BUSINESS AND COMPUTERS DIVISION PROGRAMS OF STUDY

Programs of Study

Advanced Financial Planning
A Business Management Certificate of Proficiency
(Career)
Application Code 27
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Room ELB-239—410-772-4441

Business Administration
An A.A. Degree Program
(Transfer)
Application Code 03
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Room ELB-239—410-772-4441

In a business environment growing more complex and global, some knowledge of business and management theory is more of an asset than ever before. This business administration curriculum will prepare students to transfer to a four-year program in business and management with eventual entry into all areas of business, from manufacturing through retailing and including accounting, marketing, finance, banking, transportation, and international business. Students in this two year program will get the broadbased liberal education required for the first two years of a baccalaureate program. At the same time, they will be introduced to several areas of business and management theory and practice.

Students can complete the entire Associate of Arts Degree in Business Administration online or through a combination of online courses and telecourses (see page 37).

Business Management
An A.A.S. Degree Program
(Career)
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Room ELB-239—410-772-4441

Students enrolling in the business management program will have the opportunity to gain a variety of business and management skills designed to prepare them for immediate employment as management trainees. Students currently employed as well as students with no prior experience will be able to select from a number of options developed to meet individual career goals. The major emphasis of the business management program is the development and improvement of business and management skills and the opportunity to select a specific career emphasis.

Computer Science
An A.A. Degree Program
(Transfer)
Application Code 33
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Room ELB-239—410-772-4441

The growing emphasis on technology has increased the demand for programmers in both a diverse range of application and systems development environments. This curriculum prepares students for programming in environments such as engineering, scientific employment, government and education. The computer science program emphasizes algorithm/modular design, structured programming techniques, program debugging and structured walkthrough skills, and group interaction. This curriculum has been designed to fit with similar programs at Towson University and at the University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC).

Culinary Management
An A.A.S. Degree Program
(Career)
Application Code 233
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Room ELB-239—410-772-4441

The Culinary Management program is designed for individual students to develop skills within the field of culinary arts along with essential supervisory and management skills necessary to operate a kitchen facility or other related foodservice business. Students will matriculate through courses related to food production, sanitation and safety, and service standards along with management cost control skills, supervisory skills, and kitchen management. Upon completion of the program, students will be able to operate and work within a traditional culinary setting as a supervisor or entry-level culinary manager.

Culinary Management
A Certificate of Proficiency
(Career)
Application Code 234
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Room ELB-239—410-772-4441

The Certificate of Proficiency in Culinary Management is designed for individuals who are interested and focused in pursuing a career within the culinary arts field. Students enrolling in the certificate program will develop basic skills related to culinary arts that include food handling and preparation, purchasing, cost control, service skills, and management skills. Students completing the certificate program will be able to enter the culinary arts or foodservice field at an entry level position.

E-Commerce Designer
An Information Technology Certificate of Proficiency
(Career)
Application Code 187
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Room ELB-239—410-772-4441

These courses provide technical knowledge of e-commerce software and hardware and prepare students for jobs such as an ecommerce developer or consultant. Certificate requires 25 credits.

E-Commerce/E-Business
A Business Management Certificate of Proficiency
(Career)
Application Code 150
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Entrepreneurship
A Business Administration A.A. Degree Program
(Transfer)
Application Code 211
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Room ELB-239—410-772-4441

The largest number of businesses in this country follow the format of entrepreneurial ventures. Success in this environment is enhanced by knowledge and skills about entrepreneurship and its major elements. Students can expect to achieve behaviors basic to successful business operation. Students expecting to transfer to baccalaureate programs are encouraged to review requirements for those programs to which they intend to transfer.

Entrepreneurship
A Business Management A.A.S. Degree Program
(Career)
Application Code 226
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This program is designed to help those seeking careers in the business world, particularly in small businesses that are entrepreneurial in nature. It features major content areas that result in a more likely outcome of success. It will incorporate interaction with successful entrepreneurs and review of course products by professional groups.

Entrepreneurship
A Business Management Certificate of Proficiency
(Career)
Application Code 214
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This certificate is designed for those who seek to refresh or attain basic knowledge and skills linked with establishing and operating entrepreneurial enterprises. Students selecting this Certificate of Proficiency may have a background in the field or be starting a new career area. Courses required for this certificate are applicable to the associate degree program in Entrepreneurship.

Entrepreneurship
A Letter of Recognition
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Room ELB-239—410-772-4441

As a part of its structure, the Center for Entrepreneurial and Business Excellence (CEBE) offers a Letter of Recognition in Entrepreneurship. The courses within the program offer participants individualized business strategies to support growth and profitability, business development, networking opportunities and support. The program prepares the student/entrepreneur to launch or enhance a business with the goal of economic success and sustainability. The student/entrepreneur moves through a sequence of courses with the underlying support of a Business Coach. This Letter of Recognition differentiates CEBE graduates in the competitive marketplace. Courses in this program increase the entrepreneur's knowledge and understanding of subject matter critical to the success of their business enterprise.

Financial Planning
A Business Management Certificate of Proficiency
(Career)
Application Code 28
For Curriculum Information Contact the Business and Computer Systems Division
Room ELB-239—410-772-4441

Hospitality Management
An A.A.S. Degree Program
(Career)
Application Code 178a
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The Hospitality Management program is designed to prepare graduates to function at mid-level management positions with the hospitality/tourism field. he offering is organized to provide theory and application for the basic arenas within the career, allowing some concentration in hotel and lodging, food service, tourism and conferencing, and catering. Variations in internships and availability of electives accommodate those who have no experience as well as those who have relevant past experience. The program will prepare graduates for employment in hospitality. Transferability to several four-year programs is also being developed.

Hospitality Management
A Certificate of Proficiency
(Career)
Application Code 179
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This certificate is designed for those who seek to achieve basic skills and knowledge that will prepare them to find employment in various segments of hospitality and tourism. Students selecting this Certificate of Proficiency may have background experience in the field or be seeking a career area. The courses required in the certificate are applicable to the A.A.S degree in Hospitality.

Information Systems Management- Office Systems
A Business Administration A.A. Degree Program
(Transfer)
Application Code 229
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Since the use of computers has become increasingly commonplace, the need for personnel to help government and industry utilize this tool more effectively continues to grow. This major prepares students for some of the occupations which rely on a firm knowledge of computer systems including information center specialist, liaison with user departments, and office automation analyst. This program is designed to transfer to a Bachelor of Arts Degree at UMBC where various upper level courses would then be taken.

Information Systems Management-Programming/Technical Systems
A Business Administration A.A. Degree Program
(Transfer)
Application Code 230
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Since the use of computers has become increasingly commonplace, the need for personnel to help government and industry utilize this tool more effectively continues to grow. This major prepares students to be the technical people who design, build and manage computer information systems. Some of the occupations which rely on a firm knowledge of computer systems are programmer, information center specialist, liaison with user departments, and office automation analyst. This program is designed to transfer to a Bachelor of Science Degree at UMBC where various upper level courses would then be taken.

Information Technology
An A.A. Degree Program
(Transfer)
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Room ELB-239—410-772-4441

This curriculum is a guide for transferring to a four-year institution, such as the University of Baltimore, Johns Hopkins and the University of Maryland University College, to complete a Bachelor's degree in Information Technology. Students may select from the following options: PC/Network Hardware/iNet, Programming, Cisco Networking, and Web Development. Students are advised to check the requirements of the major at the institutions to which they intend to transfer.

International Business
A Business Administration A.A. Degree Program
(Transfer)
Application Code 173
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Room ELB-239—410-772-4441

With today's business environment growing more complex and global, an understanding of business and management theory with an international perspective is a necessity. This business administration curriculum will prepare students to transfer to a four-year program in business and management with eventual entry into all areas of business, from manufacturing through retailing and including accounting, marketing, finance, banking, transportation, and international business. Students in this two-year international business program will be introduced to several areas of business and management theory and practice coupled with a strong liberal arts base in international culture and history.

*World Language Sequence requirements vary by institution. At HCC, the World Language Sequence means two sequential foreign language courses in the same language (e.g. SPAN-101 and SPAN-102, or FREN-102 and FREN-201), excluding courses taught in English.

Internet and Core Computing (IC³)
A Letter of Recognition
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Internet Professional
An Information Technology Certificate of Proficiency
(Career)
Application Code 188
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Room ELB-239—410-772-4441

Students learn the basic skills for entry level professional work on a website team. This knowledge also helps those, like marketing professionals, who work with the web. This knowledge is tested on the CompTIA i-Net+ exam. Certificate requires 16 credits.

Legal Office Assistant
An Office Technology Certificate of Proficiency
(Career)
Application Code 45
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Room ELB-239—410-772-4441

Legal Office Assistant
A Letter of Recognition
For Curriculum Information Contact the Business and Computer Systems Division
Room ELB-239—410-772-4441

Medical Transcriptionist
An Office Technology Certificate of Proficiency
(Career)
Application Code 152
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Room ELB-239—410-772-4441

Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) Windows Server 2003
A Network Administration Certificate of Proficiency
(Career)
Application Code 124
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Room ELB-239—410-772-4441

MCSEs are qualified to effectively plan, implement, maintain, and support information systems with the Microsoft Windows Server 2003 operating system. MCSEs are required to pass four networking system core exams, one core operating system exam, one design exam and one elective exam. The networking system exams require candidates to prove their expertise with Server 2003 environments, including planning, implementing, managing and maintaining network and active directory infrastructures. The core operating system exam requires proof of expertise in planning, implementation, management, and support of Windows XP Professional. The design exam measures ability to design a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory and network infrastructure or the ability to gather and analyze business requirements for a secure network infrastructure and design a security solution that meets those requirements.

Note: Industry certification requires at least one design exam.

Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS)
A Letter of Recognition

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Room ELB-239—410-772-4441

Network Engineer
A Network Administration A.A.S. Degree Program
(Career)
Application Code 112a
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Room ELB-239—410-772-4441

This program is designed to meet the needs of the business community and industry in the expanding field of computer network engineering and administration. Graduates will be qualified for a variety of technical and administrative positions including client needs assessment, network design, network installation and maintenance, inter-network communication and connectivity, specialized network functions, and on-site network administration. Extensive lab instruction will provide exposure to real-world network scenarios. Completion of all courses in this career curriculum will lead to the award of the associate in applied science degree in network administration. HCC's membership in the Microsoft IT Academy Program assures students of having Microsoft Certified Trainers (MCTs) for all MSFT courses. Depending on the chosen networking option, this curriculum prepares students to sit for the following certification exams: Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP), and/or the Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE).

Network Security
An Information Technology A.A. Degree Program
(Transfer)
Application Code 231
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Room ELB-239—410-772-4441

This transfer program is designed in response to the increased growth of network security concerns, from regional to international environments. The resulting need for graduates with theory and application skills in this area has been intensified. This curriculum prepares students for working with network security in private, public, and governmental arenas at the mid administrative level. Content related to the CISSP domains and NSA's standards has been incorporated into the "major" courses. The curriculum is designed to transfer to similar programs at Johns Hopkins University and at Capitol College.

Network Security Administration
A Network Administration A.A.S. Degree Program
(Career)
Application Code 192
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Room ELB-239—410-772-4441

This program is designed for those who intend to enter the work force following completion of an AAS degree. Network Security is an increasingly desirable field and mid-level administrators are in high demand. The program will incorporate the 10 domains of CISSP and will direct itself to the NSA standards. Graduates of this program will be eligible for positions in public and private organizations and will be able to oversee network security setups and operations. They will be expected to keep systems current and safe as computer advances come into play.

Network Security Administration
A Network Administration Certificate of Proficiency
(Career)
Application Code 193
For Curriculum Information Contact the Business and Computer Systems Division
Room ELB-239—410-772-4441

This certificate is designed to meet the increasing needs in the network security field for skilled mid-level administrators. Students with a background in computer operations and networks will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to transit to new areas in the job market. This certificate will prepare graduates to function in public and private agencies in roles requiring assessment, operations, and improvement of network security systems. The courses focus on the CISSP domains and are designed to meet the NSA standards.

Office Assistant
An Office Technology Certificate of Proficiency
(Career)
Application Code 44
For Curriculum Information Contact the Business and Computer Systems Division
Room ELB-239—410-772-4441

Office Automation Specialist
A Letter of Recognition
For Curriculum Information Contact the Business and Computer Systems Division
Room ELB-239—410-772-4441

Office Technology
An A.A.S. Degree Program
(Career)
For Curriculum Information Contact the Business and Computer Systems Division
Room ELB-239—410-772-4441

There is a constant demand for welltrained office personnel. This curriculum offers a variety of specializations—office management/supervision, office assistant, legal office assistant, and international office assistant. The office management/supervision option provides the educational background necessary for a person to advance to a supervisory position. The office assistant option provides comprehensive preparation for positions in corporate and government offices. The legal office assistant option includes courses in legal document preparation, legal terminology, communications, and word processing. The international office assistant option includes courses that provide an understanding of global economics and geography.