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13-1051.00 - Cost Estimators
13-1051.00 - Cost Estimators
Prepare cost estimates for product manufacturing, construction projects, or services to aid management in bidding on or determining price of product or service. May specialize according to particular service performed or type of product manufactured.
Key Facts
Bright Outlook
Career Details
Green Job
Career Details
Current Employment
213,500
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Forecasted Employment
232,300
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Change in Employment
+18,700
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Change in Employment %
+8.8%
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Tasks
Tasks
The tasks listed below can be performed to prepare you for a career in this field.
Core
- Analyze blueprints and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates.
- Assess cost effectiveness of products, projects or services, tracking actual costs relative to bids as the project develops.
- Consult with clients, vendors, personnel in other departments, or construction foremen to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.
- Confer with engineers, architects, owners, contractors, and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates.
- Prepare estimates used by management for purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work.
- Prepare estimates for use in selecting vendors or subcontractors.
- Review material and labor requirements to decide whether it is more cost-effective to produce or purchase components.
- Prepare and maintain a directory of suppliers, contractors and subcontractors.
- Set up cost monitoring and reporting systems and procedures.
- Establish and maintain tendering process, and conduct negotiations.
- Conduct special studies to develop and establish standard hour and related cost data or to reduce cost.
- Collect historical cost data to estimate costs for current or future products.
Supplemental
- Prepare cost and expenditure statements and other necessary documentation at regular intervals for the duration of the project.
- Visit site and record information about access, drainage and topography, and availability of utility services.
All data sourced from US Department of Labor, Employment & Training Administration O*Net Database.
Knowledge
Knowledge
The items listed below are organized into sections that contain knowledge useful for pursuing a career in this field. Each section also contains a "Percentage of Importance" statistic that shows how relevant an item is to the occupation.
Mathematics
- 90%Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
Engineering and Technology
- 80%Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
English Language
- 78%Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Building and Construction
- 76%Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
Computers and Electronics
- 75%Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
Economics and Accounting
- 70%Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
Administration and Management
- 70%Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
Customer and Personal Service
- 65%Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Law and Government
- 64%Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
Production and Processing
- 62%Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
Design
- 62%Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
Mechanical
- 58%Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Sales and Marketing
- 55%Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.
Education and Training
- 55%Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
Personnel and Human Resources
- 50%Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.
All data sourced from US Department of Labor, Employment & Training Administration O*Net Database.
Tools
Tools
The tools listed below include machines, equipment, tools, and software that is useful for individuals who are interested in this career.
Computers
- Desktop computers
- Notebook computers
- Personal computers
- Personal digital assistants PDA
- Tablet computers
Computer data input devices
- Scanners
All data sourced from US Department of Labor, Employment & Training Administration O*Net Database.
Technology
Technology
The technologies listed below include machines, equipment, tools, and software that is useful for individuals who are interested in this career.
Content management software
- Adobe Systems Adobe AcrobatHOT
- Laserfiche Avante
Content authoring and editing software
- Apple AppleWorks
- Corel QuattroPro
- IBM Lotus 1-2-3
- Microsoft ExcelHOT
- Microsoft OneNote
- Microsoft PowerPointHOT
- Microsoft VisioHOT
- Microsoft WordHOT
- Trimble SketchUp ProHOT
Data management and query software
- Assured Software JPP
- Microsoft AccessHOT
- Microsoft Business Contact Manager
- Oracle HyperionHOT
- Sage 100 Contractor
- Sage 300 Construction and Real Estate
- SAP BusinessObjects Crystal Reports
- Software AG
- Xactware Xactimate
Industry specific software
- Autodesk AutoCADHOT
- Autodesk RevitHOT
- Computer aided design and drafting CADD softwareHOT
- ConEst Electrical Formulas
- ConEst IntelliBid Design BuildHOT
- ConEst SureCountHOT
- Construction Management Software ProEst
- Dassault Systemes CATIAHOT
- Decisioneering Crystal Ball
- QSM SLIM
- Resources Calculations Incorporated SoftCost
- WinEstimator WinEst
Finance accounting and enterprise resource planning ERP software
- Choice Job Cost
- ConEst Intellibid
- ConEst T&M Billing Manager
- Cost accounting software
- Cost estimation software
- CPR International GeneralCOST Estimator
- CPR Visual Estimator
- IBM Costimater
- Intuit QuickBooksHOT
- Microsoft DynamicsHOT
- Oracle JD Edwards EnterpriseOneHOT
- Palisade @Risk
- PRICE Sytems TruePlanning
- Primavera Cost Management
- Sage 50 Accounting
- SAPHOT
- Softstar Costar COCOMO II
Business function specific software
- ConEst BidTrac
- ConEst JobTrac
- ConEst Permit Trac
- EFI Hagen OA
- Galorath SEER
- Galorath SEER-SEM
- HCSS HeavyBid
- HCSS HeavyJob
- Logic Software Easy Projects.NET
- Microsoft OfficeHOT
- Microsoft ProjectHOT
- Oracle Primavera Enterprise Project Portfolio ManagementHOT
Information exchange software
- Microsoft OutlookHOT
All data sourced from US Department of Labor, Employment & Training Administration O*Net Database.
Certifications
Certifications
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The certifications listed below are useful to pursue if you are interested in a career in this field.
Specialty
- Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist1101 Brickell Av. Suite 601-South Miami, FL 33131, United States
Advanced
- Certified Professional Estimator2525 Perimeter Place Drive - suite 103 Nashville, TN 37214
- Certified Construction Specifier99 Canal Center Plaza, Suite 300, Alexandria, VA 22314
- Certified Cost Professional209 Prairie Avenue, Suite 100, Morgantown, WV 26501304-296-8444
- Certified Gemologist Appraiser8881 West Sahara Avenue, Las Vegas, NV 89117
- Certified Estimating Professional209 Prairie Avenue, Suite 100, Morgantown, WV 26501304-296-8444
- Independent Certified Gemologist Appraiser8881 West Sahara Avenue, Las Vegas, NV 89117
- Registered Jeweler8881 West Sahara Avenue, Las Vegas, NV 89117
- Certified Anti-Money Laundering Consultant1670-F East Cheyenne Mtn. Blvd.; Box #293 Colorado Springs, CO 80906
Core
- Value Methodology Practitioner136 South Keowee Street, Dayton, OH 45402
- Certified Scheduling Technician209 Prairie Avenue, Suite 100, Morgantown, WV 26501304-296-8444
- Certified Cost Estimator/Analyst8221 Old Courthouse Road, Suite 106, Vienna, VA 22182
- Certified Cost Technician209 Prairie Avenue, Suite 100, Morgantown, WV 26501304-296-8444
- Certified Healthcare Constructor155 N. Wacker Dr., Chicago, IL 60606800-424-4301
All data sourced from US Department of Labor, Employment & Training Administration O*Net Database.
Licensing
Licensing
The licensing information below is organized into sections and is useful for pursuing if you are interested in a career in this field.
No specific licensing information is listed for this occupation in the area you have selected.
All data sourced from US Department of Labor, Employment & Training Administration O*Net Database.
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INSTITUTION
PROGRAMS
Bachelor of Arts
The mission of the Business Administration Department of Averett University is to offer students a broad-based and student-focused, business education grounded in the University’s liberal arts tradition that provides students with a solid foundation in pursuing their careers, in furthering their education and in contributing to a rapidly changing global economy. Through courses of instruction, the department is dedicated to providing quality business programs by enhancing students’ knowledge and helping them develop their full potential in communication, critical thinking, and problem solving skills. The department provides programs for business students to succeed in for-profit, non-profit, and government organizations, or to enter graduate programs. Students may earn a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration by completing core requirements and one or more concentrations. The department also offers minors in Applied Data Analytics, Business Administration, Digital Marketing, Economics, Hospitality Management & Tourism, and Small Business & Entrepreneurship.
Bachelor of Science
The mission of the Business Administration Department of Averett University is to offer students a broad-based and student-focused, business education grounded in the University’s liberal arts tradition that provides students with a solid foundation in pursuing their careers, in furthering their education and in contributing to a rapidly changing global economy. Through courses of instruction, the department is dedicated to providing quality business programs by enhancing students’ knowledge and helping them develop their full potential in communication, critical thinking, and problem solving skills. The department provides programs for business students to succeed in for-profit, non-profit, and government organizations, or to enter graduate programs. Students may earn a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration by completing core requirements and one or more concentrations. The department also offers minors in Applied Data Analytics, Business Administration, Digital Marketing, Economics, Hospitality Management & Tourism, and Small Business & Entrepreneurship.
Associate of Science
The Associate of Science (A.S.). degree program in Business Administration is intended to prepare students who wish to pursue a four-year degree in a business-related discipline and ultimately leading to a business career. The program provides students with a strong foundation in business functions that include accounting, finance, human resources, business law, marketing, ethics, and information technologies.
Bachelor of Science
The Caudill School of Business is committed to academic excellence and life-long inquiry by engaging students in the liberal arts and the study of business disciplines including marketing, management, accounting, and information technologies. The School strives 1) to provide a dynamic, motivational, Christian learning environment, 2) to provide individual attention and instruction from a Christian perspective, and 3) to adapt continuously to a changing business world. Students will develop a strong base of knowledge in the discipline; acquire effective business communication skills and critical thinking, problem analysis and problem-solving skills, leave the college prepared to productively contribute to the global community.
Bachelor of Science
The Caudill School of Business is committed to academic excellence and life-long inquiry by engaging students in the liberal arts and the study of business disciplines including marketing, management, accounting, and information technologies. The School strives 1) to provide a dynamic, motivational, Christian learning environment, 2) to provide individual attention and instruction from a Christian perspective, and 3) to adapt continuously to a changing business world. Students will develop a strong base of knowledge in the discipline; acquire effective business communication skills and critical thinking, problem analysis and problem-solving skills, leave the college prepared to productively contribute to the global community.
Bachelor of Science
The Caudill School of Business is committed to academic excellence and life-long inquiry by engaging students in the liberal arts and the study of business disciplines including marketing, management, accounting, and information technologies. The School strives 1) to provide a dynamic, motivational, Christian learning environment, 2) to provide individual attention and instruction from a Christian perspective, and 3) to adapt continuously to a changing business world. Students will develop a strong base of knowledge in the discipline; acquire effective business communication skills and critical thinking, problem analysis and problem-solving skills, leave the college prepared to productively contribute to the global community.
Bachelor of Science
The Caudill School of Business is committed to academic excellence and life-long inquiry by engaging students in the liberal arts and the study of business disciplines including marketing, management, accounting, and information technologies. The School strives 1) to provide a dynamic, motivational, Christian learning environment, 2) to provide individual attention and instruction from a Christian perspective, and 3) to adapt continuously to a changing business world. Students will develop a strong base of knowledge in the discipline; acquire effective business communication skills and critical thinking, problem analysis and problem-solving skills, leave the college prepared to productively contribute to the global community.
Bachelor of Science
The Caudill School of Business is committed to academic excellence and life-long inquiry by engaging students in the liberal arts and the study of business disciplines including marketing, management, accounting, and information technologies. The School strives 1) to provide a dynamic, motivational, Christian learning environment, 2) to provide individual attention and instruction from a Christian perspective, and 3) to adapt continuously to a changing business world. Students will develop a strong base of knowledge in the discipline; acquire effective business communication skills and critical thinking, problem analysis and problem-solving skills, leave the college prepared to productively contribute to the global community.
Bachelor of Arts
The George S. Aldhizer II Department of Economics and Business Administration offers two majors—economics and business administration—that prepare students to pursue managerial and other professional careers as well as graduate education. We build on the liberal arts foundation provided by the College’s general education program and give each student the knowledge, skills and experience to become a successful and ethical leader, capable of making valued contributions to his or her workplace, society and self.
Through a combination of lectures, discussions, case analyses, team projects and presentations, and other in-class activities, courses are designed to integrate economic and business theory and practice; encourage independent and critical thinking using both qualitative and quantitative reasoning; and develop skills in decision making and implementation, teamwork and collaboration, and all forms of communication. Experiential learning opportunities abound through internships, study abroad programs and participation in student organizations, to supplement classroom learning.
The economics major consists of 14 courses in economics and mathematics. Economics majors may choose among three tracks: business, government policy and preparation for graduate school via additional mathematics courses. Economics majors can also earn an emphasis in financial economics.
The business administration major consists of 15 courses in business, economics and mathematics. To gain greater depth in a particular area of business, many students pursue one of the four concentrations we offer in the business administration major: accounting, finance, marketing and organization management. By taking additional courses, in one of these areas, students build specialization on the solid foundation provided by the business administration major.
In addition to the previously mentioned majors, the department also offers minors in business administration, certified financial planning, and economics.
Bachelor of Science
The major in Engineering prepares students for a challenging and rewarding career in mechanical engineering, robotics, aerospace, electrical systems and technology, or manufacturing. Students graduate with career-ready skills in 3D modeling, mathematics, computer-aided design and fabrication, electronics and control systems, and mechanical design.
Students in the Engineering Major may choose an optional concentration in mechatronics or mechanical engineering. Completion of a concentration requires that students complete a selection of specific courses from the list of Engineering electives and one additional course, allowing students to explore engineering disciplines more deeply while developing knowledge and practical skills necessary for successful careers or graduate study in these areas.
In addition to the major, the department offers several courses in astronomy and physics that meet the general education needs of non-science majors.
Associate of Applied Science
This two-year degree prepares students for entry-level jobs in the accounting field. Jobs include bookkeeper and cost accounting clerk. Graduates who have a Bachelor's degree and complete this program can take the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam.
Associate of Applied Science
This two-year degree prepares students for jobs in office and retail management and supervision.
Associate of Applied Science
This two-year degree prepares students for jobs in office and retail management and supervision.
Associate of Applied Science
This two-year degree prepares students for jobs in office and retail management and supervision.
Associate of Science
This two-year degree prepares students to transfer to a four-year college to major in business-related field including business administration, accounting, economics, finance, marketing, human resources, or management.
Associate of Science
This two-year degree prepares students to transfer to a four-year college and major in paralegal studies or business administration. This degree also prepares students for jobs as paralegal and legal assistants.
Associate of Science
This two-year degree prepares students for transfer to a four-year college and major in an engineering-related program. Examples include mechanical, civil, electrical, biomedical, and chemical engineering.
Bachelor of Science
The Joseph W. Luter, III School of Business offers the
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA)
in general business with majors in accounting, finance,
management and marketing. Admission to the Luter School
of Business is competitive. Students apply for admission
during the semester in which they will complete a minimum
of 54 credit hours of coursework and all pre-business
requirements. The BSBA is fully accredited by AACSB
International, the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools
of Business. AACSB is the premier accrediting body for
business programs worldwide. A per credit fee is required on
all courses taught in the Luter School of Business.
Bachelor of Science
The Joseph W. Luter, III School of Business offers the
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA)
in general business with majors in accounting, finance,
management and marketing. Admission to the Luter School
of Business is competitive. Students apply for admission
during the semester in which they will complete a minimum
of 54 credit hours of coursework and all pre-business
requirements. The BSBA is fully accredited by AACSB
International, the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools
of Business. AACSB is the premier accrediting body for
business programs worldwide. A per credit fee is required on
all courses taught in the Luter School of Business.
Bachelor of Science
The Joseph W. Luter, III School of Business offers the
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA)
in general business with majors in accounting, finance,
management and marketing. Admission to the Luter School
of Business is competitive. Students apply for admission
during the semester in which they will complete a minimum
of 54 credit hours of coursework and all pre-business
requirements. The BSBA is fully accredited by AACSB
International, the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools
of Business. AACSB is the premier accrediting body for
business programs worldwide. A per credit fee is required on
all courses taught in the Luter School of Business.
Bachelor of Science
The Joseph W. Luter, III School of Business offers the
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA)
in general business with majors in accounting, finance,
management and marketing. Admission to the Luter School
of Business is competitive. Students apply for admission
during the semester in which they will complete a minimum
of 54 credit hours of coursework and all pre-business
requirements. The BSBA is fully accredited by AACSB
International, the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools
of Business. AACSB is the premier accrediting body for
business programs worldwide. A per credit fee is required on
all courses taught in the Luter School of Business.
Associate of Arts
This fully-online Associate Degree in Business Administration provides exposure to a broad range of academic disciplines and the development of skills that reflect current workforce needs. For some, the emphasis will be on the exploration of a college major that will lead to the pursuit of a baccalaureate degree. For others, the focus is on vocational research and training that prepare for (re) entry into the job market. Lastly, the value of an associate's degree increases access to higher-paying occupations and your earning potential. Since our program is online, you can continue working your current job while fitting courses into your busy schedule.
Bachelor of Science
The major in business administration provides a broad background for people entering a career in business or leadership in private, public, or nonprofit organizations. Job opportunities include management, marketing, banking and finance, production supervision, program management, and other positions requiring skills in leadership, planning, organizing, and implementation. Students are encouraged to develop an area of specialization by adding one or more minors.
Bachelor of Science
Become a part of a prospering sub-field of business while serving your community and humanity. With the rapid development of computer information systems in businesses and organizations, data analytics is quickly becoming a highly sought-after tool for problem-solving. Melding data analytics and business, the business analytics major aims to prepare students to bridge the gap between technical knowledge and effective communication. Master the quantitative tools of business using a strong foundation of ethics and integrity. Build lifetime relationships with faculty and fellow students. Learn by doing with simulations, internships, research, and case studies. Use your skills to think critically and to advocate for your community and for humanity.
Associate in Applied Science
The Business Management program AAS is designed to meet the needs of recent high school graduates and others from the world of work who want to acquire new, develop old, or supplement existing skills and knowledge in and about business.
Associate in Applied Science
The Business Management with Information Technology Specialization AAS is a cross-discipline curriculum designed to provide a foundation in business management with a concentration in information technology.
Associate in Science
The Business Administration Associate of Science is designed to prepare students for transfer to a four-year college or university to complete a baccalaureate degree in business administration, accounting, management, marketing, or another business-related programs.
Bachelor of Science
Objective: To give students a broadly-based background in business administration leading to employment or graduate study.
Bachelor of Science
The Business Administration program provides an academic environment which prepares students for graduate school and for professional roles in a global economic system. It provides a broad background in basic business principles and is supported by a strong liberal arts education. Emphasis is placed on helping the student understand -the operation of a business enterprise; -the economic and legal environments in which businesses operate; -the importance of the business management profession and its responsibilities and; -essential problem solving or critical thinking abilities. The program incorporates extensive experiential learning opportunities for students including setting up and running a small business and mentoring local businesses. Furthermore, the program offers e-business and e-commerce applications. To be effective in a managerial role, one must be prepared to handle demanding and changing situations. The students who major in Business Administration have opportunities to develop the administrative skills and the background knowledge necessary for dealing with these situations. Business majors develop strengths in oral and written communications, and quantitative decision-making skills. The five emphasis areas (Business Analytics, Financial Management, Management, Marketing and Sports Management) offer the business student an opportunity to emphasize an area of special interest and prepare for a specialized business career. The recommended off-campus internship gives students a real work experience prior to completion of their bachelor’s degree requirements.
Bachelor of Science
The Business Administration program provides an academic environment which prepares students for graduate school and for professional roles in a global economic system. It provides a broad background in basic business principles and is supported by a strong liberal arts education. Emphasis is placed on helping the student understand -the operation of a business enterprise; -the economic and legal environments in which businesses operate; -the importance of the business management profession and its responsibilities and; -essential problem solving or critical thinking abilities. The program incorporates extensive experiential learning opportunities for students including setting up and running a small business and mentoring local businesses. Furthermore, the program offers e-business and e-commerce applications. To be effective in a managerial role, one must be prepared to handle demanding and changing situations. The students who major in Business Administration have opportunities to develop the administrative skills and the background knowledge necessary for dealing with these situations. Business majors develop strengths in oral and written communications, and quantitative decision-making skills. The five emphasis areas (Business Analytics, Financial Management, Management, Marketing and Sports Management) offer the business student an opportunity to emphasize an area of special interest and prepare for a specialized business career. The recommended off-campus internship gives students a real work experience prior to completion of their bachelor’s degree requirements.
Bachelor of Science
The Business Administration program provides an academic environment which prepares students for graduate school and for professional roles in a global economic system. It provides a broad background in basic business principles and is supported by a strong liberal arts education. Emphasis is placed on helping the student understand -the operation of a business enterprise; -the economic and legal environments in which businesses operate; -the importance of the business management profession and its responsibilities and; -essential problem solving or critical thinking abilities. The program incorporates extensive experiential learning opportunities for students including setting up and running a small business and mentoring local businesses. Furthermore, the program offers e-business and e-commerce applications. To be effective in a managerial role, one must be prepared to handle demanding and changing situations. The students who major in Business Administration have opportunities to develop the administrative skills and the background knowledge necessary for dealing with these situations. Business majors develop strengths in oral and written communications, and quantitative decision-making skills. The five emphasis areas (Business Analytics, Financial Management, Management, Marketing and Sports Management) offer the business student an opportunity to emphasize an area of special interest and prepare for a specialized business career. The recommended off-campus internship gives students a real work experience prior to completion of their bachelor’s degree requirements.
Bachelor of Science
The Business Administration program provides an academic environment which prepares students for graduate school and for professional roles in a global economic system. It provides a broad background in basic business principles and is supported by a strong liberal arts education. Emphasis is placed on helping the student understand -the operation of a business enterprise; -the economic and legal environments in which businesses operate; -the importance of the business management profession and its responsibilities and; -essential problem solving or critical thinking abilities. The program incorporates extensive experiential learning opportunities for students including setting up and running a small business and mentoring local businesses. Furthermore, the program offers e-business and e-commerce applications. To be effective in a managerial role, one must be prepared to handle demanding and changing situations. The students who major in Business Administration have opportunities to develop the administrative skills and the background knowledge necessary for dealing with these situations. Business majors develop strengths in oral and written communications, and quantitative decision-making skills. The five emphasis areas (Business Analytics, Financial Management, Management, Marketing and Sports Management) offer the business student an opportunity to emphasize an area of special interest and prepare for a specialized business career. The recommended off-campus internship gives students a real work experience prior to completion of their bachelor’s degree requirements.
Bachelor of Science
The School of Business is ranked in the top 10 percent of the nation’s undergraduate business schools and offers a Bachelor of Science in Business with innovative concentrations. The School of Business also offers several options for a minor for business and non-business majors, as well as an undergraduate certificate program in accounting. The School of Business programs are designed to prepare graduates for work in a rapidly changing and competitive marketplace with local, regional, and global companies. With Mason’s location in Northern Virginia and proximity to Washington, D.C., combined with the assistance of the School of Business’s own Career Services staff and Student Success and Academic Services staff, students are also afforded exceptional opportunities to gain practical experience and global engagement opportunities to complement their academic coursework. Students admitted spring 2020 and later will graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Business degree.
Bachelor of Science
Today, the role of mechanical engineer is ever expanding in order to find innovative solutions for contemporary problems, and to address problems yet to be identified. To meet the growing demands of worldwide energy needs spurred by population growth and dwindling supplies of fossil fuels, for instance, mechanical engineers seek innovations in nuclear energy, bio-fuels, wind, and tidal energies to build an energy portfolio that exploits these seemingly limitless resources. From product design, which spans from biomedical devices to turbo-machinery, to manufacturing, which develops machines and systems needed to process raw materials into these products, an awareness of the benefits of advanced materials for sensing and monitoring the health of these systems and an awareness of the stealth threats to manufacturing brought on by an ever present cyber threat are in the minds of the mechanical engineers. Now more mechanical engineers oversee the operations and management of large systems along with the fiscal and human resources needed to run them.
Associate of Applied Science
This degree allows students to qualify for a career in the business field. Courses within this program may enhance knowledge of business practice.
Associate of Arts and Sciences
This degree prepares students to transfer to a four-year college to complete a degree in business. Careers include accounting, marketing and economics.
Bachelor of Arts
The Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree program in Business seeks to educate students, within the context of liberal arts, in the analytical skills necessary for the understanding of the global economy, the impact of economic policies on individuals and enterprises, and the interactions between economics, politics, societies and the private sector. To enhance student skills, courses have substantial writing, quantitative, and oral-presentation components. The business major has significant requirements and electives in business-related areas, drawing strengths from economics, communication, and computer science. Students may follow a General Business concentration or choose from two optional concentrations: Finance or Marketing. The faculty actively pursues scholarly and professional work and offers a sequence of rigorous courses that prepares students for career paths and graduate school. The faculty mentor students and provide a challenging and competitive course environment. Students who transfer to Hollins and major in business must earn at least half of the credits for the major from Hollins courses.
Associate of Applied Science
The rapid expansion of business and industry in Virginia has created a large, steady demand for qualified personnel to assist in the preparation and interpretation of accounting and financial information. The AAS degree in Accounting is designed for persons who are seeking their first full-time employment in the accounting field immediately upon completion of the curriculum. In addition, the program is designed for persons presently employed in accounting who desire to increase their knowledge and update their skills.
Associate of Science
With the rapid development of business and industry in Virginia, there is a great demand for qualified personnel in business administration to provide leadership for this economic growth. The Associate of Science degree with a major in Business Administration is designed for persons who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university to complete a baccalaureate degree in business administration.
Associate of Applied Science
The Management degree program is designed to serve the needs of individuals presently employed in businesses and those who are interested in ownership or management of businesses. Additionally, the program is designed for those who may be seeking a promotion and have the potential for supervisory and management positions. Students will gain a solid foundation in key business areas and management. Students will develop critical thinking skills and practices to address business issues and skills in strategic management.
Associate of Science
The Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering major is designed for persons who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university to pursue a degree in mechanical, aerospace, ocean, or mining engineering.
Bachelor of Business Administration
Management skills are broadly applicable and our graduates go on to a wide range of professions in both the public and private sector. The major is also designed to help those thinking of starting their own business or aiding a family business. Finally, many students find the broad business training of the management major a helpful foundation for future graduate study.
Associate of Applied Science
Designed for students who seek full-time employment in the accounting field immediately upon completion of the community college curriculum. Upon completion of this certificate program occupational objectives include accounts receivable and accounts payable clerks, bank tellers and managers, industry accountant, retail business accountant, self-employed accounting and tax services or service business accountant.
Associate of Applied Science
This degree is designed for people who seek full-time employment in management. Those who are seeking their entry-level jobs and those presently in management who are seeking promotion may benefit from this program.
Associate of Science
Designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university to complete a baccalaureate degree in accounting, business administration, economics, finance, management, or marketing.
Bachelor of Science Business Administration
Students seeking a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) degree pursue a general course of business study that includes taking core courses in the functional areas of business. Students earning the BSBA degree must take a minimum of 50 percent of the total business hours at Longwood. For the purpose of assessing the quality of the program, graduating seniors will be tested on their general knowledge of business by taking the Major Field Test in Business.
Students also gain in-depth business knowledge by concentrating in one of the areas of business. Students must declare a concentration prior to registering for the second semester of their junior year. Students pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree (BSBA) must concentrate in one of the following areas:
Accounting: Students concentrating in accounting take courses that provide both technical instruction and a managerial perspective relevant to a career in accounting. The accounting concentration is designed to prepare students to be professional accountants in industry, government, or public practice. Students who complete the requirements for a concentration in accounting meet the specified content requirements to take the Virginia Certified Public Accountant examination. Students need a total of 150 credit hours to be certified in Virginia as a public accountant. A five-year BSBA and MBA program is available for students who want to graduate with 150 credit hours.
Economics: Economic logic underlies all business decisions and all government policies. A goal of the economics concentration is to teach students how to think critically about a situation and analyze its implications. Emphasis is placed on exposing students to important consumer, business, government and international situations. Graduates with a background in economics are hired by government and industry. In addition, a concentration in economics is a traditional education for students wishing to enter law school.
Finance: The finance concentration prepares students to make financial assessments and managerial decisions as well as plan and supervise financial activities for businesses and clients. Courses cover the theory and practice of managing financial aspects of businesses and organizations, including capital budgeting, investments, capital markets, financial institutions, and emerging financial instruments. With this background, students are prepared for lucrative careers such as financial managers, financial analysts, treasurers, controllers, credit managers, financial services representatives, stockbrokers, and more.
Information Systems and Cyber Security (ISCS): The ISCS concentration is designed to prepare students to plan, design, engineer, and implement secure networks and information systems in today's modern electronic, mobile, and global environment. Students learn how to manage information technologies and exploit their full potential while protecting the information assets and rights of individuals and organizations. The concentration prepares students for a career in a variety of organizations ranging from the end users and creators of information systems to the guardians of information assets and the organization's electronic infrastructure.
Management: The management concentration explores the relationship of behavioral and quantitative management techniques in the application of human resources, production processes, and organizational development. This curriculum provides students with skills in communication and critical thinking leading to management careers in any organization. In addition, the management skills of planning, directing, motivating, and controlling are essential for achieving organizational goals. The management concentration not only prepares students for professional careers with a wide range of management opportunities upon graduation, but it also provides a strong foundation for future graduate study in business.
Marketing: Careers in advertising, buying, selling, logistics, product management, international marketing, and marketing research are only a few of the fields available to students concentrating in marketing. This concentration is designed to prepare students for managerial positions in these fields. The curriculum includes not-for-profit, governmental, and international applications of marketing knowledge. Classroom knowledge, internship opportunities, and involvement of students in business organizations are integral components of the marketing concentration.
Real Estate: This concentration prepares students for a career as a professional in the real estate field. Students completing this concentration will be prepared to enter the areas of real estate investment, mortgage banking, property management, sales, appraisal, and development. The Principles of Real Estate (FINA 454) and Real Estate Appraisal (FINA 454) courses have been approved by the state of Virginia as preparation for the licensure exams.
Bachelor of Science
As biology is the foundation of life, it is no surprise that our graduates directly impact the quality of life itself in myriad ways. Some perform surgeries on cancer patients, or tackle health issues overseas. Others work with endangered species conservation, or are forensic examiners, veterinarians, elementary and high school science teachers, and soil conservation technicians. Our faculty and curriculum will prepare you for a career in medicine, the health sciences, environmental biology, or the wildlife sciences.
Bachelor of Science
The degree in Business is a preparation for engaging in the world after graduation in almost any endeavor, whether profit-seeking or not. The core of the program focuses on three critical abilities: To communicate one's ideas to others and to learn from them, to organize people and activities in order to effectively accomplish one's goals, to track and evaluate progress against those goals. Students will be required to complete a series of business courses intended to provide a foundation in essential business competencies which will be supplemented by additional coursework in one of seven emphasis areas.
Bachelor of Arts
The degree in Business is a preparation for engaging in the world after graduation in almost any endeavor, whether profit-seeking or not. The core of the program focuses on three critical abilities: To communicate one's ideas to others and to learn from them, to organize people and activities in order to effectively accomplish one's goals, to track and evaluate progress against those goals. Students will be required to complete a series of business courses intended to provide a foundation in essential business competencies which will be supplemented by additional coursework in one of seven emphasis areas.
Bachelor of Business Administration
Students earning a Bachelor of Business Administration degree complete a 61-credit business core that provides an overview of the primary business functions. In addition, students must take either four (4) upper-level business courses, which include any 200-level Marketing courses, any 200-level Law courses, and any 300 or 400-level courses identified in the minors, or they must complete a minor, which will provide more in-depth study of particular business areas.Student can pursue business minors in Entrepreneurship; Fashion Marketing; Finance; International Business; Marketing; Sport Management; and Retail Analysitcs.
Bachelor of Science
Marymount's B.S. in Mechanical Engineering provides students a foundation in mechanical, electrical and computer engineering centered around making an impact on healthcare. Students will complete foundational projects involving use of both traditional and additive manufacturing technologies and basic electronics to rapidly innovate solutions to challenges faced by the world. Highlights of the program include a variety of design projects interspersed throughout the curriculum that all students will complete to build their foundational knowledge of engineering.
Associate of Science
The Associate of Arts & Sciences degree programs are designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university to complete a baccalaureate degree program. The courses in this program are specifically selected for ease of transfer to most four-year colleges and universities. Following the prescribed coursework in this program will result in graduation with the Associate of Arts & Science degree (AA&S). Students should consult with their advisors to ensure that they select general electives that best prepare them for the specific requirements of their intended transfer college or university programs of study.This degree plan is closely aligned to local universities and colleges. Please see your advisor for specific guidelines.
Associate of Applied Science
The Business Management degree provides students with basic business knowledge and skills to enable them to perform successfully, increase their opportunities, and advance their careers. This program provides an overview of the business environment and provides an understanding of the key aspects that create a successful business. It also requires an internship, which provides a hands-on learning experience.
Associate of Science
The Business Administration degree prepares students to transfer to a four-year college or university in business related majors, such as accounting, economics, finance, management, marketing, and more. This degree combines general education studies with business theories and practices. Graduates must transfer to complete the requirements for a bachelor’s degree.
Associate of Applied Science
The Associate of Applied Science degree program in Accounting is designed primarily for persons who seek full-time and part-time employment in the accounting field immediately upon completion of the community college program.
Associate of Applied Science
The Associate of Applied Science degree program in Business Management is designed primarily for persons who seek full-time employment in a business management position upon completion of the community college curriculum. Persons who are seeking their first employment in a managerial position and those presently in management who are seeking promotion may benefit from this curriculum.
Associate of Science
The transfer degrees program is designed for students who plan to complete a baccalaureate degree program at a four-year college or university, or who are not yet prepared to select a definite career objective. The AS Business Administration degree provides the first two years of a guided pathway for students interested in transferring to a four-year college or university and entering business-related professions.
Bachelor of Science
The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Business is offered in several concentrations. Within the Business major, students may concentrate in the following areas: Business Intelligence and Data Analytics, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Financial Services, Management, Management Information Systems, and Marketing.
The School of Business uses the same standards for admission as the University. Non-matriculating students may not take courses in the School of Business without the consent of the Department Chair and Dean. Students transferring courses to NSU may be granted advanced standing.
Bachelor of Science
The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Business is offered in several concentrations. Within the Business major, students may concentrate in the following areas: Business Intelligence and Data Analytics, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Financial Services, Management, Management Information Systems, and Marketing.
The School of Business uses the same standards for admission as the University. Non-matriculating students may not take courses in the School of Business without the consent of the Department Chair and Dean. Students transferring courses to NSU may be granted advanced standing.
Bachelor of Science
The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Business is offered in several concentrations. Within the Business major, students may concentrate in the following areas: Business Intelligence and Data Analytics, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Financial Services, Management, Management Information Systems, and Marketing.
The School of Business uses the same standards for admission as the University. Non-matriculating students may not take courses in the School of Business without the consent of the Department Chair and Dean. Students transferring courses to NSU may be granted advanced standing.
Associate of Applied Science
The curriculum is designed for persons who seek employment in the accounting field or for those presently in accounting who wish to increase their knowledge and update their skills. Job opportunities include accounting trainee, accounting technician, junior accountant, and accountant.
This degree is excellent for those interested in the organization and reporting of financial data. Upon completion of the program, students can take an additional three courses for the Accounting Career Studies Certificate, and then are eligible to proceed to the CPA exam, if other education requirements are satisfied. Contact the Virginia Board of Accountancy for all education requirements.
Associate of Science
This curriculum is designed for individuals who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university to complete a baccalaureate degree program in business administration with a major in accounting, business management, decision science and management, information systems, finance, marketing, etc.
Associate of Applied Science
The curriculum is designed for individuals who seek employment in business management or for those presently in management who are seeking promotion. Job opportunities include administrative assistant, management trainee, department head, branch manager, office manager, manager of small business, and supervisor.
Associate of Applied Science
This curriculum is designed for individuals who plan to seek employment in contract management positions and for those presently in contract management positions who seek career advancement. The program is designed to create opportunities for positions in contract management for both government agencies and private industry. Instruction includes both the theoretical concepts and the practical applications needed for future success in the contract management field. This will provide a greater understanding of acquisition, life cycle management, and contracting processes. Job opportunities include project manager, procurement analyst, contract administrator, contract specialist, contract negotiator, contract price analyst, and contract termination specialist.
Associate of Science
The curriculum is designed to prepare the student to transfer into a baccalaureate degree program in engineering fields such as mechanical engineering, civil engineering, chemical engineering, aeronautical engineering, and naval architecture/marine engineering.
BS in Business Admin.
Management is a broad area of study within business. It covers topics from human resource management and strategic planning to leadership and innovation. Any organization, whether it is small start-up or a large Fortune 100 firm, for profit or non-profit, government or private, requires management. A management major is appropriate for those interested in careers in different types of organizations, working in human resource management/management consulting or launching a business. Most graduates will face several career changes and job choices; thus, the management major is designed to develop a student's understanding of the principles and practice of management in a global economy.
BS in Mechanical Eng
A Bachelor of Science Degree (BSME) in Mechanical Engineering is an accredited four-year program of study, which requires 128 credit hours. Our program prepares students for professional careers in all areas of engineering. It also prepares students for graduate study in mechanical engineering or related fields.
BS in Business Admin.
Career Studies Certificate
This program is designed to prepare students for jobs in business and to upgrade skills for students already employed in business.
Associate of Sciences
This program of study is for students who plan to transfer to a four-year school to complete a degree in a business related field.
Associate of Science
The associate of science curriculum in business administration is designed for those who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university to complete a baccalaureate degree program in business administration.
Bachelor of Business Administration
The major in management provides business and organizational skill sets to apply to the process of getting people together to accomplish desired goals and objectives using available resources efficiently and effectively. Management encompasses the deployment and coordination of resources: human, ?nancial, technological and natural. Management requires an ethical commitment, a ?rm grasp of stakeholder needs, strong people skills and a healthy work/personal life balance. Management majors can also pursue specialty areas of focus such as logistics, supply chain, sales, banking, retail, real estate, event planning, public relations, music, project management, sports management, information systems and many more by adding a specialty minor to the major.
Bachelor of Arts
The business curriculum treats business and management as applied disciplines; it develops skills in solving practical problems. The business program prepares students for professional careers in for-profit, government, and nonprofit organizations. At the same time, it provides a solid background for advanced training in business or management. Coursework is offered in the core areas of accounting, finance, management, and marketing. Coursework is also offered in business analytics and other advanced topics. All business majors complete a one-session senior capstone project.
Minor
The business curriculum treats business and management as applied disciplines; it develops skills in solving practical problems. The business program prepares students for professional careers in for-profit, government, and nonprofit organizations. At the same time, it provides a solid background for advanced training in business or management. Coursework is offered in the core areas of accounting, finance, management, and marketing. Coursework is also offered in business analytics and other advanced topics. All business majors complete a one-session senior capstone project.
Bachelor of Arts
A major in business offers students the opportunity to explore theories and concepts from accounting, business, and economics. Students study in an active learning environment and begin to understand and appreciate the complex nature of business organizations through applied economic theory. A major in business prepares students for a career in all business environments and provides an excellent foundation for graduate studies in such fields as business and law. The major in business requires a common core of courses plus one of three concentrations: Finance, Management, or Marketing. All courses in the core and in each concentration must be completed with a grade of C- or better.
Bachelor of Arts
A major in business offers students the opportunity to explore theories and concepts from accounting, business, and economics. Students study in an active learning environment and begin to understand and appreciate the complex nature of business organizations through applied economic theory. A major in business prepares students for a career in all business environments and provides an excellent foundation for graduate studies in such fields as business and law. The major in business requires a common core of courses plus one of three concentrations: Finance, Management, or Marketing. All courses in the core and in each concentration must be completed with a grade of C- or better.
Bachelor of Arts
The study of accounting at Randolph-Macon College provides students with the opportunity to become fluent in the language of business within the unique setting of a liberal arts education. Students study accounting in an active learning environment incorporating theories and concepts from the fields of accounting, business, and economics. They learn to understand and appreciate the complex nature of business organizations. A major in accounting prepares students for a career in all business environments and provides an excellent foundation for graduate studies in such fields as accounting, business, taxation, and law. All courses in the major and minor must be completed with a grade of C- or better.
Bachelor of Arts
A major in business offers students the opportunity to explore theories and concepts from accounting, business, and economics. Students study in an active learning environment and begin to understand and appreciate the complex nature of business organizations through applied economic theory. A major in business prepares students for a career in all business environments and provides an excellent foundation for graduate studies in such fields as business and law. The major in business requires a common core of courses plus one of three concentrations: Finance, Management, or Marketing. All courses in the core and in each concentration must be completed with a grade of C- or better.
Associate of Applied Science
The Business Management program is designed to meet the needs of recent high school graduates as well as experienced employees who want to upgrade or supplement their existing business knowledge and skills, or to acquire new ones.
Students who wish to pursue an education in the area of Business Management have several options from which to choose. The curriculum offerings are designed to enable students to begin with a career studies certificate or certificate in various career-related areas.
Associate of Arts and Sciences
The Associate of Arts and Sciences Transfer Degree: Business Administration Specialization program, is designed for persons who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university to complete a baccalaureate degree in a business-related field such as Business Administration or Accounting.
Associate of Arts and Sciences
The Associate of Arts and Sciences Transfer Degree: Pre-Engineering Specialization Program is designed for persons who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university to complete a baccalaureate degree in Engineering. By selecting appropriate electives, students should be able to complete the lower division requirements for a variety of baccalaureate majors.
Associate of Science
You’ve got goals. And you want a degree to help you achieve them. Through Regent's associate degree in business, you’ll gain a unique understanding of the leadership styles, management approaches, and business systems that drive organizational success. You’ll also explore innovation and its critical role in business—all from coursework grounded in a Christian worldview.
Bachelor of Science
Ready to lead? Innovate? Be an entrepreneur? Regent's ACBSP-accredited B.S. in Business can prepare you for a career in management, banking, marketing, human resources, and more. You can build critical thinking and ethical decision-making skills, develop marketing strategies, and a viable business plan, and blend modern business concepts with real-world experience. You can pursue our Bachelor of Science in Business program online or at our beautiful campus in Virginia Beach. Choose from one of nine concentrations that best align with your career goals.
Bachelor of Science
Ready to take charge and lead others toward success? Regent's ACBSP-accredited Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Management builds on a strong business foundation and experienced leadership curriculum. This management program — presented from a Christian worldview — can help you become skilled at data analysis, reporting, managing information, and decision-making.
Certificate
The Undergraduate Certificate in Business is an academic certificate offering students the opportunity to earn a higher education credential that combines an interest in business by focusing on accounting principles and practices, microeconomics, marketing, and strategic and financial management. This certificate is ideal for individuals who may not otherwise consider a full degree program but wish to apply principled business practices to achieve organizational success.
Associate of Science
Certificate
This 16 credit program teaches tangible skills that will prepare individuals for work in the global economy. RBC’s quantitative courses are technology intensive to optimize effective engagement with complex systems and networks in most STEM oriented fields. Richard Bland College’s certificate in Logistics Management is one of several stackable credentials and is a perfect addition to RBC’s Associate Degree.
Bachelor of Business Administration
The Bachelor of Business Administration degree offers Roanoke College students a solid background in the major functional areas of business. This includes studies in accounting, analytics, management, marketing, and finance in order to help Roanoke students begin a competitive and professional career. Roanoke College's Department of Business Administration and Economics strives to provide Roanoke College students with a complete understanding of the knowledge, skills, and opportunities they will need to be successful in a professional setting for the rest of their lives. For the tenth consecutive year, The Princeton Review has named Roanoke College to their list of the top 36 great schools for business/finance majors.
Bachelor of Business Admin
The bachelor of Business Administration allows students to select a pre-determined concentration in Accounting, Management, Marketing, Information Systems and Technologies and International Business or an individualized program of study in business administration, with students able to choose a series of courses corresponding to individual interests, goals, and career aspirations.
Associate of Arts and Sciences
The Associate of Arts and Science degree program is designed for students who plan to transfer to four-year colleges or universities to complete baccalaureate degree programs. Whether students are undecided about their majors, or whether they plan to enter some specialized program, the flexibility of the electives within SVCC's university parallel program allows them to select courses to meet the transfer requirements of the senior institutions. For example, students interested in the following areas of study can spend their first two years of study at SVCC qualifying for an associate degree and generally transfer to a four-year institution with junior class standing: business, education, English, humanities, mathematics, medical related fields, natural science and social sciences.
Bachelor of Arts
At Sweet Briar, our business professors actually run businesses. So what you learn in classes isn't just theory or secondhand knowledge. You'll create a business plan to market an invention by our engineering students. You'll learn how local businesspeople thrive in the face of competition and challenges.
Bachelor of Science
The business administration major is designed to kick-start your career by providing you courses in accounting, economics, management, and marketing. Electives include classes in conflict management, ethics, finance, and advertising.ÿHoused in the Department of Business and Economics, the major is rounded out by hands-on learning opportunities in entrepreneurship.
Bachelor of Arts
The business administration major is designed to kick-start your career by providing you courses in accounting, economics, management, and marketing. Electives include classes in conflict management, ethics, finance, and advertising.ÿHoused in the Department of Business and Economics, the major is rounded out by hands-on learning opportunities in entrepreneurship.
Associate of Applied Science
The Accounting programs prepare students for careers in the accounting field or assist students in updating their skills if they are working in the accounting field. Graduates may seek employment as a bookkeeper or as an accounting or auditing clerk.
Students with a baccalaureate degree who wish to pursue the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) examination may use specific course work toward fulfillment of accounting educational requirements. Some course work also meets federal government guidelines for those interested in qualifying for positions or promotions in the federal government. Students should consult an accounting instructor to determine the courses that meet the educational requirements.
The Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree provides students with a strong foundation in accounting and business, along with general education requirements, enabling students to seek entry-level employment in accounting. In addition, the course work prepares students for certification exams.
The certificate programs provide course work that gives students the skills to sit for one or more certification exams administered by the Accreditation Council for Accountancy and Taxation (ACAT).
Students with a baccalaureate degree who wish to pursue the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) examination may use specific course work toward fulfillment of accounting educational requirements. Some course work also meets federal government guidelines for those interested in qualifying for positions or promotions in the federal government. Students should consult an accounting instructor to determine the courses that meet the educational requirements.
The Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree provides students with a strong foundation in accounting and business, along with general education requirements, enabling students to seek entry-level employment in accounting. In addition, the course work prepares students for certification exams.
The certificate programs provide course work that gives students the skills to sit for one or more certification exams administered by the Accreditation Council for Accountancy and Taxation (ACAT).
Associate of Applied Science
The programs in Management are designed for those interested in entering or advancing in business and industry as supervisor trainees, managers, department heads, or administrative assistants. The Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in Management offers broad theoretical and practical perspectives that include accounting, marketing, business law, statistics, economics, and human resource management. Students may also choose a cooperative education option in which they earn academic credit while gaining work experience at local sites.
Students completing the A.A.S. in Management have opportunities to transfer to four-year universities to pursue B.S. degrees in Business Administration, Management, and related areas. See https://www.tcc.edu/programs/transfer/transfer-agreements/ for agreements.
Students completing the A.A.S. in Management have opportunities to transfer to four-year universities to pursue B.S. degrees in Business Administration, Management, and related areas. See https://www.tcc.edu/programs/transfer/transfer-agreements/ for agreements.
Associate of Science
The Associate of Science (A.S.) degree program in Business Administration is designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university to pursue a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in business administration. Typical majors include accounting, economics, information systems, international business, finance, management, marketing, and public administration.
Courses required for the Business Administration degree are available on all four campuses.
Courses required for the Business Administration degree are available on all four campuses.
Associate of Science
The Associate of Science (A.S.) degree program in Engineering is designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university to pursue a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in engineering in one of several fields. The Engineering degree program includes general education and engineering courses, which cover theoretical concepts and practical applications. Graduates with the baccalaureate degree find careers in aerospace, computer, environmental, civil, electrical/electronics, mechanical, mining/metallurgical, and nuclear engineering.
Admission to the Engineering program requires satisfactory completion of the following high school units or their equivalents: four units of English; four units of mathematics (two units of algebra, one unit of plane geometry, one unit of advanced mathematics or trigonometry and solid geometry); one unit of laboratory science; and one unit of social studies.
Students desiring to enter the A.S. in Engineering program must provide proof of having a strong foundation in math and science and be eligible to take ENG 111. Additional information is available online at tcc.edu (search keyword "Engineering").
Engineering courses required for the Engineering degree are available at the Chesapeake and Virginia Beach campuses.
Admission to the Engineering program requires satisfactory completion of the following high school units or their equivalents: four units of English; four units of mathematics (two units of algebra, one unit of plane geometry, one unit of advanced mathematics or trigonometry and solid geometry); one unit of laboratory science; and one unit of social studies.
Students desiring to enter the A.S. in Engineering program must provide proof of having a strong foundation in math and science and be eligible to take ENG 111. Additional information is available online at tcc.edu (search keyword "Engineering").
Engineering courses required for the Engineering degree are available at the Chesapeake and Virginia Beach campuses.
Associate of Applied Science
The Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree specialization in Management: Maritime Logistics is aimed at those seeking employment or advancing in the area of supply chain management and supervision in maritime organizations. Particular emphasis is placed on the effectiveness and efficiency of planning, implementation, and control of the flow and storage of goods, services, and information from point of origin to point of consumption. In addition to general management course work, this program covers theoretical and practical approaches to supply chain processes, purchasing, inventory and warehouse management, accounting, integrated logistics, and financial management.
Graduates of the maritime logistics program may enter or continue employment in the field of logistics management in maritime or traditional business environments.
Graduates of the maritime logistics program may enter or continue employment in the field of logistics management in maritime or traditional business environments.
Associate of Applied Science
The Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) in Management with a Specialization in Small Business Management and Entrepreneurship is designed for students who plan to start, expand or manage a small business. Students may choose a cooperative education option in which they earn academic credit while gaining work experience in a small business setting. Students should consult with their advisor to ensure they select electives that will best prepare them for their intended goals.
Associate of Applied Science
The A.S. in Business Administration - Specialization: Leadership is a flexible degree that prepares students for organizational leadership and management positions. As a result of this program, students should be able to: lead organizations ethically and with integrity; make business and or organizational decisions based on established quantitative and qualitative methodologies; plan and execute programs and projects; analyze individual and group behavior; and demonstrate strong oral, written, and visual communication skills with variance by situation.
Students planning to pursue a B.S. in Business Administration from a four-year college/university are advised to pursue TCC's general A.S. degree in Business Administration (plan code 213).
Students planning to pursue a B.S. in Business Administration from a four-year college/university are advised to pursue TCC's general A.S. degree in Business Administration (plan code 213).
Bachelor of Arts
The business administration major prepares students for general administrative positions and allows students to customize their major by selecting second nonbusiness major or any minor of their choice. The business administration major requires the thirty-nine hour business core. Those undertaking majors in accounting, management, or marketing are unable to double major with business administration.
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science
Major in business administration at the University of Mary Washington and you'll position yourself to succeed in the corporate world or as an entrepreneur. You'll learn ethics, strategy, legalities, and more from master teachers, some who've worked for Fortune 500s. And our research and internship opportunities will give you the real-world experience you need to make a difference. UMW's bachelor's program lets you major in accounting, general business, or marketing. In addition, the program covers information systems and applications, applied statistics and business research, legal environment of business, principles of management, federal taxation, organizational behavior, human resource management, decision analysis, principles of finance, commercial law, consumer behavior, leadership theory and practice, negotiation, and more.
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science
There's a greater demand than ever for professionals who can understand consumers' thinking and formulate effective, multi-platform messages about ideas, goods, and services. When you study marketing at the University of Mary Washington, you'll develop the insight, analytical skills, and critical thinking you'll need to make a difference as a marketing professional. Core business courses will give you a solid foundation for major-specific offerings including marketing research, marketing strategy, consumer behavior, negotiation, and international marketing.
Bachelor of Science
The concentration in human resource management gives students a broad overview of the knowledge base and applications used by professionals in the field. Students receive exposure to a wide range of topics reflecting the body of knowledge required for the Professional in Human Resources certification exam administered by the HR Certification Institute. After graduation, students are prepared for employment in the public or private sector as human resource management generalists or as specialists in human resource management functions such as recruiting, compensation management or benefits administration.
Bachelor of Science
The activity of management is concerned with setting an organization’s strategic goals and formulating processes to achieve them. Managers carry out their administrative roles by handling such duties as preparing and administering budgets, planning and directing operations, and coordinating employees’ activities.
The management/business administration concentration provides students with a broad-based study of management and other business disciplines. The course options in the curriculum give students flexibility in developing a program of study that can lead to a variety of entry-level positions in private and public organizations.
Bachelor of Science
The activity of management is concerned with setting an organization’s strategic goals and formulating processes to achieve them. Managers carry out their administrative roles by handling such duties as preparing and administering budgets, planning and directing operations, and coordinating employees’ activities.
The management/entrepreneurship concentration empowers students to develop an entrepreneurial mindset and complementary skill set needed to provide creative solutions for new ventures and existing organizations. Students gain knowledge of entrepreneurial and design concepts useful for questioning assumptions, exploring alternatives and developing creative solutions.
Bachelor of Science
The activity of management is concerned with setting an organization's strategic goals and formulating processes to achieve them. Managers carry out their administrative roles by handling such duties as preparing and administering budgets, planning and directing operations, and coordinating employees' activities.
The management/international management concentration allows students to pursue an interest in the global nature of today's business world. A variety of opportunities for international study within and outside the university are available. Students in the management/international management concentration are encouraged to enrich their learning experience by pursuing a minor in international studies or foreign language, studying abroad through the Consortium International University or taking approved courses outside the School of Business.
Bachelor of Science
The concentration in supply chain management and analytics gives students the skills to manage the manufacture and movement of products in the global environment and to understand the fundamentals of decision analytics. The curriculum is comprehensive in that supply chain management and analytics involve a range of issues from inventory management to risk management, as well as the indispensable role of information and technology in coordinating modern supply chains and analyzing data for the benefit of the organization.
Bachelor of Science
Mechanical engineering is one of the oldest and broadest engineering disciplines. Mechanical engineers design and analyze machines of all types, including automobiles, airplanes, rockets, submarines, power generation systems, biomedical instrumentation, robots, manufacturing systems, household appliances and many, many more.
In addition, mechanical engineers design and analyze the energy sources that provide power to machines, fluids that interact with machines and the materials from which machines are constructed. Mechanical engineers also work in cutting-edge fields such as nanotechnology, alternative energy sources and environmentally friendly "green" manufacturing processes. Another important application of mechanical engineering is in medicine, where artificial organs, surgical tools and drug-delivery systems are vital to human well-being.
Mechanical engineers are in continuous demand by virtually all industries and are also employed by state and federal governments and enjoy one of the highest starting salaries of all college majors. Mechanical engineering graduates can, if they wish, continue their studies and obtain advanced degrees in fields such as business, law, medicine and engineering.
The VCU Department of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering offers an accredited B.S. degree in mechanical engineering, including the option of obtaining a major concentration nuclear engineering.
As part of the B.S. degree in mechanical engineering, all students complete an approved internship or cooperative education experience.
Bachelor of Science
Mechanical engineering is one of the oldest and broadest engineering disciplines. Mechanical engineers design and analyze machines of all types, including automobiles, airplanes, rockets, submarines, power generation systems, biomedical instrumentation, robots, manufacturing systems, household appliances and many, many more.
In addition, mechanical engineers design and analyze the energy sources that provide power to machines, fluids that interact with machines and the materials from which machines are constructed. Mechanical engineers also work in cutting-edge fields such as nanotechnology, alternative energy sources and environmentally friendly "green" manufacturing processes. Another important application of mechanical engineering is in medicine, where artificial organs, surgical tools and drug-delivery systems are vital to human well-being.
Mechanical engineers are in continuous demand by virtually all industries and are also employed by state and federal governments and enjoy one of the highest starting salaries of all college majors. Mechanical engineering graduates can, if they wish, continue their studies and obtain advanced degrees in fields such as business, law, medicine and engineering.
The VCU Department of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering is the largest in the College of Engineering and offers an accredited B.S. degree in mechanical engineering, including the option of obtaining a major concentration nuclear engineering. The curriculum for the freshman year is the same with or without the nuclear concentration.
As part of the B.S. degree in mechanical engineering, all students complete an approved internship or cooperative education experience.
Associate of Science
The Associate of Science Degree in Business is designed for persons who plan to transfer to a fouryear college or university to complete a baccalaureate degree program in a business area.
Associate of Applied Science
This program is designed for students seeking employment in the accounting field.
Associate of Applied Science
This program is designed for students seeking positions in mgt.
Career Studies Certificate
This program provides students with small business training.
Associate of Science
This degree is designed for a person who plans to transfer to a four-year institution to complete a baccalaureate degree program in business.
Associate of Science
The Associate of Science degree program in Engineering is a statewide common curriculum designed primarily for students who wish to transfer to a four-year college or university to pursue a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering. Opportunities for engineering graduates should increase as the world continues to become more technologically oriented. Preparation for the engineering profession is based on a rigorous interdisciplinary program of study. Virginia Peninsula Community College offers options to complete the first two years of study in a broad range of engineering disciplines. The curriculum includes a basic core of courses in mathematics, science, engineering, and general studies, which provide the student with the fundamentals needed for transfer into a baccalaureate engineering program.
Based on elective selections, a student may select a pathway in Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical, Computer, Civil, Biomedical or Chemical Engineering.
Bachelor of Arts
Through a firm commitment to the liberal arts, global perspectives, and ethical decision-making, the Management, Business, and Economics Department develops leaders committed to creating sustainable social, environmental, and economic value through effective and responsible business practices. The business major combines a practical business education with a commitment to the Principles of Responsible Management Education (PRME) as developed by the United Nations in support of its Global Compact, a framework of universally accepted principles in the areas of human rights, labor, the environment, and anti-corruption. The MBE Department is firmly committed to the interdisciplinary nature of successful management education; thus the business major integrates its core curriculum with allied coursework in a variety of disciplines while providing opportunities for career-based specialization through coursework and internships. It prepares graduates with the skills, knowledge, and attitudes necessary to manage society's rapidly changing institutions both efficiently and humanely. VWU offers all of the courses required to sit for the CPA (Certified Public Accountant) and for the CMA (Certified Management Accountant) examinations on graduation. Moreover, the interdisciplinary nature of the program provides solid preparation for a wide variety of graduate degree programs
Bachelor of Arts
To help prepare you for a career in the competitive, innovative world of modern business, you need an online business degree that can give you the foundational skills you need to adapt and thrive. Learn fundamentals such as economics, marketing, accounting, logistics and more, so you can contribute to any business environment. This program enables you to choose a concentration that aligns with your career goals. In the marketing track, you will explore how to develop campaigns that build brands and attract loyal consumers. Follow the supply chain management track to learn best practices for overseeing inventories, coordinating shipments and improving production processes.
Associate of Applied Science
The Accounting program prepares students to gather and report financial information. Students may earn Microsoft Office Specialist certifications.
Associate of Applied Science
The Management program prepares students for positions in a variety of businesses and industries. In addition, students may earn Microsoft Office Specialist certifications.
Associate of Science
The Business Administration program prepares students to transfer to a four year college. Students will be prepared for a major in accounting, finance, management, or marketing.
Associate of Science
The Engineering degree program prepares students to transfer to four year colleges. Students are prepared to major in engineering programs in aerospace and ocean, biological systems, chemical, civil and environmental, electrical and computer, engineering science and mechanics, industrial and systems engineering, material science, mechanical, mining and minerals.
Bachelor of Business Administration
The Undergraduate Business Program offers an individualized approach to business education. Each student is challenged to design an Individual Program of Study (IPS) that uniquely addresses their particular goals and interests including post-graduate plans
Bachelor of Business Administration
The Undergraduate Business Program offers an individualized approach to business education. Each student is challenged to design an Individual Program of Study (IPS) that uniquely addresses their particular goals and interests including post-graduate plans
Bachelor of Business Administration
The Undergraduate Business Program offers an individualized approach to business education. Each student is challenged to design an Individual Program of Study (IPS) that uniquely addresses their particular goals and interests including post-graduate plans
Bachelor of Business Administration
The Undergraduate Business Program offers an individualized approach to business education. Each student is challenged to design an Individual Program of Study (IPS) that uniquely addresses their particular goals and interests including post-graduate plans
Bachelor of Business Administration
The Undergraduate Business Program offers an individualized approach to business education. Each student is challenged to design an Individual Program of Study (IPS) that uniquely addresses their particular goals and interests including post-graduate plans
Associate of Science
The Associate of Science in Business Administration is a statewide common curriculum designed primarily for students who wish to transfer to a four-year college or university to pursue a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration.
Associate of Arts and Sciences
This degree is designed for persons who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university to complete a degree in Engineering.
Associate of Applied Science
The Associate of Applied Science Degree curriculum in Business Management and Leadership is designed primarily for persons who seek full-time employment in management immediately upon completion of the community college curriculum. Both persons who are seeking their first employment in a managerial position or those presently in management who are seeking promotion may benefit from this curriculum.