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DEGREES,CERTIFICATES,COURSESDEGREES, CERTIFICATES, COURSESCAREER PROGRAMSBOOKKEEPINGCertificateThis career certificate program is designed for individuals interestedin pursuing careers as bookkeepers, accounts receivableor payable clerks, or payroll clerks.This program is not designedfor students who plan to become professional accountants andCPAs. Students interested in these careers should follow theAssociate in Arts Degree program for Pre-Business Majors.PROGRAM REQUIREMENTSBUS 101 Introduction to Modern Business (3)BUS 103 Business Mathematics (3)BUS 107 Bookkeeping and Procedural Accounting (3)BUS 138 Accounting Software I (1.5)BUS 139 Accounting Software II (1.5)Program Total: 12 creditsGLOBAL SUPPLY CHAINCertificateThe Global Supply Chain curriculum is designed to meet theeducational and training needs of advancement-oriented individualsworking in fields associated with the flow of materials fromthe supplier to the customer. Such activities include inventoryand warehouse management, physical distribution, order management,materials handling, and capacity management. In addition,the curriculum provides individuals with the conceptual andapplied skills necessary for advancement to positions ofenhanced responsibilities including written and oral communicationskills, human resource management skills, and basic computerliteracy skills.The curriculum may also provide a review ofcontent for various certification exams in the field.PROGRAM REQUIREMENTSTWL 100 Transportation and Physical Distribution (3)TWL 110 Introduction to Supply Chain Management (3)TWL 120 Introduction to Import/Export (3)TWL 130 Principles of Operations Management (3)TWL 140 Transportation and Cargo Security (3)BUS 101 Introduction to Modern Business (3)BUS 105 Human Relations (3)BUS 127 Business Communications (3)BUS 241 Principles of Management (3)ITAPP 101 Introduction to Computers (3)Program Total: 29 creditsMANAGEMENT & SUPERVISIONCertificateThis program is intended for adult employees in public service,business and industry who wish to develop or enhance skills inmanagement and supervision for positions of greater responsibility.Courses in management and supervision have beendeveloped in cooperation with area business and industry.Classes are open to adult employees in public service, businessand industry.PROGRAM REQUIREMENTSBUS 101 Introduction to Modern Business (3)BUS 105 Human Relations (3)BUS 109 Principles of Supervision (3)BUS 209 Supervisors as Trainers (3)BUS 241 Principles of Management (3)BUS 242 Human Resources Management (3)BUS 298 Seminar (1)BUS 299 Internship (2-3)ITAPP 101 Introduction to Computers (3)Select additional courses as recommended by program coordinator. (6)Program Total: 30-31 creditsSUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENTCertificateThe Supply Chain Management curriculum is designed to meetthe educational and training needs of advancement-orientedindividuals working in fields associated with the flow of materialsfrom the supplier to the customer. Such activities includeinventory and warehouse management, physical distribution,order management, materials handling, and capacity management.In addition, the curriculum may provide pre-service educationand training for individuals seeking entry-level positionsin supply chain management and provide a review of contentfor various certification exams in the field.PROGRAM REQUIREMENTSTWL 100 Transportation and Physical Distribution (3)TWL 110 Introduction to Supply Chain Management (3)TWL 120 Introduction to Import/Export (3)TWL 130 Principles of Operations Management (3)TWL 140 Transportation and Cargo Security (2)Program Total: 14 credits2006-2008 CATALOG76