Solid. Stable. Respected.

Accountants and bookkeepers are important pillars in almost every organization. At Minneapolis Business College, we are proud to train students to enter this rewarding career.

Our accelerated 8-month diploma and 16-month Associate of Applied Science degree programs are both designed so you can learn what is important.

Our integrated curriculum quickly focuses on accounting principles, taxes, computerized accounting software, and the business skills that employers seek.

If you pass all of your classes each term, we promise that there will be space in classes you need when you need them. Thus, you can finish on time and start your career.

HIGHLIGHTS

At Minneapolis Business College, our accounting faculty has real-world experience, so they can teach in the classroom what it takes to succeed. Our class sizes are usually small, making it easier to get to know your teachers and get personal, one-on-one attention. 

With our Accounting program, you can learn about: 

• Recording, reconciling, and analyzing financial transactions
• Preparing financial reports for management
• Processing receivables, payables, and payroll 
• Using common accounting software
• Preparing various corporate tax documents 

 Accounting and auditing professionals are employed in many industries, including firms that provide accounting, tax preparation, and payroll services.⁶

CURRICULUM

Minneapolis Business College offers an 8-month diploma program for students seeking the core skills that will help them start accounting careers.

The Associate of Applied Science degree program includes additional accounting instruction and other courses required for your degree. It is designed to be completed in 16 consecutive months. In both programs, most classes are specific to preparing you for a successful accounting career. 

To read course descriptions, download our school catalog.

 CONCENTRATION COURSES

• Accounting Principles 
• Advanced Spreadsheets and Electronic Communications 
• Business Mathematics
• Payroll Accounting
• Computerized Accounting
• Financial Analysis and Reporting
• Intermediate Accounting*
• Cost Accounting*
• Federal Income Tax*
• Introduction to Database Management*

     *A.A.S. Degree Only

CAREERS

As a Minneapolis Business College graduate, our job placement department will help you start your career! Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks are employed in many industries, including firms that provide accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping, and payroll services; federal, state, and local governments; and schools.⁵

MBC graduates can work for: 

• Accounting firms
• Banks & Mortgage companies
• Insurance companies
• Government offices 
• Manufacturing companies 
• Services companies

PRICES

As long as you stay enrolled full-time at Minneapolis Business College, tuition rates will be frozen for you and will never go up from year to year. There are a variety of financial aid programs available for those who qualify.