Business Management
Student Consumer Information
INSTITUTIONAL OPEID NUMBER: 022195
NEW YORK STATE PROGRAM HEGIS NUMBERS:
A.O.S. in Business Management 5004.00
Certificate in Business Technologies Specialist 5004.00
Certificate in Accounting Systems Specialist 5002.00
CIP NUMBERS:
52.02 Business Administration, Management and Operations
52.03 Accounting and Related Services
PROGRAM NAMES:
A.O.S. in Business Management
Certificate in Business Management
Certificate in Accounting Systems Specialist
DEGREE LEVEL(S): Certificate; A.O.S.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
Business management is the process of managing resources, including time, money, and people. Necessary skills include: the ability to interpret financial data, exercise leadership, communicate ideas, and use technology to acquire and apply information in decision-making. Graduates of the A.O.S. degree program in Business Management will have an educational experience in accounting principles, business organization and management, software applications, and human resource management. The program builds upon the certificates in Accounting Systems Specialist and Business Technologies Specialist.
Technology has vastly increased productivity and independence in the workplace, as computers put both flexibility and computing power at every workstation. The Business Technologies Specialist program is designed to include information processing theory and the hands-on use of software applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite. Students will develop skills with integrated software packages as well as stand-alone products. Applications include word processing, spreadsheets, and databases. Additionally, this program stresses the interpersonal and written communication skills required by employers in this field.
With the number, size, and complexity of businesses, the demand for accounting services has increased dramatically. In the Accounting Systems Specialist program students will learn principles of financial and managerial accounting, computerized accounting, and software applications used to record and analyze financial information and transactions.
SOC CODE(S) AND LINKS TO OCCUPATIONAL INFORMATION:
11-3011 ftp://ftp.bls.gov/pub/special.requests/ep/ind-occ.matrix/occ_pdf/occ_11-3011.pdf
11-3021 ftp://ftp.bls.gov/pub/special.requests/ep/ind-occ.matrix/occ_pdf/occ_11-3021.pdf
11-3040 ftp://ftp.bls.gov/pub/special.requests/ep/ind-occ.matrix/occ_pdf/occ_11-3040.pdf
2010-2011 OCCUPATIONAL OUTLOOK HANDBOOK LINKS:
http://www.bls.gov/oco/pdf/ocos002.pdf
http://www.bls.gov/oco/pdf/ocos258.pdf
http://www.bls.gov/oco/pdf/ocos021.pdf
TOTAL PROGRAM TUITION AND FEES:
A.O.S. in Business Management- $26,170
Certificate in Business Technologies Specialist- $15,922
Certificate in Accounting Systems Specialist- $15,922
ESTIMATED PROGRAM COSTS FOR BOOKS AND SUPPLIES:
A.O.S. in Business Management- $2,250
Certificate in Business Technologies Specialist- $1,350
Certificate in Accounting Systems Specialist- $1,350
TOTAL CAMPUS LIVING ANNUAL ROOM AND BOARD CHARGES: None
URL LINK TO COLLEGE WEB SITE PROGRAM COSTS: Available in Catalog, only.
2010-2011 PROGRAM COMPLETION INFORMATION
NORMAL PROGRAM COMPLETION LENGTH IN MONTHS: 20 (A.O.S.); 12 (Certificates)
% STUDENTS WHO COMPLETED THE PROGRAM WITHIN NORMAL LENGTH DURING 2010-2011: 38.89%
DEBT AT PROGRAM COMPLETION
MEDIAN CUMULATIVE FEDERAL STUDENT LOAN DEBT:
AOS Business Management: $15,307
Accounting Specialist Certificate: $
Business Technologies Specialist Certificate: $
JOB PLACEMENT INFORMATION
PROGRAM 2010-2011 JOB PLACEMENT RATE: 92.31%
JOB PLACEMENT COHORT DESCRIPTION:
Who is included in this sample?
This information provided includes all students who completed the program(s) between July 1, 2010 and June 30, 2011.
What kinds of jobs did they get?
All students considered placed were working in positions that required skills directly related to the credential earned and titles that are consistent with industry standards.
Who were their employers?
Students generally obtain positions within the local communities and surrounding areas of the Capital Region. Many students obtain employment concluding internships and clinical rotations required during their time of study.
How do we survey our graduates?
Graduate surveys are conducted for each cohort of graduates approximately ninety days upon graduation.
To whom do we report this information?
Mildred Elley periodically submits job placement information both to the New York State Education Department and to the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS).
Mildred Elley is approved by the Board of Regents of the University of the State of New York to offer the Associate in Occupational Studies (A.O.S.) degree and undergraduate Certificate programs, and its programs are registered by the New York State Education Department (NYSED). As a degree-granting institution, Mildred Elley is a member of the University of the State of New York (USNY).
Inquiries to the New York State Education Department should be directed to:
New York State Education Department
Office of College & University Evaluation
5 North Mezzanine—Education Building
Albany, New York 12234
(518) 474-2593
www.nysed.gov
Mildred Elley is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) to award certificates and the Associate in Occupational Studies (A.O.S.) degree. The Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools is listed as a nationally recognized accrediting agency by the United States Department of Education and is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. Inquiries should be directed to:
Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools
750 First Street, N.E., Suite 980
Washington, D.C. 20002-4241
(202) 336-6780
www.acics.org