 American Art
PSY 108 Introduction to Psychology
SOC 112 Introduction to Sociology
SNHU's Online degree programs meet the needs of today's students while at the same time ensuring educational quality and real-world applicability. Contact us to learn more about the SNHU difference.

