
As technology continues to change the modern workplace, the role of today's office professional continues to evolve. As an office professional, you'll need to excel in written and oral communication, interpersonal proficiency, organizational and management ability, accounting and computer knowledge, and general business fundamentals. You'll be the employee that an office of today needs: adaptable, versatile, and ready to take on the challenges of new and ever-changing technologies. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment in business fields is expected to increase by 14% - about as fast as average through 2018. Employment of accountants is expected to grow faster than average for all occupations through 2018 - an employment increase of 22%.
This program is designed to provide you multiple entry-level employment options into the fields of business and/or accounting. You will obtain a wide background in both business administration procedures and accounting concepts. An externship will allow you to use hands-on skills learned in the classroom in the workplace.