Administrative Excellence Certificate
Available To:
All Virginia Tech Employees
Program Summary:
A Virginia Tech design team, in partnership with New River Community College (NRCC), has created 2 Career Studies Certificates. Classes are taught on campus during normal work hours and include customized instruction for adult learners. Participants must obtain approval from their supervisors to attend classes during their regular work schedule. Registration fees cover both the cost of tuition and any book(s) required for the class. Classes are offered during both Fall and Spring semesters on a rotating basis.
Certificates Available:
NRCC awards certificates to participants completing the below classes in either the (a) Fiscal Practices track or (b) Human Resources Practices track. Once all necessary classes have been completed, attendees must apply for graduation in order to be recognized by NRCC. Participants will also receive a framed certificate of recognition from Virginia Tech.
Requirements for the Administrative Excellence Certificate in Fiscal Practices:
Course Number | Course Title | College Credits | Course Descriptions |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUS 236 | Communication in Management | Introduces the functions of communication in management with emphasis on gathering, organizing, transmitting facts & ideas. Teaches the basic techniques of effective oral & written communication. | |
| BUS 265 | Ethical Issues in Management | 3 | Examines the legal, ethical, and social responsibilities of management. May use cases to develop the ability to think and act responsibly. |
| ACC 211 | Principles of Accounting I | Presents accounting principles/application to various businesses. Covers the accounting cycle, income determination, and financial reporting. A laboratory co-requisite (ACC 213) may be required as identified by the college. | |
| ACC 219 | Government & Non- Profit Accounting | 3 | Introduces fund accounting as used by governmental and nonprofit entities. Stresses differences between accounting principles of for-profit and not-for-profit organizations. Prerequisite ACC 212 or equivalent. |
| ACC 195 | Best Practices for Internal Control | 3 | This course will replace the ACC 241 Auditing. Studies internal control design and evaluation, evidence-gathering techniques and other topics. |
Requirements for the Administrative Excellence Certificate in Human Resources:
Course Number | Course Title | College Credits | Course Descriptions |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUS 236 | Communication in Management | 3 | Introduces the functions of communication in management with emphasis on gathering, organizing, transmitting facts & ideas. Teaches the basic techniques of effective oral & written communication. |
| BUS 265 | Ethical Issues in Management | 3 | Examines the legal, ethical, and social responsibilities of management. May use cases to develop the ability to think and act responsibly. |
| BUS 205 | Human Resource Management | 3 | Introduces employment, selection, and placement of personnel, forecasting, job analysis, job descriptions, training methods and programs, employee evaluation systems, compensation, benefits, and labor relations. |
| BUS 201 | Organizational Behavior | 3 | Presents a behaviorally oriented course combining the functions of management with the psychology of leading and managing people. Focuses on the effective use of human resources through understanding human motivation and behavior patterns, conflict management and resolution, group functioning and process, the psychology of decision-making, and the importance of recognizing and managing change. |
| n/a | VT Human Resource Management Short Course | n/a | This non-credit course includes classroom lecture and discussions on a variety of topics related to the university. There are no tests or grading; however, participants must attend 4 of the 5 Modules to receive credit toward the Human Resources Practices certificate. |
University Organizational and Professional Development
Southgate Center (0538)
Blacksburg, VA 24061
Phone: 540/231-5100 Fax: 540/231-6479
Contact UOPD: uopd@vt.edu