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Lakeland Community College offers the online Associate of Arts, a liberal arts degree.  This degree in liberal arts allows students to explore multiple fields of study and choose electives based on interests and, ultimately, career goals.  As a transfer degree, it is normally pursued by students who intend to transfer to a four-year college or university to complete a Bachelor of Arts or Science degree.  You will complete introductory courses in general education fields, including:

• English
• Mathematics
• Arts/Humanities
• Social Science
• Natural Science

The liberal arts degree typically leads to areas of study that include art, business, education, geography, history, journalism, modern languages, music, philosophy, political science, sociology, psychology, and more.

The online Associate of Applied Business in Accounting degree program from Lakeland Community College prepares students for exciting and rewarding careers in a variety of business settings. Because the use of technology is increasingly important in the accounting field, the curriculum provides students with computer knowledge and skills in accounting-related software, in addition to examining topics such as:

• Financial accounting 
• ​Information systems
• ​Business law

Benefit from a range of support services offered in this online accounting degree. Lakeland offers ongoing advising, tutoring and career services. In addition, you will have access to financial aid.

The online Associate of Applied Business in Business Management with a concentration in Business Information Management degree program from Lakeland Community College prepares students for positions as supervisors, middle managers, administrative assistants, and entrepreneurs in for-profit, non-profit, and governmental organizations. In addition to general management courses, the Business Information Management concentration explores topics such as:

• ​Operating systems and techniques 
• ​Internet services
• Networking essentials 
• ​Project management

This online management degree follows the same schedule as on-campus traditional formats. Benefit from a range of resources, some of which include tutoring, financial aid and career services.

The online Associate of Applied Business in Business Management with a concentration in General Management degree program from Lakeland Community College prepares students to be a generalist in the management field and is the most versatile option in terms of students' selection of courses to meet individual or organizational needs. Core courses include coverage of all the business functions which a manager would be expected to understand, and a wide variety of elective courses enables students to select topics of particular relevance to them or their employers. Graduates are well versed in areas such as:

• ​Financial accounting 
• Public speaking
• Business ethics
• Marketing
• And more

This online management degree follows the same schedule as on-campus programs. You will also have access to a wide range of support services, some of which include advising, tutoring and counseling.

The online Business Information Management Certificate program from Lakeland Community College provides a short-range goal for students planning to pursue a business degree, or academic credentials for students who already have a baccalaureate degree and wish to become employed or promoted. Courses explore topics such as:

• Business ethics
• Computers & information processing 
• ​Operating systems
• ​Web programming

Lakeland offers a number of online resources, some of which include financial assistance, tutoring and career services.

The online Business Management Certificate program from Lakeland Community College is designed for students who are, or want to be, in management or leadership positions in any type of formal organization setting. Students learn the concepts and practice of planning, organization, communication, control processes and more.

Online learning benefits include:

• Advising and counseling
• Career services
• Tutoring
• Financial assistance

• Computer basics and essentials
• Principles of information technology and computer science
• Operating systems

Take advantage of a number of support resources, some of which include advising, financial assistance and career services.

The online E-Business Certificate program from Lakeland Community College is designed for students who are working, or who want to work, in the field of e-business. Courses cover all principles of e-business management, including areas of business law, marketing and management.

Online distance education resources include:

• Advising and counseling
• Career services
• Tutoring

The online Financial Accounting Certificate program from Lakeland Community College is primarily oriented towards college graduates who wish to acquire education in accounting to advance their present profession, enter a new profession, or sit for the CPA exam. Students do not need any prior education in either accounting or business to enter this certificate program. Courses cover topics in:

• Financial and managerial accounting 
• ​Spreadsheet analysis
• Auditing and tax accounting
• ​Ethics

Benefit from a number of distance learning support services, such as tutoring, financial assistance and advising.

The online General Accounting Certificate program from Lakeland Community College is designed for students with little or no college background who are interested in pursuing an entry-level position in accounting. Courses explore topics such as:

• Financial and managerial accounting
• ​Information systems
• Spreadsheet analysis
• Business law

All credits earned can also be applied toward an associate degree in accounting. Advising and career services are also available to map your educational goals.

The online Office Communications Certificate program from Lakeland Community College provides students with an introduction to business and communications within an office environment. Courses explore topics such as:

• Public speaking
• ​Computer & Microsoft Office skills
• ​HR management
• Business communication

Students enrolled in distance education learning at Lakeland follow the same calendar as on-campus counterparts. Learning resources are also available, and include tutoring, counseling and career services.

The Small Business Accounting Certificate is available from Lakeland Community College.  This certificate program is designed for those responsible for the accounting and finance functions of a small business.  It can also be used as a way to begin earning an associate degree in accounting, with all of the credits earned being applicable toward this degree.  The curriculum covers a variety of accounting areas. 

You will take such courses as:

• Financial accounting and management for small business
• Managerial accounting
• Accounting information systems

Distance learning follows the same schedule as on-campus progams. In addition, you will have access to online learning resources, some of which include advising, financial assistance and career services.

Lakeland Community College’s IT Foundations Certificate program is designed to provide students with the fundamental knowledge and skills required to pursue a variety of careers in the information technology field. It also fulfills one of the designated steps leading to completion for several IT degree concentrations.

Lakeland Community College’s IT Professional Certificate program builds upon students’ existing IT knowledge and skills to prepare them for a variety of positions in the information technology field. It also fulfills one of the designated steps leading to completion for all of the IT degree concentrations.

Lakeland Community College’s IT Specialist Certificate program builds upon students’ existing IT knowledge and skills to prepare them for a variety of positions in the information technology field. It also fulfills one of the designated steps leading to completion for all of the IT degree concentrations.