At Elmira Business Institute, we understand the needs of working adults. That's why we developed accelerated, convenient career-training programs that you can complete in just eight months or more.

Our unique, career-centered programs give you the tools you need to build a new future. We customize curricula to the needs of new professionals and today's employers, so that you’re familiar with the latest business-driven technologies.

Choose from the following 16-month associate degree programs:

• Accounting
This program teaches income control, budgeting, and basic accounting skills. Graduates usually work as bookkeepers, cost accountants, tax preparers and accounting clerks.
• Medical Assisting
This 16-month program provides students with the skills and knowledge to perform clinical and administrative functions in a health care facility. Graduates may sit for Certified Medical Assistant exams.
• Office Technologies
Choose either the medical or legal concentration and earn an associate degree in Office Technologies. This program develops competencies in keyboarding, word processing, microcomputer applications, desktop publishing, office procedures, accounting, communications and time management. Upon graduation, you'll be prepared to work as an administrative assistant, personal assistant, office supervisor, office manager or executive assistant.
• Medical Coding & Reimbursement Specialist
Courses in this program offer instruction on diagnostic and procedural codes, patient information, data retrieval, analysis and claims processing. Graduates may find employment in a medical office environment.

Choose from the following certificate programs (8-12 months):

• Medical Assisting
This program provides students with the skills and knowledge to perform clinical and administrative functions in a health care facility.
• General Business (Accounting)
In this accounting certificate program, you'll learn about the important relationship between business administration and technology, and how you can use accounting software applications to collect and interpret data.
• General Office Assistant
This program trains you to work in a modern office. Course topics include keyboarding, filing, office communications, telephone techniques, office procedures and word processing.
• Medical Office Assistant
The Medical Office Assistant program is designed to prepare you for a career in the growing health care industry. You'll master keyboarding, word processing, and microcomputer applications. Most graduates find employment in private medical practices, clinics, hospitals, public health departments, insurance companies and government agencies.
• Legal Office Assistant
In this program, you'll receive the training you need to function successfully in law offices, corporate law departments, courts and government agencies. Course material covers keyboarding, legal terminology, office procedures, business law and legal transcription. An introduction to paralegal training is included.
• Medical Coding & Billing
Courses in this program offer instruction on diagnostic and procedural codes, patient information, data retrieval, analysis and claims processing. Graduates may find employment in a medical office environment.