Accounting to Finance
An opportunity to gain an associate degree from Delaware Tech and a bachelor's degree from Wilmington University.
Your Path to a Bachelor's Degree
Delaware Tech has established agreements with four-year colleges and universities that connect Delaware Tech associate degree programs with bachelor's degree programs to create smooth transfer opportunities for you. These Connected Degree programs enable you to complete your associate degree and then transfer to a four-year degree program as a junior.
The Connected Degree 2+2 Curriculum
Delaware Tech's associate degree program in Accounting prepares graduates to use strong accounting skills along with communication, computation and interpersonal skills on the job every day. A degree from this program, which has earned national accreditation from the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), sends a clear signal to potential employers that you have completed a high quality business program that meets rigorous educational requirements established by the ACBSP. Your degree will open the door to many different career paths in accounting. Graduates are employed as general staff accountants for business and industry, and frequently enter the areas of auditing, tax accounting and cost accounting. Wilmington University's Bachelor of Science degree program in Finance is designed to prepare students for careers in finance, both at the corporate and small business level; financial planning; stock brokerage firms; and financial institutions. The program focuses on providing the student with both practical and theoretical training in the field of finance. Course offerings focus on skills and competencies that enhance students' knowledge of finance. The program provides a balanced array of course work in finance at the junior and senior levels. Students also have opportunities to pursue internships in various areas of finance. In addition, the general education requirements provide a well-rounded academic foundation.
Value For You
By completing your associate degree at Delaware Tech, you'll receive excellent instruction in small classes at a campus close to home. Delaware Tech's affordable tuition can reduce the overall cost of your college education, making the completion of your bachelor's degree more manageable.
Making The Connection
Refer to the Connected Degree curriculum for the sequence of courses needed to complete this program. Call Delaware Tech and let us help you follow the path to your bachelor's degree.
Connected Degree Curriculum - Suggested Course Sequence
Accounting (Associate Degree - Delaware Technical Community College)
Semester 1 (Fall)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ACC 101 | Accounting I | 4 |
| BUS 101 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| CIS 107 | Intro to Computers and Apps | 3 |
| ENG 101 | Critical Thinking and Academic Writing | 3 |
| MAT 140 | Essentials of College Algebra or | 4 |
| MAT 153 | College Math and Statistics | 4 |
| 17 | ||
Semester 2 (Spring)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ACC 112 | Accounting II | 4 |
| CIS 112 | Spreadsheets/Graphics or | 3 |
| OAT 152 | Excel Level I | 3 |
| ECO 111 | Macroeconomics | 3 |
| ENG 102 | Composition and Research | 3 |
| MAT 255 | Business Statistics | 3 |
| 16 | ||
Semester 3 (Fall)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ACC 211 | Tax Accounting I | 3 |
| ACC 231 | Intermediate Accounting I | 3 |
| ECO 122 | Microeconomics | 3 |
| MGT 212 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| MKT 212 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| 15 | ||
Semester 4 (Spring)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ACC 232 | Intermediate Accounting II | 3 |
| ACC 221 | Cost Accounting I | 3 |
| BUS 203 | Business Law | 3 |
| FIN 221 | Money and Banking or | 3 |
| MIS 220 | Management Information Systems* or | 3 |
| ACC 162 | Computerized Accounting | 3 |
| BUS 275 | Portfolio/Experiential Learning | 3 |
| 15 | ||
Finance (Bachelor's Degree - Wilmington University)
Semester 5 (Fall)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BBM 320 | Business Communications | 3 |
| BLA 305 | Business Law for Accounting & Finance | 3 |
| FIN 301 | Personal Finance | 3 |
| HRM 311 | Human Resource Management | 3 |
| MIS 320 | Management Information Systems* or | 3 |
| FIN XXX | Upper Level Business Elective | 3 |
| 15 | ||
Semester 6 (Spring)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BBM 319 | Business Ethics | 3 |
| BBM 411 | Operations & Systems Management | 3 |
| FIN 302 | Financial Planning | 3 |
| FIN 305 | Financial Management | 3 |
| FIN XXX | Upper Level Business Elective | 3 |
| 15 | ||
Semester 7 (Fall)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BBM 301 | Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| FIN 306 | Corporate Finance | 3 |
| FIN 308 | Financial Economics & Instruments | 3 |
| FIN 410 | Financial Reporting & Analysis | 3 |
| FIN XXX | Upper Level Business Elective | 3 |
| 15 | ||
Semester 8 (Spring)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BBM 402 | Strategic Management | 3 |
| FIN 411 | Investments & Security Analysis | 3 |
| FIN XXX | Upper Level Business Elective | 3 |
| FIN XXX | Upper Level Business Elective | 3 |
| 12 | ||
If MIS 220 is taken at Delaware Tech, then MIS320 is not needed at Wilmington University. Instead, choose an Upper Level Business Elective.
The Bachelor of Science degree program in Finance requires a minimum of 120 credits. Course sequencing may vary by semester. See your advisor. If MIS 220 is taken at Delaware Tech, then MIS320 is not needed at Wilmington University. Instead, choose an Upper Level Business Elective.
For More Information Contact:
Delaware Tech
Dover: (302) 857-1772
Georgetown: (302) 259-6665
Wilmington: (302) 573-5428
Wilmington University
Dover, Delaware: (302) 734-2594
Georgetown, Delaware: (302) 856-5780
New Castle, Delaware: (877) 967-5464