Southwest University
Associate of Applied Science in Business Management and Accounting Systems

El Paso, USA

DEGREE TYPE

Associate of Applied Science

DURATION

15 months

LANGUAGES

English

PACE

Full time

APPLICATION DEADLINE

EARLIEST START DATE

STUDY FORMAT

On-Campus, Blended

Key Summary

About: The Associate of Applied Science in Business Management and Accounting Systems prepares students for business management and managerial accounting. Teaches accounting principles, methods, procedures; provides grounding in finance, communications, economics, business law. Graduates learn to organize and plan office work, monitor employee performance, and lead employer-employee relationships. Keywords: accounting, bookkeeping, managerial accounting, financial reporting, office administration.

Career Outcomes: Graduates enter entry-level management and accounting roles. Typical positions: cost clerk, supervisor, office manager, marketing representative; other paths: bookkeeper, payroll administrator, accounting technician, administrative supervisor. Roles involve cost accounting, payroll, recordkeeping, staff supervision, and business operations in local firms and service industries.

This program is designed to prepare students seeking employment in business management and managerial levels of accounting.

Students will receive instruction to gain mastery of the principles, methods, and procedures of accounting, students will gain a broad understanding and appreciation for other elements of management such as finance, communications, economics, and business law.

Graduates will understand the systems and procedures of organizing and planning office work, monitoring employee performance, and exercising leadership skills that make the modern employer-employee relationship a pleasant, rewarding, and successful experience.

Students requiring financial aid are requested to provide their financial aid representative with the following documents in order to process their aid application in a prompt manner:

Social Security Card
Driver's License or State-Issued ID
If a resident, Alien Registration Card
If a naturalized citizen, Naturalization Certificate
If married, you and your spouse’s previous year tax returns
If single and under the age of 24, you and your parents' previous years' tax returns

If, for any reason, you cannot provide any of the documentation listed above or need clarification on what documents to provide, please get in touch with financial aid for guidance on the matter.

How do I apply for financial aid?

The fastest way to apply for financial aid is by filing your free application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online. By doing so, you ensure its accuracy and the information goes directly to the federal processor, which means you receive your Student Aid Report sooner. It’s fast, convenient, and user-friendly. If you require a paper application, you may contact Southwest University’s financial aid office, and one will be mailed to you. Upon request from the Financial Aid Office, you may need to provide additional documents such as student and/or parent tax returns, verification of untaxed income, or other documents required to determine eligibility.

The Financial Aid Office will mail you an award notification approximately 3-6 weeks after receipt of your Student Aid Report (depending on the time of year) only if you have already been accepted for admission to Southwest University.

How much assistance do I qualify for?

Your eligibility for the need-based financial aid programs is determined by subtracting your Effective Family Contribution (EFC), as determined by your Student Aid Report from the cost of attendance for your course of study. Cost of attendance includes tuition and fees, books and supplies, housing, personal, and transportation costs. Charges for tuition and fees can be found in the Tuition & Fees section of the current Southwest University Catalog. These costs are subject to change.