Valencia College

What you'll study

This programme blends foundational business disciplines with specialist study in management and operations. You will complete general education requirements alongside a sequence of business core modules and management/operations-focused courses that emphasise applied learning, data-informed decision-making and process improvement.

• Business core: introductions to accounting, finance, marketing and business law to build a broad managerial foundation.
• Management and leadership: organisational behaviour, strategic management, human resource management and change management.
• Operations and supply chain: operations management, logistics and supply chain fundamentals, quality management, production planning and inventory control.
• Analytics and information systems: business statistics, operations research, decision support systems and the use of business analytics tools for process optimisation.
• Project and process management: project management methodologies, process mapping, lean principles and continuous improvement techniques.
• Applied experiences: capstone project or practicum focused on real organisational challenges, and opportunities for internships or cooperative placements with local businesses.

Entry requirements

Applicants are typically required to hold a recognised secondary school diploma or an equivalent qualification. Valencia College considers academic records, and applicants may be expected to meet minimum GPA thresholds and demonstrate readiness in college-level English and mathematics.

Typical entry pathways include:

• Direct entry from high school with transcripts showing completion of required subjects.
• Transfer from an associate degree (for example, an Associate in Science or Associate in Arts) with official college transcripts and completion of general education prerequisites.
• Adult learners with relevant work experience may be considered; such applicants should supply transcripts and a summary of professional experience.

Specific course prerequisites, placement testing (if applicable) and documentation requirements are available from Valencia College admissions; prospective students should contact the college for personalised guidance and advice on preparing an application.

Career prospects

Graduates are prepared for a range of roles in both private and public sector organisations where management of people, processes and resources is central. Career pathways commonly pursued include:

• Operations manager or operations supervisor
• Supply chain analyst or logistics coordinator
• Project coordinator/manager
• Business analyst or process improvement specialist
• Human resources generalist or people operations specialist
• Small business manager or entrepreneur

The programme’s emphasis on applied projects and internships supports employability by helping students build practical skills, professional networks and a portfolio of workplace-relevant experience.

Why study at Valencia College

Valencia College offers a career-focused bachelor’s pathway with an emphasis on applied learning and close links to the Central Florida business community. Students benefit from relatively small class sizes, accessible faculty, and opportunities for internships and practicum placements with regional employers.

Additional advantages include comprehensive student support services such as academic advising, career services and skills workshops, as well as flexible delivery options including classroom and hybrid formats. The college’s orientation toward workforce needs helps ensure the curriculum is relevant to employers and designed to develop immediately applicable management and operations competencies.