Business Administration (A.S./A.A.S. Degree & related Certificates)
Program Requirements:
Business Administration Curriculum Guide(Articulated A.S. to B.S./A.A.S. Degree & related Certificates)
(Click this link to view the curriculum guide in PDF format. The curriculum guide outlines the course requirements for both the degree and the related certificate programs).
These are short-term programs that can be completed in one year or less. They are designed to equip you with a specialized skill set for immediate employment or job advancement. All of the certificate courses are also included in the related A.S. degree program so they can be used as building blocks toward completing the degree -- which will help improve your earning potential.
(The required courses for the certificate programs is included in the A.S. degree link above)
Business Management (24 credits)
Business Operations (18 credits)
Accounting Specialist (12 credits)
Customer Service Management (24 credits)
Customer Service Operations (18 credits)
Customer Service Specialist (12 credits)
Human Resources Management (24 credits)
Human Resources Operations (18 credits)
Human Resources Specialist (12 credits)
Property and Casualty Insurance Management (24 credits)
Real Estate Specialist (12 credits)
Program Description:
Is it a boom or bust? Why do some businesses succeed while
others fail? What are the crucial skills needed to make a
business profitable in today's global economy? Searching for
the answers to these questions is the goal of any thriving
company. These questions are also at the heart of Valencia's
Business Administration degree. Students will develop the
business prowess and managerial "know-how" to become
valuable assets to any company. Using input from hundreds
of the country's best employers about their changing job needs,
Valencia is constantly evolving this degree to include the
latest business skills. Specialized instruction is included
in accounting and finance, business law and economics, management,
marketing, and human resources. And just as important, students
also learn the psychology behind making any company profitable
and efficient.
Areas you may specialize in : Finance, Human Resources Management, Management, Marketing, Property & Casualty Insurance Management, Real Estate Management and Small Business Management
Typical Tasks may include:
managing various business operations
planning, advertising and selling
controlling financial accounts and budgets
managing microcomputer systems to carry out various related administrative and business activities
Characteristics Needed to be Successful:
Outgoing personality
Quick thinker
Problem solver
Likes non-traditional schedule
Externally driven
Potential Careers:
Business Managers
Finance Specialists
Sales Agents, Business Services
Customer Service Specialists
Marketing/Advertising Managers
Human Resources Specialists
Potential Employers:
A world of exciting career choices ar available in all types of organizations. These may include wholesale and retail stores and services, financial agencies, banks and large businesses, government agencies, and educational systems.
Potential Earnings: ($25,000 - $40,000)
Contact Information:
For more information about this program, please contact the following individuals:
East Campus: Liz Jusino, Career Program Advisor, call 407-582-2170 or email ejusino2@valenciacc.edu
West Campus: Sharyn McGriff, Career Program Advisor, call 407-582-1239 or email sgaston@valenciacc.edu
Osceola Campus: Kimberly Foster, Career Program Advisor, call 407-582-4172 or email kfoster8@valenciacc.edu.
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