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Business Specialist, Certificate

Program Snapshot
Academic CredentialCertificate
Total Credit Hours12
Academic PathwayBusiness, Industry, Technology, Manufacturing
Advisor Kim Allan
Assistant Professor, Business & Technology
850.769.1551, ext 4022
kallan@gulfcoast.edu

Pathway NavigatorLacey Frank
850.769.1551 ext. 3835
lfrank1@gulfcoast.edu

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Business Specialist, Certificate

Do You Have a Passion for Business?

Business is a wide field that incorporates many types of positions.  The Business Specialist Certificate will give you a beginning to pursue your passion.  The purpose of this program is to prepare students for an entry level position in a business setting.  Students will gain technical knowledge and skills to prepare for further education and careers in the Business Administration career cluster.

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Business Specialist Course Requirements

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Microcomputer Applications
Management Courses
Financial Accounting Course

A complete list of courses with descriptions can be found in the Catalog

What can you do with a Business Specialist Certificate?

In this field, people find careers as:

Executive Secretaries
Sales Managers
Compliance Managers
Cost Estimators
Management Analyst

Gulf Coast alumni of this program have continued their education at:

University of Florida
Florida State University - Panama City
University of Central Florida

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Who is Eligible for the Business Specialist Program?
If you are a high school graduate, you can apply to this program. If you have earned credits from a regionally accredited college or university, you may have a head start at Gulf Coast State College.
Why Choose Gulf Coast State College to Earn Your Degree?
You'll get a great education with one of the lowest tuition rates in the state. With small class sizes and professors who care, you'll get the personal attention you deserve. More than 90% of our graduates would recommend Gulf Coast State College to others.

Are you ready to Get Started?

Apply to GCSC

Visit the Gulf Coast admissions page to learn more about the application process.

Consult the Gulf Coast State College Catalog for specific program and course information.

APPLY NOW

Apply for Financial Aid & Scholarships

There are many options available to help you pay for college. Find out more about  scholarships and financial aid at Gulf Coast State College.

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Register for Classes

Check out the class registration dates and plan your schedule today.

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