Career-Specific Program Overview
The Business program prepares students to work in professions not requiring a four-year degree.
Students seeking an Associate of Applied Science degree in Business will begin by being introduced to the processes, etiquette, and technology required for work in an office setting. At the completion of the degree program, students will acquire a foundation in basic accounting principles and applications with an in-depth knowledge of business, computer, and communication skills necessary for today’s office professional.
The Certificate of Proficiency in Small Business Management offers a quick way to build the professional foundation needed for starting and/or managing a small business.
The Associate of Applied Science Degree in Health Sciences – Medical Office Management Option provides students with a foundation in the general education courses, health sciences core, and technical electives necessary to be successful in today’s health careers. Students will acquire skills to specifically help them be successful in a medical office setting.
Career Opportunities
- Accounting assistant
- Payroll clerk
- Bank employee
- Accounts receivable/payable technician
- Executive assistant
- Administrative assistant
- General office assistant
- Medical office assistant
- Medical office manager
Degree/Certificate Requirements
Program Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete the Certificate of Proficiency in Business will be able to:
- Communicate effectively using a diverse range of tools and methods including: printed materials, interpersonal relations, oral presentations, and presentation graphics.
- Perform office tasks such as business document creation, filing, scheduling, phone etiquette, and travel and/or meeting arrangements.
- Use Microsoft Office Suite software with proficiency.
- Use problem-solving techniques and basic math skills to solve business-related problems.
Program Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete the Certificate of Proficiency in Small Business Management will be able to:
- Communicate effectively using a diverse range of tools and methods including printed materials, interpersonal relations, oral presentations, and presentation graphics.
- Perform the various steps in the accounting cycle by analyzing and posting transactions, maintaining accounts, creating reports, and computing payroll.
- Use problem-solving techniques and basic math skills to solve business-related problems.
Program Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete the Associate of Applied Science degree in Business will be able to:
- Communicate effectively using a diverse range of tools and methods including: printed materials, interpersonal relations, oral presentations, and presentation graphics.
- Perform office tasks such as business document creation, filing, scheduling, phone etiquette, and travel and/or meeting arrangements.
- Use Microsoft Office Suite software with proficiency.
- Perform the various steps in the accounting cycle by analyzing and posting transactions, maintaining accounts, creating reports, and computing payroll.
- Use problem-solving techniques and basic math skills to solve business-related problems.
Program Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete the Associate of Applied Science degree in Business will be able to:
- Communicate effectively using a diverse range of tools and methods including: printed materials, interpersonal relations, oral presentations, and presentation graphics.
- Perform office tasks such as business document creation, filing, scheduling, phone etiquette, and travel and/or meeting arrangements.
- Use Microsoft Office Suite software with proficiency.
- Perform the various steps in the accounting cycle by analyzing and posting transactions, maintaining accounts, creating reports, and computing payroll.
- Use problem-solving techniques and basic math skills to solve business-related problems.
Program Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete the Associate of Applied Science in Health Sciences, Medical Office Management Option will be able to:
- Engage students in a comprehensive health science curriculum allowing them to gain a foundational knowledge in their respective health profession including sciences, theories, concepts and best practices.
- Enable students to apply quantitative, qualitative, and scientific reasoning to solve problems by emphasizing creative and analytical thinking in the curriculum.
- Demonstrate effective communication skill, both verbal and written, to interact professionally with colleagues, patients and other healthcare professionals.
- Gain a primary health science education that enables students to transition to various associate, baccalaureate, or professional degrees.
- Understand and practice the ethical and legal principles governing their health profession, and demonstrate integrity, empathy, and cultural sympathy in their interactions with others.