Accounting

The Associate of Arts in Accounting totals 60 credit hours and is typically completed in about 18 to 24 months, though timing varies with transfer credit and enrollment pace. Keiser uses a one-class-at-a-time model over four-week terms, with new classes starting every month.

The program is offered in day, evening, and online formats at select campuses, as well as in a hybrid option, giving working adults flexibility to balance school with other responsibilities. There is no clinical or externship requirement; instead, applied learning comes through hands-on work with accounting and business software. Accounting major courses must be passed with a grade of "C" or higher to progress and graduate.

The 60-credit curriculum combines a 24-credit accounting major with a 36-credit general-education core spanning economics, mathematics, English, communications, computers, and the sciences. Representative courses are listed below.

Required Courses

Tuition is charged per 16-week semester based on the credit hours you schedule. At the full-time rate (12–17.99 credits) of approximately $12,408 per semester, the 60-credit program spans roughly four full-time semesters, for an estimated tuition of about $49,600. A one-time $55 application fee and one-time $145 registration fee apply at enrollment. All figures are subject to annual review; some courses may carry additional resource or lab fees defined in the university catalog and shown on your billing statement.

Financial aid is available for those who qualify. Options include federal Pell Grants, FSEOG, Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loans, Direct PLUS Loans, and Federal Work-Study; Florida programs such as FSAG and EASE; institutional scholarships; and veterans and military education benefits. Complete the FAFSA (School Code 015159) each year and speak with a dedicated financial aid counselor to review your options. A Net Price Calculator is available at keiseruniversity.edu.

Estimated total program tuition of about $49,632 (full-time semesters at ~$12,408/semester); actual cost varies with pace and transfer credit.

The program prepares graduates for entry-level roles in accounting and business support, including:

• Accounting clerk
• Accounts payable clerk and accounts receivable clerk
• Accounting assistant
• Bookkeeper
• Billing specialist
• Payroll assistant
• Auditing clerk
• Entry-level business administration positions

Graduates commonly work in the accounting and finance departments of businesses, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations. The associate degree does not by itself lead to CPA licensure; it provides a foundation for continued study toward a bachelor's degree in accounting and, eventually, professional credentials such as the CPA, CMA, or CIA.

Expect a focused, one-course-at-a-time rhythm in four-week terms, with small classes led by instructors who bring real accounting experience. You will move from foundational principles into financial reporting, business law, financial management, marketing, and taxation, reinforced by hands-on practice in accounting software.

Because the program relies on software, you'll need reliable access to a Windows-based PC with an internet connection and the ability to install applications and open data files. Strong attention to detail and comfort working with numbers matter more than advanced mathematics. Accounting major courses must be completed with a grade of "C" or higher, and day, evening, online, and hybrid options make it feasible to study while working.