At Monroe College’s School of Business and Accounting, you can earn your Associate Degree in Accounting online — and start building an exciting new career in the real world.
We know you have responsibilities — to your job, to your family — that don’t always make it easy to get to campus. We also know that that shouldn’t be a barrier to your education. Using state-of-the-art learning technology, we bring the classroom to you. You can build your future without sacrificing your present.
Monroe’s Associate of Applied Science in Accounting is fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). As you earn your degree, you’ll build a set of business skills that every industry depends on, in both good times and bad.
Read on to discover how you can start down the road to a stable, fulfilling career in accounting.
With an associate degree, your chances of finding employment go up by 25% over having a high school diploma alone. And when that degree is in accounting, you do more than enhance your value in the job market: you put yourself on the path to a rewarding, stable, and satisfying career.
Your online accounting courses will feature the same expert faculty as our on-campus program. Not only are our professors leaders in their field, but they’re dedicated to seeing each and every student succeed. As they teach you the fundamentals of economics and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), they’ll also be a valuable support system throughout your academic journey.
If you have questions, they’ll be there to answer them, as they teach you career-focused skills that include:
Financial and managerial accounting
Tax law
Business law
Marketing foundations
Integrated business applications and accounting technology
With additional foundation courses in math, liberal arts, and oral and written communication skills, you’ll get a great, well-rounded education that will serve you well in the working world.
How Long Does It Take to Get an Associate Degree in Accounting Online?
It takes four (4) semesters to earn an online AAS in Accounting. Unlike two-year accounting degree programs at other schools, our program can take less than a year and a half for full-time students to complete.
Accounting Degree Requirements:
60 total credits
30 credits of major-related courses
30 credits of general education and related courses
At Monroe, we know our online learning systems are second to none. We also know that the idea of online learning can still be unfamiliar to a lot of people. That’s why we offer the online module. Over the course of 7½ weeks — just half the length of a regular semester — you can take two (2) online accounting courses. If online learning feels comfortable, you can continue toward the completion of your degree, either online oron campus.
For decades, Microsoft Windows has been the most commonly used operating system in the world, and the Microsoft 365 suite (Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and more) remains the most popular collection of business applications. This course will teach Accounting students to integrate Microsoft applications in a Windows environment, streamlining their workflow and preparing them for today’s business environment.
Applicants to the online accounting program must submit:
Either a high school graduation credential or high school equivalency diploma, or a recognized college associate degree or higher as listed in the transfer admissions policy.
A completed application for admission, as well as a personal statement or essay.
Applicants also participate in a pre-admission interview.
How Much Does an Associate Degree in Accounting Cost?
Whether you get your degree online, on campus, or a combination of both, your education should be a) quality, and b) affordable. At Monroe, we don’t compromise one for the other. We make sure you get both. It’s why U.S. News and World Report has named us one of the Best Value Schoolsamong Regional Universities North for years.
We start by offering competitivetuition and feesalong with manageable payment plans. Then, from the moment you apply, you’ll work with a dedicatedfinancial aidcounselor one-on-one to secure every grant, loan, and scholarship for which you qualify.
You may already work for a company that invests in its employees through our corporate partnershipprogram. If you do, you could be eligible for a grant that covers up to 20% of your tuition.
With an online Accounting Associate Degree, you'll be prepared to step into entry-level accounting across the private, nonprofit, and government sectors.Here are just a few potential jobs for Accounting majors:
Can You Be an Accountant With an Associate Degree?
Make no mistake: an Associate Degree in Accounting will arm you with the skills to succeed in entry-level accounting jobs, where you’ll gain valuable experience that will help you grow your career.
To become a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), your academic journey will continue: you’ll have to earn a Master’s Degree in Accounting as well. An MS in Accounting will allow you to fulfill the credit hours required in most states (including New York), while preparing you to sit for the Uniform CPA Exam.
Professional Opportunities
While an internship is not required for the AAS in Accounting, students can choose to earn field experience with one of the many organizations Monroe has partnered with in the New York metro area. Our students have interned at accounting firms, Fortune 500 companies, local governmental agencies, and nonprofit organizations that include:
The National Association of Black Accountants, Inc. (NABA) — NABA connects Black business students through regional student conferences, an online career center, and more. They also provide a number of scholarships for students in member chapters. (Monroe’s NABA chapter is also the three-time champion of the Deloitte-hosted NABA New York Fall Case Study Competition.)
Monroe's Club for Entrepreneurial Opportunities (CEO) — CEO promotes social responsibility in entrepreneurship through year-round community and networking events.
Discover What You Can Achieve
With Monroe’s online Accounting degree, you don’t have to wait to start building your future. You can do it now, on a schedule that works with your busy life.
You’ll build the confidence you need to step out into the business world — and you’ll build the skills that the business world will always need. Discover what theSchool of Business and Accounting can do for you.
