College Profile: Fortis College-Centerville

The Associate of Science 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.

The Criminal Justice/Home land Security program prepares students academically and professionally for entry level positions in the criminal justice field as correction officers, law enforcement officers, probation officers, private security personnel and parole officers. Employment with certain law enforcement agencies may require separate certification through a basic police training academy. The curriculum is designed to provide an education that is practical and relevant to the existing and emerging careers in the criminal justice field. This series of online courses is designed to provide students with a solid foundation in traditional criminal justice, focusing on such vital topics as criminal law, investigation and the American court system. Students are exposed to issues in homeland security and terrorism computer based crime and multiculturalism in law enforcement. The graduate can demonstrate communication and employability skills and can apply appropriate business ethics to all areas of the job.

The Criminal Justice/Home land Security program prepares students academically and professionally for entry level positions in the criminal justice field as correction officers, law enforcement officers, probation officers, private security personnel and parole officers. Employment with certain law enforcement agencies may require separate certification through a basic police training academy. The curriculum is designed to provide an education that is practical and relevant to the existing and emerging careers in the criminal justice field. This series of online courses is designed to provide students with a solid foundation in traditional criminal justice, focusing on such vital topics as criminal law, investigation and the American court system. Students are exposed to issues in homeland security and terrorism computer based crime and multiculturalism in law enforcement. The graduate can demonstrate communication and employability skills and can apply appropriate business ethics to all areas of the job.

The Associate of Science Degree in Entrepreneurship prepares students academically and professionally for an entry-level career as a small business owner. Successful graduates will be prepared to create their own start ups as well as make successful and valuable contributions to on going small business ventures as managers, supervisors or coordinators. Students will also be able to work within a corporate environment as entrepreneurs on new enterprises within existing corporations. The successful graduate will have a valuable level of business acumen, entrepreneurial spirit, financial skills, marketing proficiency and interpersonal abilities. The Curriculum provides a broad knowledge of the functional area of business and is designed to offer balance of theory and application that will prove useful in the field. Knowledge and practical tools can reduce the risk associated with starting a new business and entrepreneurship program helps students gain solid foundation in core competencies of the entrepreneurial ventures. Particular attention is paid to providing managerial skills that are important for the successful growth of a new venture. Entrepreneurs will become aware of legal issues, financing difficulties, and organizational issues faced when developing a business. The graduate can demonstrate communication and employability skills and can apply appropriate business ethics to all areas of the job.

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.

Students are prepared to apply for entry-level employment as Medical Information Coders, Medical Insurance Specialists, Medical Information Specialists, Medical Insurance processors, and other Medical administrative positions relating to medical billing and coding. Students are trained to professionally perform office clerical/administrative duties, use coding systems to classify medical data, use computer based medical management software and industry wide recognized word processing software, work with third-party payers, use uniform billing practices, abstract data and code both concurrently and retrospectively with the patients care. 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 Billing and Coding graduate. The graduate can demonstrate various employability skills and can apply appropriate medical ethics to all areas of the job.