Looking for a career that will take you places? You've come to the right place. Southern Union's Business Department offers programs in some of today's most rewarding and exciting fields! With smaller classes and dedicated instructors, you'll always get the personalized attention you deserve. Flexible class schedules allow you to work while you attend school. Financial aid is available to those who qualify. Each program area has a variety of educational opportunities.
If you have any questions or would like more information about the Business Department, please contact the Department Chair.
Programs
Business Management - Accounting
This program is designed for the professional development of individuals who desire to upgrade their knowledge and skills of business management with a concentration in accounting. The certificate options are for students who are seeking employment or to upgrade skills in the field of business with accounting.
Program Options:
Associate in Applied Science (61 Credit Hours)
Certificate (42 Credit Hours)
CTE Short-Term Certificate (27 Credit Hours)
Business Management - Entrepreneurship
This program is designed for the professional development of individuals who desire to upgrade their knowledge and skills of business management with a concentration in entrepreneurship. The certificate options are for students who are seeking employment or to upgrade skills in the field of business with entrepreneurship.
Program Options:
Associate in Applied Science (61 Credit Hours)
Certificate (45 Credit Hours)
CTE Short-Term Certificate (12 Credit Hours)
Information Systems - Cloud Computing
This program is designed for the professional development of individuals who desire to upgrade their knowledge and skills of computer science and prepare for employment in computer-related positions as programmers or computer technicians. Southern Union offers a selection of certificates and an Associate in Applied Science degree in Information Systems. Students should contact an academic advisor regarding the transferability of specific courses to a four-year institution.
Program Options:
Associate in Applied Science (61 Credit Hours)
Certificate (45 Credit Hours)
CTE Short-Term Certificate
-Computer and Network Support (24 Credit Hours)
-Hardware and Software Support (9 Credit Hours)
Information Systems - Computer and Network Support
This program is designed for the professional development of individuals who desire to upgrade their knowledge and skills of computer science and prepare for employment in computer-related positions as programmers or computer technicians. Southern Union offers a selection of certificates and an Associate in Applied Science degree in Information Systems. Students should contact an academic advisor regarding the transferability of specific courses to a four-year institution.
Program Options:
Associate in Applied Science (61 Credit Hours)
Certificate (45 Credit Hours)
CTE Short-Term Certificate
-Computer Network Support (24 Credit Hours)
-Hardware and Software Support (9 Credit Hours)
Office Management - Medical Office Technology
This program is designed for the professional development of individuals who desire to upgrade their knowledge and skills of business and prepare themselves for positions in medical office management. The certificate options are for students who are seeking employment or to upgrade skills in the field as a medical office specialist.
Program Options:
Associate in Applied Science (61 Credit Hours)
Certificate (46 Credit Hours)
CTE Short-Term Certificate
-Business Foundations (12 Credit Hours)
-Medical Office Technology (19 Credit Hours)
Office Management - Support Technology
This program is designed for the professional development of individuals who desire to upgrade their knowledge and skills of business and prepare themselves for positions in office management. The certificate options are for students who are seeking employment or to upgrade skills in the field of office management.
Program Options:
Associate in Applied Science (61 Credit Hours)
Certificate (45 Credit Hours)
CTE Short-Term Certificate
-Business Foundations (12 Credit Hours)
-Support Technology (21 Credit Hours)
Faculty
Doss Buckalew Department Chair, Business/Information Systems dbuckalew@suscc.edu
Tony Brown Information Systems tbrown@suscc.edu
Ben Johnson Accounting/Economics rbjohnson@suscc.edu
Lil Serviss Accounting lserviss@suscc.edu
Lisa Turner Business/Office Management lturner@suscc.edu