Business and Entrepreneurial Studies Viewbook

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Degrees and Certificates [ 1 ] Business and Entrepreneurial Studies Division at Stark State [ 2 ] Accounting [ 3 ]

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CPA Major Computer Information Major Corporate Major Forensic Accounting Major Health Administration Major Tax Major One-Year Certificate Banking Associate Bookkeeping Computer Integrated Accounting Enrolled Agent Fundamental Payroll Automotive and Transportation Technology Comprehensive Automotive Program General Motors ASEP Business Management Business Administration (AA) Culinary Arts Major Finance Major Health Services Major Human Resources Business @ A Distance – Online Major International Business (AA) KSU – BBA Degree Major Small Business Major Trine University Transfer Major Corporate Finance Entrepreneurship One-Year Certificate Entrepreneurship Fashion Merchandising (AA) Marketing Management E-Commerce Marketing Major Logistics Major Sales Major

Looking for a short-term certificate to enhance job skills? www.starkstate.edu/careerenhancement

In today’s business world, highly skilled employees have the competitive

edge.

Employers want workers who can prepare, interpret and implement verbal, written and numberbased data, while companies require those employees to be skilled in the latest technology. Stark State College’s Business and Entrepreneurial Studies

Division offers associate degrees, majors and one-year certificate programs to meet the demands of today’s aggressive, rapidly changing workplace.

Students here receive a current, relevant and quality driven technical education as they pursue or expand their

business-related careers. Stark State offers studies

in: accounting, automotive and transportation, business management, corporate finance, marketing management and entrepreneurial studies.

Occupational outlooks indicate business graduates in

accounting and

finance will be in demand and paid well. Researchers at Robert Half, for instance, reported

to Fortune Magazine that the top four jobs with rising demand and salaries are all in accounting or finance.

Through experienced,

degreed faculty, Stark State’s Business

and Entrepreneurial Studies Division delivers demand-driven curriculum within a professional, customer-service focused organization.

New and innovative entrepreneurs play a vital role in maintaining Stark County’s competitive edge, and our Business and Entrepreneurial Studies Division is committed to providing the tools for economic development that will help local communities – and our graduates –

thrive in today’s global economy.

Stark State’s Business Incubator Program Our new Business and Entrepreneurial Center offers budding entrepreneurs the opportunity to participate in Stark State’s business incubators that provide

business support

access

to

resources and services. This building is equipped with the

latest technology to start entrepreneurs on the road to success.

See page 12 for accreditation information.

For the most current information about programs and course descriptions: www.starkstate.edu

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what

Stark State grads

are doing with these majors business and entrepreneurial studies division grads work in these industries: accounting – public, corporate, governmental and not-for-profit automotive and transportation business management and marketing corporate finance entrepreneurial studies financial services

accounting

certified public accountant (CPA) major Accounting is a challenging and dynamic profession. A certified public accountant (CPA) is a leader in that profession with the ability to provide a wide variety of client services including auditing, tax preparation and planning, financial statement preparation and consulting. In addition, CPAs work for companies, governmental entities and not-for-profit entities preparing and analyzing financial information for use by internal and external decision makers.

Under the Ohio Revised Code, in order to sit for the Uniform CPA Examination, a candidate must have obtained at least an associate degree with a concentration in accounting that includes related courses in other areas of business administration. The accounting – certified public accountant major curriculum meets the associate degree requirements as set forth in the code.

Upon completing the curriculum, a candidate must take and earn a minimum score on the Graduate Management Admission Test prior to being allowed to sit for the CPA Exam. After four years of approved work experience, a successful candidate may be certified.

what

Stark State grads

are doing with these majors

accounting grads work as accountant accounting associate accounts payable specialist accounts receivables specialist assistant treasurer bank associate billing clerk bookkeeper

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controller inventory control manager office manager payroll associate purchasing coordinator Quickbooks specialist staff and senior accountant tax preparer and consultant

degrees and certifications

computer information major

health administration major

The accounting – computer information major provides the student with a foundation in accounting theory, and related courses in other areas of business, along with a highly developed computer competency. The student will learn a number of the most widely used software applications such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access and QuickBooks and how to use them to implement accounting functions.

Health care is a rapidly growing and changing field today, not only from the perspective of the patients, medical professionals, insurance and pharmaceutical companies, but also from the accounting and finance professionals who gather and report this information.This major is for the future accountant who would like to work primarily in the area of hospital finance and accounting. The program is concentrated on the essential accounting courses that all accountants need for their profession, but also adds medical terminology, the basics of health care delivery systems, the complex world of reimbursements and insurance, and the legal aspects of the medical profession.

corporate major The accounting – corporate major curriculum gives students the solid foundation in accounting theory that is necessary for entry-to upper-level accounting positions and career advancement. Job opportunities include corporate accounting in the areas of financial information preparation, reporting, and analysis or cost accounting; governmental accounting; not-forprofit accounting; and accounting for partnerships or sole proprietorships.

forensics major The accounting – forensic accounting major curriculum provides the students with a foundation in accounting theory, and related courses in other areas of business, including a detailed knowledge of the types of fraud, fraud prevention and fraud detection. Emphasis is placed on the design of effective internal control systems, monitoring of compliance with those systems and the gathering and documentation of forensic evidence when fraud has occurred or is suspected. Students will learn many of the requirements and monitoring and reporting provisions of the Sarbanes Oxley Act.

tax major It seems that every time the Congress tries to simplify the Internal Revenue Code, it becomes more complicated and more tax forms are required.

These “simplifications” have created a need by businesses and certified public accounting firms for employees who have the knowledge of accounting and business transactions and are able to convert that into tax return preparation and tax savings by understanding the tax laws.

It is acceptable for individuals to arrange their business affairs to pay the least amount of taxes as legally possible. This is accomplished with an understanding of accounting transactions and taxation law for individuals, corporations, estates and trusts, and partnerships.

banking associate

1-Year Certificate

In the banking industry today, employees hired for entry-level positions need to have some knowledge of basic accounting, financial services and mathematical applications relating to payments, annuities and future value. Furthermore, in order to advance in the industry, banking employees are encouraged to pursue certification in securities sales. The banking associate certificate program meets those needs.

For the most current information about programs and course descriptions: www.starkstate.edu

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bookkeeping

1-Year

enrolled agent

Certificate

Stark State College offers a certificate in bookkeeping for non-degree-seeking students. Students may apply credits earned in this certificate program to the accounting associate degree program. Students will be awarded a certificate in bookkeeping upon completion of the courses listed. Students must pass the Certified Bookkeepers Examination which is administered by the American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers.

computer integrated accounting

1-Year Certificate

Computer software has changed accounting practices and allows for the integration of business and accounting practices with actual manufacturing practices, such as design and engineering. This certificate, which may be completed entirely online or taken in the traditional classroom, equips students with skills needed to work in offices using computer-integrated accounting.

1-Year Certificate

Preparing tax returns is becoming more and more complicated. The potential penalties and interest for return preparation mistakes can be expensive. This, along with IRS Significant Competency Requirements, has created a need for qualified tax preparers.

Only three professions, attorney, certified public accountant and enrolled agent, can represent a taxpayer before the Internal Revenue Service.

This certificate is for the person who wants to prepare tax returns without taking all the additional courses required to become an attorney or a certified public accountant. It is a curriculum with a strong emphasis on taxation.

The curriculum covers individual tax, corporate and business taxes, non-profit taxation and estate and income tax planning. The capstone course of Advanced Taxation Topics will be a summary of all prior courses. The next step is to sit for the Enrolled Agent Examination administrated by the Internal Revenue Service.

fundamental payroll

1-Year Certificate

Compliance with federal and state payroll and employment laws has created the need for payroll professionals. One of the most essential accounting functions within an organization is payroll accounting which covers a wide variety of tasks essential for accurate and efficient payroll operations that comply with federal, state and local laws. This program prepares students to perform duties such as preparing payroll, witholding tax and preparing tax reports.

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degrees and certifications

automotive and transportation technology comprehensive automotive program

The Stark State College comprehensive automotive program is a two-year associate degree program designed for students seeking flexibility in their schedules and in their careers.

The curriculum is designed to provide the students with the skills needed to service and repair today’s automobiles. With an emphasis on technology, academics, and hands-on application, the student progresses through a logical sequence of courses that includes domestic and import vehicles.

The comprehensive automotive program is accredited by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) in all eight Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) specialty areas.

A college tech prep participant

general motors ASEP The General Motors automotive service educational program (GM ASEP) is a two-year associate degree program designed for students seeking a career as a GM dealership technician. This curriculum has been designed exclusively for use by GM dealers as a source for trained technicians.

The GM-specific curriculum places an emphasis on technology, academics, and hands-on application. GM ASEP students follow a logical progression of courses that focus on the service and repair of GM vehicles.

The GM ASEP program is accredited by NATEF in all eight ASE specialty areas.

A college tech prep participant

what

Stark State grads

are doing with these majors automotive and transportation technology grads work as service technician dealership service advisor service or parts manager independent service facility operator factory service representative insurance claims adjuster lab test technician

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business management

are doing with these majors

The importance of effective management cannot be overstated. In any successful business or government, the skills of good managers are essential to success. The ability to survive, grow and profit starts with the manager’s ability to envision how a business can satisfy marketplace needs. In today’s business world, companies are looking for managers who understand technology, can adapt quickly to change, work well in teams, skillfully motivate employees, and realize the importance of satisfying customers.

Stark State grads

business management grads work as assistant manager bakers/pastry chef building management catering specialist chef/sous chef claims specialist contract administrator customer satisfaction manager equipment and food sales rep event planner food and beverage manager human resources manager inventory control specialist kitchen/restaurant manager manager mortgage officer patent clerk quality control manager shipping office clerk staffing coordinator supervisor team leader team support associate

associate degree

Individuals employed in a management discipline will find this program helpful for advancement in their field. For those entering or reentering the business arena, the program helps prepare for a management-level position.

Students will acquire a broad understanding of all functional areas of a typical business operating in today’s dynamic environment. The emphasis is on the management topics of leadership, motivation, communication, and team building. Furthermore, students will be taught decision-making and methods for setting strategic and tactical goals, planning and organizing activities, leading employees, and controlling operations.

business administration major The business administration major provides the student with the foundation of skills needed to confidently handle both the long-term strategic planning needs and the day-to-day administrative operations of any business. In addition to the basic skills taught in all management programs, students will learn more advanced concepts involved in team building, motivation techniques, goal oriented decision-making and operation efficiency.

Also, students further their knowledge in general education fields of English, social sciences, humanities, science and math towards application in their careers and for potential transfer to four-year colleges and universities.

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health services major One of the fastest changing fields in the U.S. today is health care with its many HMOs, PPOs and other health service providers. This major is designed to blend our management program with a basic knowledge of the health care industry, anatomy, insurance, physiology, and medical terminology. The program is designed for health service managers who want to enhance their management skills.

Graduates from this program will demonstrate a working knowledge of claims processing and the health care industry, and be able to communicate using appropriate medical terminology.

human resources business @ a distance – online major culinary arts major Our new major in culinary arts has the ingredients for your success.

With an associate degree in management and marketing with a culinary arts major, you’ll develop skills and abilities that can be applied to your career of choice in the culinary arts and food service field. Classroom and lab experiences provide hands-on experience to season the chef in you.

There’s a bounty of jobs in today’s restaurant industry, which is set to outpace national job growth and reach record sales, according to the 2012 National Restaurant Association Restaurant Industry Forecast. The number of jobs for chefs, head cooks, and food preparation and serving supervisors is expected to increase through 2020.

Despite the positive numbers, the plum jobs aren’t easy to come by. A culinary arts degree, along with determination and hard work, can make you a more competitive job candidate as you start your career.

finance major A company’s managers must ensure that it has sufficient revenue to fund operations, in both the present and the future. Adequate funds must be available to buy materials and equipment, pay bills, purchase additional facilities and compensate employees. Finance is the planning, obtaining and managing of the company’s funds in order to accomplish its objectives efficiently and effectively.

Graduates from this program will be able to understand a financial plan and be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of the various investment markets, along with having a foundation for working with the basic principles of taxation.

The more complex the company, the greater its need for trained human resources professionals. This major delivers both the basic skills from our management program and the more specialized skills involved in talent management, succession planning, diversity awareness and corporate culture development. This program is designed for human resource specialists who want to further improve their management skills.

The human resources major is offered via the Business @ a Distance Consortium, a collaboration of several Ohio two-year colleges cooperating to deliver web-based business course majors to Stark State’s associate of applied business degree in business management.

Member colleges deliver online specialty courses.

Students register for the business management program at Stark State and take the majority of their course requirements just as they would as a traditional student. The student applies for admission to the member college and takes the human resources courses noted on Stark State’s program advising sheet. Once the courses are completed, the student requests that a transcript be sent to Stark State. The online courses are transferred to Stark State and the student is awarded the A.A.B. degree in business management with specialization in the chosen area.

For information, contact management and marketing department chair at 330-966-5453.

international business major Few changes in the last ten years have had more impact on business than globalization, and this trend is expected to continue. More and more U.S. companies are becoming aware that the way to expand and remain competitive is to enter the global marketplace. Driven by opportunities abroad and continually advancing communications and distribution tools, global business will continue to grow. The international business major provides students with a business management foundation as well as focused classes in international business, law, and economics.

For the most current information about programs and course descriptions: www.starkstate.edu

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KSU – BBA degree major

small business major

The importance of well-educated individuals in business cannot be overstated.

The more education a manager obtains, the better his or her chances for advancement. Stark State College recognizes the value of education beyond the associate degree and has partnered with Kent State University to provide seamless transition into their business program. Stark State students can complete this special major in business management technology to receive an associate degree, take an additional 12 credit hours of courses at Stark State, then transfer to KSU Stark with a total of 85 semester credit hours toward KSU Stark’s business administration program. An additional 45 semester credit hours of degree requirements are needed through Kent State Stark to earn a BBA degree.

Small business is an American tradition. The small business management major prepares our students for self-employment and careers in small business. The major is designed for those planning to own or operate new small businesses as well as those wanting to improve operations in existing small businesses.

The goal is to provide high-quality, practical business education through a curriculum designed to provide a broad choice of career paths in the small business arena.

Students who successfully complete the Stark State program will be able to organize multiple business operations and make decisions using a team-based approach. They will demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate ideas and concepts in a professional format. They can analyze and incorporate elements from internal and external environments for goal and strategy development.

They will be able to demonstrate the ability to effectively manage, motivate, and delegate resources in an ever-changing business environment. They can also show the ability to utilize and analyze quantitative measures effectively.

The program includes instruction and training in evaluating small business ideas and opportunities, developing business skills, and understanding the resources necessary to go into business. The program is designed to provide potential small-business owners and managers with the knowledge to operate a successful business. Most of the courses relate to managing a small business including management, marketing, supervision, accounting, supply chain, human resource management, and economics.

trine university transfer major This major is a 2+2 degree completion program developed for students who wish to further their education in a golf-related field by obtaining their bachelor’s degree from Trine University in Angola, IN. This associate degree program in business management technology transfers completely into Trine University’s school of business where the student can complete a bachelor of science degree in management or marketing with a specialization in the golf industry.

The bachelor of science degree includes courses in such industry-based topics as golf club design, repair, fitting, turf maintenance, pro shop management, and golf swing instruction.

This associate degree program provides graduates with the same competencies as the regular business management degree program with more emphasis on mathematics to better prepare the student for transfer to Trine University.

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corporate finance associate degree

The corporate finance degree covers areas of finance that are in high demand in today’s business environment. As more and more companies in northeast Ohio expand into the global marketplace, additional requirements and skill sets will be needed from corporate finance professionals.

The successful corporate finance professional is an individual with the knowledge and skills to add great wealth and value to the employer. The importance of the financial manager has increased significantly in the last two decades.

Graduates from our corporate finance program will have a variety of job opportunities available to them. Those job opportunities may lead to positions of increasing responsibility within the corporate finance function.

what

Stark State grads

are doing with these majors corporate finance grads work as accountant accounting manager accounts payable specialist auditor – tax compliance banker bookkeeper collection coordinator financial services representative financial statement analysis and assessment junior accountant office manager risk management staff accountant senior treasury operations analyst

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Stark State grads

are doing with these majors entrepreneurship grads work as administrator business manager commercial banker consultant economic developer franchiser/franchisee investor manager small business owner venture capitalist

entrepreneurship associate degree The entrepreneurship program is designed for those who want to learn more about opportunity recognition and evaluation and new venture start-up and growth. Students in this program will participate in courses and seminars staffed by faculty members as well as entrepreneurs and business owners/ managers in the local community. Students will have opportunities to learn firsthand what is needed to start a new business venture that will add economic and cultural value to the community, and to run an existing business with an entrepreneurial mindset.

entrepreneurship

1-Year Certificate

Stark State College offers a one-year certificate program in entrepreneurship for non-degree-seeking students. Students may apply credits earned in this certificate program to the business management associate degree program.

Students will be awarded a one-year certificate in entrepreneurship upon completion of the curriculum.

fashion merchandising Fashion merchandising requires both fashion sense and business expertise, especially marketing know-how and the ability to predict future trends. Fashion merchandisers are expected to oversee design, manufacturing, promotion, and sales for clothing and potentially other industries such as other retail establishments, cosmetics, and interior design.

Students study the historical perspective and modern fashion environments. They also learn the best practices in the fashion industry and the skills to effectively identify what goods to sell and how to present and price them. The fashion merchandising degree program covers career paths in fashion merchandising as well as product development, textiles, and visual design. With general courses in the liberal arts, math, and science along with business and fashion courses, this associate of arts degree transfers seamlessly to a four-year college or university in pursuit of a bachelor’s degree in the field.

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logistics major Logistics is the part of the supply chain process that plans, implements, and controls the efficient and effective flow and storage of goods and related information from manufacture to consumption. The U.S. has one of the most highly developed logistics infrastructures, including integrated transportation and information systems. Businesses today recognize the competitive advantage of strong logistics strategies and invest heavily in this area, hiring candidates who can assist in these critical operations.

In addition to other marketing management courses, logistics students complete coursework in supply chain management, transportation, and logistics.

marketing management associate degree With changes in technology, social media and customer expectations, the marketing function in every business is constantly evolving. Organizations look for marketing professionals who can understand their marketplace and design products and marketing campaigns for those products that will drive the company’s success.

Marketing managers implement the traditional marketing mix of product, price, promotion, and distribution; determine the demand for goods offered by a business and its competitors, and identify potential customers. They develop advertising and sales campaigns, often in conjunction with outside companies with expertise in these areas.

Marketing careers involve creating new goods and services and getting them to customers and provide great opportunities for creativity, personal accomplishment, and financial reward. Graduates of this program demonstrate proficiency in developing strategies to identify and solve marketing and business problems, identify target markets for specific goods and services, emphasize the value of the products to the buyer, conduct market research and test marketing, and develop comprehensive marketing programs.

e-commerce marketing major The widespread adoption of internet and social media has created a foundation for electronic commerce that offers the potential for large and small business organizations to streamline complex processes, lower costs, and improve productivity while meeting the needs of their customers. E-commerce professionals need a balance of marketing and technical skills to create products and marketing plans and then harness the technology needed to implement these plans.

sales major In many firms, the people working in the marketing department begin their careers in the sales force. It is a starting point for new graduates who familiarize themselves with a firm’s products and services and understand the critical customer-seller relationship and how best to meet the needs of the customer. Whether individuals stay in sales or move into marketing functions, understanding exactly how products and services are sold is critical to a business’ success. Graduates with marketing management – sales major degrees learn fundamental marketing skills enhanced with specialized knowledge in sales, consumer behavior, and supply chain management.

what

Stark State grads

are doing with these majors marketing management technology grads work as account representative claims representative customer services representative first line supervisor fulfillment manager manager project leader salesperson

Students pursing the e-commerce major complete a suite of classes in market planning, advertising, and e-marketing as well as information technology courses in web design and development.

A college tech prep participant

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