Evening & Weekend Accelerated Accounting Associate Degree

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WHY CONSIDER AN EVENING AND WEEKEND ACCELERATED ACCOUNTING ASSOCIATE DEGREE?


Accounting is about more than just crunching numbers. An employee with a solid background in accounting is crucial to the success of any organization. Earning an accelerated accounting associate degree is an important first step for anyone who is looking to pursue a career in this field.

Post University's 60-credit Evening and Weekend Accelerated Accounting Associate Degree program is divided into 30 credits of general education coursework and 30 credits of business and accounting-focused coursework.

At Post University, our Evening and Weekend Accelerated Accounting Associate Degree program faculty members believe in a one-on-one approach to teaching. Our classes are small and our faculty members bring knowledge from their business-world experience to the classroom. Members of the Post University Evening and Weekend Accelerated Accounting Associate Degree program faculty have specific expertise in public accounting, corporate income taxation, accounting information systems, auditing, law enforcement and education.

When you enroll in our Evening and Weekend Accelerated Accounting Associate Degree program, you will spend part of your time in classes held at one of our four regional locations in Connecticut, and part of your time online completing assignments and participating in highly-interactive discussions with faculty and classmates. Classes take place in eight-week modules and are offered six times a year, making it possible for you to complete your accelerated accounting associate degree in less time without sacrificing quality.

An accelerated accounting associate degree from Post University will provide you with the tools and experience you need to succeed in traditional accounting jobs or to begin a career path in any field of interest, including: manufacturing, law enforcement, education, health care, government, sports, and entertainment, among others. Many of our graduates move on to complete four-year degrees and pursue CPA and CMA certifications.

THE EVENING AND WEEKEND ACCELERATED ACCOUNTING ASSOCIATE DEGREE PROGRAM AT POST UNIVERSITY IS IDEAL FOR THOSE WHO WANT TO:

  • Gain the skills and experiences they'll need to succeed in a wide range of career opportunities in public, private and non-profit organizations after graduating with an accelerated accounting associate degree
  • Make connections across disciplines so they're better prepared to respond to a diverse and constantly changing global marketplace
  • Enhance self-awareness, build confidence and develop a strong sense of direction through a careful blend of Evening and Weekend Accelerated Accounting Associate Degree program courses, general education and elective courses
  • Learn from faculty members who have advanced degrees and years of relevant experience in the accounting field

BENEFITS OF THE EVENING AND WEEKEND ACCELERATED ACCOUNTING ASSOCIATE DEGREE PROGRAM AT POST UNIVERSITY

  • Post University is an accredited New England university that has been providing quality education to its students since 1890.
  • Our Evening and Weekend Accelerated Accounting Associate Degree program courses are offered in a combined online/in-person format.
  • Our small classes are taught by faculty members who have advanced degrees and extensive real-world experience in their respective fields.
  • We offer a high-quality, career-focused accelerated accounting associate degree program that will make a real difference in your future career.
  • Our Evening and Weekend Accelerated Accounting Associate Degree features a forward-thinking curriculum with a strong focus on innovation, creativity and leadership. You won't be learning from static text on a page; you'll be part of a highly interactive, practice-based learning environment.
  • You will get a great return on your investment (ROI), earning a valuable degree at an affordable price.
  • You will have access to the University Writing Center and to one-to-one online tutoring services at no additional charge.
  • All students can access technical help by phone, chat and e-mail 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

To learn more about the Post University Evening and Weekend Accelerated Accounting Associate Degree Program, please complete the inquiry form at the top of the page or call 800.345.2562.

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ACCELERATED ACCOUNTING PROGRAM FAST FACTS
     
STUDENTS IN THIS ACCELERATED DEGREE PROGRAM
145  
     
OCCUPATIONS
This degree will prepare you for careers including, but not limited to, the ones listed below.
Accountants and Auditors
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Budget Analysts
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Credit Analysts
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Financial Examiners
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Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents
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2010-2011 PROGRAM COMPLETERS
19
 
2010-2011 PROGRAM COMPLETERS IN NORMAL TIME
16%*
*ADP students who do not transfer in any credits and take one course each module will complete this program in 3.5 years.
     
AVERAGE PROGRAM COMPLETION TIME
29 Months    
     
AVERAGE NUMBER OF TRANSFERRED CREDITS
12    
     
JOB PLACEMENT
100% of program graduates are employed
     
 
ACCREDITATION
Post University is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc., (NEASC) through its Commission on Institutions of Higher Education.

Post University's Business School also is a candidate for Accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP)
 
TUITION & FEES 2011-2012
Program Cost: $29,400*
Approximate Program Text Book Cost: $2,400*

*This is the tuition cost using current tuition rates for the entire 60-credit degree program. Program costs will vary depending on transfer credits and financial aid amounts.
   
UNIVERSITY FINANCIAL AID
70% of ADP undergraduate students receive some form of Financial Aid
   
MEDIAN LOAN DEBT
Number of Borrowers: 92
Federal Private Loans Institutional Loans
(Amount Borrowed) (Amount Borrowed) (Amount
Owed)
$9,454 $66 $0
   
ADP PERSISTENCE RATES
The percentage of students who took a class in one MOD and then took a class in the next MOD in the 2009-2010 academic year was 84% among undergraduate students and 95% among graduate students.
 
AVERAGE CLASS SIZE
16 students  
   
UNIVERSITY FACULTY
Full-time: 35  
Part-time: 298
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