Accounting is one of areas of emphasis Mid-Plains Community College offers as a part of an Associate of Applied Science degree in Business. Reasons to enroll in Business Administration with an emphasis in Accounting include:

  • Small classes - One on one attention.
  • Preparation for employment in entry-level accounting positions.
  • A first step toward earning a bachelor’s degree in accounting.  
  • Credits earned at MPCC will transfer to a four-year college or university.
  • You will build foundation skills in math, business, and accounting principles.

Career Options

Employment opportunities with this degree may include the following:

  • Accounting and auditing clerks
  • Bookkeeping
  • Billing and account collectors
  • Statement clerks
  • Credit authorizers
  • New account and payroll clerks

2+2 Pathway

Students have the option of earning an Associate of Applied Science or a Associate of Arts degree at Mid-Plains Community College and transfer credits to the University of Nebraska at Kearney (UNK) to earn a bachelor's degree through our 2+2 Pathway. Visit the UNK Transfer Pathway to review the transfer pathway outlined for this partnership.

Internships

Internships are vital to the success of business students at Mid-Plains Community College. By taking what you have learned and applying that in a professional setting, we believe you can become a future leader in business. There are number of local and national internship opportunities available to students.