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The online AA offered by McHenry County College is intended to be used towards the first two years of a bachelor’s degree.  Freshman and sophomore classes of a core curriculum are taken and used towards transfer to a 4-year institution.  It is advised that students in this degree program, work closes with an MCC advisor to ensure they’re on track for their intended transfer school’s requirements.

The Associate’s in General Education offered 100% online by McHenry County College parallels the freshman and sophomore years at a 4-year institution.  As such, this program is intended for transfer.  MCC advisors work with students to make sure they’re on track towards fulfilling their general education requirements.

If you want to start your bachelor’s degree online, consider the Associate of Science from McHenry County College.  This program is intended for transfer, so you’ll work closely with an MCC advisor to fulfill your general education credits at your intended 4-year school.  As an entirely online program, with this AS you’ll have the flexibility of studying on your own schedule.

The online Accounting Certificate program from McHenry County College prepares students for positions as junior accountants in accounting firms, manufacturing companies, financial institutions, insurance companies, service companies, and not-for-profit and governmental entities. Graduates are capable of supporting senior accountants in carrying out the responsibilities of an accounting department and being responsible for general accounting functions that include:

• ​Preparing journal entries
• ​Maintaining balance sheet schedules and ledgers and bank reconciliations
• ​Assisting with monthly closing and account analysis

The online Accounting AAS degree program from McHenry County College is designed to provide students with a foundation for positions in business and industry, specifically with accounting and bookkeeping firms, corporations, and governmental agencies. Graduates possess the knowledge and skills needed to:

• ​Help clients report their financial results clearly and accurately
• ​Review a company's financial statements to make sure that they are being presented fairly
• ​Talk to controllers, chief financial officers, and others
• ​Explore ways to make a resource supply chain more efficient and cost less money
• ​Provide tax services, such as preparing tax returns and doing tax planning

The online Administrative Office Management AAS degree program from McHenry County College is designed to provide students with the career training to become successful office managers or administrative assistants. The curriculum blends human relations and communication skills with the latest administrative office technology and procedures, covering topics such as:

• Keyboarding
• ​Document Formatting
• Desktop Publishing
• ​Spreadsheet Applications
• ​Office Practice 

The online Business Management AAS degree program from McHenry County College combines business, management, accounting, and marketing courses to prepare students for entry-level and mid-level management positions. Students are groomed for real-world managerial situations in virtually any business through:

• Discussion
• Case Studies
• ​Business Simulations
• ​Application-Based Projects

The online Bookkeeping Certificate program from McHenry County College provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to analyze, record, and summarize accounting transactions manually, in QuickBooks, and using Peachtree General Ledger. Students who complete the program are able to:

• Prepare journal entries
• ​Maintain balance sheet schedules and ledgers and bank reconciliations
• ​Assist with monthly costing and account analysis

The online Entrepreneurship Certificate program from McHenry County College prepares students to start their own business and/or manage a small business. Students also develop a business plan to help them succeed in obtaining funding for their entrepreneurial venture. 

The online Tax Practitioner Certificate program from McHenry County College prepares students for positions as bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks, brokerage clerks, payroll and timekeeping clerks, statistical assistants, and tax preparers. Courses cover the areas of:

• Individual Income Tax Accounting
• Corporate Income Tax Accounting
• ​Internal Revenue Service Practice & Procedures
• ​Enrolled Agent Review or Volunteer Income Tax Assistance

An online AAS in Network Security from MCC can open doors to new career paths. In this program, you’ll gain a basic understanding of protocols and concepts to keep systems secure. Coursework involves perspectives from implementation to maintenance, as you learn how to be a part of an IT team. Classes you’ll likely take, in addition to general education courses, are:

• Computer Ethics
• Computer Literacy for Windows
• A+ Certification Prep