The Bachelor of Science in Business Management

Individuals who are interested in management and career advancement in business will gain a distinct competitive advantage by obtaining a Bachelor of Science in Business. Students who have attained an associate degree in most business or professional degree programs will benefit from the Baccalaureate Completion Degree, as they will be able to excel in their individual field as a manager or supervisor in the contemporary workplace within their field. Organizations today are increasingly requesting a bachelor degree as part of their minimum educational requirements for their business professionals. This program balances technical, occupationally related, and general education courses in order to provide a well-rounded education for our students. The program offers two concentrations so students can tailor their education to the working and leadership environment that most interests them.

Associate of Occupational Science in Medical Administration Management

The Associate of Occupational Science Degree in Medical Assisting with a concentration in Management is designed to provide the student with all of the relevant management, administration, and technological skills to meet the demands of the current and emerging health care system. This program also prepares students to become entry-level professionals in the specific field, and prepares the student with significant business skills, management techniques, and administrative practices associated with the contemporary business and technical environment. The student will be prepared for employment in medical offices, health clinics, hospitals, and other health care environments.

The courses taken in this program prepare them for a rewarding career in the health services field. Our highly skilled faculty bring real world experience to the classroom, providing them the training needed for insurance coding for professional services, computerized billing, records maintenance, monitoring accounts payable and accounts receivable, computerized applications, medical transcription, and medical office management. Through hands-on training and online simulation in modern, well-equipped office technology labs, the student will learn to develop effective relationships with patients; perform office activities such as scheduling appointments, billing patients, and preparing patient medical charts and reports; produce documents using word processing and spreadsheet software; transcribe medical dictation; and prepare and process health insurance forms. The student will also receive advanced training in billing and insurance that will prepare them to become certified in billing and insurance coding. The student will learn advanced computer skills in scheduling and e-mail management. The program also includes management skills in supervision and team management. They will also be trained to provide basic first aid.

Upon graduation, students will be qualified for an exciting and rewarding job in the health care field. They will be qualified for an entry level position such as Medical Office Manager, Medical Insurance Manager, Medical Records Manager, Head Medical Insurance Coder and Biller, Medical Collections Manager, Medical Insurance Benefits Manager, or Medical Insurance Claims Manager. Doctor's office, medical clinic, hospital, and other health care facilities are all seeking trained Medical Assistants. The future is bright in the ever growing health care industry.

Students must obtain a grade of 2.0 or above in each medical class beginning with an MA course code, or the class must be retaken prior to graduating from the medical assistant.

Associate of Occupational Science in Criminal Justice

The Associate of Occupational Science Degree in Criminal Justice will provide highly motivated individuals seeking a career in criminal justice, the advantage needed to find a job in this exciting field. This program also prepares students to become entrylevel professionals in the specific field, and prepares the student with significant business skills, management techniques, and administrative practices associated with the contemporary business and technical environment. This program provides students with a solid foundation and breadth of understanding in the areas of law, courts, corrections, security, and law enforcement. This understanding, together with the technical skills required in various specialized employment areas, will serve to build a successful career in any of a number of criminal justice fields.

This degree program will include study in basic computer literacy, and will be introduced to computerized systems used in police operations, sheriffs departments and corrections. The education will be rounded out with general education courses in written and oral communication and mathematics. Course study in composition will provide the skills needed to write effective field notes, investigative and interviewing reports for presentation as evidence in a court of law.

The program will provide students with a broad spectrum of coursework in corrections, law enforcement, terrorism, private security, and investigations. The program is designed to prepare students for a variety of careers in the criminal justice field in both the public and private sector. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates can pursue entry level employment as police officers, sheriff's deputies, jailers, private security officers, homeland security officers, or other positions involved in public safety.

Associate of Occupational Science in Computer Network Management

The Computer Network Management Degree is designed to provide students with skills and knowledge that will increase their workplace competence and advantage in administering computer networks. This program also prepares students to become entrylevel professionals in the specific field, and prepares the student with significant business skills, management techniques, and administrative practices associated with the contemporary business and technical environment.

Through a balanced training program covering preparation for some of the most sought after certifications in computer technologies, they will receive training in systems administration, as well as LAN/WAN terminology and administration. The student will be ready to manage and maintain the complex computing environment of medium to large sized organizations. Early in the program, they will even work on components of a personal computer which will provide them with the perfect learning tool for the remainder of the program. They will also learn how to use one of the most popular application software suites.

The education will be rounded out with general education courses in communication, mathematics, and psychology. This balanced learning approach provides an appropriate skill set for computer networking and enhances administration potential.

Having the associate degree and being prepared for industry certification training, graduates of this comprehensive educational program possess the knowledge and skills necessary to obtain employment as an entry level Systems Administrator, LAN/ WAN Administrator, Network Administrator, Network Operations Analyst, Systems Technician, Technical Support Specialist, Information Systems Administrator, or Computer Technician. They will have the skills to successfully manage and troubleshoot system environments running on the Windows operating system. As a program graduate, the student will be qualified to test for various industry certifications including the Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA), and the CompTIA A+, Security + and Network+ certification.

Associate of Applied Science Degree in Aviation Maintenance Management

Associate of Applied Science Degree in Aviation Maintenance Management provides a graduate with the education and practical skills needed for an important position in today's busy aviation profession. This 19-month program also prepares students to become entry-level professionals in the specific field, and prepares the student with significant business skills, management techniques, and administrative practices associated with the contemporary aviation business and technical environment.

Aviation personnel work in a variety of positions including airports, fixed base operations, manufactures, overhaul facilities, maintenance contractors, federal and state governments. They are also involved in a wide variety of aviation specialties including teaching, component repair, quality assurance, safety inspectors and avionics. As a member of a management team, they may be responsible for ensuring that other employees of the organization and its customers receive satisfactory service and quality; answer customers' questions and handle complaints; oversee the work of associates; provide day-to-day oversight of a department; and establish and implement policies, goals, objectives, and procedures. The student will be taking courses that will prepare them for all of these responsibilities and more.

Aviation students will learn day-to-day operations procedures of a busy maintenance facility and the functions of its operations. This program will also give the student a foundation of aviation law and regulations, an in depth understanding of team management and how it is applied in the aviation environment. Other courses will focus on health, safety, and the human factors in the work environment, technical skills and aircraft systems. Students have courses in business that will help them understand concepts such as principles of management, human recourses customer services, courses in written and oral communication, literature, mathematics, and psychology.

When you graduate from the associate of Applied Science in Aviation Maintenance Management degree program, you will be qualified to work for a variety of entry-level management positions in aviation maintenance. You could work at airports, fixed base operations, manufacturers, or even the government.