The College was founded by the Atlantis Group, Inc., in 1983 and then purchased by Career Futures, Inc., in 1989. The College opened its first branch campus in Birmingham, Alabama, in February 1992, and this became the main campus in 1995. In April 1993, the College opened its second branch campus in Huntsville, Alabama. In 1997, Virginia College received senior college recognition from the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools(ACICS) which now accredits all programs at the school's campuses.
Are you interested in a career in business but not sure where to start? Do you have some skills that may be useful, but want to work toward reaching your full potential in the world of business? Would you like to gain the skills in the basics of business so that you can obtain an entry level job in an organization with the option of returning to school to earn a bachelor degree?
Then this program is for you. You will gain a comprehensive understanding of management principles and business-oriented computer and interpersonal skills. Course work includes fundamentals of business, management and finance, critical thinking, project planning and implementation, and communication.
With your associate degree, you will be able to seek employment in basic management and administrative roles, including office manager, administrative assistant, management trainee, project assistant, or office support specialist.
You can! Virginia College's Salon Management program helps transform your talent for hair, nail or skin care into a rewarding career as a salon manager or salon owner. This program gives licensed cosmetologists the opportunity to learn the business, marketing and management skills needed while earning an associate degree.
Managing or owning a salon opens a world of opportunity and new earning potential. You'll lead and encourage others, find ways to attract new clients, and operate professionally. From a one-person shop in an assisted living facility, to a hair design studio in a day spa, to a multi-chair salon in your favorite city…your opportunities in the field are unlimited. But you need the right training!
Accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools
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