Academics
Business Specialist
The mission of the Business Specialist certificate is to provide a broad-based set of skills and general business knowledge necessary for entry-level employment that may be completed in two semesters.
Degree
Certificate (Certificate Program)
Total Credit Hours: 30
Program Requirements
Select a course number below to see a course description.
Required Program Courses
| Course | Name | Credit Hours |
| ACCTG 101 | SURVEY OF ACCOUNTING | 3 |
| BUS 100 | PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR EMPLOYEES | 3 |
| BUS 120 | BUSINESS MATHEMATICS | 3 |
| BUS 215 | LEGAL ENVIRONMENT OF BUSINESS | 3 |
| ENGL 125 or | BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS or | 3 |
| ENGL 110 | COMPOSITION I | 3 |
| MKTG 112 or | PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING or | 3 |
| MGMT 205 | PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT | 3 |
| MGMT 113 | PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT | 3 |
| MGMT 214 | MANAGING TECHNOLOGY | 3 |
| OFACS 132 | ELECTRONIC SPREADSHEETS | 3 |
| OFACS 232 | ADVANCED SPREADSHEETS | 3 |
Recommended Course Sequence
| Semester | Courses |
| Fall Semester 1 | BUS 100; OFACS 132; ENGL 110 or ENGL 125; MGMT 113; BUS 120 |
| Spring Semester 1 | MKTG 112 or MGMT 205; ACCTG 105; BUS 215; MGMT 214; OFACS 232 |
Program Contact Information
Julie Howar, Dean
Business, Legal, and Information Systems
Room TC205
(309) 694-5558
Illinois Career Cluster
Business, Management and Administration
Career Pathway:
Management
Gainful Employment Disclosure
Career Pathway
Pathway programs at ICC have a map that shows the courses/degree requirements that will lead students to their desired education and employment goals.
Career Cluster:
Business Management and Administration If you are a high school junior or senior, you can get a head start on your future by taking college-level courses now! Visit our Dual Credit webpage for a listing of area high schools with courses available Composition I (ENGL 110) | Humanities | Lab Science High School Diploma or GED Getting Started: Apply to ICC | Paying for College | Career Information:
Management
| Student Information Small Business Management
(24 credit hours) none Small business owners, managers
$15-20/hr Business Specialist(30 credit hours) none First-line supervisors, managers$15-20/hr Business(61 credit hours) none Sales managers, administrative services managers, general and operations managers$15-25/hr Program transfer guides layout coursework to be taken at ICC and the transfer institution to complete specific programs of study or majors. General transfer agreements formalize the transfer process from ICC to other colleges and universities. For additional transfer information:
Pathway:
General Management
ICC Pathway: Business Management
Early College
Point of Entry
Certificate of Completion
Industry Credentials
Employment Information
Certificate of Completion
Industry Credentials
Employment Information
Associate of Applied Science Degree
Industry Credentials
Employment Information
OCCUPATION BACHELOR DEGREE TRANSFER OPTIONS
CAREER CLUSTER BACHELOR DEGREE TRANSFER OPTIONS
GENERAL BACHELOR DEGREE TRANSFER OPTIONS
Transfer Assistance
Useful Transfer Links
Transfer Agreements