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)
Program Highlights
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.
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Construction Management - Associate of Science (Online)
Program Highlights
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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)
Program Highlights
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SJVC'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 necessary to perform the duties of a
human resource administrator.
Learn
- Personnel hiring and evaluation practices
- Staff training and development
- Employee benefits administration
- Compensation structures
- Payroll management
- Labor Laws
Hands-on training also includes a variety of computer
applications, including Microsoft Office Suite using word
processing, spreadsheet, database and presentation software.
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 Specialist
- Human Resource Generalist
- Compensation or Benefit Analyst
- Training and Development Coordinator
- Payroll Specialist
Certifications Earned
Graduates earn an Associate of Science degree and are prepared
to take the Microsoft Office User Specialist certification
exam.
