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The objective of this program is to prepare the student for entry level employment in the field of business management. Graduates of this program will have a working knowledge of fundamental business principles, financial accountability, business ethics, organizational behavior, business law, marketing, retail management, and customer service. 

The program consists of 70 weeks, 76.5 Quarter Credit hours of Business Management theory (including five business electives and 13.5 Quarter Credit Hours of General Education (including two general electives), totaling 90 Quarter Credit Hours.

Business Management Program Information
 
ACC-102: Intro to Accounting 10 Weeks / 4.5 Quarter Credit Hours

Intro to Accounting I provides an introduction to business accounting. Topics include accounting concepts and principles, financial statements, internal control design, and accounting for partnerships.

 

BUS-110: Intro to Business 10 Weeks / 4.5 Quarter Credit Hours

This course provides students with an overview of business in an increasingly global society serving as an introduction to business terminology, concepts, environments, systems, strategies, and current issues. Topics include an overview of the business environment, business ethics, entrepreneurship and global business, management, marketing, production, information systems, and financial elements of business. The course provides a solid business foundation for more detailed and higher-level study in subsequent courses.

 

BUS-200: Business Management 10 Weeks / 4.5 Quarter Credit Hours

This course introduces students to management philosophies in today's changing world. It includes coverage of globalization, ethics, diversity, customer service, and innovation from a managerial perspective.

 

BUS-210: Business Information Systems 10 Weeks / 4.5 Quarter Credit Hours

The purpose of this course is to introduce the various information and communications technologies and to explain how information systems are used to solve problems and make better business decisions.

 

BUS-220: Organizational Behavior 10 Weeks / 4.5 Quarter Credit Hours

This course examines organizational theory and application. A comprehensive review is made of individual, group, and organizational performance in relation to organizational structures in contemporary business settings.

 

BUS-230: Retail Management 10 Weeks / 4.5 Quarter Credit Hours

This business course covers the principles and practices used in managing a retail business. Topics covered include site selection, layout, organization, staffing, positioning, customer service, promotional techniques, and all aspects of the critical buying function.

 

BUS-240: Customer Service 10 Weeks / 4.5 Quarter Credit Hours

This course presents the foundations required for developing skills and knowledge to work effectively with internal and external customers.

 

BUS-290: Business Ethics 10 Weeks / 4.5 Quarter Credit Hours

This course examines the dynamic role of ethics in modern society. Throughout the course, students analyze ethical standards through philosophical beliefs and values in personal and professional settings.

 

MKT-102: Intro to Marketing 10 Weeks / 4.5 Quarter Credit Hours

This business course provides an introduction to marketing principles and practices. It covers the marketing process of taking a product from concept to consumer.

 

BUS-107: Intro to E-Business 10 Weeks / 4.5 Quarter Credit Hours (Elective)

This course provides an introduction to the opportunities, challenges and strategies for conducting successful E-Commerce ventures. Students will explore the impact of E-Commerce on business models, consumer behavior, and market segmentation for both Business-to-Business and Business-to-Consumer operations. The technical and infrastructure requirements for conducting business on the Internet, including security systems, payment systems and client/product support will be explored. Laws, regulations and ethical issues related to E-Commerce business practices will also be discussed.

 

BUS-115: Office Systems 10 Weeks / 4.5 Quarter Credit Hours (Elective)

This course provides the student with an in-depth knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. Emphasis is placed on applications in a business environment and on reports used to support decision-making.

 

BUS-125: Motivating Employees 10 Weeks / 4.5 Quarter Credit Hours (Elective)

This course focuses on motivating employees to recognize business opportunities. Topics covered include changing markets, customer service, sales, sales management and employee performance.

 

BUS-130: Multi-Media 10 Weeks / 4.5 Quarter Credit Hours (Elective)

This course provides the student with the fundamentals of using multimedia in a business environment. Topics covered include video, online media services, TV, audio, and software systems to support their applications.

 

BUS-215: Human Resource Management 10 Weeks / 4.5 Quarter Credit Hours (Elective)

This course focuses on human resource management skills used by business managers in day-to-day operations. While focusing on the different aspects of human resource management and practices, problem solving and critical thinking skills are applied.

 

BUS-228: Small Business 10 Weeks / 4.5 Quarter Credit Hours (Elective)

This course provides the basic principles of operating a small business. Topics include buying, pricing, promotions, location decisions, and planning.

 

BUS-234: Advanced Office Systems 10 Weeks / 4.5 Quarter Credit Hours (Elective)

This course provides the student with an in-depth knowledge of Microsoft Access and how Access is used in managing data and report development. Emphasis is placed on medical office systems.

 

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Student Achievement: Vatterott College calculates the following student achievement rates in accordance with the laws and standards of the organizations that license and accredit the College’s locations.  For more detailed information regarding each rate, please Click Here.

 
2010 ACCSC
Graduation
Benchmark
  2010 ACCSC
Graduation
Rate
  2010 ACCSC
Employment Benchmark
  2010 ACCSC
Employment Rate
  Fed. 2010 On
Time Grad Rate
                 
36%   41%   $70%   80%   100%
 
Occupations: Vatterott College does not and cannot guarantee that its graduates will obtain employment, or employment in any particular field.  The College is committed, however, to fully preparing graduates to enter the workforce, and staffs a Career Services department entirely for the purpose of assisting students with their job search.  Indeed, providing students with the skills and training they need to embark on a successful career is at the very core of the College’s mission. 

Below, the College has provided information concerning potential occupational paths for program graduates.  In accordance with federal regulations, the College generated this list of occupations using the U.S. Department of Education’s required process (described in more detail Here).  It is important to note, however, that at times a list generated pursuant to this process may include occupations in which the College’s graduates do not typically find employment.  Accordingly, prospective and current students are encouraged to carefully read the program description (above) and to meet with Career Services staff to discuss those occupations the College’s program is designed to prepare graduates to enter.
 
SOC Code   Occupation   Outlook
         

11-1021.00

  General and Operations Managers   Link
         
11-2022.00
  Sales Managers   Link
         
11-3011.00
  Administrative Services Managers   Link
         
11-3051.00
  Industrial Production Managers   Link
         
11-3051.01
  Quality Control Systems Managers   Link
         
11-3051.02
  Geothermal Production Managers   Link
         
11-3051.03
  Biofuels Production Managers   Link
         
11-3051.04
  Biomass Production Managers   Link
         
11-3051.05
  Methane/Landfill Gas Collection System Operators   Link
         
11-3051.06
  Hydroelectric Production Managers   Link
         
11-9021.00
  Construction Managers   Link
         
11-9151.00
  Social and Community Service Managers   N/A
         
11-9199.00
  Managers, All Other   N/A
         
11-9199.04
  Supply Chain Managers   N/A
         
13-1051.00   Cost Estimators   Link
         
13-1111.00   Management Analysts   Link
         
25-1011.00   Business Teachers, Postsecondary   Link
 

Financing: In order to cover the cost of their education, the College’s students may take advantage of a variety of financing options.  Below, we have provided the median amount financed by students in this program, broken out into federal education loans, private education loans, and institutional payment plans.  These median amounts were calculated in accordance with federal guidelines, explained in more detail here.

 
Federal Education Loans   Private
Education Loans
  Institutional
Payment Plans
         
$22,719.11   $0   $0
 

Institutional Costs: At this time, the following institutional costs are charged in connection with this program.

 
Tuition   Books &
Supplies
  Lab/Tech
Fee
  Reg. Fee   Total
Cost
                 
$24,500   $3,600   $2,000   $100   $30,200
 

Transportation and Living Expenses: In addition to the institutional costs set out above, students often incur other expenses while in school.  Below we have set out estimated transportation and living expenses for students attending this program.

 
Transportation   Room & Board   Personal Expenses
         
$469  

Dependent, living with parents:
Independent:
Military, receiving housing allowance:

$399
$796
$399
  $251
 
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