About National American University

National American University is a private, regionally-accredited, multi-campus institution of higher learning committed to building a learning partnership with students locally, nationally and worldwide.

The university provides quality career and professional undergraduate and graduate programs and continuing education to students of diverse backgrounds, interests and abilities.

The institution offers educational programs which are responsive to the career interests and objectives of its students, to the needs of employers and to society in general through traditional, accelerated and distance delivery methodologies.

Areas of Specialization
The following specializations allow you to tailor your studies to your career and personal interests:

• Accounting Bachelor of Science Degree
• Accounting Associate of Applied Science Degree

Accounting Bachelor of Science Degree
Offered at Albuquerque, Brooklyn Center, Colorado Springs, Denver, Independence, Mall of America, Rapid City, Roseville, and Sioux Falls.

National American University's Bachelor of Science in Accounting degree program is designed to provide students with the preparation needed to sit for the certified managerial accounting (CMA) exam as well as the certified public accountant (CPA) exam in those states not requiring the fifth year of education. Students planning on taking the exam in these states will take the CPA review courses as part of their undergraduate degree. Graduates of the accounting program will find many opportunities as private accountants for corporations, partnerships, sole proprietorships, government agencies or non-profit organizations. They may also find opportunities to secure positions leading to executive management in large corporations. Graduates electing to take the CPA track have the above opportunities plus possible employment with a CPA firm or starting their own public accounting business. Many accountants also work outside the field of accounting in finance, banking, insurance or human resource management to name just a few. Educational Goals for the Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting The program will:

Accounting Associate of Applied Science Degree
Offered at Albuquerque, Brooklyn Center, Colorado Springs, Denver, Independence, Mall of America, Rapid City, Roseville and Sioux Falls.

The associate of applied science degree in accounting program provides specialized education for various entry-level positions in the accounting profession. It is designed for easy transfer into the bachelor's degree in accounting. Graduates of this program can expect to find employment as accounting technicians, payroll clerks, bookkeepers or clerical assistants in business, government, or non-profit organizations. With experience, the graduate may qualify for more advanced positions, such as payroll supervisor, lead accountant or tax specialist. Educational Goals for the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Accounting The program will:

The specialization will leave you with a sound knowledge of the latest professional tools used for vector graphics, vector graphics animation and image processing.

• provide accounting students with the ability to perform accounting functions in a wide range of business entities.
• provide students with the knowledge and skills in current technology for use in performing accounting functions.
• provide students with an understanding of professional ethics and its application to the accounting field.
• measure key student learning outcomes continuously and identify and implement opportunities for improvement.