Virginia College

Virginia College is a private institution of higher education committed to offering associate's, diplomas and bachelor's degrees at its various campuses. These programs strengthen the student's ability to enter or advance in their chosen career. The student's learning experience and placement opportunities are enhanced through studies that provide a balance of general academics, technical skills and personal growth.

The goal of Virginia College lies in its responsibility to its students, the technical and business communities and the general citizenry. The college provides educational opportunities through curricula in business, business-related, administrative, management, technical and professional programs that are designed to prepare the student for direct entry into the job market.

Virginia College at Birmingham

Virginia College at Birmingham, Alabama, offers the benefits of small class sizes and flexible schedules, allowing you to earn the education you want at a time that's most convenient for you. Financial aid is available for those who qualify and career placement and job assistance continues past graduation, continuing Virginia College at Birmingham's commitment to our students' futures!

Diploma - Accounting Assistant

The accounting assistant program at Virginia College will prepare you for entry-level positions as an accounting, bookkeeping or auditing clerk with skills in today's computer-based accounting systems. In addition to accounting skills, you'll also be exposed to analytic, communication and computer fundamentals that will help make you a more valuable employee and better able to compete for jobs in this solid career field.

Diploma - Administrative Assistant

Picture yourself as a key member of the team in a busy, professional office environment. You can be there with proper skills training from Virginia College. The administrative assistant program prepares you to work in offices and businesses of all sizes and types. You'll be introduced to basic business principals and office procedures with computer software application skills.

Associate's - Accounting Specialist

The accounting specialist program is designed to meet the needs of those students who work in the accounting field or who are presently employed and want to complete additional accounting courses beyond the diploma level. As a student in this program, you'll prepare for positions such as accounting clerk, accounts payable/receivable specialists, personal income tax clerks, collection clerks or professional bookkeepers.

Special emphasis is placed on combining accounting theory and practice with the microcomputer with advanced computerized accounting classes. Upon graduation, you will be encouraged to sit for the Certified Bookkeeper (CB) national certification.

Associate's - Administrative Office Management

Administrative office management skills put you in high demand with employers. Today's companies need highly skilled men and women who can organize, manage and distribute information in the fast-paced business world.

Virginia College helps you gain the special skills and prepare for the challenges you'll face with hands-on training in:

• Database management
• Word-processing
• Spreadsheets
• Presentation graphics
• Accounting
• Business management
• Communication skills

Associate's - Human Resources Management

The human resource management program is designed to prepare human resource professionals to deal with the complexities and challenges of managing today's workforce. The courses show you how to help in the professional development of men and women in the field of human resources. You'll prepare to work in such settings as business, industry, government and nonprofit organizations and institutions. You'll learn to handle disputes, grievances, discipline and dismissals while you acquire the skills you'll need to work with a variety of people in various work settings.

Bachelor's - Business Administration

The business administration program is designed for students who are interested in acquiring the knowledge and skills necessary to perform a variety of administrative functions in the business world. The Bachelor's in Business Administration is also beneficial for those in lower-tier management positions and who need the baccalaureate credential to progress in their corporate hierarchy. It has become more and more important for job seekers to have a bachelor's degree to compete for positions or achieve advancement in today's business climate. Now, Virginia College offers students a chance to apply previously earned credit to completing a degree.

Master of Science - Business Administration

The Master of Science in Business Administration program is designed for students who are interested in acquiring the knowledge and skills necessary to perform a variety of administrative functions in the business world. The Bachelor's in Business Administration is also beneficial for those in lower-tier management positions and who need the baccalaureate credential to progress in their corporate hierarchy. It has become more and more important for job seekers to have a bachelor's degree to compete for positions or achieve advancement in today's business climate. Now, Virginia College offers students a chance to apply previously earned credit to completing a degree.

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