The Business Fundamentals Concentration offers students immersion in material that is substantive, thought-provoking and comprehensive regarding the development and operation of a business in the United States. This program places a strong emphasis on business fundamentals including finance, budgeting, strategic planning, sales and marketing, ethics, on-line commerce and information technology resources. Additionally, students will gain knowledge in the areas of professional development and customer service.
Program Length
44 weeks (40 academic weeks + 4 administrative weeks)
Optional Practical Training (OPT)
for International Students
After completion of the Business Career Program, eligible international students can apply for up to 12 months OPT work authorization to gain practical experience in their field of study.
PROGRAM LENGTH
44 Weeks
*54 Credit Hours
PROGRAM COSTS
Illinois
Tuition: $1,300 per quarter
Course Materials Fee: $180 per quarter
Supply Fee: $40 per quarter
Total: $1,520 per quarter
Tuition: $5,200 per year
Course Materials Fee: $720 per year
Supply Fee: $160 per year
Total: $6,080 per year
Massachusetts
Tuition: $1,500 per quarter
Course Materials Fee: $180 per quarter
Supply Fee: $40 per quarter
Total: $1,720 per quarter
Tuition: $6,000 per year
Course Materials Fee: $720 per year
Supply Fee: $160 per year
Total: $6,880 per year
Professional Development
3 Qtr. Credit Hours
Customer Service
3 Qtr. Credit Hours
Computerized Accounting
6 Qtr. Credit Hours
Business Ethics
6 Qtr. Credit Hours
Principles of Sales & Marketing
6 Qtr. Credit Hours
Financial Services
6 Qtr. Credit Hours
Applied Business Concepts
6 Qtr. Credit Hours
Computer Applications I
6 Qtr. Credit Hours
Computer Applications II
6 Qtr. Credit Hours
Business Professional Externship
3 Qtr. Credit Hours/ 6 Seminar Hours/ 84 Externship Hours
Cross-Cultural Management Fundamentals
3 Qtr. Credit Hours/ 5 Weeks
Introduction to Small Business Management
3 Qtr. Credit Hours/ 5 Weeks
EXTERNSHIP OBJECTIVES
- Introduced to general management concepts
- Understand the basic principles of how to operate a small business
- Participate in preparation of basic financial documents
- Demonstrate strategies for handling customers in everyday situations
- Explore the basics of marketing, consumer behavior, and targeted marketing strategies.
- Define what a business model is and how it relates to an organization’s strategy
- Use Microsoft Office applications (i.e., Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.) or similar software programs for business purposes
- Assist with the preparation of business reports and presentations
Students are eligible for Externship (CPT) after successful completion of at least 12 credit hours and have more than 1 Academic year of studies in the United States.*
*For MA Campuses, we no longer require 12 credit hours for you to apply for CPT.
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Job Outlook
This program prepares you for the following careers:
- Account Executive
- Account Representative
- Accountant
- Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable
- Administrative Assistant
- Advertising Associate
- Bank Teller
- Business Operations Specialist
- Insurance Sales Agent
- Marketing Coordinator
- Marketing Representative
- Media and Communications Workers
- Paralegals and Legal Assistant
- Patient Representative
- Public Relations Specialist
- Real Estate Agent
- Risk Management Specialist
- Web Content Writer
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