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Cincinnati State Technical and Community College offers the online Associate of Arts degree program, designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university in pursuit of a bachelor's degree. You'll work closely with an academic advisor to customize the curriculum to fit the school and the bachelor's degree you plan to complete, ensuring the seamless transfer of your hard-earned credits. Upon completion, you'll be halfway to a bachelor's degree in a number of Humanities, Social Sciences, or Liberal Arts fields. 

The online Accounting Certificate program from Cincinnati State Technical and Community College is designed for students who have earned a degree in a different discipline and need accounting courses to prepare for the CPA exam, or who may need accounting courses for job promotion. Graduates possess a solid foundation in all areas of accounting, including:

• Intermediate Accounting
• ​Tax Accounting 
• Cost Accounting
• ​Computerized Accounting
• ​Auditing

The online Associate of Applied Business in Accounting degree program from Cincinnati State Technical and Community College provides students with an understanding of accounting skills and knowledge of business fundamentals. Students are exposed to all facets of the accounting profession, including:

• Intermediate Accounting
• Tax Accounting
• Cost Accounting
• Computerized Accounting
• Auditing

​Graduates are prepared for careers as accounting assistants, accounts receivable/payable specialists, billing specialists, bookkeepers, payroll assistants, and more. 

The online Associate of Applied Business in Administrative Assistant degree program from Cincinnati State Technical and Community College develops students' competencies in office procedures, software applications, communications, accounting skills, organizational skills, supervisory skills, office management, time management, and project management, as well as the "soft" skills employers desire. Graduates are prepared to pursue careers such as:

• ​Administrative Assistant
• Executive Assistant
• Marketing Assistant
• Office Manager
• ​Sales Assistant

The online Associate of Applied Business in Finance Technology / Financial Planning degree program with a concentration in Financial Planning from Cincinnati State Technical and Community College focuses on personal financial management including cash flow management, insurance, investments, taxes, retirement and education funding, and estate planning. Graduates possess the knowledge and skills required to:

• Develop realistic, personal financial plans
• ​Analyze financial data
• ​Perform managerial functions in financial environments

The online Associate of Applied Business in Hospitality Management degree program from Cincinnati State Technical and Community College provides students with a basic knowledge of lodging and restaurant operation, along with event management skills and hospitality management training. Graduates are prepared to supervise multiple hospitality venues including:

• Hotels
• Casinos
• Restaurants
• ​Catering Companies

The online Associate of Arts in Pre-Business Administration degree program from Cincinnati State Technical and Community College provides students with the academic foundation needed for transfer to a bachelor's degree program with a business-related major, such as:

• ​Business Administration
• Accounting
• Finance
• ​Management 
• Marketing

Graduates are prepared to begin their junior year in a bachelor's degree program at the four-year institution of their choice. 

The online Computer Applications Certificate program from Cincinnati State Technical and Community College builds students' proficiency in using Microsoft Office software within a workplace environment. Required coursework focuses on:

• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• ​Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Publisher
• Microsoft Access

Additionally, students may select from a range of elective courses exploring topics in document proofreading and editing, emerging technologies and social media, administrative office management, the legal office environment, and more. 

The online AAS in Computer Programming & Database Management prepares students to design, program, and implement computer software using programming languages and database technologies. The Computer Software Development concentration gives students knowledge of computer operating systems and Software Development using several programming languages.

Students gain skills in creating computer programs using .NET, C++, C#, Java, and current web based programming languages. Courses discuss the design, development, and maintenance of database systems using SQL/Server and MySQL. Graduates can immediately enter the workforce as computer programmers in various fields or choose to further their education in a bachelor’s program. 

Potential job opportunities for graduates include:

• Software developer
• Computer programmer/analyst
• Database system programmer/analyst
• System analyst
• e-Business developer

Begin an exciting career in healthcare with these health informatics online degrees.  Courses focus on managing healthcare data and information resources.  Learn to collect, integrate, and analyze primary and secondary healthcare data and to manage information resources related to research, planning, provision, payment, and evaluation of healthcare services. 

Graduates are prepared to:

• Use CPT-4 and ICD-10-CM/PCS classification systems
• Apply legal guidelines for releasing medical information
• Manage and utilize databases
• Manage revenue cycle processes
• Monitor documentation compliance with The Joint Commission accreditation standards

You will be ready to take the national certification exam for registered health information technicians (RHIT).

Jump-start your career with this online medical billing and coding degree.  Learn to help patients and medical professionals receive financial reimbursement for services, preparing for entry-level careers in healthcare.  Gain an understanding of standard numeric coding systems and learn to determine code assignments using ICD and CPT which are then applied to healthcare records.  Graduates are prepared for careers in:

• Outpatient clinics
• Outpatient surgery centers
• Physician group practices
• Billing companies 
• Insurance companies

With many organizations that offer advanced certification in medical billing and coding now recommending a coding education and experience in the field prior to pursuing these advanced certificates, this program can be a great starting point for further study and credentials.

Graduates may take the entry-level certification exam to earn the credential Certified Coding Associate (CCA).