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The Associate Degree in Accounting program equips students with the necessary knowledge and skills to carry out the tasks related to the accounting profession, as well as the analysis of financial statements and bookkeeping. In this study program, the student will know the basic principles of accounting, the rules of state and federal income tax as well as the conceptual framework that governs the profession. The curriculum, of 64 credits, includes business administration courses such as economics, finance and management. Between the courses of concentration includes basic accounting courses as well as computerized accounting and Puerto Rico and federal contributions. A graduate of this academic program will be able to work as an accountant in a public or private company in a variety of industries. Other positions include assistant accountant or office clerk accounting.

The Associate’s Degree in Business Administration program provides students with the opportunity to develop the ability and skills in the principles and practice for entry level positions in the field. It aims to develop in the students an understanding of management situations while they have the opportunity to improve skills such as problem solving, teamwork, communication, self-management and administrative techniques.

The Associate’s Degree in Business Administration in Entrepreneurship program prepares the student with basic administrative and managerial skills. This course considers the new trends, changes, and realities in our economy; therefore, it offers an alternative for the student to acquire the basic knowledge in planning, implementing, developing, and operating the student’s own business.

The Bachelor’s Degree in Science in Nursing (RN to BSN) prepares generalist nurses capable of carrying out professional interventions applying learned leadership and administrative skills, critical thinking, assertive communication, and ethical and responsible decision making. The bachelor’s degree curriculum emphasizes the needs of the profession, human care, teaching and knowledge integration. It aims to develop a professional nurse with the following qualifications: leadership and creativity; assertive communicator conscious of the need to distinguish between groups of different needs, populations and situations; knowledge of the clinical and psychosocial development aspects of the individual; and capable of working in different scenarios, such as with the individual, hospital and community in the primary, secondary, and tertiary levels. It also aims to contribute with our graduates to the betterment of the quality of life of our society.

The Associate’s Degree in Medical Billing and Coding Specialist program provides an essential service to the healthcare industry from a calm and comfortable office environment. Professionals in this field create and manage important medical documentation. This is one of the few medical fields that typically involves little or no direct contact with patients.

The Bachelor's Program in Psychology Sciences will train the student in the scientific study of individual and collective behavior based on the biopsychosocial approach. Likewise, the student will develop knowledge and skills related to the basic foundations of the main subfields of psychology, research methodologies, and clinical evaluation.