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The online Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degree programs from Southwestern Community College are designed to provide the first two years of academic requirements for students intending to transfer into a baccalaureate degree program. The curriculum consists of studies in the following areas:

• Communications
• Humanities
• Mathematics
• Sciences
• Social Sciences
• Physical Education

SWCC offers the online AAS in Accounting. This program is designed to provide you with the fundamentals necessary to obtain an entry-level position in the field of accounting.  Students will be prepared for entry-level jobs in private business, all levels of government, and public accounting firms.

Potential career opportunities:

• Accounts payable/receivable clerk
• General ledger accountant
• Cost or tax accountant
• Payroll accountant

SWCC offers the online AAS in Business Administration. This curriculum has a general education core with specific course work in business, accounting, economics, management, and law. Graduates display a knowledge of business concepts required for today's ever-changing business environment with a background in critical thinking skills and team building.

Potential career opportunities:

• Financial management
• Business owner
• Government
• Accounting
• Marketing
• and much more

Prepare to immediately enter the career field after graduation with this specialized online agriculture degree. Combining business courses with agricultural sciences courses, the program emphasizes applying basic principles, theories, and occupational skills. Included are essential accounting, economics, science, marketing, and agricultural courses that are helpful in:

• Understanding marketing in agribusiness
• Effective communication
• Accessing agricultural financial information
• Applying decision-making strategies

Learn to analyze, evaluate, and apply agriculture principles, methods, and techniques. In as little as two years, without interrupting your current job, you will be prepared to embark on a new career journey.