San Joaquin Valley College - Online

SJVC Online is committed to helping you succeed through education. We offer the relevant, focused training that you need to jump start your professional career. Our rigorous and fast paced programs allow you to earn a professional certificate in as little as 7 months, or an Associate of Science Degree in 14 months in Business Administration, Human Resource Administration, Medical Office Administration, Clinical Medical Assisting or Construction Management

Accreditation

San Joaquin Valley College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, 10 Commercial Blvd., Suite 204, Novato, CA 94949, (415) 506-0234, an institutional accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation and the US Department of Education.

Financial Aid

Financial Aid is available to qualified students and includes federal grants, loans, work-study, scholarships and institutional payment plans.

Business Administration - Associate of Science or Certificate (Online)
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SJVC's Business Administration program provides a framework of office procedures and skills that can adapt to any company's operation. Students develop into knowledgeable, ethical and technologically competent business professionals. You learn to organize and manage work tasks, sales and management techniques, general office procedures, as well as many computer applications.

Learn

• Professional Writing
• Microsoft® Office Software
• Accounting Principles
• Economics & Finance
• Business Ethics
• Human Resources
• Business Operations

Our learn-by-doing approach will help you develop the skills you need to build your career.

Career Opportunities

Employers want to hire those who are familiar not only with business technology and equipment but also with appropriate business practices and communication. Business Administration training qualifies you for a variety of career paths:

• Executive Assistant
• Administrative Assistant
• Accounts Payable Clerk
• Customer Service Representative
• Collections Officer
• Bookkeeper
• Payroll Clerk
• Account Manager
• Data Entry Clerk

Certifications Earned

Graduates are eligible to take the Microsoft® Office Specialist exam for Microsoft® certification in Word, PowerPoint®, Excel and Access.

Depending on the campus and program selected, graduates earn a Certificate of Completion or Associate of Science Degree. Certificate graduates may continue on to earn their AS degree through SJVC or SJVC Online.

Construction Management - Associate of Science (Online)
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San Joaquin Valley College's Construction Management program provides graduates with the technical and managerial skills needed in today's commercial and residential construction industry. Students are prepared for the management responsibilities they will face on the job, creating an opportunity to move into supervision and construction management.

Learn

• Architectural design theory
• Construction methods
• Construction communication procedures
• Industry software
• Industry laws & regulations
• Estimating & bidding for residential & commercial projects
• Scheduling & control of a project
• Competitive business presentations
• Methods of field supervision
• Technical writing, algebra & geometry

Career Opportunities

There is a growing need in the construction industry for qualified, educated supervisors and management personnel. Graduates can work in a variety of roles:

• First line supervisor
• Estimator
• Foreman
• Construction manager
• Project manager
• Site manager

Things you might do on the job

• Plan and prepare bids for prospective buyers
• Plan, schedule and control construction projects
• Prepare and deliver presentations within the construction industry
• Manage and supervise construction sites

This is a good career choice if you

• Like working in an exciting, fast-paced environment
• Like problem solving
• Like being a team leader
• Are detail oriented
• Have previous construction experience

Graduates from SJVC's Construction Management program have the confidence and skills to step into a variety of management roles in the construction industry. Employers trust our graduates to be among the best in their chosen field.

Certifications Earned

Graduates earn an Associate of Science degree in Construction Management.

Human Resource Administration - Associate of Science (Online)
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SJVC Online's Human Resource Administration program offers training in the procedures, policies and practices found in today's human resource departments. Our students develop personal, professional and human relations skills in addition to the skills needed to perform the duties of a human resource administrator.

Certificate or AS Degree

Earn your certificate in just 8 months and continue on to finish your Associate of Science degree in Human Resource Administration. The first academic year focuses on the specific career skills employers demand. The second academic year provides general education courses tailored to your chosen career field.

You Will Learn and Gain Skills in:

• Personnel Hiring and evaluation practices
• Compensation structures
• Staff training and development
• Payroll management
• Employee benefits administration
• Labor Laws
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Basic accounting principles
• Business writing
• Human Resource Management software

You will know you are in the right career if you...

• Interact well with others
• Have strong decision-making skills
• Maintain confidentiality
• Would enjoy contributing to employee safety and security

Career Opportunities

Capable human resource management is the backbone of any successful business. Those skilled in this area are qualified for many career roles:

• Human Resource Specialists
• Compensation or Benefit Analyst
• Employee and Labor Relations Representative
• Training and Development Coordinator
• Payroll Specialist
• Accounts Receivable/Payable Clerk
• Entry Level Consultant
• Recruiter

Your on-the-job responsibilities might include such activities as:

• Conducting new employee training and orientation
• Administering payroll and benefits
• Providing company protection through appropriate communication
• Applying current labor laws

Certifications Earned

Graduates earn an Associate of Science degree and are prepared to take the Microsoft® Office Specialist Exam for certification in Word, PowerPoint® and Excel®.

Information

If you are interested in this school and would like to find out more, please Request Information from San Joaquin Valley College - Online.