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Accounting Business Healthcare Technology Business Management Business Technology E-Commerce Marketing Management
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Albany Technical College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award Associate of Applied Science Degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Albany Technical College. OVERVIEW
LAUNCH YOUR BUSINESS CAREER AT ALBANY TECH WHAT IS THE ROLE OF PARTICIPATING PARTNERS? An ever-changing career field, opportunities in the business world range from Working with business and industry, healthcare providers and others across accounting, marketing, and management to E-Commerce and business and the region, Albany Technical College keeps abreast of where the business job healthcare technology. The demand for highly trained and capable employees in market is in Southwest Georgia and beyond. Because our students receive all areas of business and management is constant. Whether you’re considering quality technical college education, using the latest innovations and technology a career as an accountant or medical office manager, or leaning more toward in the field, graduates coming out of our Business programs typically have the the marketing and eCommerce fields, completing one of the many Business opportunity to secure a job immediately upon graduation. programs at Albany Technical College will prepare you to enter the job market with all the requirements of a qualified employee.
WHAT IS ALBANY TECHNICAL COLLEGE’S ROLE? Employers in the region rely on schools such as Albany Tech to train a sustainable workforce and promote economic growth throughout the region. They know our graduates receive quality instruction and hands-on training that will get the job done. Students earn top-notch education from instructors who have been in the field for years and can provide a wealth of knowledge and skills every graduate needs for success.
DEGREE DIPLOMA CERTIFICATES Accounting Accounting Computerized Accounting Specialist Office Accounting Specialist Payroll Accounting Specialist
ACCOUNTING Students interested in pursuing a career in accounting typically enjoy quiet, Students can earn an Accounting Associate of Science degree or diploma, with independent work situations. Career options include such positions as income certificates in Office Accounting Specialist, Payroll Accounting Specialist, and tax preparation, cost accounting, auditing, governmental accounting, public Computerized Accounting Specialist (embedded in the degree/diploma). Graduates accounting or general accounting. Among the skills taught in this program are will qualify to work as accounting assistants, payroll clerks, accounts receivable how to record financial transactions, produce payroll, collect on accounts, and use clerks, and other accounting related professionals. spreadsheet and database applications. OPPORTUNITIES FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION Opportunities for employment include entry-level based positions at companies For students interested in continuing their education toward a Bachelor of Science that require care for their financial records and transactions, from government in Accounting degree, Albany Technical College has agreements with Albany State agencies to healthcare offices. Depending on the position and the size of the University, Georgia Southwestern State University, and Valdosta State University. business, employees might perform a wide variety of tasks, such as manage financial statements and other records, payroll, bookkeeping, prepare and collect invoices, make bank deposits and more. DEGREE DIPLOMA Business Healthcare Technology Business Healthcare Technology
BUSINESS HEALTHCARE TECHNOLOGY To keep up with the everchanging world of healthcare specific technology, OPPORTUNITIES FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION this program emphasizes widely used software and technology. Students For students interested in continuing their education toward a Bachelor are introduced to accounting fundamentals, electronic communications, of Science in Business Healthcare Technology degree, Albany Technical internet research, electronic file management, and healthcare regulation College has agreements with Albany State University and Valdosta State and compliance. The diploma and certificate programs are fully online University. classes, and the diploma program offers an internship program. Students will learn to communicate effectively and be able to use and recognize terminology common in office management and technology innovations. The Business Healthcare Technology program teaches skills in team building, critical thinking, communication, leadership, management, multi-tasking, and technology. This program offers an Associate of Science in Business Healthcare Technology degree or diploma with specializations in Business Healthcare or Practice Management. Graduates will qualify for jobs in areas such as administrative support and supervisory and management positions within the healthcare and business industries.
DEGREE SPECIALIZATIONS DIPLOMA CERTIFICATES General Management Business Management Supervisor/Manager Specialist Human Resources Management Operations Management Service Sector Management Small Business Management
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT This program helps develop students’ analytical skills while increasing their OPPORTUNITIES FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION business knowledge by providing them with well-rounded knowledge of business Pathways for graduates to continue their education are established with Albany operations and management functions. Students learn effective leadership skills State University, Andrew College, Georgia Military College, Georgia Southwestern while increasing their overall knowledge for managerial positions for both the State University, Mercer University, Valdosta State University, and Indiana Wesleyan public and private sector. University.
Students will develop a broad understanding of business organizations and will learn subject-specific skills in the areas of customer service, finance, teamwork, presentations, management, operations, communication, and business policy and strategy.
Graduates of the program receive a Business Management Associate of Science degree with specializations in General Management, Human Resource Management, Operations Management, Service Sector Management, or Small Business Management, or a diploma with Technical Certificates of Credit (TCC) in Supervisor/Manager Specialist. Graduates will qualify for general management, human resources personnel, retail management, sales and marketing management, and administrative services management. DEGREE DIPLOMA SPECIALIZATIONS CERTIFICATES Business Technology Business Administrative Assistant Administrative Support Assistant Medical Administrative Assistant Medical Billing Clerk Medical Front Office Assistant
BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY This program teaches 21st century skills to prepare students interested in a variety OPPORTUNITIES FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION of positions in today’s technology-driven workplaces. Course offerings include Students can transfer associate degree credits to four-year universities such as industry-standard software, accounting fundamentals, electronic communications, Albany State University, Fort Valley State University, Georgia Southwestern State internet research, and electronic file management. The program emphasizes the University, Kennesaw State University, Mercer University, Middle Tennessee State use of word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, and database applications University, Savannah State University, and Valdosta State University. software.
Students in the Business Technology program will demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook. The program also gives students the knowledge needed to become certified as a Microsoft Office 2016 specialist
Graduates will earn a Business Technology Associate of Science degree or a diploma with specialization in Business Administrative Assistant or Medical Administrative Assistant and Technical Certificates of Credit (TCC) in Administrative Support Assistant, Medical Billing Clerk, and Medical Front Office Assistant. Graduates will qualify to work as customer service representatives, administrative assistants, and executive assistants. In addition, those who earn the Medical Administrative Assistant specialization will qualify as certified medical coders, medical front office assistants, and medical billing clerks.
DEGREE E-Commerce
E-COMMERCE With online sales experiencing tremendous growth, many businesses are Students will earn an E-Commerce Associate of Science degree and will qualify shifting from the traditional brick and mortar environment to online operations for jobs in areas including advertising copywriter, e-commerce consultant, web via e-commerce. One of Albany Technical College’s newest degree programs, design or maintenance, online sales, market research analyst, e-commerce E-Commerce is designed for students interested in entry-level opportunities in the analyst, and many administrative level positions. field of internet marketing and internet commerce.
The program is a blend of business, management, marketing and information technology courses, preparing students to seek employment in the electronic commerce field or seek career advancement in their current position. DEGREE SPECIALIZATIONS DIPLOMA SPECIALIZATIONS CERTIFICATE Marketing Management Marketing Management Entrepreneurship Entrepreneurship Entrepreneurship Retail Management Retail Management
MARKETING MANAGEMENT Today’s marketing and management positions require qualified employees who OPPORTUNITIES FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION can strategize, build brands, and promote and sell products or services. In this For Marketing Associate of Science degree graduates interested in pursuing a program, students will learn how to define marketing opportunities, the strategic bachelor’s degree, Albany Technical College has agreements in place with Albany marketing process, manage sales teams, hone their professional sales skills, and State University, Andrew College, Georgia Military College, Georgia Southwestern plan, execute, and evaluate marketing strategies. State University, and Valdosta State University.
The Marketing Management program includes courses that teach skills such as consumer behavior, integrated marketing communications, marketing research, visual merchandising, and professional selling, buying, and merchandising.
Students will earn a Marketing Management Associate of Science degree or a diploma with specializations in Marketing Management, Entrepreneurship, and Retail Management, and a Technical Certificate of Credit (TCC) in Entrepreneurship (both either embedded in the diploma program or standalone). Graduates will qualify for marketing associate level positions in advertising and promotion, market management, digital marketing, public relations, retail and others.
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ADMISSIONS TESTING FINANCIAL AID ATC uses the Accuplacer-Next Generation exam for measuring ATC offers several types of financial assistance to help qualified applicants proficiency in reading, writing and math. Applicants must achieve pay for their education. Funds are available through the Federal Pell Grant, the minimum admissions scores on the exam as specified in the program Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, Federal Work-Study and state standards or acceptable scores on a statistically validated the Georgia HOPE programs. Students may also receive assistance through the test such as the SAT or ACT. Program-specific entrance scores Job Training Partnership Act, operated by the Georgia Department of Labor, or are a minimum requirement, and higher scores may be required. the Veterans Educational Assistance Program, administered by the Department Reasonable accommodations are made during testing for those who of Veteran’s Affairs. Sufficient financial assistance is available to provide the need them. (The examiner should be notified prior to testing.) opportunity for eligible students to attend college. Grant and scholarship programs operate on an award-year beginning in August and ending in July. Students must apply or re-apply each year to receive or continue to receive financial aid. THE FOCUS IS ON OUR STUDENTS
We measure our success by your success. Albany Technical College (ATC) is a public two-year institution committed Albany Tech is charged with providing education opportunities to the to providing higher education and life-long learning opportunities that residents, businesses and industries within a seven-county service promote self-sufficiency, economic development, and community growth delivery area. These counties include Baker, Calhoun, Clay, Dougherty, Lee, and sustainability. ATC prepares students and graduates to meet dynamic Randolph and Terrell. Today, more than 3,000 full-time students are enrolled and evolving workforce needs, utilizing industry-driven teaching and in credit programs per semester. Another 2,500 are enrolled part-time learning approaches including traditional, online, and customized business and in seminars, continuing education courses, teleconferences and solutions. ATC offers over 200 certificate, diploma and associate degree customized business training. All of our graduates receive job placement programs designed to provide students with the most marketable skills for services from our Career Services department. The result? Ninety-eight the fastest-growing fields and professions. We stand behind that promise percent of our graduates are employed. by providing a warranty for all our graduates. Any graduate who does not meet the program standards will be re-educated at no cost to the graduate or to the employer. ®
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Albany Technical College and the Technical College System of Georgia are equal opportunity employers and offers career and technical education programs for all regardless of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam Era, spouse of military member of citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law). This non-discrimination policy encompasses the operation of all technical college-administered programs, programs financed by the federal government including any Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (WIA) Title I financed programs, educational programs and activities, including admissions, scholarships and loans, student life, and athletics. It also encompasses the recruitment and employment of personnel and contracting for goods and services.
Albany Technical College offers additional services to students with limited English language skills or with disabilities so that they may benefit from these programs.
Revised March 2020