This course introduces Microsoft Office Professional applications. Topics covered include word processing (Word), spreadsheet (Excel), database (Access), presentation (PowerPoint), email management (Outlook), and World Wide Web navigation software.
Business Sciences consists of several areas of study: Accounting, Business Management, Computer Information Management, Entrepreneurship, Paralegal Studies, and Real Estate. These are foundational skills relevant anyone in any career. Everyone needs to manage finances and file taxes (our own and/or our businessβs), supervise people or manage our own time efficiently, understand IT and computer applications, think outside the box and innovate, need legal guidance, and buy and sell real estate. These are life skills, not just careers. C
IVC Real Estate supports its students in their goals. Certificates and Degrees focus on preparing students for the Real Estate Salesperson License, success as a self-employed business owner, the educational requirements to become a Real Estate Broker and for those transferring into a bachelors program who want to gain knowledge in this vast industry. Real estate isnβt just single-family homes and open houses. You can represent others and yourself in purchasing, leasing or managing investments, residential and commercial properties and work in finance.
The curriculum emphasizes practical, up-to-date training covering workplace-relevant career skills, as well as an introduction to legal theory. Courses are taught by experienced faculty with real-world experience as practicing attorneys and paralegals.
IVC Paralegal Studies program graduates enter the workforce qualified for paralegal employment under California Business and Professions Code, Section 6450.
Once a student has completed the IVC 30 to CPA program and if the student has taken the other requisite courses, the student will be qualified to sit for the CPA exam. There are a variety of opportunities for CPAβs.
The Entrepreneurship program will provide educational experiences to students that foster the development of entrepreneurial skills and mindset and increase their ability to identify business opportunities, evaluate ideas, validate concepts and strategy, and take action on their ideas. Students will also have the opportunity for hands on experience in the entrepreneur community. Students are encouraged to combine entrepreneurship education with other disciplines such as Management, Marketing, Real Estate, and Computer Information Management.
CIM 51ΑΤΖζ has three major areas of study; Business Applications, Networking, and Web Authoring.
Business Applications teaches you the tools you need to be competitive and productive in almost any field. Knowing Excel and other office software can set you apart make a valuable asset to any company.
Networking and cybersecurity are the lifeblood of any company. Creating, maintaining, and defending a network are a challenge and keeps this field dynamic and highly in demand.
Business administration and management courses help prepare students for leadership and decision-making in the workplace and provide educational foundations enabling students to transfer to 4-year institutions and advance their business education. Students who study business have the opportunity to develop core skills, across an array of subjects including, accounting, finance, management, human resources, marketing, international business, and organizational behavior.
After completing the AS in Accounting 51ΑΤΖζ, you will have a solid foundation for transfer. The financial and managerial accounting courses 51ΑΤΖζ are challenging and βproblem basedβ meaning upon your transfer you will be ready for the rigor of upper division accounting courses.
Although the economy may have challenges from time to time, historically, the demand for accountants has always been strong.