Accounting Specialist

The Accounting Specialist Program is designed to meet the needs of those students who work in the accounting field or who are presently employed and want to complete additional accounting courses beyond the diploma level. As a student in this program, you’ll prepare for positions such as Accounting Clerks, Accounts Payable/Receivable Specialists, Personal Income Tax Clerks, Collection Clerks, or Professional Bookkeepers. This program amplifies the student’s understanding of the role of accounting in business operations with a special emphasis on combining accounting theory and practice with the microcomputer. Upon graduation and with two years of experience, you will be encouraged to sit for the Certified Bookkeeper (CB) national certification.

Office Management

Office Management skills put you in high demand with employers. Today's companies need highly skilled men and women who can organize, manage, and distribute information in the fast-paced business world. Virginia College helps you gain the special skills and prepare for the challenges you’ll face with hands-on training in:

Business Administration

The Business Administration program is designed for students who are interested in acquiring the knowledge and skills necessary to perform a variety of administrative functions in the business world. The Bachelor's degree in Business Administration is also beneficial for those in lower-tier management positions and who need the baccalaureate credential to progress in their corporate hierarchy. It has become more and more important for job seekers to have a bachelor's degree to compete for positions or achieve advancement in today's business climate. Now, Virginia College offers students a chance to apply previously earned credit toward completion of a degree.

Criminal Justice

Prepare for or enhance your career in law enforcement on-line or in a traditional classroom setting, in the Criminal Justice program at Virginia College where technology meets law enforcement. Virginia College’s bachelor degree in Criminal Justice is offered online and on campus (or a combination of both) to fit the busy schedules of today’s students. For those with work hours that vary from day to day, for students with an active family life, or for people who just want to complete their course work on their own schedule, online learning is an excellent option. This program is right for you if you are currently employed in the field, if you are interested in pursuing a career in criminal justice, or if you have a strong desire to make your community a better place in which to live. The program will help you succeed in a variety of criminal justice positions, including courtroom administrator, police officer, private security officer, probation or parole officer, juvenile delinquency case manager, corrections officer, police detective, industrial security, commercial security, or homeland security.

Health Services Management

Now there’s an academic program for people on the go… people who want to complete a health-based interdisciplinary studies Bachelor of Science degree on-line, whether it’s for initial entry into this rapidly growing field or for advancement in an existing job. Are you interested in promotion in your current medical position but need a bachelor degree to move up the ladder? Are you ready for a career change to a dynamic, growing field where you can do good things for your own future while doing good for others at the same time? Then this new program is for you! Have previous college credit? Let us help you determine if it may be applied to your degree. Learn from Virginia College’s real-world instructional staff, many of whom work in the field and bring their expertise and unique, practical experience to the program. Prepare for mid-level management positions in health care organizations including hospitals, physician practices, ambulatory care centers, home health agencies, and more.

Healthcare Reimbursement

Healthcare Reimbursement focuses on the fundamentals of medical office protocol with specialized training in the areas you will need for a job in this growing field.

As a Virginia College student, you’ll be prepared for entry-level positions in the medical field related to reimbursement procedures. You’ll learn the fundamentals of medical office protocol and get specialized training in Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), International Classification of Diseases (ICD), and Health Care Financing Administration Common Procedural Coding System (HCPCS).

In addition to your classroom experiences, you will also serve an externship for on-the-job training. You’ll be supervised by a physician, nurse, or health services professional and learn the billing and coding process from the working perspective.

Medical Office Administration

Medical Office Administrators perform both administrative and clinical duties, reporting directly to an office manager, physician, or other health practitioner. Students learn to work closely with doctors and other support personnel as well as how to use medical terminology, medical office procedures, and insurance coding to prepare for a career in this growing, specialized field. Looking for a career with a bright future? One where your care and compassion can help people through trying times? Then look to Virginia College.

Network Engineering

Today's business runs on computer networking technology. Now, you can join the high-tech world! With the Network Engineering Program at Virginia College, you will get Windows 2008 MCITP training that helps launch you into an exciting career in this growing field. From hardware basics to complex networking, we help you gain the skills you’ll need to join the exploding e-commerce revolution! Take the first step toward becoming a certified network engineer. Prepare for a selection of seven professional network and computer certifications: A+, Network+, Security +, Linux, MCP, MCITP and CCNA. Don’t let technology pass you by. Let Virginia College prepare you for the high-tech careers of today and the future!

Paralegal Studies

Get legal! Looking for a career in which you can positively affect the lives of others? Looking for a challenging career that offers prestige and excitement and a brighter future? Then consider becoming a paralegal! The Paralegal Studies Program at Virginia College prepares you for this fast-paced and rapidly growing career field...offering you the skills and attributes employers are looking for. Paralegals can be found in courtrooms, corporations, insurance companies, governmental offices and bank trust departments, as well as in attorneys’ offices. Get the preparation you need from instructors with real-world experience.

Business Administration - Healthcare

This program is designed for those already working in the healthcare field who seek advancement as well as for those who desire a career in the business side of healthcare. A master’s degree in such areas as health services administration, long-term care administration, health sciences, public health, public administration, or business administration is the standard credential for most generalist positions in this field. The program offers business management skills needed within in today’s health care systems, emphasizing core management, strategy and analytics. The concentration includes courses in marketing for health care organizations, health care accounting, and health care law. Medical and health services managers advance by moving into more responsible and higher paying positions, such as assistant or associate administrator, department head, or chief. This program is specifically designed to give graduates the education they need to enhance a career in this growing field.

Business Administration - Management

You can increase your career value and earning power while putting yourself into a position to compete for top opportunities in business with this flexible and convenient online program. The Business Administration—Management masters degree from Virginia College gives you broad management skills, ranging from analytics to strategic management to organizational relations. You may concentrate in more specific areas such as project management, marketing, new product development, or information systems. The core courses in management involve areas like accounting, finance, managerial economics, management and organizations, management and strategy, and business operations.

Human Resource Management

The Human Resource Management program is designed to prepare human resource professionals to deal with the complexities and challenges of managing today’s workforce. The courses show you how to help in the professional development of men and women in the field of human resources. You’ll prepare to work in such settings as business, industry, government, and nonprofit organizations and institutions. You’ll learn to handle disputes, grievances, discipline, and dismissals while you acquire the skills you’ll need to work with a variety of people in various work settings. Want an exciting job where every day is different? Then click now and learn more!

Management Information Systems

Today's business relies on technically skilled employees! With training in computer networking, programming and information system management from Virginia College, you’ll be exposed to valuable skills that are in demand in today's marketplace. From hardware basics to complex networking, we train you to join the exploding revolution of evolving technologies!

Virginia College's Bachelor of Science Degree in Management Information Systems is designed to give you a comprehensive introduction to business information systems and equip you with valuable managerial skills. You’ll be prepared for a career involving the management and design of computer-based information systems... those of today and the innovations coming tomorrow. Choose one of three tracks... or mix and match: Computer Programming, Database Administration, or Network Engineering.

And completing your degree online allows you to pursue a bachelor’s degree without the hassles of coordinating business schedules, childcare or even finding a parking space.

Want to compete? Want to earn a degree while balancing family and work? Then complete the info request form and find out more about Virginia College’s exciting programs. All Virginia College programs are accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools. Financial aid is available for those who qualify. And our faculty and staff are available to make sure you get the most from your educational experience at Virginia College.

Private Sector Accounting

The Private Sector Accounting bachelor degree program is designed for those students who are looking for a career in the in-demand field of accounting. As a graduate from this program, you will be able to pursue a career in private industry, working in such areas as financial accounting, cost accounting, budget accounting, or internal auditing. The program also prepares you for a career in governmental or not-for-profit accounting positions. The course work gives you a thorough understanding of accounting theory and emphasizes your ability to apply the advanced accounting theories you learn in real-world situations.

Cybersecurity

Virginia College's master's degree in Cybersecurity is designed to provide you with an in-depth study in IT Infrastructure Security. You will be exposed to and challenged by the most popular aspects of computer security, including cyber-law, cyber-terrorism, forensics, hardening the operating system, viral activity, and compliancy issues. As a graduate of this program, you will be prepared for employment positions involving the security management of a LAN, WLAN, and WAN environments, including our own nation's informational infrastructure.

As part of this exciting program, you will be presented with various simulations and live lab projects to examine the overall security administration and computer forensics of network security in fields such as information security, network administration, and firewall management. The program provides a strong foundation in cryptography, forensics, intrusion detection, and firewall devices. Additional areas of study include hardening among various operating systems, simulated and real-life experience through VPN connections, and security measures applied to perimeter network devices.