Objective
The objective of this program is to train students in two complementary disciplines, accounting and information technology. Graduates will gain an understanding of fundamental accounting concepts such as business transactions, financial statements, business law, the accounting cycle and business information systems. An emphasis is placed on how businesses use accounting information to make financial decisions to improve the bottom line. Additionally, graduates will be able to perform routine maintenance of computer hardware and software systems. Upon graduation, students will receive a Diploma in Information Technology and Business Accounting.
Graduates of this program will qualify for entry-level employment as accountants at small to medium sized companies where a high valuation is placed on individuals capable of performing multiple job functions.
Length of Program
The program takes one and one-half academic years consisting of three semesters, each including two 8-week terms. The minimum time to complete the program is 12 months (48 weeks, including breaks). Students must complete a minimum of 41.5 credit hours. The complete program consists of approximately 735 hours, which is comprised of 510 hours of theory and 225 hours of laboratory.
Requirements
The requirements to enter into this program are, at a minimum, a high school diploma or General Education Development (GED) certificate and a passing grade of 70% on the entrance examination.
Semester Start Dates
Classes begin every 8 weeks. See the academic calendar for next start date.
Class Schedule
Monday through Thursday,
8:00 a.m. to 1:50 p.m.,
or
Monday through Thursday,
5:00 p.m. to 10:50 p.m.
Learning Resource System Hours
Monday through Thursday,
8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.,
Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and
Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Required Courses
| Code | Title | Hours |
| BUS113 | Principles of Accounting I | 2.5 |
| BUS123 | Principles of Accounting IItd> | 2.5 |
| BUS153 | Intro to Business Information Systems | 2.5 |
| BUS213 | Principles of Accounting III | 2.5 |
| BUS233 | Legal Environment of Business | 3.0 |
| BUS253 | Human Resource Management | 3.0 |
| CSI204 | Elementary Database | 4.5 |
| CSN154 | Network Administration | 4.5 |
| CSN214 | Network Infrastructure and Management | 4.5 |
| EEM115 | A+ | 5.0 |
| MTH103 | College Algebra | 3.0 |
| PGS112 | Success Planning | 2.0 |
| PGS222 | Team Building | 2.0 |
| Total Hours in Required Courses | 41.5 | |
| Total Program Hours | 41.5 | |
Occupational Profiles
The following are the names and U.S. Department of Labor’s Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) codes of the occupations that Missouri Tech’s Information Technology and Business Accounting Diploma (DITA) program prepares students to enter, along with links to occupational profiles on the U.S. Department of Labor’s O*NET Web site.
| 30.1601 | Accounting and Computer Science | |
| 13-2011.00 | Accountants and Auditors  Bright Outlook |
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| 13-2011.01 | Accountants |
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| 13-2011.02 | Auditors |
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| 15-1081.01 | Telecommunications Specialists |
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| 15-1099.00 | Computer Specialists, All Other | |
Placement Rate
DITA Full-time 2011-12 cohort: N/A*
DITA Part-time 2011-12 cohort: N/A*
*N/A indicates that there were no students in the cohort.
Missouri Tech’s completion and placement rates are calculated in accordance with the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) Standards of Accreditation.
On-time Graduation Rate
The on-time graduation rate is defined as the total number of students who completed the Information Technology and Business Accounting Diploma program in the published minimum time frame of 12 months. Most Missouri Tech students are non-traditional and work while attending college. As such, many of our students are part-time and thus unable to complete within 12 months.
The on-time graduation rate for the DITA program: N/A*
*N/A indicates that there were no students in the cohort.
Total Cost
The total cost of the Information Technology and Business Accounting Diploma program is $27,677.50. This cost is comprised of the following:
|
Tuition
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$24,692.50 (41.5 semester credit hours @ $595 / credit hour) |
|
Resource Fee / Term
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$760 ($95 / enrolled term) |
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Registration &
Testing Fee |
$150 |
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Est. Books & Supplies*
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$2,075 |
*This estimate is based on the cost of books obtained from the college book store. Missouri Tech does not require students to puchase books from the college. Many students are able to find much cheaper alternatives than what the school is able to offer.
Missouri Tech does not offer room and board for our students. For an approximation of the cost of living please visit our Net Price Calculator.
Median Loan Debt
Title IV: N/A*
Private educational loans: N/A*
Institutional financing plans: N/A*
N/A indicates that there were no students in the cohort.
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