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The online Associate of Applied Business in Accounting prepares students for employment in business and industrial accounting positions in private organizations, governmental agencies, and public accounting firms.  The program educates students on the design, maintenance, and utilization of a financial system, emphasizing accounting systems and analysis of financial data from the managerial point of view.  Courses also teach problem-solving and setting up accounting programs using computer software and tax preparation using tax software.

The online Associate of Applied Business in Business Administration provides a solid foundation in business knowledge and skills with a blend of courses that stimulate critical thinking, preparing students to enter or advance in the business environment.  The curriculum combines business and general education courses as students concentrate on marketing, human resources, management, accounting, economics, communication, information technology, and general education studies in the arts and sciences.  Graduates have increased employment potential and can also use this program as a steppingstone towards bachelor’s degrees.

The online Associate of Applied Business in Human Resource provides the practical skills and theory necessary to enter or advance in the human resource department of medium to large organizations while giving students the flexibility of a basic business foundation.  Courses cover topics included on the Professional Human Resource Generalists Certificate Examination, ensuring that the topics are relevant and recognized by employers.  Students help administer management practices, selection and placement, training and development, compensation and benefits, and labor and employee relations to prepare for generalist careers in human resource.

In today’s social media and technological-driven workplace, marketing practices must rapidly evolve. Through the accredited online marketing degree program, you can gain essentials in advertising, digital marketing, customer service, public relations and so much more. Learn from professional faculty with real-world expertise. Attend virtual meetings to connect with faculty and peers.

Coursework includes, but is not limited to:

• Digital editing and graphics software
• Mobile marketing
• Public relations

The Accounting Clerk online certificate provides you with essential knowledge necessary for maintaining financial records. It is especially useful for those who want to acquire added skills in computer applications, specifically QuickBooks. Fully online, students will complete courses in managerial accounting, payroll accounting, spreadsheet software and more.

Credits earned from this certificate may be applied toward the online accounting degree at Rhodes State.

Build your resume and gain entry-level supervisory knowledge through the online Business Administration certificate program. This fully online program offers courses in accounting, economics, management and marketing. Increase your technology skills through software and computer applications classes. Learn from faculty who have real-world experience.

Credits earned from this certificate can be transferred to the schools’ online business administration degree.

Effective HR management continues to be key for the success of any business. Rhodes State offers a fully online Human Resource Management certificate for anyone who would like to add to their credentials. You will have the opportunity to explore areas of recruitment, compensation, benefits, training and so much more. Courses are taught by faculty with experience in the field.

Credits earned can be applied to the online human resource associate’s degree if you opt to further your education.

Effective leadership is essential for managers and supervisors, and the online Team Leadership is designed to advance your skill sets for these positions. Learn team building, communication and leadership foundations in today’s technologically-rich workplace. Courses include principles of management, computer applications, organizational behavior and more.

Students can also choose to apply credits to the school’s online business administration degree.

The online Tax Preparer certificate targets specific accounting skills in managing financial statements and tax returns. Additionally, advance your know-how of QuickBooks and gain credentials to sit for the QuickBooks Certified User Examination. Courses also include topics in federal and intermediate income tax. 

All credits earned will transfer, should you choose to further your education through the school’s online associate degree.