Bradford School - Pittsburgh, PA
Accounting

Solid. Stable. Respected.

Accounting professionals are important pillars in organizations. At International Business College, we are proud to train students to enter this rewarding career.

Our accelerated 16-month Associate of Applied Science degree program is designed so you can learn what is important, finish quickly, and enter your career field.

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.

We encourage you to visit us and learn why our accounting graduates Finish First!

  

 

HIGHLIGHTS

At International Business College, our accounting faculty has real-world experience, so they can teach principles and concepts that are important to employment success. Class sizes are smaller, making it easier to get to know your instructors 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 services4.

 

CURRICULUM

International Business College offers a 16-month Associate of Applied Science degree program which includes accounting instruction and other courses required for your degree.  We support our curriculum with student focused resources intended to help each student complete their program.  

Most classes are specific to preparing you for a successful accounting career! To read course descriptions, download our school catalog.

Ready to get started? Call us at 317-813-2300 or fill out our information request form. 

 CONCENTRATION COURSES

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

CAREERS

 As an International Business College graduate, our career services department will help you start your career by finding the right job! 

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

IBC graduates can work for: 

  • Accounting firms
  • Banks & mortgage companies
  • Insurance companies
  • Government offices 
  • Manufacturing companies 
  • Service companies
 

PRICES

As long as you stay enrolled full-time at International 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.

Associate of Applied Science Degree Program
TUITION/ADMISSION FEES (for students entering January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023)
Tuition Per Semester*
$7,720
Application Fee
$50
Tuition Deposit**
$50
Confirmation Deposit**
$50
Residence Fee Per Semester*
$2,780
Residence Reservation Fee
$100
Estimated Books and Supplies (for completing the program)
$1,840
* A.A.S. Degree Program is 4 Semesters
** Deposit is credited towards tuition when the student begins classes. It is not refundable after the due date.

COST OF ATTENDANCE BUDGETS

When students use federal financial aid to help cover their educational costs, the federal Department of Education requires schools to use a formula to determine what types of financial aid the student is eligible to receive.    

 

Part of this formula is using a cost of attendance budget to determine the maximum amount of financial aid a student can receive each academic year.    This budget includes direct school costs like tuition, fees and books.  It also includes indirect costs that the student may have while they attend school.   This includes things like housing and transportation.   The school develops a standard cost of attendance budget for these purposes using actual tuition and fees each year and average estimated amounts for the indirect costs.   

 

The specific components included in our COA (Cost of Attendance) budgets include: 

·      Tuition and fees 

·      Books, course materials, supplies and equipment 

·      Federal Direct Loan Program origination fees and insurance costs* 

·      Living expenses (housing and food)

·      Transportation 

·      Personal expenses

·      Other miscellaneous costs such as professional licensing fees when applicable

 

*These costs are excluded if the student does not borrow any funds from the student loan programs.  

 

Note that the amounts in the budget can vary depending on the student’s enrollment status, program of study, and dependency status.   If you have questions about this or you would like to see the COA budget for a specific program of study that would apply to you,  please contact the Financial Aid department.