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Changing Lives 23 Campuses. More than 110,000 students. With 23 campuses throughout Indiana, Ivy Tech Community College allows students to take classes close to home or work. We also offer classes in more than 75 communities, bringing us closer to an even greater number of cities and towns. Elkhart STEUBEN LA GRANGE Michigan City Gary South Bend East Chicago LA PORTE ST JOSEPH ELKHART Valparaiso NOBLE DE KALB PORTER MARSHALL KOSCIUSKO LAKE STARKE Warsaw WHITLEY ALLEN JASPER PULASKI NEWTON FULTON Fort Wayne MIAMI WABASH Logansport HUNTINGTON WHITE CASS WELLS ADAMS BENTON CARROLL GRANT HOWARD Lafayette Marion BLACKFORD Kokomo WARREN JAY TIPPECANOE CLINTON TIPTON DELAWARE FOUNTAIN MADISON Muncie MONTGOMERY BOONE HAMILTON RANDOLPH Anderson VERMILLION HANCOCK HENRY Richmond HENDRICKS Indianapolis WAYNE PARKE PUTNAM MARION RUSH FAYETTE UNION MORGAN JOHNSON SHELBY Terre Haute VIGO OWEN FRANKLIN CLAY BARTHOLOMEW DECATUR Bloomington Columbus RIPLEY DEARBORN BROWN SULLIVAN GREENE MONROE Lawrenceburg JENNINGS JACKSON OHIO MARTIN LAWRENCE JEFFERSON SWITZERLAND Madison DAVIESS SCOTT KNOX ORANGE WASHINGTON CLARK PIKE Sellersburg DUBOIS GIBSON CRAWFORD FLOYD WARRICK POSEY VANDERBURGH Evansville SPENCER PERRY HARRISON School of Business Accounting Business Administration Computer Information Systems Computer Information Technology Office Administration Transportation, Distribution and Logistics Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana 8 Schools. 150+ Programs. unlimited opportunities. School of Applied Science and Engineering Technology School of Business School of Education School of Fine Arts and Design School of Health Sciences School of Liberal Arts and Sciences School of Public and Social Services School of Technology
School of Business Programs Degree/certificate Programs Ivy Tech Community College offers more than 150 programs and concentrations statewide, including in the traditional classroom setting and online. The chart below includes all of our School of Business programs in bold text, along with the concentrations offered through these programs, where applicable. We also have included examples of the careers you might pursue through each area of study. Use this chart to explore the options available to you at our 23 campuses statewide. AREA OF STUDY GARY VALPARAISO EAST CHICAGO MICHIGAN CITY SOUTH BEND WARSAW ELKHART FORT WAYNE LAFAYETTE KOKOMO LOGANSPORT MUNCIE ANDERSON MARION TERRE HAUTE INDIANAPOLIS RICHMOND COLUMBUS MADISON LAWRENCEBURG EVANSVILLE SELLERSBURG BLOOMINGTON Career Examples INVEST IN YOUR FUTURE Accounting Bookkeeper, Payroll Clerk Bookkeeper Bookkeeper Fundamental Payroll Payroll Clerk Business Administration First Line Manager, Survey Researcher Agri-Business First Line Manager, Survey Researcher ebusiness First Line Manager, Survey Researcher Financial Services Financial Services Assistant Health Care Administration Patient Services Assistant Human Resources Management Human Resources Assistant International Business International Business Assistant Logistics Transportation Manager Management Assistant Manager Marketing Assistant Manager Operations Assistant Manager Quality Management Assistant Quality Manager Real Estate Pre-Licensure Restaurant Management Assistant Restaurant Manager Computer Information Systems Information Manager Database Management Database Manager Java Programming Computer Programmer Programmer/Analyst Computer Programmer Student Directed Studies Student Directed CIS Career Visual Programming Computer Programmer Web Management Website Manager Computer Information Technology Computer Support Specialist Computer Security Computer Security Specialist Networking Computer Networking Specialist PC Support & Administration Computer Support Specialist Routing & Switching Computer Networking Specialist Student Directed Studies Student Directed CIT Career Office Administration First Line Manager Administrative First Line Manager Legal Legal Secretary Medical Insurance Claim Clerk Microsoft Office Specialist Microsoft Office Specialist Software Applications Software Applications Specialist Tranportation, Distribution & Logistics Scheduler, Transportation Manager Whether you re looking for a better job, a promotion, or just an increase in salary, a degree from Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana can help you get what you want. We offer the most affordable tuition in the state, credits that transfer, campuses close to home, flexible schedules, and online classes, making Ivy Tech the perfect choice for career-minded students. All of our programs are developed with input from employers in today s fastest-growing fields, giving you a relevant, career-focused education. Our goal is to help you make the most of your time and your future. Today, business is global. It s 24/7. And it s fast-paced. You can be a part of it, with a degree from Ivy Tech Community College. To stay competitive and profitable, employers in fast-growing fields like accounting, business administration, and computer and office technology need qualified, skilled professionals. Ivy Tech gives you the credentials to continue your education at a four-year institution or enter the job market and find a good-paying job right out of college. Change your life, and change your future, with a degree or certificate from Ivy Tech Community College. Contact us today to learn more about programs offered in your area. To learn more about employment and salary information for the careers described in this brochure, visit the U.S. Department of Labor s Bureau of Labor Statistics website at www.bls.gov and the Indiana Department of Workforce Development website at www.in.gov/dwd. = programs available exclusively via distance education. Information is valid as of this document s publication date. Please visit www.ivytech.edu for the most up-to-date information. Changing Lives ivytech.edu 8 1
accounting The Accounting program also can be completed online. Our online programs make it even easier for you to take classes that fit your schedule, while still enjoying interaction with your classmates and learning from the same qualified instructors who teach classes on campus. Business Administration Ivy Tech s Accounting program develops your understanding of accounting principles, business law, communications, business equipment, and related areas of study. You ll take classes that emphasize financial accounting, cost accounting and tax preparation as you prepare for a career as a junior or staff accountant, junior auditor, cost accounting clerk, bookkeeper, payroll clerk, inventory clerk, accounts receivable clerk, or financial management trainee. Bookkeeper Payroll Clerk Junior Accountant Staff Accountant Science, Associate of Science, Technical Certificate Certificate: Bookkeeper, Fundamental Payroll Want to start your own business, advance your career, or continue your education at a four-year institution? No matter what path you want to take, Ivy Tech s Business Administration program can be a stepping stone. You ll develop new job skills, or improve the ones you already possess, so you ll be ready for outstanding career opportunities in your field of choice. Financial Services If you re interested in working in a financial institution, this concentration can get you started. Classes in the principles of banking, personal finance, and consumer lending prepare you for a career in a bank, credit union or other lending institution. Health Care Administration Today s health care environment is high-tech and hands-on. Learn how to succeed in this thriving industry through studies in management systems and principles within the health care setting. Human Resources Gain the knowledge and skills you need to succeed in the strategic planning and administration of recruitment, staffing, compensation and benefits, employment law, labor relations, and occupational safety and health. International Business In Ivy Tech s International Business concentration, you ll learn the logistics of the international business marketplace, and how global business affects our economy and economies throughout the world. Logistics Logistics involves the forecasting, purchasing, order processing, inventory control, scheduling, trafficking, and expediting of goods and services from the producer to the consumer. This program gives you a solid foundation in the concepts and applications of logistics, including fundamentals, technical skills and critical thinking so you can succeed in your career. Management Do you want to make decisions that make an impact? Through Ivy Tech s Management concentration, you can learn what it takes to manage a business or department, such as human resources, or finance. An education in Management helps put you in control of your future. Quality Management Maintaining product quality has become vital to organizations in nearly every industry. In this program, you ll learn how to use statistics and technology to build a career in quality management. You ll study total quality management (TQM), statistical process control, quality control, and other concepts. Real Estate The Real Estate concentration is designed to prepare you to pass one or more State licensing examinations, including the Real Estate Salesperson s license, the Real Estate Broker license and the Residential Appraisal license. Restaurant Management More people than ever are eating in restaurants, either due to their busy schedules or their desire for a unique culinary experience. That means qualified restaurant managers are in high demand. This concentration teaches you how to succeed in this sometimes hectic and always exciting leadership field. Sales Assistant First Line Manager Marketing Human Resources The Business Administration program also can be completed online. Our online programs make it even easier for you to take classes that fit your schedule, while still enjoying interaction with your classmates and learning from the same qualified instructors who teach classes on campus. Agri-business In today s world, the business of agriculture is booming. Ivy Tech s Agri-business concentration helps you develop the skills you need to assist food and fiber product producers in the areas of accounting, customer service, computer applications, sales, and office management. ebusiness Learn the latest technology and ebusiness applications in this fast-paced, dynamic program. You ll learn how ebusiness is changing the consumer and business-to-business markets, and the economy as a whole. Ivy Tech s Marketing concentration helps you develop the skills you need in fields like market research, promotion management, and retail management. Operations As an operations professional, you ll help your organization set goals and plan for the future. Classes emphasize quality management and operations management. Marketing Real Estate Restaurant Assistant Manager Science, Associate of Science, Technical Certificate Certificate: Human Resources Management 2 3
COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS COMPUTER INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Computer Programmer Information Manager Website Manager Science, Associate of Science, Technical Certificate* Certificates*: Database, Java Programming, Visual Programming, Web Management *The Certificate and Technical Certificate are not available through the online Computer Information Systems program. The Computer Information Systems program also can be completed online. Our online programs make it even easier for you to take classes that fit your schedule, while still enjoying interaction with your classmates and learning from the same qualified instructors who teach classes on campus. In today s world, technology is vital to nearly every business in every industry. As a student in Ivy Tech s Computer Information Systems (CIS) program, you ll get the skills and knowledge you need to play a vital role in keeping your employer s systems up and running. The CIS curriculum includes both theoretical concepts and practical applications, with classes that cover programming languages, operating systems, database management systems, and web design, as well as application programming concepts and practices. Database Management Ivy Tech s Database Management concentration gives you the skills to work with the storage and management of electronic data. You ll learn about database management systems software and how to understand and recommend user system requirements and data storage methods. Programmer/Analyst Computers speak their own language, and the business world needs professionals who can understand and interpret what they re saying. This concentration teaches you those languages and develops your advanced programming skills. Student Directed Studies The CIS Student Directed Studies concentration allows you to select elective courses from a wide list of options, focusing on specific areas of interest. You ll have a great deal of flexibility, while earning the credentials employers are looking for. Web Management The web is where the world gets its news, stays in touch, and conducts its business. Web surfers depend on the professionals behind the scenes to create sites that are both appealing and functional. With a concentration in Web Management, you could make a career managing great websites, Ivy Tech s Computer Information Technology (CIT) program prepares you to get the career you want in this fast-growing field. You ll learn network management, network security, computer hardware support and operating system administration. The CIT program prepares you to provide technical support to computer users, including hardware, network and operating system support. Computer Security Organizations of all kinds need secure systems that keep their data safe and confidential. This concentration helps you develop an in-depth knowledge of network and information security, along with the technical skills employers want and need. Network In this concentration, you ll focus on developing your knowledge and technical skills related to creating and maintaining computer network systems. PC Support and Administration Computer users need someone to contact when they have questions. Ivy Tech s PC Support and Administration concentration gives you the opportunity to answer that call. You ll learn how to troubleshoot software, hardware and network problems. Student Directed Studies In Ivy Tech s CIT Student Directed Studies concentration, you choose the elective courses you want that are focused on your specific area of interest. It s your own roadmap on your path to a career in information technology. Computer Support Specialist Networking Science, Technical Certificate Certificates: Network Administration, PC Support and Administration, Routing and Switching, Systems Security using your graphic design skills and understanding of operating systems, ebusiness concepts, and programming techniques. 4 5
Office Administration TRANSPORTATION, DISTRIBUTION AND LOGISTICS Administrative Assistant First Line Manager Legal Secretary Software Application Specialist Science, Associate of Science, Technical Certificate* Certificate*: Microsoft Office Specialist *The Associate of Science, Certificate and Technical Certificate are not available through the online Computer Information Systems program. The Office Administration program also can be completed online. Our online programs make it even easier for you to take classes that fit your schedule, while still enjoying interaction with your classmates and learning from the same qualified instructors who teach classes on campus. Companies need well-trained professionals to ensure that office tasks are handled quickly and efficiently. In Ivy Tech s Office Administration program, you ll learn the technical and interpersonal skills that will make you a vital link in your company s day-to-day operations. Classes cover the basics of word processing, spreadsheets and databases, and more advanced areas that today s employers demand. Programs are tailored for beginning, intermediate, and advanced skill levels. Administrative Ivy Tech s Administrative concentration prepares you for an automated office environment, covering skills such as word processing and computer operating systems. As an administrative assistant, your responsibilities might include secretarial duties, scheduling work and planning meetings, taking minutes and composing correspondence. Legal If you have in interest in law and you have good language, communication, computer, and organizational skills, our Legal concentration can help you succeed in your career. Legal office administrators perform and coordinate a law office s administrative activities and send information to staff and clients. Your specialized skills would be in demand by law offices and other organizations. Medical Working in a medical office requires specific abilities, including a knowledge of medical terminology and transcription skills. In this concentration, you ll learn how to coordinate a variety of administrative and clerical duties necessary to succeed in a career in medical office administration. Software Applications Ivy Tech s Software Applications concentration gives you a diverse base of knowledge in word processing, computer operating systems, multimedia design and desktop publishing. Your career choices could include software applications or desktop publishing. Transportation and logistics is a major industry in Indiana. The success of many companies depends upon their ability to accurately move products around the world. Ivy Tech s Transportation, Distribution and Logistics program prepares you to use technology to track goods and increase efficiencies. You ll be prepared for a career in transportation and logistics management where you ll use the latest technologies in supply management, distribution systems, and inter-modal transportation. I wasn t sure college was right for me. Ivy Tech showed me I could succeed. Types of Degrees offered at ivy tech community college At Ivy Tech, you can earn a variety of two-year degrees as well as one-year technical certificates. Before you enroll, check with your local campus to see what types of degrees or certificate programs are available in your area of study. An admissions counselor can help you choose an option that matches your career aspirations. The Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degree prepares students for a career. The Associate of Arts (AA) Degree prepares students to transfer to a four-year college or university. The curriculum is almost entirely made up of general education and liberal arts courses. The Associate of Fine Arts (AFA) Degree prepares students for transfer to a related program at a four-year school or a career in the fine arts. Jennie Dutton, Ivy Tech Community College student Shipping/Receiving Clerk Cargo and Freight Agent First Line Supervisor Degree: Associate of Science Two kinds of Associate of Science (AS) Degree programs are available: programs for technical/professional fields and for liberal arts. AS programs in technical and professional areas prepare students to start their career or to transfer to four-year institutions. AS liberal arts programs prepare students for transfer to four-year colleges or universities. The Certificate can be completed in fewer credit hours than other types of academic programs. Certificate programs prepare students to sit for a certification exam in a short amount of time, and are offered in fields most likely to lead to employment or promotion. The Technical Certificate (TC) is a one-year program that provides education in conceptual and technical skills for specific occupations. 6 7