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BUSINESS PROGRAMS albanytech.edu ® BUSINESS PROGRAMS Accounting Business Healthcare Technology Business Management Business Technology E-Commerce Marketing Management For up-to-date program offerings, please refer to the Albany Technical College website at www.albanytech.edu/academics/areas-of-study 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