74% BTC graduate placement rate
$37,512 starting annual wage
$44,751 average annual wage
$53,222 potential annual wage
The program typically starts in Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer Quarters on a space available basis.
Admissions application and assessment testing in Reading, Math and Writing is required. Your score on the test and/or your previous transcripts will determine where you begin your course sequence. Contact Admissions at 360.752.8345 or at admissions@btc.edu for assistance with academic planning.
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Note: ACCT& 201 may be substituted for ACCT 141 and ACCT 242. The student would need to take an additional five (5) credits in electives. |
ACCT 141 | Practical Accounting I | 5 CR |
CAP 101 | Microsoft Computer Applications | 5 CR |
CAP 105 | Computerized Touch Keyboarding | 2 CR |
CAP 106 | Formatting with MSWord | 4 CR |
Required Courses credits to TOTAL 59 Credits.
9 Credits |
ACCT 141 | Practical Accounting I | 5 CR |
ACCT 242 | Practical Accounting II | 5 CR |
ACCT 246 | QuickBooks | 5 CR |
BUS 100 | Electronic Math Applications | 3 CR |
BUS 150 | Math for Business | 5 CR |
BUS 191 | Technical Communications | 5 CR |
BUS 188 | Business English | 5 CR |
BUS& 101 | Introduction to Business | 5 CR |
CAP 101 | Microsoft Computer Applications | 5 CR |
CAP 105 | Computerized Touch Keyboarding | 2 CR |
CAP 106 | Formatting with MSWord | 4 CR |
CAP 142 | Microsoft Excel | 5 CR |
CMST& 210 | Interpersonal Communications | 5 CR |
Students may choose elective credits from any 100 level of higher courses with the following prefixes: ACCT, BUS, CAP, CIS, ECON, HRM, LGL, IT, or MGMT. Courses taken to meet the general education or program core requirements may not be used for electives. |
The large size of the occupation ensures plentiful job openings, including many opportunities for temporary and part-time work. Virtually all job openings will stem from replacement needs as clerks and assistants transfer to different occupations or leave the labor force.
Accounting graduates are in high demand. The average annual income in this field is $43,638, with an earning potential of about $52,291 per year.*
Marcia Pedersen has a Bachelor of Science and Master of Education degrees from Central Washington University and has taught a variety of courses over 27 years including computers, finance, law, entrepreneurship, office procedures and English. She is certified in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Access. Her professional networks are with the National Business Education Association, Washington Association of Career and Technical Education, and Washington State Business Education Association. In addition, she has worked as a receptionist, legal secretary, athletic program manager, clerical testing administrator, lifeguard, and juvenile detention officer. She enjoys traveling, scuba diving, reading, volunteering with search and rescue, and spending time with her family—two and four-legged!