Business Administration & Management — Certificate is a Certificate program (Hybrid) offered by Lawson State Community College in Birmingham, AL. The program takes within one year to complete.
Program Overview
Business Certificate (overview)
The Certificate entail specific skills-based training in preparation for a specific area in Business and Information Technologies. The programs are 33 or less credit hours. Students can complete the program within one year and the certificate hours can be transferred into the degree program.
Business Short Certificate (overview)
The Short Certificate gives the students the essentials of the program area's curriculum that specific skills-based training in preparation for the workforce. The programs are 28 or less credit hours. Students can complete the program within two or less semesters and the short certificate hours can be transferred into the long certificate and degree program.
Advising Manual curriculum notes: *It is recommended to take BUS 210-Introduction to Accounting before taking BUS 241. **ECO 232-Principles of Microeconomics is recommended.
Application Process
- 1Submit ApplicationComplete the online application form with your personal information and educational background.
- 2Submit TranscriptsProvide official high school transcripts or GED certificate. Some programs may require additional documentation.
- 3Financial AidComplete the FAFSA to determine eligibility for federal financial aid. Meet with a financial aid advisor to review your options.Complete FAFSA Application
- 4EnrollmentOnce accepted, complete enrollment paperwork, register for classes, and attend orientation.
Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Information
School Information
Campus Location
Why Accreditation Is Important
When you attend an accredited institution, you are attending a school that has undergone a rigorous process that evaluates educational quality. It's not easy to become or remain an accredited institution. The rules and regulations are strict, precise and designed to protect students. Here are some of the benefits:
- A reliable indicator of quality
- Approved program of study
- Qualified instructors
- Recognition by employers nationwide
Accreditations
Career Outcomes
Choosing a career path in Business can lead to jobs in management, accounting, economics and more. You could become a business manager, financial analyst, work as an accountant, serve as a security analysis, be a tax consultant, become a business analyst, serve as a business manager, or run your own business, just to name a few. With business training, you can expect to develop a versatile skill set that you can transfer to different roles and industries. Depending on your area of concentration, your business pathway will transfer so you can complete your four-year degree at a college or university.
Many students with AAS degrees continue their education while working in the field.
$95k: Median salary for Financial Analyst with a 4-year degree. Complete your first two years with us and then transfer to finish your 4-year degree in Business. For more information on your field, conduct a web search. Salaries can vary. 77K: Median salary for Accountants with a 4-year degree. 81K: Median salary for Financial Examiners with a 4-year degree.
School Information
Campus Location
Why Accreditation Is Important
When you attend an accredited institution, you are attending a school that has undergone a rigorous process that evaluates educational quality. It's not easy to become or remain an accredited institution. The rules and regulations are strict, precise and designed to protect students. Here are some of the benefits:
- A reliable indicator of quality
- Approved program of study
- Qualified instructors
- Recognition by employers nationwide