Target Audience: Virginia Tech classified and university staff.
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 Spring and Fall semesters.
Certificates Available
NRCC awards certificates to participants completing the below classes in either (a) the Fiscal Practices track or (b) the Human Resources practices track. Once all necessary classes have been completed, attendees will need to apply for graduation with NRCC.
Virginia Tech will also recognize its employees' accomplishments with a framed certificate. To receive the AEC in Human Resources Practices certificate from Virginia Tech, participants must attend the non-credit VT Human Resource Management short course.
Required classes for the Career Studies Certificates:
AEC Certificate in Fiscal Practices from NRCC & VT
Course Number | Course Title | College Credits | Course Descriptions |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUS 236 | Communications 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. |
| ACC 211 | Principles of Accounting I | 3-4 | 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. |
AEC Certificate in Human Resources Practices from NRCC
Course Number | Course Title | College Credits | Course Descriptions |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUS 236 | Communications 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. |
University Organizational and Professional Development
Southgate Center (0538)
Blacksburg, VA 24061
Phone: 540/231-5100 Fax: 540/231-6479
Contact UOPD: uopd@vt.edu
Classes Offered
Fall 2009 classes:
Acc 211: Principles of Accounting &
VT HR Management Short Course
How to Pay
University Organizational and Professional Development accepts three (3) forms of payment:
- Departmental ISR. See on-line instructions for completing an ISR through HokieMart.
- Foundation check
- Personal check
Checks should be made payable to the Treasurer, Virginia Tech and mailed to UOPD, Campus Mail #0538.
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