Accounting Specialist

Business and Hospitality
Award
Associate of Applied Science
Credits
65
Locations
Calmar, Online, Peosta
Entry
Fall, Spring, Summer
Time to Complete
24 Months
female students work at computers

By the time you graduate from this program, businesses will want to hire you immediately. You’ll learn the nature of being professional and ethical in accounting practices and understand the fundamentals of accounting processes and procedures. You will learn through work-based simulations with accounting software. You will develop strong written communication and critical thinking skills in the accounting practice.

You will also have the opportunity to join the Business Professionals of America (BPA) organization. NICC students in that organization have competed regionally and nationally with exceptional results. The College offers both face-to-face and online options to complete the degree.

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Paying for the Program

Tuition and Fees

$14,918*

Out-of-State Tuition and Fees

$17,063*
* Approximate cost. Amount reflects the estimated tuition and student fees based on rates at the time of publication. These rates do not include additional expenses (books, tools, supplies, living expenses, licensures, remedial or pre-requisite coursework or partnership tuition and fees, etc.) related to your NICC education. Rates are subject to change.

Financial Aid & Tuition Assistance

There are many options available for tuition savings. Credit programs may have opportunities for Financial Aid eligibility, while non-credit programs have separate tuition savings available on a per-program basis.

Kibbie Grant Eligible

This scholarship is for Iowa residents enrolled in specific high-demand career/technical programs. It provides a maximum award of $4,500 per year for up to two years. The FAFSA is required and the award is based on need.

Last-Dollar Scholarship

This state funded scholarship is for Iowa residents enrolled in specific high-demand career programs and pays remaining tuition costs after all other federal and state aid has been applied. The FAFSA is required and the award is based on need.

NICC Scholarship Eligible

Any student enrolled in this program is eligible for NICC scholarships. The NICC Foundation offers a wide range of scholarship award amounts and all students are encouraged to apply.

Vo-Tech Grant Eligible

This scholarship is for Iowa residents enrolled in specific career/technical programs. It provides a maximum award of $1,000 per year for up to two years. The FAFSA is required and the award is based on need.

Learn more about Financial Aid.

Career Outlook

Enrollment Process

  1. Apply for admission.
  2. Submit official high school, high school equivalency and/or college transcripts to the Admissions Office of the campus you plan to attend.
  3. Complete ACCUPLACER® reading and writing assessment and ALEKS® math assessment for course placement. Assessments may be waived based on previous college coursework or submission of valid ACT®, or SAT® test scores. Reading and writing scores are valid for three years, and math scores are valid for two years. 

Program Information

View a sample 1st year schedule for this program of study.

Review program courses, admissions and academic requirements.

Additional Information

Student Organization

BPA (Business Professionals of America)

Business Professionals of America is a student organization that  prepares students for the business workforce through the advancement of leadership, citizenship, academic, and technological skills.  

Calmar NICC BPA Advisors:

Peosta/Dubuque NICC BPA Advisors:

Transfer Information

The Accounting Specialist degree currently has transfer agreements in place with the institution(s) listed below. Students are encouraged to speak with their transfer college or university to verify that their planned courses at NICC will meet necessary requirements. Learn more about transferring from NICC.

Program Contacts

Medhanie Mekonnen
Medhanie Mekonnen
Accounting Instructor
  • mekonnenm@nicc.edu
  • 844.642.2338, ext. 1156
  • Calmar
Jared Puls
Accounting Instructor
  • pulsj@nicc.edu
  • 844.642.2338, ext. 2155
  • Peosta