2022-2023 Course Catalog

Business, Management & Accounting

Administrative Assistant with Bookkeeping and QuickBooks

As the pace of business increases every day, more and more business professionals and executive require and rely on the administrative, accounting and record - keeping expertise of assistants. Demand for professionals with administrative and bookkeeping skills is estimated to grow 14% through 2030. Combined with QuickBooks® software training, individuals who have all of these skills will be in high demand for years to come. This program takes students through the ins and outs of day - to - day office functions as well as the essential knowledge of bookkeeping and overall record keeping relative to successful small business operations. Additionally, this course takes students through all accounting principles and bookkeeping necessities so that they can not only keep accurate books, but understand why and how these records are kept, as well as how these processes and procedures might be improved. A full study of QuickBooks® will ensure that students can operate successfully within the most - widely used accounting software application.

Associate Professional in Human Resources

The Human Resources program introduces human resources (HR) functions and related elements and activities to learners interested in entering a career in this field or anyone who runs or may start a business of their own. This program will outline for participants the roles and responsibilities of members of a typical HR department, educating the staff that make up a particular firm in various corporate policies, rules and/or procedures as well as how their individual role will include HR - related activities, whether officially part of an HR department or not. Learners will move through the evolution of HR management through to the modern functions of most HR divisions from the perspective of both management and subordinate employees. Further, students will explore various compensation structures and gain an understanding of the importance of maintaining fair and equitable compensation and benefit programs. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the number of HR professions in the U.S. will rise faster than the national average over the next 10 years, making this a great focus for students looking to enter the business world.

Business Management Professional

The Business Management program provides students the basic competencies involved in a leading a team whether from the very top of a company, middle management or first - line supervision. Managers at intermediate levels serve as the bridge between their staff and higher management understanding how to execute the project, exercising good judgment over costs and risks but also able to extract and rely on the talent of their team to get things done effectively. Good leaders are key to cultivating positive morale among their staff while also best situated to identify policies or procedures that are not working and improve upon them to benefit both staff and management. Effective managers have unique skill sets that promote collaborative, orderly and productive work environments from which everyone can benefit. Being an effective manager requires a fundamental understanding of leadership, organization and communication skills that will always be in demand by employers.

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