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Business Credit Certificates

NFC offers three short-term Business Administration college credit certificates. These certificate programs can be completed in one year or less. They can be taken individually or used as building blocks while completing the A.S. Degree in Business Administration.

15-credit hour: This is a short-term program that can be completed in one year or less. It is designed to equip students with a skill set for immediate employment or job advancement. All courses are included in the related Associate in Science Business Administration Degree program and can be used as building blocks toward completing that degree. The certificate is 18 credit hours comprised of a 15-credit hour program core plus additional 3 credit hours of specialized coursework. Admission requirements are the same as those for degree-seeking college credit programs. Students may specialize in one of the following areas: Banking, Management or Small Business Management.

21 credit hours: This is a short-term program that can be completed in one year or less. It is designed to equip students with a skill set for immediate employment or job advancement. All courses are included in the related Associate in Science Business Administration Degree program and can be used as building blocks toward completing that degree. The certificate is 24 credit hours comprised of a 21 credit hour program core plus additional 3 credit hours of specialized coursework. Admission requirements are the same as those for degree-seeking college credit programs. Students may specialize in one of the following areas: Banking, Management or Small Business Management.

18 Credit Hours: The following program can be completed in one year or less. It is designed to equip career-seeking individuals with a skill set to gain immediate entry-level positions in human resources. Several courses are included in the related Associate in Science Business Administration Degree program and can be used as building blocks toward completing that degree. Although part of the College Credit Certificate in Business Operations, this certificate has specific required courses and no options. Admission requirements are the same as those for degree-seeking college credit programs.

Accounting Credit Certificates

NFC offers three short-term Accounting Technology college credit certificates. These certificate programs can be completed in one year or less. They can be taken individually or used as building blocks while completing the A.S. Degree in Accounting Technology.

27 Credit Hours: Designed to prepare students with the technical knowledge and skills associated with entry-level accounting positions or supplemental training for those currently or previously employed within the field. Teaches the principles, theories and concepts in the preparation and maintenance of financial records, including preparation of governmental tax forms and in the analysis of financial information for decision making within organizations.

12 Credit Hours: The purpose of this program is to prepare students with the technical knowledge and skills associated entry-level accounting positions or supplemental training for those currently or previously employed within the field. Teaches data entry of accounting information and the preparation, presentation and analysis of business reports.

18 Credit Hours: Designed to prepare students with the technical knowledge and skills associated with entry-level accounting positions or supplemental training for those currently or previously employed within the field. Teaches the principles, theories and concepts in the preparation and maintenance of financial records and in the analysis of financial information for decision making within organizations.