The Administrative Support Certificate offers students a broad range of computer skills, competent management skills and a keen understanding of the business environment. By choosing an area of focus in Accounting, Legal, Technology or General Business studies, students are prepared for career-oriented positions such as entry-level accounting and bookkeeping, information technology specialists, human resources generalists, legal assistants, legal secretaries, and administrative assistants. Concentrations offer an easy transition into the Business Management Associate Degree program. It also may transition to Associate Degree programs in Business Administration, Business Finance, Legal Assistant/Paralegal, and Marketing. Students are encouraged to complete this Certificate Program as a first step towards earning the Associate Degree. The program may be pursued on a full or part-time basis. Students requiring basic skills development courses in reading, English or math as determined by placement testing area are advised to begin their program with these basic skills courses to ensure success in the required business courses. For further information, please contact the Business Division Director.