Associate's - Retail Management (Online)

From electronic superstores to clothing outlets, retail businesses have a constant need for trained individuals who can rapidly move into management roles. To succeed in retail, applicants for these types of positions must demonstrate a strong grasp of retail principles, marketing and sales trends, accounting, customer service practices, and the ability to create a productive and supportive environment for employees.

The Associate of Applied Business in Retail Management degree program at Fortis College Online will prepare you for an entry-level management position within the retail industry. Learn to hire, promote, and develop productive teams using effective motivational management techniques. Graduates of the program will be able to operate a retail business on a daily basis and contribute to the profitability of the business by understanding both cost control as well as how marketing, merchandising and customer service principles can increase the "bottom line".

Graduates of this program will be prepared to apply for positions as retail store managers, sales associates, shift managers and assistant store managers.

Associate's in Business Management (Online)

The Associate degree program in Business Management prepares students academically and professionally for entry-level business management, supervision, or administrative positions in business, industry, and government. Graduates are prepared for positions in business as assistant managers, assistant supervisors and other entry-level administrative positions in a business environment. The curriculum provides a broad knowledge of the functional area of business and is designed to offer a balance of theory and application that will prove useful in the field.

The program will prepare the student to work in any business where developing and managing employees and dealing directly with customers is critical to the success of the business. The graduate can demonstrate communication and employable skills and can apply appropriate business to all areas of the job.

Associate's in Business Management - Accounting (Online)

The Associate of Science program in Business Management Specializing in Accounting prepares students academically and professionally for entry-level business management, supervision or administrative positions in business, industry, and government, especially in positions which require accounting skills. Graduate are prepared for positions as assistant managers, assistant supervisors, bookkeepers, auditing clerks, and other related entry-level administrative positions in a business environment. The curriculum provides a broad knowledge of the functional area of business and is designed to offer a balance of theory and application that will prove useful in the field. The program will prepare the student to work in any business in which fundamental business and accounting skills are useful.

Associate's in Computer Support Specialist (Online)

Information technology is at the heart of practically every modern business and Computer Support personnel are absolutely essential to maintain the pulse of a business. Offices and end-users require Computer Support people to diagnose problems, train users, and provide ongoing support for business technology solutions.

The Computer Support Specialist program at Fortis College Online gives students a broad understanding of standard business software applications, operating systems and networking technology as well as the people skills to handle customer service in a professional manner.  Extensive troubleshooting and review courses also help to prepare the student to take exams for nationally recognized certifications such as the CompTIA A+ certificate.

If you are interested in understanding more about computers, troubleshooting, helping people and serving as a technology specialist, then you will find that this program will prepare students for career positions such as or Help Desk Specialists, Desktop Support Technicians, and IT Support Technicians.

Upon graduation, students will have the necessary skills to apply for an entry-level position within the Information Technology (IT) department or work directly within a non-IT business unit providing first-line technical support with the ability to serve as a strong technological resource within any business environment.

Associate's in Human Resource Management (Online)

The Associate of Science program in Human Resources Management prepares students academically and professionally for entry-level business management, supervision or administrative positions in business, industry, and government. Graduates are prepared for positions as assistant managers, assistant supervisors, human resources support staff, and other related entry-level administrative positions in a business environment. The curriculum provides a broad knowledge of the functional area of business and human resources and is designed to offer a balance of theory and application that will prove useful in the field. The program will prepare the student to work in any business where developing and managing employees and dealing directly with customers is critical to the success of the business. The graduate can demonstrate communication and employability skills and can apply appropriate business ethics to all areas of the job.

Associate's in Medical Administrative Assistant (Online)

Students are prepared to apply for entry-level employment as Medical Administrative Assistants and other clerical and administrative positions relating to the operations of the medical office. Students are trained to professionally perform office clerical/administrative duties, understand and process medical insurance forms, utilize word processing, spreadsheet and database management computer applications, and apply effective customer service skills in the daily operations of the medical office.

Students take general and related education courses. Completion of these courses allows the graduate to apply advanced decision-making, communications, and management skills in various capacities as a Medical Administrative Assistant. The graduate can demonstrate various employability skills and can apply appropriate medical ethics to all areas of the job.