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This online Accounting degree program offers career-ready skills for anyone in pursuit of a junior accounting career in private business, public agencies and accounting firms. This associate’s degree is well suited for those with attention to detail and work well under pressure of deadlines. In addition to learning how to manage financial information and prepare reports, increase your knowledge in risk management, payroll preparation and computer applications.

Courses include studies including, but not limited to:

• Taxes
• Technical reporting
• Accounting systems and procedures

Opportunities for transfer into a four-year degree program are available.

An online business management degree prepares students for careers in just about every workplace sector, from small businesses to large corporations. As part of this program, increase your skills in operations, accounting, marketing, business law and much more. You will also have the opportunity to learn how to make effective decisions to resolve problems and build communication skill sets. 

Added learning program outcomes of this associate’s degree include:

• Creating a plan of operations
• Setting and working to meet organizational goals
• Managing business processes

Benefit from flexible learning options. Choose to enroll fully online, in a part or full-time format. Courses are also offered in 8 and 16-week sessions.

Enroll in a technical online Data Analytics degree program in order to boost your research and analytical skill sets, giving you a competitive advantage in today’s workplace. Learn how to interpret data to create business strategies backed by informed research. Further enhance your communications with stakeholders and vital audiences. As part of this associate’s degree, you can pursue studies in business intelligence, project management, software applications and more.

Flexible learning provides added benefits for nontraditional students. Login at your convenience to complete lessons and assignments. Courses are also available in 8-week sessions, allowing you to complete fewer classes at one time. You may also shorten the time to earn your degree through earned prior learning credits.

Potential careers:

• Operations research analyst
• Market researcher
• Marketing specialist

For professionals looking to increase their supervisory skills or anyone just starting out, the online Leadership Development degree provides courses focused on training leaders for many types of positions. Train to become a supervisor, production manager or human resources manager. As part of this associate’s program, learn how to employ quality strategies and tactics to increase productivity. Delve into HR policies and procedures and increase team building and communication skill sets. Learn how to write a business plan in order to meet organizational objectives.

Enroll in courses, including but not limited to:

• Managerial budgeting and finance
• Legal issues for supervisors
• Project management fundamentals

Online learning allows flexibility to meet different schedules. Enroll in 8 or 16-week courses. Choose from full or part-time program options.

If you have a desire to work with others to create a positive change in your community, then the online Nonprofit Leadership associate’s degree may be ideal for you. This program offers a path for anyone interested in entry-level positions in social service administrations, government agencies, hospitals and more. Learn how to develop strategies for fundraising, create an organizational plan and build community partnerships. Take courses that teach you how to manage multiple tasks and effectively communicate with other employees and volunteers.

Topics of study include, but are not limited to:

• Interpersonal communication
• Meeting and event planning
• Nonprofit branding and marketing

The flexible nature of this online nonprofit management program is a bonus. Courses are offered throughout the year, including in summer, and are offered in more focused 8-week sessions. 

An online Supply Chain Management allows professionals to improve skills and gain knowledge to effectively manage the distribution of products and services, spanning the global marketplace. These skills are vital for anyone seeking or working in careers, including logistics manager, purchasing manager, transportation manager and more.  As part of this associate’s program, study topics in:

• Inventory management
• Project management fundamentals
• Lean Six Sigma
• QuickBooks

Online learning benefits support Military Friendly opportunities and credits granted for prior learning. Study at a time convenient to you and benefit from shorter 8-week class sessions.

SWTC offers the online AAS in Cancer Information Management. Cancer registrars are data management experts who report cancer statistics for various healthcare agencies. Registrars work closely with physicians, administrators, researchers, and health care planners to provide support for cancer program development, ensure compliance of reporting standards, and serve as a valuable resource for cancer information with the ultimate goal of preventing and controlling cancer. 

Career opportunities in the following settings:

• Military and Veterans Administration hospitals
• Oncology physician group practices
• State and federal cancer registries
• Hospital cancer programs
• Cancer treatment centers

The cancer registrar is involved in managing and analyzing clinical cancer information for the purpose of education, research, and outcome measurement.

SWTC offers the online AAS in Health Information Technology.  This program will prepare you to become an expert in patient health data management. Students will learn the skills and knowledge to collect, analyze, monitor, maintain and report health data. 

Potential career opportunities:

• Document and Coding Specialists
• Health Information Technicians
• Medical Office Administrators
• HIM Revenue Cycle Auditors
• Coding Specialist
• and more

SWTC offers the online Technical Diploma in Medical Coding Specialist. This program prepares students for employment as entry-level coding specialists in health care facilities such as hospitals, clinics, physician practice groups, surgery centers, long-term care facilities, and home health care agencies. This program teaches students to review medical documentation provided by physicians and other health care providers, and translate it into universally recognized numeric codes.

Potential career opportunities:

• Medical Coding Specialist
• Outpatient Coder
• Inpatient Coder
• Coding Analyst
• Claims Analyst