Program offered is an Associate.

The Business Management and Accounting program prepares students for a variety of responsible managerial positions. Due to the diversity of the program courses, the student will build a strong foundation in accounting, marketing, insurance, finance, electronic commerce, and real estate. Objectives of the program are as follows: providing the student with an integrated understanding of business and economic concepts and how these concepts relate to business and social systems; the recognition of ethical responsibilities and accountability; the development of planning, decision-making, and other management functions; the capacity to implement and adapt to change; and development of analytic thinking and leadership style. Graduates are employed in entry-level positions as bookkeepers, clerical assistants, and personal property professionals.

The Event Planning Emphasis provides students with a comprehensive introduction to the field of event planning, design, and management. Topics presented focus on working with the client to establish goals and objectives, select the most appropriate site, prepare pre-event publicity and marketing, determine audio-visual requirements, manage food and beverage selections and cost, produce a budget, and negotiate contracts. Students will also learn how to develop a business model and to effectively market their skills to potential employers and/or clients. Event planners work in a wide variety of settings, including hotels, resorts, cruise lines, convention centers, nonprofit organizations, corporate venues, and municipal agencies. Successful completion of the program prepares students for an entry-level career as an event coordinator, an event planner, or a conference manager.