Business Office 360°

A Comprehensive Guide for Financial Professionals

(formerly New(er) Business Officers Certificate Program)

The Business Office 360° program is designed as an intensive, fast-paced program covering the most common areas a typical business officer would need to understand in order to excel in an institution of higher education.

The program covers twelve topics in two full-day workshops. This is not a “how-to” session, but more a “you need to be aware of these issues” type of workshop. You may be fluent in one area, but deficient in another. This program will help you highlight your strengths and provide resources for your weaknesses.

Each topic is presented by experienced professionals and a complete set of resources is provided for each workshop participant. All of our topic presenters provide personal contact information for post-workshop follow-up. Questions are also welcomed via the ABACC listserv. Additional help is available at the ABACC office.

Parts “1” and "2” of the program are offered concurrently in conjunction with ABACC’s Annual Conference. Participants who complete Part “1” and Part “2” receive a Certificate of Completion and “graduate” from the program.

Who Should Attend?

  • New or newer business officers
  • Experienced business officers interested in a comprehensive review of business office functions
  • Controllers, business managers and up-and-comers interested in a career as a business officer in higher education
  • Presidents, deans and other college professionals who wish to have a better understanding of how a business office functions
  • Board finance/audit chairs and other board members who desire an understanding of higher education business

What Topics are Covered?

  • Structure & Culture
  • Accounting, Financial Statements & Business Office
  • Strategic Planning, Budgeting & Reporting
  • Information Technologies
  • Financial Aid
  • Human Resources, Payroll & Benefits
  • Personal, Spiritual & Organizational Habits
  • Audits, Audit Reports & Taxation
  • Endowment, Investments, Banking Relationships & Debt
  • Physical Plant, Campus Safety/Security & Auxiliaries
  • Legal
  • Risk Management

I’m Already a Participant. How Do I Complete My Certificate?

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To enroll in the next Business Office 360° workshop, contact:
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Association of Business Administrators of Christian Colleges
6895 Pinebrook Drive / Hudsonville, MI 49426
Toll-free: 877-303-8666