Programs
Accounting
The ARC program offers preparation for entry-level
and promotional accounting paraprofessional positions (i.e. bookkeeper,
account clerk) with private industry and government and nonprofit
agencies. An intensive program requiring a considerable focus
on transaction analysis and entry. In addition, the ARC Financial
Accounting program offers preparation for
accounting positions with business firms and government agencies
with emphasis upon advanced courses in financial accounting. An
intensive program, it emphasizes analytical aptitude as well as
computational skills.
Business
The ARC program offers degrees and certificates
in seven different areas: Accounting,
General Business, Management, Marketing, Office Administration,
and Real Estate. The programs are designed to prepare students
for entry-level employment and/or for transfer to a four-year
college or university. To earn an A.A. degree
in business, all students are required to complete a business
core of 14-18 units, the concentration requirements of the particular
major, and the college’s graduation requirements. American River
College offers business degrees in 22 different areas of study
(concentrations).
Management
The American River College management program includes
a broad cross section of courses designed to develop these skills
with options for individuals employed in business, industry and
government. The program includes courses in basic management techniques
and communication, employee relations, quality management and
organizational theory. Specialized courses include a series of
classes for the small business entrepreneur. Students may specialize
in a particular area of management: Business,
Small Business, or Modern
Management. Certificate programs are available
in all options for those who may not desire a full degree program.
Marketing
The ARC marketing program is a general-concentration
program covering all aspects of marketing as well as the general
management skills necessary for success in this profession. Students
develop an understanding of the marketing concept and functions,
including the marketing environment, identifying consumer needs,
examining product, price, promotion, and distribution strategies
within our society. The program provides a basic marketing concepts
with practical applications.
- Advertising and Sales Promotion.
The knowledge and skills necessary for advertising work with
newspapers, retail and general business organizations, and advertising
agencies.
- Retail Management.
Preparation for a variety of retail occupation careers. Program
includes retail organization, location, buying and merchandising,
credit, accounting, personnel management, promotion and related
topics.
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- Marketing: Complete
course information (college catalog)
Real Estate
The ARC real estate program prepares students for
a career in real estate or for advancement for those already employed
in the field, and offers a wide variety of options for study.
Courses involve both theory and practice for reentry positions
or to qualify for the Real Estate Salesperson or the Real Estate
Broker Examinations and Licenses. ARC also offers continuing education
units (CEUs) for those already employed as real estate professionals.
Students completing appropriate coursework at American River College
are eligible to take either the Real Estate Salesperson Exam or
the Real Estate Broker Exam given by the California Department
of Real Estate. Contact the California Department of Real Estate
for exam and license requirements.
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