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Business Administration Programs

Students take a broad range of business courses, gaining important skills in accounting, marketing, management, and economics. Students in the Associate of Applied Science program will be ready to enter the workforce immediately. The Certificate of Achievement and Certificate of Specialization programs are built for students who are already in the workforce, looking to expand their skillsets in their current profession.  Students may also choose an Associate of Arts program  with a focus in business that will prepare them to transfer to a bachelor’s degree program.

Areas of specialization:

Accounting 
Students learn the basics of payroll, taxes, and corporate and personal finances. You’ll develop essential analytic, technical, and problem-solving skills that are applicable to many professions.  

General Business 
Designed for students who are still determining which area of business to specialize in, these programs provide a solid background in marketing, accounting, and management.

Finance 
Students develop a keen understanding of economic and monetary systems, managerial accounting, corporate finance, banking, and financial markets, with opportunities to apply that knowledge to real-world situations.

Management 
This program will dive deeply into more advanced topics, such as organizational behavior, human resources, operations management, and entrepreneurship. Students learn to apply their knowledge to real-world situations, honing their leadership skills, collaborative working methods, and their ability to utilize technology to enhance organizational productivity.  

Marketing 
Students learn to tap into their innate creativity, creating marketing plans that harness the power of social media, advertising, e-marketing, market research, personal selling, and sales. Courses will also develop skills of persuasion and introduce ways of understanding and leveraging consumer behavior.  

Economics Transfer Program  
This program engages in a systematic study of the production, conservation, and allocation of resources in conditions of scarcity, examining the organizational frameworks related to these processes. Students receive instruction in economic theory, micro- and macroeconomics, comparative economic systems, money and banking systems, international economics, quantitative analytical methods, with applications to specific industries and public policy issues. The program prepares individuals to pursue a bachelor’s degree in economics or other areas of business. 

Entrepreneurship Certificate Programs 
These programs build the skills necessary to successfully operate a start-up or small business venture. Students will develop proficiencies in accounting/bookkeeping, finance, marketing, and communication, as well as an understanding of common legal and regulatory issues relating to business. 

Retail Banking Certificate Program 
Designed for students already in the workforce, students will hone their banking and finance skills for the retail market. This specialized program requires only 15 credit hours (five classes), has no General Education credits, and may be completed in as little as one semester. 

 

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