Business Administration Systems - ONLINE PROGRAM

Program Advisor

Kevin Bradford
(606) 878-4718
kevin.bradford@kctcs.edu
Webpage: Kevin Bradford

Location

Available completely online or a combination of online and on campus.

Program Details

The Business Administration Systems program prepares students for a variety of careers in business. A core curriculum provides students with a foundation of knowledge applicable to any business career. The Business Administration Systems program offers an Associate in Applied Science degree, diplomas and a variety of certificates in the areas of Accounting, Finance, Financial Perspective, General Business, Hospitality Management, Leadership, Management, Office Systems, Real Estate Management, Sales, Small Business Management, and Supervisory Management. The curriculum is designed for those who seek entry level jobs as well as for currently employed individuals wishing to enhance their skills. A student specializes by choosing from the available options, diplomas and certificates.

• The Accounting Option/Certificate leads to careers in accounting, including bookkeeper, accounting clerk, cost payroll clerk, and any positions using microcomputer-based systems.
• The Finance option/certificate leads to careers in the financial services industry, government lending agencies, and credit companies.
• The Hospitality Management option/certificate prepares students for careers directing specific aspects of hospitality operations and for overall hospitality management.
• The Management option/certificate prepares the student with broad-based management knowledge and skills which lead to a variety of positions in organizations.
• The Office Systems option/diploma/certificate prepares he student with a broad base of knowledge and skills needed for a variety of positions in an office.
• The Real Estate Management certificates lead to a career in real estate which may include sales, finance, counseling, development, marketing analysis, valuation, and/or property management.

Other Diplomas and Certificates:

• The Small Business Management diploma/certificate curricula is designed to prepare students for the position of entrepreneur and business owner and offers the prospective business owner the fundamentals of starting and operating a business.
• The Basic and Advanced Business Administration Certificates are designed to be building blocks to complete the Associate in Applied Science degree, and Business Administration Core courses.
• The Business Transfer certificate is designed to provide the business transfer student an exit point by offering business preparation courses that will transfer to a four year institution.
• The Financial Perspective certificate prepares the student for entry level positions in accounting, financial services and small business management.
• The General Business certificate prepares the students for a variety positions in supervision, management and general business.
• The Leadership certificate enables the student to qualify for leadership positions, work effectively in teams, lead problem solving work groups, understand the conflict resolution processes and plan effectively.
• The Organization Leadership diploma curriculum is designed to prepare students to manage a department or to become team leaders in team-based or self-managed organizations.
• The Quality Management certificate prepares the student to analyze and implement systems for continuous improvement of functions and processes in production or service organizations.
• The Sales certificate prepares the student for a career in sales.
• The Supervisory Management certificate prepares the students in the field of front-line supervision.

Employment projections and salaries

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