Springfield is the third largest city in the State of Missouri and the county seat of Greene County. Springfield has several colleges and universities within the city with Missouri State University (MSU) as the state's second largest university with just over 20,000 students.

Accounting professionals and students who want to further their knowledge in the area may want to pursue an MBA Accounting. This program prepares students with the skills to design, control, and operate accounting information systems.

Education in the United States is mainly provided by the public sector, with control and funding coming from three levels: state, local, and federal, in that order. The common requirements to study at a higher education level in United States will include your admissions essay (also known as the statement of purpose or personal statement), transcript of records, recommendation/reference letters, language tests

An Associate of Applied Science gives students a solid foundation in both specialized career training and general education. Students seeking a fast track into the workforce can attend school full-time and complete their program in two years.