We mean Business
The business track emphasizes general business courses to provide students with a broad background for the business environment. The Small Business Entrepreneurship Certificate of Applied Science features courses in entrepreneurship, accounting, computer applications, and general education. The Associate of Applied Science – Small Business Management Technology degree further offers management, marketing, ethics, and finance courses. The two options will provide educational opportunities for students to develop the necessary skills to manage their own business.
Accounting
Students interested in accounting can earn a Certificate of Applied Science (CAS) in Bookkeeping and/or an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Accounting Technology. The CAS in Bookkeeping is a one-year, 30 credit program that prepares students for entry-level positions as accounting technicians and bookkeepers. The CAS is the first two semesters of the AAS in Accounting Technology, so students interested in continuing and earning their Associates Degree can complete another 30 credits and earn this two-year degree. The AAS degree incorporates more accounting content including Principles of Managerial Accounting, Principles of Financial Accounting, Fundamentals of Governmental and Not-For-Profit Accounting, and Income Tax Fundamentals, further preparing students for careers in the accounting field. Students interested in continuing their education after completion of an AAS in Accounting Technology can continue with the Business/Accounting Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) program at Montana Tech while in Helena.
Business
Students interested in business can earn a Certificate of Applied Science (CAS) in Entrepreneurship and/or an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Business Technology. The CAS in Entrepreneurship is a one-year, 30 credit program that prepares students for entry-level positions in business fields. The CAS is the first two semesters of the AAS in Business Technology so students interested in continuing and earning their Associates Degree can complete another 30 credits and earn this two-year degree. The AAS incorporates more business content including Business Law, Marketing, Management, Advertising, and Small Business Entrepreneurship, further preparing students for careers in the business field. Students interested in continuing their education after completion of an AAS in Business Technology can continue with the Business/Accounting Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) program at Montana Tech while in Helena.
Students interested in transfer to a business program can complete the Associate of Science (AS) Transfer to Montana State University or University of Montana. This two-year Associates Degree prepares students to transfer into a business program at either university. The AS degree combines the General Education courses needed to compete the General Education Core and Business courses preparing them for transfer.
Online & Hyflex Program
The Accounting and Business program at Helena College is offered in a fully online and hyflex format. The online and hyflex courses are designed to fit into students’ lives while providing a quality educational experience. Students in Helena can choose to be on campus as much or as little as they like. All academic resources (library, tutoring, tech help, etc.) are offered in both online and traditional formats for all students.
Accounting and Business Degree Planning Sheets
Questions about the Accounting and Business Program? Email Robyn Kiesling at robyn.kiesling@helenacollege.edu or call 406-447-6930