Accounting Training / Associate Degree Programs in Chicago IL

Taylor Business Institute:
Taylor Business Institute is a 50-year-old, family-owned, Higher Learning Commission (HLC) accredited institution situated in in downtown Chicago IL that provides a range of career-oriented associate degree programs. Our HLC-accredited college partners with our students to prepare them for careers, workplace, and social assimilation. Classes are small, with applied, hands-on training emphasized.

Accredited Associate Degree Programs:
Taylor Business Institute offers the following career-focused, Higher Learning Commission-accredited Associate Degree Programs programs:

Accounting Technician:
The Associate of Applied Science in Accounting Technician familiarizes students with accounting fundamentals.

Students will learn the recording functions of the accounting process as well as analyze, classify, and summarize financial reports and other similar documents.

In addition to basic accounting skills, students in this program will receive advanced training focused on cost accounting and principles of business law.

Criminal Justice & Security Administration
The Criminal Justice and Security Administration degree program is designed to prepare students for employment in a wide variety of entry-level positions in security related fields within the government and private sector.

Graduates will be able to plan, manage and supervise services provided by private security and government concerns.

Students will be taught principles of basic security concepts and practices and will understand the fundamental concepts involved in Homeland Security and Terrorism, firearm safety and defensive tactics, electronic security, and surveillance as well as the broad concepts of constitutional law and criminal law.

Electronics Engineering Technology
The Electronic Engineering Technology program has two tracks, one with Electronic Circuitemphasis and the other with Visual Programming emphasis. 

The core program, common to both tracks, provides the successful student with skills in basic electronics, component usage, focuses on modern lab documentation techniques, and the analysis of analog circuits, digital circuits and microcontroller systems.

In the final two academic quarters, The Electronic focuses on Solid State Device operation and the study of Digital Communication Systems.

The Programming Track offers 12 credit Hours of programming within a visual environment, such as.NET, or another contemporary tool, based on current industry trends.

Medical Billing & Coding Specialist:
The Medical Billing and Coding Specialist program prepares graduates for a variety of challenging career opportunities in the healthcare field. 
Students are introduced to the basic principles of health insurance and medical billing & coding for environments, such as hospitals, doctor’s offices, and insurance companies.

Students are also provided a strong foundation in health-related office systems and software applications. Students will be prepared to take billing and coding certification exams.

English As A Second Language (Certificate Program)
The English as a Second Language Program allows non-native speakers to develop the English language proficiency necessary to succeed in academic or personal pursuits.

As a stand-alone program – not integrated into any other TBI program offering – it instructs students through its multi-level, integrated-skills approach.

Students achieve the necessary knowledge and language skills to efficiently and effectively pursue their professional careers or life goals within the United States or abroad.