Accounting offers theoretical and practical courses for students planning to transfer as accounting majors, career and technical courses that lead to certificates of proficiency and achievement, and professional development courses designed to improve workplace skills, including course paths for preparation for profession certification exams such as the IRS Enrolled Agent and the Certified Bookkeeper credential. Career options in accounting include positions in the private and public sectors, tax preparation, finance and banking, business ownership, and management.
Students may earn associate degree by completing a certificate of achievement and the general education courses required for MiraCosta College's Associate in Arts degree. Students should meet with a MiraCosta counselor to identify required courses and to develop a written educational plan for the specific degree or certificate they wish to earn.
Careers in Business and Technology
Accountants, bookkeepers, tax preparers, marketing specialists, market analysts, social media specialists, e-commerce specialists, financial managers, entrepreneurs, and operational managers and supervisors.
Administrative assistants, hotel managers, front and back office managers, and event planners.
Help desk support, cyber security, computer support specialists, network support specialists, network administrators, computer systems analysts, security analysts, data analysts, and information technology managers.
Graphic designers, web designers, and web developers.
Architectural drafters, engineering technicians, and product developers.
Automotive mechanics and auto parts specialists.
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
19 August 2024, 21 January 2025
San Elijo Campus
3333 Manchester Avenue,
CARDIFF,
California,
92007, United States
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
19 August 2024, 21 January 2025
MiraCosta College
Oceanside Campus,
1 Barnard Drive,
OCEANSIDE,
California,
92056, United States
Students must be Eighteen years of age or older and able to benefit from instruction
A high school graduate or equivalent
IELTS score of 5.5
TOEFL score of 450 on the paper-based; test/133 on the computer-based test/ 46 on the iBT
DuoLingo English Test score of 75
Application Deadline:
Fall: July 1; Spring: Nov 15
MiraCosta College is a great choice for students starting their undergraduate education, with top transfer rates and a beautiful campus location.