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Introduction to Business Administration
Business administration refers to the management of various aspects of a business or organization to ensure its smooth operation and achievement of its goals. The world of business presents ambitious individuals with a diverse range of career paths, including roles such as business manager, human resources manager, financial analyst, marketing manager, supply chain manager, and small business owners.
Business Administration at Oakton
Our Business program offers two certificates focusing on fundamental skills: the Applied Business Certificate and the Customer Service Certificate. As part of the Division of Business and Career Technologies, Oakton's Business program can help give you the skills and knowledge to succeed in business and find a job in roles as varied as human resources, marketing, sales, management and many more. Your studies will be an investment in your career as you'll learn the best practices and processes necessary to get the job done—whether you are working for others or as an entrepreneur. You'll also learn theory and history to fully understand the decisions driving your industry—and take the lead and make those decisions yourself.
Core Concepts in Business Administration
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Career Exploration & Preparation
- Business and Financial Occupations: Occupational Outlook HandbookThe U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics produces this valuable collection of job summaries, entry-level education requirements, and median pay.
- Illinois Career Information SystemA self-directed, no cost, internet-based system that combines a wealth of career, education/training, and labor market information into one comprehensive, easy-to-use resource tool.
- Ferguson's Career Guidance Center This link opens in a new windowProvides detailed profiles of more than 3,300 jobs and 94 industries, invaluable advice on career skills, and more than 55,000 career resource entries.
- Occupational Outlook Handbook This link opens in a new windowThe Occupational Outlook Handbook provides information to people making decisions about their future work lives, including training and education needed, earnings, expected job prospects, what workers do on the job, and working conditions in a variety of occupations.
- American Management AssociationThe AMA provides trainings and valuable resources to ensure business professionals stay knowledgeable in the competitive business world.
- DECAThis international, non-profit organization has been developing the business skills of college and high school students since 1946.