Rock Valley College
Rockford, Illinois

Business Division Certificates

Accounting

Accounting/Income Tax Fundamentals

Certificate/2011 (8 credits)

* ATG 110 Financial Accounting (4)
* ATG 218 Federal Income Tax (4)

Gainful Employment Program Requirements
Name & Number of Certificate Program:  Accounting/Income Tax Fundamentals 2011    
Information

 
  2010-11
2011-12
1. Length of Program in Months (based on FT status) 9 9
2. Cost of programs (tuition/fees only) $664.00 $768.00
3. Additional Fees (program-specific) $0.00 $0.00
4. Estimated cost of books and supplies (program-specific) $200.00 $200.00
5. SOC Code
43-3031.00

6. Completers

5 completers
1 yes
4 no response

6 completers
1 no
5 no response


Professional Bookkeeper (25 credits)

* ATG 110 Financial Accounting (4)
* ATG 111 Managerial Accounting (4)
* ATG 120 Microcomputer Spreadsheet (2)
* ATG 123 General Ledger Software Applications (2)
* ATG 220 Fraud Detection and Deterrence (3)
* ATG 298 Accounting Capstone (3)
  CIS 102 Introduction to Computers and Information Systems (3)
* PCI 106 Microcomputer Applications/Windows Based (4)

Gainful Employment Program Requirements
Name & Number of Certificate Program:  Professional Bookeeper 2020    
Information

 
  2010-11
2011-12
1. Length of Program in Months (based on FT status) 18 18
2. Cost of programs (tuition/fees only) $2,075.00 $2,400.00
3. Additional Fees (program-specific) $30.00 $30.00
4. Estimated cost of books and supplies (program-specific) $800.00 $800.00
5. SOC Code
43-3031.00

6. Completers

0 completers

2 completers
2 no response


Business

Certificates may be awarded in several areas of business.  Certificates are for students who wish to concentrate on specific areas of interest by taking a few courses targeted at those interests. The certificates demonstrate to employers that skills have been acquired in particular areas of practice.

Administrative Assistant/2601    (33 credits)

* ATG 110 Financial Accounting (4)
* ATG 123 Microcomputer General Ledger Software Applications (2)
  BUS 101 Introduction to Business (3)
* BUS 103 Business Mathematics (3)
  OFF 115 File Management (2)
  OFF 118 Computer Keyboarding (1)
* OFF 121 Document Preparation and Design (3)
  OFF 226 Professional Development (3)
  OFF 231 Office Procedures (3)
* PCI 106 Microcomputer Applications/Windows Based (4)
* PCI 206 Advanced Microcomputer Applications/Windows Based (3)
* OFF 122 Office Technology Practicum (3)

Gainful Employment Program Requirements
Name & Number of Certificate Program:  Administrative Assistant 2601    
Information

 
  2010-11
2011-12
1. Length of Program in Months (based on FT status) 24 24
2. Cost of programs (tuition/fees only) $2,822.00 $3,246.00
3. Additional Fees (program-specific) $200.00 $200.00
4. Estimated cost of books and supplies (program-specific) $1,200.00 $1,200.00
5. SOC Code
43-6011.00

6. Completers

3 completers
3 no response

6 completers
1 no
5 no response


Business Fundamentals/2114                (29 credits)

This certificate is designed for students who are interested in focused course work in business fundamentals.  Students will be able to demonstrate to employers a general understanding in the basic areas of business.

* ATG 110 Financial Accounting (4)
  BUS 101 Introduction to Business (3)
* BUS 103 Business Mathematics, or  
* BUS 223 Business Statistics (3)
  BUS 170 Introduction to Organizational Behavior (3)
  BUS 200 Legal Environment in Business (3)
* MGT 270 Principles of Management (3)
  MKT 260 Principles of Marketing (3)
* PCI 106 Microcomputer Applications/Windows Based (4)
* ENG 105 Business Communications (3)

Gainful Employment Program Requirements
Name & Number of Certificate Program:  Business Fundamentals 2114    
Information

 
  2010-11
2011-12
1. Length of Program in Months (based on FT status) 24 24
2. Cost of programs (tuition/fees only) $2,407.00 $2,784.00
3. Additional Fees (program-specific) $85.00 $85.00
4. Estimated cost of books and supplies (program-specific) $900.00 $900.00
5. SOC Code
11-3011.00

6. Completers

6 completers
1 yes
5 no response

0 completers


Entrepreneurship/2105     (29 credits)

This certificate is for students who are interested in starting a new business venture and want to acquire specific skills in entrepreneurial activities.
ATG 110 Financial Accounting (4)
BUS 130 Entrepreneurship: Principles (3)
MGT 270 Principles of Management (3)
BUS 131 Entrepreneurship: Planning (3)
BUS 230 Entrepreneurship: Capstone (3)
MKT 260 Principles of Marketing* (3)
MKT 288 Customer Relations (3)
PCI 106 Microcomputer Applications/Windows Based (4)
ENG 105 Business Communications (3)
(*MGT 274 can replace MKT 260 with Chair approval)

Gainful Employment Program Requirements

Name & Number of Certificate Program:  Entrepreneurship 2105
   
Information

 
  2010-11
2011-12
1. Length of Program in Months (based on FT status) 24 24
2. Cost of programs (tuition/fees only) $2,407.00 $2,784.00
3. Additional Fees (program-specific) $80.00 $80.00
4. Estimated cost of books and supplies (program-specific) $900.00 $900.00
5. SOC Code
11-1021.00

6. Completers

0 completers


0 completers

Management/2511    (29 credits)

This certificate in management is intended for individuals who wish to develop or enhance skills in management and supervision. It offers students the course work required to receive fundamental management skills and prepare students who are interested in mid-to-upper-level supervision positions.

* ATG 110 Financial Accounting (4)
  BUS 101 Introduction to Business (3)
* MGT 270 Principles of Management (3)
* MGT 273 Small Business Management (3)
* MGT 274 Leadership (3)
  MKT 260 Principles of Marketing (3)
  MKT 288 Customer Relations (3)
* PCI 106 Microcomputer Applications/Windows Based (4)
* ENG 105 Business Communications (3)

Gainful Employment Program Requirements
Name & Number of Certificate Program:  Management 2511    
Information

 
  2010-11
2011-12
1. Length of Program in Months (based on FT status) 24 24
2. Cost of programs (tuition/fees only) $2,407.00 $2,784.00
3. Additional Fees (program-specific) $80.00 $80.00
4. Estimated cost of books and supplies (program-specific) $900.00 $900.00
5. SOC Code
11-2021.00

6. Completers

0 completers 0 completers




Marketing/2211                        (21 credits)

This certificate is for students who are interested in marketing and wish to acquire specific skills in the areas of sales, advertising and customer relations.

  BUS 101 Introduction to Business (3)
  MKT 260 Principles of Marketing (3)
* MKT 265 Salesmanship (3)
* MKT 266 Principles of Advertising (3)
  MKT 288 Customer Relations (3)
* ENG 105 Business Communications (3)
* SPH 131 Fundamentals of Communications (3)

Gainful Employment Program Requirements
Name & Number of Certificate Program:  Marketing 2211    
Information

 
  2010-11
2011-12
1. Length of Program in Months (based on FT status) 18 18
2. Cost of programs (tuition/fees only) $1,743.00 $2,016.00
3. Additional Fees (program-specific) $30.00 $30.00
4. Estimated cost of books and supplies (program-specific) $700.00 $700.00
5. SOC Code
13-1161.00

6. Completers

2 completers
1 no
1 no response
2 completers
1 no
1 no response

Office Professional

Medical Coding   2605      (15 credits)

* OFF 147
Coding 4
* OFF 220
Advanced Coding
3
  OFF 245
Intro to Health Information Technology
3
  HLT 110
Medical Terminology
2
  BIO 171
Biology of Human Disease
3




Gainful Employment Program Requirements

Name & Number of Certificate Program:  Medical Coding
   
Information

 
  2010-11
2011-12
1. Length of Program in Months (based on FT status) 9 9
2. Cost of programs (tuition/fees only) $1,245.00 $1,440.00
3. Additional Fees (program-specific) $0.00 $0.00
4. Estimated cost of books and supplies (program-specific) $500.00 $500.00
5. SOC Code
29-2071.00

6. Completers

6 completers
1 yes
1 no
4 no response

14 completers
1 no
13 no response

MOS/Word  2606          (8 credits)

* PCI 106 Microcomputer Applications/Windows Based (4)
* PCI 206 Advanced Microcomputer Applications/Windows Based (3)
* PCI 228 MOS Certification Preparation (1)

Gainful Employment Program Requirements
Name & Number of Certificate Program:  MOS Word 2606    
Information

 
  2010-11
2011-12
1. Length of Program in Months (based on FT status) 9 9
2. Cost of programs (tuition/fees only) $664.00 $768.00
3. Additional Fees (program-specific) $165.00 $165.00
4. Estimated cost of books and supplies (program-specific) $300.00 $300.00
5. SOC Code
43-9199.00

6. Completers

0 completers

0 completers



MOS/Excel   2607         (11 credits)

* PCI 106 Microcomputer Applications/Windows Based (4)
* PCI 206 Advanced Microcomputer Applications/Windows Based (3)
* PCI 226 Post Advanced Microcomputer Applications/Windows Based (3)
* PCI 228 MOS Certification Preparation (1)

Gainful Employment Program Requirements
Name & Number of Certificate Program:  MOS Excel 2607    
Information

 
  2010-11
2011-12
1. Length of Program in Months (based on FT status) 18 18
2. Cost of programs (tuition/fees only) $913.00 $1,056.00
3. Additional Fees (program-specific) $195.00 $195.00
4. Estimated cost of books and supplies (program-specific) $400.00 $400.00
5. SOC Code
43-9199.00

6. Completers

0 completers

0 completers




MOS/PowerPoint   2608     (11 credits)

* PCI 106 Microcomputer Applications/Windows Based (4)
* PCI 206 Advanced Microcomputer Applications/Windows Based (3)
* PCI 226 Post Advanced Microcomputer Applications/Windows Based (3)
* PCI 228 MOS Certification Preparation (1)

Gainful Employment Program Requirements
Name & Number of Certificate Program:  MOS Powerpoint 2608    
Information

 
  2010-11
2011-12
1. Length of Program in Months (based on FT status) 18 18
2. Cost of programs (tuition/fees only) $913.00 $1,056.00
3. Additional Fees (program-specific) $195.00 $195.00
4. Estimated cost of books and supplies (program-specific) $400.00 $400.00
5. SOC Code
43-9199.00

6. Completers

0 completers

0 completers



MOS/Access      2609      (11 credits)

* PCI 106 Microcomputer Applications/Windows Based (4)
* PCI 206 Advanced Microcomputer Applications/Windows Based (3)
* PCI 226 Post Advanced Microcomputer Applications/Windows Based (3)
* PCI 228 MOS Certification Preparation (1)

Gainful Employment Program Requirements

Name & Number of Certificate Program:  MOS Access 2609    
Information

 
  2010-11
2011-12
1. Length of Program in Months (based on FT status) 18 18
2. Cost of programs (tuition/fees only) $913.00 $1,056.00
3. Additional Fees (program-specific) $195.00 $195.00
4. Estimated cost of books and supplies (program-specific) $400.00 $400.00
5. SOC Code
43-9199.00

6. Completers

0 completers

0 completers