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Academics

Business

Expand your problem-solving skills and learn how to lead.

Pathways at Edison State

Be a leader.


Get ready to work in different environments, such as business, government, and nonprofit organizations. Business success requires sharp problem-solving skills and an entrepreneurial mindset, and we will support you in becoming a leader in the industry that suits you best.

Explore Business programs.

The Business pathway offers ten specific program options.

Accounting

Full-Time & Part-Time

Accounting

Compile and analyze business transactions and prepare financial reports, including cost studies and tax reports.

Agriculture

Full-Time & Part-Time

Agriculture

Covers a broad spectrum of agriculture life sciences, technology and business. Exclusively at Greenville location.

Agricultural Maintenance

Full-Time & Part-Time

Agricultural Maintenance

Integrates agricultural sciences and business with industrial maintenance and systems integration. Exclusively at Greenville location.

Banking

Full-Time & Part-Time

Banking

Learn skills and knowledge related to the banking industry, as well as in accounting, customer service, and marketing.

Business Management

Full-Time & Part-Time

Business Management

Study the skills needed to manage a small business or to hold a management position in an increasingly complex environment.

Entrepreneurship

Full-Time & Part-Time

Entrepreneurship

Master the skills in accounting, HR, marketing and management that are necessary to start or manage a successful business.

General Business Studies

Full-Time & Part-Time

General Business Studies

Gain a wealth of knowledge in several areas of the business world, providing flexibility to explore various options and careers.

HR Management

Full-Time & Part-Time

HR Management

Acquire skills and knowledge of federal, state and local laws needed to manage employee and employment-related issues.

Marketing

Full-Time & Part-Time

Marketing

Learn the skills and knowledge needed for a marketing career, as it applies to consumer and business markets.

Paralegal Studies

Full-Time & Part-Time

Paralegal Studies

Master the skills needed to support the work of attorneys in business, domestic, probate, litigation and real estate law.

Explore Business certificates.

The Business pathway also offers technical certificates that students can obtain to increase their skills and advance their careers.

    Edison State offers technical certificates within career program areas. Courses outlined in each certificate can lead to an Associate degree for the program sponsoring the certificate. Students generally receive certificates for the completion of 30-37 semester hours of coursework. A certificate can be completed in twelve months.

    Accounting
    Administrative Specialist
    Agribusiness
    Banking
    Business Management
    Entrepreneurship
    Farm Management
    General Business
    Human Resource Management
    Marketing
    Paralegal Studies Post-Baccalaureate
    Real Estate

    Short-Term Technical Certificates give students the skills needed to enter a new career field or to advance in their current role and can be completed in under a year.

    Accounting Business Analytics
    Accounting Clerk
    Banking Fundamentals
    Business
    Family Financial Planning
    Government & Non-Profit Accounting
    Human Resource Management
    Real Estate
    Small Business Accounting
    Tax Consultant

    Why Business?

    Explore the career outlook.


    Edison State sets you up with the skills you need to be successful as a/an:

    • Accountant
    • Business Owner
    • Paralegal
    • Financial Officer
    • HR Manager
    • Entrepreneur
    Business Student
    I am edison State

    “Site tours of area agriculture operations and speaker presentations from area farmers and agribusinesses demonstrated that there are excellent careers in agriculture. This is also how I met my current business partner.”

    Jim H., Class of '21

    Ready to get started?

    Step One

    Submit your application.

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    Step Two

    Upload your transcript(s).

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    Step Three

    Search & register for classes.

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