Business and Entrepreneurship

Find Your Power in Business.

Become an industry pioneer or establish a successful career in a business of your choice.

Pathway Overview

Our Business and Entrepreneurship Pathway prepares you to enter business industries with licenses and certifications that you can earn in as little as six months.

Earn an accounting certificate or degree. Work in the government or private industry in an accounting position with our A.A.S. program.
Become an HR professional or a notary public. Get equipped to succeed as a manager in human resources—or enhance your skillset by becoming a certified notary.

Select a program below to learn more and view potential careers with estimated salaries.*

*Salary estimates are based on industry data and may vary by location, experience, and employer.

Short-Term Certificate Programs

This program is also available entirely online.

Accounting Manager: $109,115.89
Accountant: $94,742.55
Auditor: $94,742.55
Bookkeeper: $54,027.24
Controller: $94,742.55
Financial Analyst: $94,742.55
Forensic Accountant: $94,742.55
Tax Advisor: $57,381.26

Digital Marketing

This program is also available completely online.

Content Marketing Manager: $102,114.83
Digital Advertising Specialist: $89,228.48
Digital Marketing Manager: $143,384.75
Digital Marketing Specialist: $89,228.48
Email Marketing Coordinator: $89,228.48
SEO Specialist: $89,228.48
Social Media Manager: $89,228.48
Web Analytics Specialist: $111,370.59

This program is also available completely online.

Compensation and Benefits Manager: $158,569.64
Employee Relations Specialist: $106,972.88
HR Consultant $94,207.38
HR Coordinator: $94,207.38
HR Generalist: $94,207.38
Human Resources Manager: $166,684.72
Talent Acquisition Specialist: $94,207.38
Training and Development Manager: $138,497.61

Income Tax Preparation

Enrolled Agent: $75,290.73
IRS Agent: $75,290.73
Tax Accountant: $75,290.73
Tax Advisor: $57,381.26
Tax Analyst: $75,290.73
Tax Consultant: $75,290.73
Tax Manager: $75,290.73
Tax Preparer: $57,381.26

Management and Supervision

This program is also available completely online.

Business Development Manager: $109,115.89
Department Supervisor: $105,263.50
Executive Manager: $147,434.47
General Manager: $105,263.50
Operations Coordinator $105,950.04
Operations Manager: $143,546.88
Project Manager: $112,875.03
Team Leader: $123,934.80

This program is also available completely online.

Contract Notary: $50,000
Legal Document Assistant: $45,000
Loan Signing Agent: $50,000
Mobile Notary: $50,000
Notary Public: $46,500
Notary Signing Agent: $50,00
Real Estate Notary: $50,000
Title and Escrow Notary: $50,000

Payroll Paytrain Professional

This program is also available completely online.

Benefits Coordinator: $91,823.19
Compensation Specialist: $91,823.19
HR Payroll Coordinator: $63,755.69
Payroll Administrator: $91,823.19
Payroll Analyst: $63,755.69
Payroll Manager: $91,823.19
Payroll Specialist: $63,755.69
Payroll Tax Analyst: $63,755.69

Project Management (PMP) Exam Preparation

This program is also available completely online.

Construction Project Manager: $85,567.19
IT Project Manager: $112,875.03
Program Manager: $105,263.50
Project Analyst: $105,950.04
Project Coordinator: $105,263.50
Project Director: $112,875.03
Project Manager: $105,263.50
Project Scheduler: $105,263.50

Real Estate Licensure

Commercial Real Estate Agent: $62,857.04
Leasing Agent: $59,626.41
Property Manager: $59,626.41
Real Estate Agent: $62,857.04
Real Estate Appraiser: $62,857.04
Real Estate Broker: $84,957.77
Real Estate Consultant: $62,857.04
Real Estate Investor: $62,857.04

Residential Property Management

Community Association Manager: $59,626.41
Leasing Consultant: $59,626.41
Maintenance Supervisor: $59,626.41
Property Administrator: $59,574.68
Property Manager: $59,626.41
Real Estate Manager: $59,626.41
Residential Property Manager: $59,626.41
Tenant Relations Coordinator: $59,626.41

SHRM Essentials of Human Resources

This program is also available completely online.

Employee Relations Assistant: $56,268.33
HR Administrator: $166,684.72
HR Assistant: $56,268.33
HR Coordinator: $94,207.38
HR Generalist: $94,207.38
HR Specialist: $94,207.38
Talent Acquisition Assistant $56,268.33
Training Coordinator: $84,597.75

SHRM Professional Certification

This program is also available completely online.

Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO): $166,684.72
Compensation and Benefits Manager: $158,569.64
Employee Relations Manager: $106,972.88
HR Business Partner: $94,207.38
HR Director: $106,004.63
Human Resources Manager: $166,684.72
Senior HR Specialist: $94,207.38
Talent Acquisition Manager: $106,004.63

Academic Certificate Programs

This program is also available completely online.

Accounting Manager: $109,115.89
Accountant: $94,742.55
Auditor: $94,742.55
Bookkeeper: $54,027.24
Controller: $94,742.55
Financial Analyst: $94,742.55
Forensic Accountant: $94,742.55
Tax Advisor: $57,381.26

CPA Exam Qualification

Certified Public Accountant (CPA): $94,742.55
Auditor: $94,742.55
Corporate Accountant: $94,742.55
Financial Analyst: $105,950.04
Forensic Accountant: $94,742.55
Government Accountant: $94,742.55
Internal Auditor: $94,742.55
Tax Consultant: $75,290.73

Human Resources Management

This program is also available completely online.

Compensation and Benefits Manager: $158,569.64
Employee Relations Specialist: $106,972.88
HR Business Partner: $94,207.38
HR Consultant: $94,207.38
HR Generalist: $94,207.38
Human Resources Manager: $166,684.72
Talent Acquisition Specialist $94,207.38
Training and Development Manager: $138,497.61

Marketing Management Certificate

This program is also available completely online.

Advertising Manager: $102,114.83
Brand Manager: $102,114.83
Content Marketing Manager: $102,114.83
Digital Marketing Specialist: $89,228.48
Market Research Analyst: $79,751.40
Marketing Manager: $143,384.75
Product Manager: $102,114.83
Social Media Manager: $89,228.48

Small Business Management Certificate

This program is also available completely online.

Business Consultant: $129,316.39
Business Development Manager: $109,115.89
Entrepreneur: $115,089.43
Franchise Manager: $143,546.88
Operations Manager: $143,546.88
Retail Management: $105,263.50
Small Business Owner: $115,577.12
Start-up Advisor: $129,316.39

Associate Degree Programs

Accounting Professional, A.A.S.

This program is also available completely online.

Accounting Assistant: $45,156.32
Accounts Payable/Receivable Clerk: $76,214.32
Accounting Technician: $76,214.32
Bookkeeper: $76,214.32
Financial Assistant: $76,214.32
Junior Accountant $45,156.32
Payroll Specialist: $76,214.32
Staff Accountant: $76,214.32

Business Administration, A.S.

Administrative Assistant: $49,900.49
Business Analyst: $105,263.50
Customer Service Manager: $105,263.50
Marketing Coordinator: $102,114.83
Management Trainee: $105,263.50
Operations Coordinator: $105,950.04
Office Manager: $105,263.50
Sales Representative: $66,238.60

This program offers transfer credits for a bachelor’s degree. Please speak with an academic or career advisor for more details.

Business Management, A.A.S.

This program is also available completely online.

Administrative Manager: $121,941.65
Business Analyst: $99,410
Business Manager: $121,941.65
Operations Manager: $143,546.88
Project Manager: $112,875.03
Retail Manager: $42,538.76
Sales Manager: $139,677.60

Economics, A.A.

This program is also available completely online.

Business Consultant: $129,316.39
Data Analyst: $105,950.04
Economic Analyst: $105,950.04
Economics Teacher: $78,992.25
Financial Analyst: $105,950.04
Market Research Analyst: $79,751.40
Policy Analyst: $105,950.04
Research Assistant: $64,327.70

This program offers transfer credits for a bachelor’s degree. Please speak with an academic or career advisor for more details.

Marketing Management, A.A.S.

This program is also available completely online.

Advertising Assistant: $45,156.32
Brand Assistant: $45,156.32
Marketing Assistant: $81,216.08
Market Research Assistant: $79,751.40
Financial Analyst: $105,950.04
Market Research Analyst: $79,751.40
Policy Analyst: $105,950.04
Research Assistant: $64,327.70