Business Curriculum at LCCC
The world runs on business, and people with business skills are needed across all industries, institutions and organizations. A career in business is typically fast-paced, challenging and rewarding.
Business graduates find jobs in large and small private companies, department stores, restaurants, in government and in education. In addition, some graduates start their own businesses.
Almost every organization and institution today has a business office. Entry-level managers and those experienced in accounting, marketing or economics are needed in all offices.
Business managers and administrators are needed to effectively direct business activities. Communication, decision-making, planning, organizing, evaluating and entrepreneurship skills are among those characteristics most desired by employers.
These wide-open opportunities give business graduates the chance to contribute in areas that suit their particular interests and goals. There are many specialties within the business world, which enables you to select the profession that best meets your personal abilities and interests. LCCC offers majors in business management, marketing, finance, computer information systems, entrepreneurship, tourism and more.
Career Areas to Explore
Accounting
Associate of Applied Business in Accounting
The accounting associate degree program prepares graduates for employment as accountants in business, industry, and government. Many experienced accountants become owners/operators of their own public accounting firms. The program integrates software and technology in the accounting concepts.
Accounting - Bookkeeper I Short-Term Technical Certificate
The Bookkeeper I Short-Term Technical Certificate prepares the holder for employment in an entry level bookkeeper position. Since the Payroll Clerk Certificate is also achieved with this curriculum routine payroll can also be prepared. All of these skills can be used to perform routine clerical functions. To build upon this certificate the Bookkeeper II Certificate of Completion will take these skills up to the next level.
Accounting - Bookkeeper II Short-Term Technical Certificate
The Bookkeeper II Short-Term Technical Certificate prepares the certificate holder for employment in bookkeeper capacity above the clerical level. The skills obtained should prepare a candidate to take the National Certification for Bookkeepers exam through the American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers. "Certified Bookkeeper" is a registered mark of The American Institute of Bookkeepers.
Accounting - Payroll Clerk Short-Term Technical Certificate
The Short-Term Technical Certificate Payroll Clerk prepares the certificate holder for employment in a basic payroll clerk position performing routine functions.
Administrative Office Information Systems
One-Year Technical Certificate in Office Assistant
This program is offered to certify job skills and to upgrade and enhance any business career.
One-Year Technical Certificate in Word/Information Processing
This program is offered to certify job skills and to upgrade and enhance any business career.
Associate of Applied Business in Administrative Office Information Systems
Skill in office information systems is necessary in order to keep an office running efficiently. Good communication and organization skills plus experience in current business software applications will prepare the student to interact positively with people, equipment and procedures.
Business Administration
Associate of Applied Business Administration in Entrepreneurship
This program is designed to prepare individuals for possible transfer or employment in a variety of management, business development and entrepreneur positions. The focus of the program is skill building in the area of entrepreneurship.
Associate of Applied Business in Financial Services
This program is designed to prepare individuals for transfer or employment in a variety of financial service positions. The focus of the program is skill building in the areas of investments, insurance, personal money management, banking and stock market fundamentals. Lorain County Community College has articulation agreements with colleges and universities including programs offered by Lorain County Community College's University Partnership.
Associate of Applied Business Administration in Management
This program is designed to prepare students for transfer or employment in a variety of management/administrative positions. The focus of the program is skill building in the areas of communication, decision-making, planning, organizing, evaluating and entrepreneurship.
Bachelor of Business Administration in Business Management
From Kent State University through LCCC's University Partnership
Kent's Business Administration (major in Business Management) degree provides students with credentials that are important to getting that first job in business as an entry-level manager or manager trainee. Organizations of all sizes and types depend on and need managers, including the small corner store, large department stores, accounting firms, retirement homes, manufacturing firms, specialty businesses, or larger international businesses.
Computer Information Systems
One-Year Technical Certificate - Information Systems Support
To help businesses succeed and empower their personnel in a technology-rich work environment, highly skilled employees are needed to provide support to the non-technical workforce. This certificate is designed to provide the breadth of technical and user application focus to enable the graduate to provide such support. Upon successful completion the student will have developed the skills necessary to support the non-technical users' workspace including software, networking, small scale application development needs and basic hardware.
Associate of Applied Business in Computer Information Systems (Web Development)
The e-business technology major prepares students for development, administration and support positions in the emerging digital economy. Students learn to design and develop Internet applications in a client/server environment. Additional topics covered include integrating Internet and enterprise-wide databases, middleware issues, building robust Internet applications, and designing dynamic web portals.
Associate of Applied Business in Computer Information Systems (Network Communications Technology)
This program prepares students to design, install, configure, test, and support business networks. Primary focus will be on network servers, network operating systems, network services, client workstations in an integrated and converged services environment. Students will learn a strong set of technical skills coupled with business and communication skills so they can understand the needs of a business and apply their IT skills to give a business a competitive IT advantage. Attention is given to designing networks whose components function seamlessly together and where the infrastructure is transparent, secure, and integrated into the organization so that the network enables the sharing of information, ideas, and resources between clusters of people. Additionally students have the opportunity to take a wide range of IT courses providing more background in security, infrastructure, programming, and web design. A variety of elective courses are available to augment the program.
Associate of Applied Business in Computer Information Systems (Software Development)
The software development major prepares students for programming on computer platforms from microcomputers to mainframes. Students will learn to design and develop software using the procedural and object-oriented languages most commonly used in business. Additional topics covered include database design and development and an introduction to networking.
Culinary Arts
Applied Business Degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management - Culinary Arts Major
The LCCC associate of applied business degree in culinary arts can prepare you for a career in the hospitality industry. From the preparation of simple dishes to the creation of international cuisine, you will learn a variety of cooking skills and techniques through intense hands-on instruction.
Culinary Arts Certificate - Kitchen Essentials Short-Term Technical Certificate
The Short Term certificate in Culinary Arts prepares the certificate holder with the basic foundational skills required to pursue addtional education in Culinary Arts or for entry level employment in various types of restaurants and food businesses.
Customer Service
Short-Term Technical Certificate in Customer Service
The Customer Service Short-Term Technical Certificate will provide participants with the knowledge and skills needed to work in a growing field and to effectively deal with the public as customers. Customer service positions are found in many areas of business including manufacturing, banking, retail stores, travel and tourism, and hospitals.
Entrepreneurship
One-Year Technical Certificate in Entrepreneurship
This Certificate offers opportunities for individuals to learn about and develop entrepreneurial skills. The entire One-Year Technical Certificate in Entrepreneurship is accepted in the associate of applied business - entrepreneurship major.
Associate of Applied Business Administration in Entrepreneurship
This program is designed to prepare individuals for possible transfer or employment in a variety of management, business development and entrepreneur positions. The focus of the program is skill building in the area of entrepreneurship.
Hospitality and Tourism Management
Associate of Applied Business in Tourism (Hospitality)
As our world expands globally, the tourism industry remains one of the largest industries in the United States. To meet the demand for trained professionals in this exciting and fast-paced field, Lorain County Community College offers a two-year associate of applied business degree with a major in tourism. A travel industry focus and hospitality industry focus are offered, providing students with the training and skills needed in each of these areas. A special emphasis is place on customer service, marketing, sales and cultural diversity.
Associate of Applied Business in Tourism (Travel Industry)
A concentration in travel or hospitality with an emphasis in customer service, marketing and international diversity will prepare the tourism professional to deal with clients and suppliers. A tourism cooperative experience will enhance a graduate's ability to secure employment.
Human Resources
Associate of Applied Business in Business Administration - Human Resource Management Major
This program is designed to prepare individuals for transfer or employment in a variety of management/administrative positions. The focus of the program is skill building in the areas of recruitment, selection, training, development, compensation, labor-management relations and labor law. Lorain County Community College has articulation agreements with colleges and universities including programs offered by Lorain County Community College's University Partnership.
Marketing
Associate of Applied Business Administration in Marketing
This program is designed to prepare individuals for employment in a variety of marketing/administrative positions. The focus of the program is skill building in the areas of communications, consumer behavior, sales management, advertising and promotion and service marketing.
Supply Chain Management
Associate of Applied Business in Supply Chain Management
This program is designed to prepare individuals for transfer or employment in a variety of positions including raw material suppliers, manufacturing companies, warehouses, distribution centers, and retail outlets. This focus of the program is skill building in the areas of evaluating the effectiveness of the organizations' supply chain or logistics network. Lorain County Community College has articulation agreements with colleges and universities including programs offered by Lorain County Community College's University Partnership.
Supply Chain Management - Short-Term Technical Certificate
This program is designed to prepare individuals for transfer or employment in a variety of positions including raw material suppliers, manufacturing companies, warehouses, distribution centers, and retail outlets. This focus of the program is skill building in the areas of evaluating the effectiveness of the organizations' supply chain or logistics network.
Workplace Relations
Associate of Technical Studies in Workplace Relations
The workplace relations degree is designed to develop and refine human resource skills to support high-performance production and service delivery; to enhance relations, through mutual trust and respect, between management, employees and unions; to recognize and extend cooperation and employee decision-making for the benefit of workers, managers, business owners, and the public. The degree focuses on skills designed to improve the effective output of human resources and promote positive workplace relations to provide for business profit and growth, job security and employee satisfaction.