Vocational Business Programs

Mt. SAC offers students various Vocational introductory Business courses including: Accounting, Payroll and Tax Accounting, and Essential Office Skills. The courses provide students with basic skills combined with in-depth training to prepare them for entry-level positions. Explore the Short Term Vocational Accounting programs and courses at Mt. SAC!

  • Accounting

    Spring Session: Accounting

    March 11 - May 15, 2024
    ONLINE   
    Live Zoom Sessions:Monday & Wednesday 
    9:00 am - 11:45 am Plus 4 hours of independent studies weekly

    COHORT FULL AND REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED.

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    This course provides instruction on accounting vocabulary and theory, simple and compound interest, present value, consumer  and business credit, mortgages, financial statements and ratios, inventory, depreciation, business taxes and investments.

    Program Courses:

    VOC BA11 Fundamentals of Accounting 
    VOC BA68 Business Math
    Get More Information and Apply For the Accounting Classes:

    Complete the application and a member of our team will be in touch with you. Submitting an SCE application does not confirm enrollment into the program. 

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    Classes are tuition-free

    Students are responsible for books, supplies, course materials, and other associated costs. Estimated cost: $191.00*  
    Detailed supply list will be provided once student is registered into class. 
    *Costs subject to change

  • Business Courses

    Spring 2024:

    VOC BM66 Small Business Management
    May 29, 2024 to July 3, 2024
    Mon & Wed 4:00 pm – 7:15 pm Zoom Plus 1.5 hours of independent studies weekly


    VOC BS34 Social Media Marketing
    July 8, 2024 to August 7, 2024
    Mon & Wed 4:00 pm – 7:15 pm Zoom Plus 1.5 hours of independent studies weekly

    ONLINE

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    This program provides the skills for organizing, starting, and operating a small business enterprise. Emphasis on entrepreneurial applications in a small
    business environment.

    An introduction to basic social media marketing concepts, strategies, and techniques in a global online marketplace. A basic understanding of the creation, execution, transmission, and evaluation of social media and social networks concerned with the advertising and promotion of products and services.

    Program Courses:  

    VOC BM66 -Small Business Management 
    VOC BS34 - Social Media Marketing 
     Get More Information and Apply For the Business Entrepreneur Classes:

    Complete the application and a member of our team will be in touch with you. Submitting an SCE application does not confirm enrollment into the program. 

    Click here to Apply

    Classes are tuition-free

    Students are responsible for books, supplies, course materials, and other associated costs. Estimated cost: $220.00*  
    Detailed supply list will be provided once student is registered into class. 
    *Costs subject to change

  • Office Skills

    Summer 2024: 

    May 28, 2024 to July 29, 2024 
    Monday and Wednesday 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Zoom 10 hours of independent studies weekly

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     This is an introductory program providing instruction in Office Management Skills, Microcomputer Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Programs) and Career Development/Work Readiness to prepare students for an entry level position. The course is approximately 10 weeks, offered multiple times a year. 

    Program Courses:  

    VOC CSB15 - Microcomputer Applications
    VOC CS41 - Office Management Skills
    BS ABE05 - Career Development 
    Get More Information and Apply For The Office Skills Classes:

    Complete the application and a member of our team will be in touch with you. Submitting an SCE application does not confirm enrollment into the program. 

    Click to Apply

    Classes are tuition-free

    Students are responsible for books, supplies, course materials, and other associated costs. Estimated cost: $110.00*  
    Detailed supply list will be provided once student is registered into class. 
    *Costs subject to change

  • Payroll & Tax Accounting

    Summer 2024: Schedule Coming Soon!

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    This program provides on-the-job payroll accounting.  It surveys the various tax procedures required by the employer and employee in filing the correct forms for Social Security, federal and state income taxes and their reconciliation.  Laws related to Worker’s Compensation, State Disability Benefit Laws and Fair Employment Practices are discussed. 

    Program Courses:  

    VOC BA70 - Payroll and Tax Accounting  
    VOC BS ABE05 - Career Development 
    Get More Information and Apply For The Payroll and Tax Accounting Classes:

    Complete the application and a member of our team will be in touch with you. Submitting an SCE application does not confirm enrollment into the program. 

    Click to Apply

    Classes are tuition-free

    Students are responsible for books, supplies, course materials, and other associated costs. Estimated cost: $191.00*  
    Detailed supply list will be provided once student is registered into class. 
    *Costs subject to change

  • QuickBooks Accounting 

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    Spring Session: Online

    Live Zoom Sessions: April 3, 2024- May 14, 2024
    Mondays & Wednesdays
    4:00pm to 8:05 pm 

    COHORT FULL AND REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED.

    Summer Session: Schedule Coming Soon!

    Accounting concepts utilizing QuickBooks, a general-ledger software program. Hands-on use of a microcomputer to process accounting transactions, prepare statements and reports, and complete accounting cycle tasks.

    Program Courses:

    VOC BA75 - QuickBooks for Accounting
    Get More Information and Apply For the QuickBooks Accounting Classes:

    Complete the application and a member of our team will be in touch with you. Submitting an SCE application does not confirm enrollment into the program. 

    Click to Apply

    Classes are tuition-free

    Students are responsible for books, supplies, course materials, and other associated costs. Estimated cost: $191.00*  
    Detailed supply list will be provided once student is registered into class. 
    *Costs subject to change