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.
Bachelor of Science in Accounting
From The University of Akron through LCCC's University Partnership
The accounting curriculum in the George W. Daverio School of Accountancy is designed to prepare the student for professional service, including sitting for professional examinations, and pursuing advanced study. The three major fields for accountants are public accounting, private (corporate) accounting, and governmental accounting. The program is designed so that approximately three years of this partnership is LCCC coursework and one year (36 semester hours) is Akron coursework.
Administrative Office Information Systems
Certificate of Proficiency in Office Assistant
This program is offered to certify job skills and to upgrade and enhance any business career.
Certificate of Proficiency 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.
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.
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.
Master of Business Administration
From Kent State University through LCCC's University Partnership
The mission of the Kent State MBA program is to prepare students for management and staff positions in regional, national and international organizations through an emphasis on ethical leadership, teamwork, creative problem solving, global perspectives and skilled applications of information technology. This mission is achieved through offering a variety of coursework covering all the disciplines of business and by utilizing teaching techniques that help the student to develop and refine skills in these areas.
Computer Information Systems
Associate of Applied Business in Computer Information Systems (e-Business Technology)
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)
The network communications technology major prepares students for network and microcomputer support positions in business and industry. You will learn to design, install, test, and manage local and wide area networks. Additional topics covered include software installation, multimedia development fundamentals, and web page 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.
Customer Service
Certificate of Completion in Customer Service
The Customer Service Certificate of Completion 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
Certificate of Proficiency in Entrepreneurship
This Certificate offers opportunities for individuals to learn about and develop entrepreneurial skills. The entire Certificate of Proficiency 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.
Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Technical Certificate in Geographic Information Systems
(Certificate of Completion)
This short-term certificate will provide students preparation for work in geographic information systems venues. This certificate provides practical hands-on experiences that can transfer to the workplace.
GIS is a computer technology that uses a geographic information system as an analytic framework for managing and integrating data; solving a problem; or understanding a past, present, or future situation. Geography is a serious discipline with multi-billion dollar implications for businesses and governments. Choosing sites, targeting market segments, planning distribution networks, responding to emergencies, or redrawing country boundaries – all of these problems involve questions of geography.
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.
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.
Tourism
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.
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.