Business Division

Programs of Study

Certificate

Accounting
The certificate in Accounting program prepares students to provide technical administrative support to professional accountants and other financial management personnel. All courses satisfactorily completed in this certificate program will apply to the Associate in Applied Science degree with a major in Accounting.

Cosmetology Business
The Cosmetology program meets the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation standard requirements pertaining to faculty qualifications, equipment, facilities, course content and contact hours. Entrance into the program is accepted Fall and Spring Semesters following a screening process. A total of 1,500 consecutive hours is required for completion of the program. In addition to tuition and service fees, cosmetology students will purchase: lab jacket, lab vest, manikins, cosmetology kits, nail kits, and workbooks. Students will have the opportunity to attend off-campus cosmetology seminars and shows. To secure a state license, each student is required to take a written Illinois state board examination upon completion of the curriculum.

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Cosmetology-Nail Technology
The Nail Technician program is designed to prepare individuals in all areas of nail technology.  Professionalism with clients, nail structure, hand and foot anatomy, manicure, pedicure, massage, bacteriology and sanitation are included in the curriculum.  A variety of nail techniques provide the core of the certificate:  nail art, sculptured nails, nail tips, gel nails, fill-ins, overlays, wraps, repairs and nail removal.
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Cosmetology Teacher
Cosmetology Teacher I, II and III develops the teaching techniques for the instruction of cosmetology skills. The study of basic theory and principles of cosmetology instruction and business procedures related to cosmetology school management are examined. The student will complete requirements for state board examination and licensing in the State of Illinois.

 

Esthetics
This program is designed to prepare students in all areas of esthetics. Skin treatments, procedures, product knowledge, machine usage and a variety of spa services provide the core of the curriculum. Professionalism, sanitation and infection control, anatomy and physiology, chemistry, electricity and spa business are also included. Students will purchase a lab jacket, esthetics kit and a workbook. Following successful completion of the program, students will take the Illinois state board exam for Estheticians.

Computer Applications Specialist
This certificate provides the student with the theory and the practical applications of microcomputers relating to both business areas and personal uses. Hands-on training is emphasized. Students seeking this certificate may do so for entry level skills needed to work with existing software or for personal applications.

Information Technology - Computer Applications
The certificate in Computer Applications lays the foundation for entry level work as a help desk assistant or computer user. The course work is spread among the various Information Technology concentrations and allows for future completion of any of the IT degrees without complications.

Information Technology - Programming
The certificate in Programming lays the foundation for entry level work as a computer operator or computer programmer. The course work is spread among the various Information Technology concentrations and allows for future completion of any of the IT degrees without complications. The certificate is excellent for supplementing another associate degree.

Information Technology - Network Administration
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The certificate program in Network Administration prepares the student for a computer operations or network administration environment through an intensive course of study. The core of the certificate is a series of network hardware and software courses supplemented by programming and general business courses. The certificate is designed for those looking for rapid and intensive training or those who are seeking a degree as a part-time student.

Information Technology - Web Technology
The certificate in Web Technology lays the foundation for entry level work as a web page developer. The course work emphasizes software applications and web page design instruction and allows for future completion of the Web Technology IT degree without complications.

Desktop Publishing Graphic Design
This certificate provides skills and knowledge to prepare students for entry-level positions in desktop publishing and web page design.  With a knowledge of keyboarding, graphic arts software, and web page design, graduates may fill various positions in the desktop publishing, web page design, and graphic design fields.  This certificate can be completed successfully during the day or evening

E-Commerce Marketing
The certificate in E-Commerce Marketing trains students to effectively market an organization and its products through its Website. The program will highlight strategies for drawing more traffic to a firm’s Website, increasing online revenues, and enhancing the organization’s reputation. All courses satisfactorily completed in this certificate program will apply to the associate in applied science degree with a major in Marketing.

Entrepreneurship
This program helps to prepare individuals for ownership of their own business. Courses have been carefully chosen to give the student the solid informational base to better succeed in business ownership. All courses satisfactorily completed in this certificate program will apply to the Associate in Applied Science degree with a major in Management.

Management
The certificate in Management program prepares students for entry level positions in supervision and management. Employees can use this program to prepare for upward mobility and/or update management and supervisory skills. All courses satisfactorily completed in this certificate program will apply to the Associate in Applied Science degree with a major in Management.

Marketing
The certificate in Marketing program prepares students for entry level positions in account management, sales, retailing, and marketing.  Current employees can use this program to prepare for upward mobility and/or update marketing skills.  All courses satisfactorily completed in this certificate program will apply to the associate in applied science degree with a major in Marketing.

Medical Transcriptionist
The Medical Transcriptionist Certificate Program prepares students in the skills needed for work in a medical clinic, hospital, or physician's office as a transcriptionist of medical dictation.

Medical Coding Specialist Online Certificate
Medical Coding Special Certificate -- CRT.MCS presents a comprehensive study of both diagnostic and procedural medical coding using nationally recognized ICD9CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding.  It prepares the student for employment as a coding specialist in hospitals, clinics, surgery centers, long-term and home health care facilities. Coding specialists are also employed by consulting firms, coding and billing services, insurance companies, and governmental agencies.  Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will be able to pass coding exams available through national organizations such as the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) and the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC).

Office Assistant - Receptionist
The Office Assistant/Receptionist certificate program, an intensive one-year program, is designed to provide the necessary training for the student who intends to secure employment as a clerk-typist, file clerk, receptionist or a beginning or re-entry office employee in business and industry.

Office Technology Skills-General
This short-term certificate can be tailored to fit the needs of a student with no previous office experience or a student who wants to upgrade skills.  Students can choose from several courses to enhance or complement previous experience and/or training.  Emphasis is placed on current office technology needs and effective job-search techniques.  Most of the courses meet requirements for other Office Technology degrees and certificates.  All courses can be completed successfully during the day or evening college.

Office Technology Skills-MOS Certification
This short-term certificate is tailored to fit the needs of a student with no previous office experience or a student who wants to upgrade skills and apply for certification of skills in the use of Microsoft Office business applications.  Emphasis is placed not only on current office technology needs but also on effective job-search techniques.  Many of the courses meet requirements for other Office Technology degrees and certificates.  This certificate can be completed successfully during the day or evening.

Office Technology Skills - Medical
This short-term certificate is tailored to fit the needs of a student with no previous office experience or a student who wants to upgrade skills in the medical field.  Emphasis is placed on current office technology needs, medical terminology and medical office procedures, and effective job-search techniques.  All courses meet requirements for the Administrative Assistant—Medical Associate Degree program and the Medical Transcriptionist Certificate.  Most of the courses can be completed successfully during the day or evening college.

Professional
The certificate in Professional Sales program prepares students for entry level positions in sales. Employees can use this program to prepare for upward mobility and/or update sales and marketing skills. All courses satisfactorily completed in this certificate program will apply to the Associate in Applied Science degree with a major in Management or Marketing.

Associate in Applied Science Degree

Accounting
Accounting prepares the student for employment as a general accountant for a small business or an accounting assistant in CPA firms, governmental agencies and private industry. In addition to financial, managerial, cost, tax and intermediate accounting, the student elects one of the following options: computer information systems, office technology or general business.

Desktop Publishing Graphic Design
This program is designed to prepare graduates for entry-level positions in those office careers requiring a knowledge of desktop publishing. Emphasis is placed on development of basic secretarial skills combined with training in desktop publishing. Students may assume positions as full-time desktop publishers or positions involving a blend of secretarial duties and desktop publishing.

Management
Management is designed for (1) those who plan to manage their own store or business and (2) those who plan to work as technicians, supervisors or managers in stores or businesses. Using career electives, a specialized management curriculum can be designed to meet the needs of students in such diverse areas as marketing, retailing, sales, manufacturing, construction, transportation, technology and the trades.

Marketing
The Marketing program prepares students for employment positions in sales, retailing, marketing and other related business areas. It can also be used to upgrade skills and knowledge of presently employed personnel to allow them to further advance their careers. This program provides the broad background necessary to succeed in modern marketing with special emphasis placed on pricing, promotion, distribution and product conception within both the profit and not-for-profit sectors.

Information Technology - Computer Applications
The concentration in Computer Applications provides students with entry-level skills necessary to work as a help-desk technician, software trainer or other computer professional. The student will be provided with a well-rounded computer curriculum featuring courses in application and graphics software, hardware, internet, web page design, networking, and programming.  

Information Technology - Network Administration
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Network Administration provides an intensive course of study that prepares a student to work in a business environment while maintaining or administering a microcomputer network. The core required classes cover both the physical and operating system environment in great detail and can be used as preparation for network certification. The core is supplemented by programming and microcomputer applications courses as well as other general business courses. The program allows students to have a broad scope of marketable knowledge in the business/computer industry.

Information Technology Programming
The concentration in Programming provides the necessary training to prepare a student to enter business, industry or government work in programming and related jobs. The core required classes cover general areas of Information Technology and the concentration classes cover a variety of application programming languages, web programming and database interactivity.

Information Technology - Web Technology
The concentration in Web Technology degree is designed to provide students with the skills necessary to work independently or in business as a web page designer. The student will be provided with a well-rounded computer curriculum featuring courses in application and graphics software, hardware, internet, web page design, and programming.  

Office Management
This program is designed to meet the educational needs of students who have already attained quality secretarial skills but desire to further their education in order to qualify for promotion to higher level positions as office managers. At the job-entry level, graduates may serve as an aid to the executive in a staff capacity by absorbing responsibility for administrative detail. Admission is granted on the basis of pre-tests given in the Business Division.

Administrative Assistant - Executive
Administrative Assistant graduates are prepared for a broad range of office positions in business, industry, government, legal and medical facilities. Emphasis is placed on a combination of skill building courses which provide for a high degree of occupational competency. Upon completion of the program students are qualified for entry level positions as administrative secretaries, executive assistants, word processors and transcriptionists. 

Administrative Assistant - Legal
Legal administrative assistant graduates are prepared for entry-level positions in law offices. Emphasis is placed on development of a knowledge of legal terminology and specialized skills necessary to the legal secretary, legal administrative assistant or legal transcriptionist.  

Administrative Assistant -Medical
Medical administrative assistant graduates are prepared for entry-level office positions in medically-related facilities such as hospitals, clinics and physicians' offices. Emphasis is placed on development of skills in medical terminology and specialized skills necessary to the medical secretary, medical transcriptionist, medical billing clerk or medical records clerk.