Overview
careers
Accounts Payable
Accounts Receivable
Finance Officer
Accounting Clerk
Bookkeeper
Billing Assistant
Accounting Assistant
Billing Analyst
The Accounting program provides comprehensive training in the financial principles, software, and business practices that employers rely on every day. You’ll build skills in financial accounting, payroll, bookkeeping, taxation, auditing, budgeting, and business finance while gaining hands-on experience with industry-standard accounting tools and technology.
As an accounting professional, you’ll play a vital role in the success of businesses and organizations of all sizes. You’ll learn to analyze and interpret financial information, prepare financial statements, manage accounts payable and receivable, process payroll, conduct audits, develop budgets and forecasts, and assist with tax preparation and financial reporting.
Graduates are prepared for a variety of in-demand careers, including accounting assistant, accounts receivable or payable specialist, billing clerk, bookkeeper, payroll specialist, auditing clerk, management trainee, and other entry-level accounting and finance positions. Because every organization depends on accurate financial records and sound business decisions, accounting professionals continue to be in high demand across industries. Mitchell Tech graduates are highly sought after by employers for their practical experience, attention to detail, and job-ready skills.
Curriculum
Award: AAS Degree
First Semester
Second Semester
Third Semester
Fourth Semester
Requirements
Computer Requirements
This program allows you to bring your own laptop as long as it meets these minimum specifications:
Processor – Intel Core i Series (i3, i5, i7) or AMD Ryzen
Operating System – Windows 10
Webcam Recommended
Memory – 4 GB or more
Internal Storage – 64 GB or more
Microsoft Office is available at no charge as long as enrolled at Mitchell Tech
NO APPLE/MAC COMPUTERS
Outcomes
At the completion of the program, graduates will be able to:
- Prepare financial transactions and statements for a business
- Apply current and emerging technologies to business situations
- Communicate effectively and professionally in business situations
- Justify issues in ethical decision-making and social responsibility
- Analyze financial data to support business decisions
- Perform basic financial accounting functions for a state or local government unit
Mission
The Accounting/Business Management program’s mission is to empower students with the skills needed to succeed in technical careers.
Vision
Mitchell Technical College’s Accounting/Business Management program will be an innovative leader in accounting and business education while preparing students for career success and lifelong learning in an ever-changing world.
Core Values
Continuous Improvement
The Accounting/Business Management program incorporates an evidence-based model of continuous improvement to enable excellence in education.
Innovation
The Accounting/Business Management program integrates state-of-the-art technologies and instructional methods to deliver a high-quality, unique educational experience.
Diversity & Respect
The Accounting/Business Management program seeks and values a diverse population and responds to the unique needs of individuals, recognizing the dignity and worth of all people and fostering a climate of respect among its students and faculty.
Learner-Centered Education
The Accounting/Business Management program develops future business leaders by teaching students with a global perspective on lifelong learning and problem-solving skills.
Community
The Accounting/Business Management program leverages local partnerships, mentors, an advisory board and regional businesses to expose students to real-world experiences and industry expectations.
Annual Program Review
Check out the 2025-26 Annual Program Review for information on how faculty ensure the quality and effectiveness of the program.
Faculty
Instructor
Program Coordinator / Instructor
Cost
Other Required Costs
Books / Tools (estimated) $431
Accreditation
ACBSP Standard 7 requires that the business unit have a systematic process to identify and track key student performance measures for the purpose of of continuous improvement.
| Program graduates | ||
| Year | Accounting | Business Management |
| 2022 | 4 | 6 |
| 2021 | 6 | 11 |
| 2020 | 6 | 7 |
| Job placement rate for Accounting/Business Management program graduates* | |||
| Year | % of Grads Employed in Related Field | ||
| 2022 | 75% | ||
| 2021 | 69% | ||
| 2020 | 69% | ||
| Retention rate for Accounting/Business Management program** | |||
| Number enrolled in previous year | Number graduated or still enrolled | Retention Rate | |
| 2022 | 41 | 34 | 83% |
| 2021 | 38 | 28 | 74% |
| 2020 | 37 | 30 | 81% |
*Calculated as percentage of Accounting and Business Management graduates in the job market who are employed in a job related to their training six months after graduation
** Retention rate is calculated from fall to fall. The rate is the number of students in the previous fall enrollment who either graduate or are still enrolled in the following fall semester.
Scholarships
$500
Lisa Jolliff Memorial Scholarship
- 1 Available
- Kelly Sterk and Tammy Hanson
- About
- Eligibility
- Criteria
Must complete the online MTC Foundation scholarship application.
Preference is given to students with limited funding opportunities and/or social supports.
$2500
Jack & Donna Steele Family Scholarship
- 1 Available
- Jack & Donna Steele Family
- About
- Eligibility
- Criteria
Must complete the online MTC Foundation scholarship application.
$500
Graves Family Scholarship
- 1 Available
- Dr. Joe Graves
- About
- Eligibility
- Criteria
$500
Tessier Family Foundation – Current Students
- 3 Available
- Tessier Family Foundation
- About
- Eligibility
- Criteria
Accounting
Heating and Cooling Technology
Licensed Practical Nursing
Medical Assistant
$1000
South Dakota Assoc. of Cooperatives Scholarship
- 1 Available
- About
- Eligibility
- Criteria
Agricultural Business
Agronomy
Animal Science
Business Management
Diesel Power – Ag Power Technology
Electrical Construction & Maintenance
Electrical Utilities & Substation Technology
Power Line Construction & Maintenance
Wi-Fi & Broadband Technologies
Wind Turbine Technology
$1000
Osterhaus Endowed Scholarships
- 4 Available
- About
- Eligibility
- Criteria
Agricultural Business
Agronomy
Animal Science
Architectural Design and Building Construction
Automation Controls/SCADA
Business Management
Culinary Academy of South Dakota
Diesel Power – Ag Power Technology
Electrical Construction & Maintenance
Electrical Utilities & Substation Technology
Heating & Cooling Technology
Information Systems Technology
Machining and Manufacturing
Medical Assistant
Medical Laboratory Technology
Medical Office Professional
Medical Office Professional
Power Line Construction & Maintenance
Power Sports & Marine Technology
Precision Ag Technology
Radiation Therapy
Radiologic Technology
Small Business Management
Social Services
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
Utilities Technology
Wi-Fi & Broadband Technologies
Wind Turbine Technology
$1000
Mitchell Tech Retiree Endowed Scholarship
- 1 Available
- About
- Eligibility
- Criteria
Agricultural Business
Agronomy
Animal Science
Architectural Design and Building Construction
Automation Controls/SCADA
Business Management
Culinary Academy of South Dakota
Diesel Power – Ag Power Technology
Electrical Construction & Maintenance
Electrical Utilities & Substation Technology
Geospatial Technologies
Heating & Cooling Technology
Information Systems Technology
Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN)
Machining and Manufacturing
Medical Assistant
Medical Laboratory Technology
Medical Office Professional
Medical Office Professional
Natural Gas Technology
Office Technology Specialist
Power Line Construction & Maintenance
Power Sports & Marine Technology
Precision Ag Technology
Radiation Therapy
Radiologic Technology
Small Business Management
Social Services
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
Utilities Technology
Wi-Fi & Broadband Technologies
Wind Turbine Technology
$1000
Laverne & Nell Tollefson Memorial Scholarship
- 2 Available
- Charlene Bainbridge
- About
- Eligibility
- Criteria
Administrative Office Specialist
Agricultural Business
Agronomy
Animal Science
Architectural Design and Building Construction
Automation Engineering Technology
Automation Controls/SCADA
Business Management
Culinary Academy of South Dakota
Diesel Power – Ag Power Technology
Diesel Power – Light Truck Technology
Electrical Construction & Maintenance
Electrical Utilities & Substation Technology
Geospatial Technologies
Heating & Cooling Technology
Information Systems Technology
Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN)
Machining and Manufacturing
Medical Assistant
Medical Laboratory Technology
Medical Office Professional
Medical Office Professional
Natural Gas Technology
On Campus
Power Line Construction & Maintenance
Power Sports & Marine Technology
Precision Ag Technology
Progressive Welding Technology
Radiation Therapy
Radiologic Technology
Registered Nursing (LPN to RN)
Small Business Management
Social Services
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
Utilities Technology
Wi-Fi & Broadband Technologies
Wind Turbine Technology
$1000
John And Diane Weber “Career Change” Endowed Scholarship
- 2 Available
- John and Diane Weber Family and Friends
- About
- Eligibility
- Criteria
Agricultural Business
Agronomy
Animal Science
Architectural Design and Building Construction
Automation Controls/SCADA
Culinary Academy of South Dakota
Diesel Power – Ag Power Technology
Electrical Construction & Maintenance
Electrical Utilities & Substation Technology
Geospatial Technologies
Heating & Cooling Technology
Information Systems Technology
Machining and Manufacturing
Medical Assistant
Medical Laboratory Technology
Medical Office Professional
Power Line Construction & Maintenance
Power Sports & Marine Technology
Precision Ag Technology
Radiation Therapy
Radiologic Technology
Social Services
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
Utilities Technology
Wi-Fi & Broadband Technologies
Wind Turbine Technology
$750
Plagmann Family Scholarship
- 1 Available
- Sheryl Plagmann
- About
- Eligibility
- Criteria
Accounting
Business Management
Social Services
$500
Daniel Roy Todd Memorial Scholarship
- 1 Available
- Daniel Todd Family
- About
- Eligibility
- Criteria
Agricultural Business
Agronomy
Animal Science
Architectural Design and Building Construction
Automation Controls/SCADA
Culinary Academy of South Dakota
Diesel Power – Ag Power Technology
Electrical Construction & Maintenance
Heating & Cooling Technology
Human Services Technician
Information Systems Technology
Machining and Manufacturing
Medical Assistant
Medical Laboratory Technology
Medical Office Professional
Power Sports & Marine Technology
Precision Ag Technology
Radiation Therapy
Radiologic Technology
Small Business Management
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
Wi-Fi & Broadband Technologies
Wind Turbine Technology
$1000
BPO Elks #1059 Endowed Scholarship
- 1 Available
- BPO Elks #1059
- About
- Eligibility
- Criteria
Agricultural Business
Agronomy
Animal Science
Architectural Design and Building Construction
Automation Controls/SCADA
Business Management
Culinary Academy of South Dakota
Diesel Power – Ag Power Technology
Electrical Construction & Maintenance
Electrical Utilities & Substation Technology
Heating & Cooling Technology
Human Services Technician
Information Systems Technology
Machining and Manufacturing
Medical Assistant
Medical Laboratory Technology
Medical Office Professional
Medical Office Professional
Power Sports & Marine Technology
Precision Ag Technology
Radiation Therapy
Radiologic Technology
Small Business Management
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
Utilities Technology
Wi-Fi & Broadband Technologies
Wind Turbine Technology
$1000
Thomsen Family Endowed Scholarships
- 4 Available
- About
- Eligibility
- Criteria
Agricultural Business
Agronomy
Animal Science
Architectural Design and Building Construction
Automation Controls/SCADA
Culinary Academy of South Dakota
Diesel Power – Ag Power Technology
Electrical Construction & Maintenance
Electrical Utilities & Substation Technology
Heating & Cooling Technology
Human Services Technician
Information Systems Technology
Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN)
Machining and Manufacturing
Medical Assistant
Medical Laboratory Technology
Medical Office Professional
Medical Office Professional
Power Line Construction & Maintenance
Power Sports & Marine Technology
Precision Ag Technology
Radiation Therapy
Radiologic Technology
Small Business Management
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
Utilities Technology
Wi-Fi & Broadband Technologies
Wind Turbine Technology
$500
MTC Freshmen Scholarship
- Mitchell Tech Staff and Faculty
- About
- Eligibility
- Criteria
Agricultural Business
Agronomy
Animal Science
Architectural Design and Building Construction
Automation Controls/SCADA
Culinary Academy of South Dakota
Diesel Power – Ag Power Technology
Electrical Construction & Maintenance
Electrical Utilities & Substation Technology
Geospatial Technologies
Heating & Cooling Technology
Human Services Technician
Information Systems Technology
Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN)
Machining and Manufacturing
Medical Assistant
Medical Laboratory Technology
Medical Office Professional
Medical Office Professional
Power Line Construction & Maintenance
Power Sports & Marine Technology
Precision Ag Technology
Radiation Therapy
Radiologic Technology
Small Business Management
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
Utilities Technology
Wi-Fi & Broadband Technologies
Wind Turbine Technology