Enjoy planning, scheduling and delegating tasks? Are you a team player who manages time, stress and projects well? Then a career in business may be a good fit for you. Preparing for a career in business opens countless opportunities for employment and advancement. Though some entry level positions may not require more than a high school diploma along with appropriate experience, an associate degree is increasingly preferred. Employees who have completed degrees or certificate programs are more likely to earn promotions with more responsibilities.

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Accounting Technology

Associate in Science

Accounting technology professionals are responsible for financial recordkeeping within an organization. Using sophisticated accounting software programs, accounting staff help track income and expenses to assist with inventory management and strategic planning. These professionals are entrusted…

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Accounting Technology Management

College Credit Certificate

Accounting and finance technology professionals have a broad base of knowledge regarding accounting principles and procedures, financial transaction analysis, organization and recording. Duties may include preparing and reporting financial data and checking for accuracy of entries, calculations…

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Accounting Technology Operations

College Credit Certificate

Entry level accounting professionals join their fields with a foundation in basic accounting principles, procedures and theories of organizing, analyzing and recording business and financial transactions; and skill in the preparation of accompanying financial records and reports.

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Accounting Technology Specialist

College Credit Certificate

Accounting specialists will understand the basic principles of accounting and the common accounting standards and office procedures. Responsibilities typically include various aspects of recording and reporting financial transactions. These professionals may handle bank statement reconciliations…

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Business Administration AS to BS Transfer Program

Associate in Science

Managers, administrators and other business professionals perform a wide spectrum of duties that require well-rounded training. Solid foundations in accounting, computers, marketing and management are essential to meet business world challenges.

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Business Development and Entrepreneurship

College Credit Certificate

The purpose of this program is to prepare students for the operation of a business and to become business owners and entrepreneurs.  It also provides supplemental training for persons previously or currently operating or owning a business.  The courses in this program are also part of the…

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Business Management

College Credit Certificate

Managers oversee the operational and fiscal activities of the areas they supervise. Duties may include formulating policies, managing daily operations and planning the use of materials and human resources, but are too diverse and general in nature to be classified in any one functional area of…

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Business Operations

College Credit Certificate

The purpose of this program is to prepare students for employment in occupations such as supervisory positions, community service coordinators, customer relations representative, department supervisors, human relations specialists, or other mid-management positions in a variety of business…

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Business Specialist

College Credit Certificate

First-line supervisors or managers are responsible for answering customer questions and resolving complaints. Duties may include guiding other employees through complex problems, implementing office policies and procedures, supervising office support workers and customer service employees, and…

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Entrepreneurship

College Credit Certificate

Understanding all aspects of business and the related industry is essential to develop and manage a successful organization. Marketing and promotions are necessary for the strategic dissemination of information regarding the product or service that is being promoted. Also, having a fundamental…

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Marketing Management

Associate in Science

Marketing and promotions play an integral role in keeping any business or organization thriving. Marketing managers are responsible for the strategic dissemination of information regarding the product or service that is being promoted. Other important skills to learn are advertising and public…

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Marketing Operations

College Credit Certificate

Marketing specialists implement marketing, sales, advertising and public relations skills to meet organizational objectives. Marketing professionals often evaluate customer research, market conditions and competitor data and implement new marketing policies as needed.

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Office Administration

Associate in Science

Office assistants are an integral part of the daily operations of the businesses for which they work.

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Office Management

College Credit Certificate

Office assistants and clerks are vital to the daily operations of any business. Utilizing the latest office technology, they are able to keep information organized and secure.

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Office Specialist

College Credit Certificate

Office assistants are an integral part of the daily operations of the businesses for which they work.

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Office Support

College Credit Certificate

Office assistants are an integral part of the daily operations of the businesses for which they work.

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Supervision and Management

Bachelor of Applied Science

Pasco-Hernando State College's Bachelor of Applied Science in Supervision and Management (BAS-SM) program is designed to prepare graduates from diverse academic and socioeconomic backgrounds for supervisory and management roles in various organizational settings. The program graduates ethically…

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Financial Services

Associate in Science

Career paths in the financial services industry are quite varied, as are the types of companies that hire finance professionals. Financial services graduates may find themselves working in one of the following business sectors: banking, insurance, securities, investing or financial planning.…

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Degrees and Programs

Program of Study Degree Option Career Path
Accounting Technology Associate in Science Business Management and Administration
Accounting Technology Management College Credit Certificate Business Management and Administration
Accounting Technology Operations College Credit Certificate Business Management and Administration
Accounting Technology Specialist College Credit Certificate Business Management and Administration
Addiction Services College Credit Certificate Health Science
Associate in Arts Degree Associate in Arts General Studies
Automation College Credit Certificate Architecture, Construction and Manufacturing
Auxiliary Law Enforcement Officer Career Certificate Law, Public Safety and Security
Aviation Maintenance Administration Associate in Science Transportation, Distribution and Logistics
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Bachelor of Science Health Science
Business Administration AS to BS Transfer Program Associate in Science Business Management and Administration
Business Development and Entrepreneurship College Credit Certificate Business Management and Administration
Business Management College Credit Certificate Business Management and Administration
Business Operations College Credit Certificate Business Management and Administration
Business Specialist College Credit Certificate Business Management and Administration
Computer Programmer College Credit Certificate Information Technology
Computer Programming and Analysis Associate in Science Information Technology
Computer Programming Specialist College Credit Certificate Information Technology
Computer-Aided Design Technical (AutoCAD) College Credit Certificate Architecture, Construction and Manufacturing
Computer-Aided Drafting and Design Technology Associate in Science Architecture, Construction and Manufacturing
Correctional Officer (BRTP) Career Certificate Law, Public Safety and Security
Crime Scene Technician College Credit Certificate Law, Public Safety and Security
Crime Scene/Forensic Science Technology Associate in Science Law, Public Safety and Security
Criminal Justice Technology Associate in Science Law, Public Safety and Security
Crossover from Correctional Officer to Law Enforcement Officer Career Certificate Law, Public Safety and Security
Crossover from Correctional Probation Officer to Law Enforcement Officer Career Certificate Law, Public Safety and Security
Crossover from Law Enforcement Officer to Correctional Officer Career Certificate Law, Public Safety and Security
Cyber and Information Technology Security Associate in Science Information Technology
Dental Assisting Career Certificate Health Science
Dental Hygiene Associate in Science Health Science
Digital Media/Multimedia Authoring College Credit Certificate Information Technology
Digital Media/Multimedia Production College Credit Certificate Information Technology
Digital Media/Multimedia Technology Associate in Science Information Technology
Digital Media/Multimedia Video Production College Credit Certificate Information Technology
Digital Media/Multimedia Web Production/Graphic Designer College Credit Certificate Information Technology
Educator Preparation Institute Institutional Credit Certificate Education and Training
Emergency Medical Services Associate in Science Health Science
Emergency Medical Technician Applied Technology Diploma Health Science
Emergency Medical Technician/Firefighter Combined Career Certificate Law, Public Safety and Security
Engineering Technology Associate in Science Architecture, Construction and Manufacturing
Engineering Technology Support Specialist College Credit Certificate Architecture, Construction and Manufacturing
Entrepreneurship College Credit Certificate Business Management and Administration
Financial Services Associate in Science Business Management and Administration
Fire Academy Career Certificate Law, Public Safety and Security
Fire Science Technology Associate in Science Law, Public Safety and Security
Florida Law Enforcement Academy Career Certificate Law, Public Safety and Security
Industrial Management Technology Associate in Science Architecture, Construction and Manufacturing
Information Technology Administration College Credit Certificate Information Technology
Internet of Things (IoT) Career Certificate Information Technology
Internet Services Technology Associate in Science Information Technology
Marketing Management Associate in Science Business Management and Administration
Marketing Operations College Credit Certificate Business Management and Administration
Mechatronics College Credit Certificate Architecture, Construction and Manufacturing
Medical Assistant Career Certificate Health Science
Network Infrastructure College Credit Certificate Information Technology
Network Security College Credit Certificate Information Technology
Network Support Technician College Credit Certificate Information Technology
Network Systems Technology Associate in Science Information Technology
Nursing (RN) ADN Transition Program - LPN Associate in Science Health Science
Nursing (RN) ADN Transition Program - Paramedic Associate in Science Health Science
Nursing (RN) Generic Program Associate in Science Health Science
Office Administration Associate in Science Business Management and Administration
Office Management College Credit Certificate Business Management and Administration
Office Specialist College Credit Certificate Business Management and Administration
Office Support College Credit Certificate Business Management and Administration
Paralegal Studies (Legal Assisting) Associate in Science Law, Public Safety and Security
Paramedic College Credit Certificate Health Science
Phlebotomy Career Certificate Health Science
Pneumatics, Hydraulics and Motors for Manufacturing College Credit Certificate Architecture, Construction and Manufacturing
Practical Nursing (LPN) Career Certificate Health Science
Professional Pilot Technology Associate in Science Transportation, Distribution and Logistics
Radiography Associate in Science Health Science
Real Estate Paralegal College Credit Certificate Law, Public Safety and Security
Social and Human Services Associate in Science Health Science
Supervision and Management Bachelor of Applied Science Business Management and Administration
Surgical Technology Associate in Science Health Science
Unmanned Vehicles Systems Operation Associate in Science Transportation, Distribution and Logistics
Web Development Specialist College Credit Certificate Information Technology
Welding Technology Career Certificate Architecture, Construction and Manufacturing
Welding Technology Advanced Career Certificate Architecture, Construction and Manufacturing