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Business Management, Marketing & Administration A.S. Degree (and Certificate Programs)
Set Yourself Up for a Great Career Is it boom or bust? Why do some businesses succeed while others fail? What are the crucial skills needed to make a business profitable in today’s global economy? Searching for the answers to these questions is the goal of any thriving company. These questions are also at the heart of Valencia’s Business Administration degree. Students will develop the business prowess and managerial “know-how” to become valuable assets to any company. Valencia constantly evolves this degree using input from hundreds of the country’s best employers about their changing job skill needs. Specialized instruction in accounting & finance, business law & economics, management, marketing and human resources is included. And just as important, students also learn the psychology behind making any company profitable and efficient. Our Business Management, Marketing, and Administration degree offers 7 different tracks that you can specialize in: • Finance • Human Resources Management • Management • Marketing • Property and Casualty Insurance Management • Real Estate Management • Small Business Management
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H.R. Manager/Specialist Marketing/Advertising Manager Administrative /Office Manager Sales Agent, Business Services Customer Service Specialist
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Insurance Specialist Financial Mgr./Specialist Business Manager Public Relations Manager/ Specialist
Potential Earnings For salary and wage information, visit: http://floridawages.com/
Contacts Prospective Students: Contact Enrollment Services at enrollment@valenciacollege.edu or call 407-582-1507.
Current Students: Mr. Storm Russo Program Chair, East
East Campus: 407-582-2348 srusso@valenciacollege.edu
Ms. Liz Jusino Career Program Advisor
East Campus: 407-582-2170 ejusino2@valenciacollege.edu
Dr. Barry Bunn Discipline Chair, West
West Campus: 407-582-1886 bbunn@valenciacollege.edu
Ms. Sharyn McGriff Career Program Advisor
West Campus: 407-582-1239 sgaston@valenciacollege.edu
Ms. Mabel Machin Osceola Campus: 407-582-4291 Discipline Coordinator, Osceola mmachin1@valenciacollege.edu
For a Jump Start on Your Career… Take the fast track to reaching your career goals with one of our certificate programs. These certificate programs are designed to equip you with a specialized skill set for immediate employment or to upgrade your skills for job advancement. Most can be completed in one year or less, and all of the courses in the certificate programs can be applied towards the A.S. degree.
Credit for Industry Certification/Licensure If you have earned a state approved industry certification, you may be eligible to receive credits toward your A.S. degree. For a listing of eligible industry certifications and A.S. degree programs, visit: valenciacollege.edu/asdegrees/credit_alternative.cfm. Receive updates about the program and connect with other students at: facebook.com/ValenciaBusiness
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Ms. Claudia Zequeira Career Program Advisor
Osceola Campus: 407-582-4172 czequeira@valenciacollege.edu
A.S. to Bachelor’s Degree Career Path… Did you know that all of Valencia’s A.S. degree programs will transfer into the Bachelor’s of Applied Science (B.A.S.) degree at UCF’s regional campuses, as well as other universities? For more information about specific locations and requirements, visit: regionalcampuses.ucf.edu/program/applied-science/
Internship & Workforce Services If you need assistance with job resources or in locating an internship, please contact one of the individuals below: Vertrilla Hunt, East Campus: 407-582-2726 Carmen Diaz, West Campus: 407-582-1034 Matthew Abalos, Osceola Campus: 407-582-4196 For more information, visit: valenciacollege.edu/internship