National College

Founded in 1886, National College has been an area leader in education, bringing to the Southeast a tradition of excellence, a vision for the future and a commitment to help people just like you achieve success they deserve.

At National College, we understand the needs of working adults, and our programs are designed to help you get your education without having to give up your job or your life. We give you the advantages of:

• Career-specific programs that focus on real-world skills
• Day and evening classes to fit your busy schedule
• Personalized attention in small classes with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio
• Instructors who are professionals in their fields
• Professional job placement assistance after graduation
• Financial assistance for those who qualify

Harrisonburg Campus

National College opened its Harrisonburg campus in 1989. The building faces the city's two major highways, Route 33 and Interstate 81, providing easy access from all surrounding areas, and is in close proximity to city bus service and major shopping centers. Harrisonburg's career education program and small classes provide a unique alternative to the region's choices in higher education.

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - Accounting

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This concentration is designed for those majoring in business administration with its broad base of business-related disciplines, but who also wish to gain the intermediate-level accounting knowledge and skills appropriate for careers in the accounting and finance departments of a business, non-profit or government entity.

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - Management

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This concentration in Management provides students with a business-related degree with an emphasis on managing organizations and personnel in a multicultural and global setting. To achieve maximum flexibility, the major in management program minimizes prerequisites, enabling students to take the required courses in any sequence.

Associate of Science in Business Administration - Accounting

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This program is designed to train junior executives and professional accountants, in both public and private practice. Graduates will have skills in the technical subjects of accounting and taxation while also being capable of grasping a range of problems in the field of business. In addition to the principal course of study, students in this program will receive a background in computers, business organization, business law, human resource management and oral communications.

Associate of Science in Business Administration - Management

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The Associate of Science in Business Administration responds to the increasing demand for managers with an extensive curriculum that spans from organizing a business and understanding employee behavior, to managing the overall operations of a company. Other areas of study include success through the art of decision-making and effective planning. In addition to the principle course of study, students in this program will receive a background in computers, business organization, business law, human resource management and oral communications.

Associate of Science in Administrative Office Professional

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This program prepares graduates for being a professional office employee with skills in managing time, paper and people in order to assist the busy executive. This degree program offers students the ability to concentrate in one of three highly popular fields: medical, executive and legal secretarial. Course work will vary based on which field the student focuses on. These professionals are highly trained specialists with typing, keyboarding, word processing, accounting, English and business skills.

Associate of Science in Computer Applications Technology

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The computer applications technology curriculum is designed to provide training and education for a specialized career making use of personal computers and Microsoft® Office, the world's most popular suite of office software products. This program places emphasis on developing strong computer software applications skills along a broad keyboarding proficiency, while at the same time, refining basic general education skills. Based on the applied curriculum the student will be well equipped with advanced instruction to be successful in this field.

The classes in this program can prepare you to successfully complete the Microsoft® Office Specialist (MOS) examination.

Diploma in Accounting

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The accounting diploma program is designed to meet the need for training in fundamental business practices with an emphasis on general accounting and business principles. This program gives the graduate the training that is needed to take the first step into an entry-level position, as well as the background necessary to grow professionally.

Diploma in Accounting Office Assistant

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This program provides the fundamental skills in accounting to enable a graduate to get into the workforce quickly, while laying a solid foundation for further study in accounting and business leading to an associate, bachelor's or master's degree.

Diploma in Business Administration

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The business administration diploma program is intended to provide a fundamental knowledge of business principles and practices. Students receive training in both theoretical concepts and the application of those concepts to business specific situations.

Diploma in Administrative Office Specialist

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A graduate from the Administrative Office Specialist program has acquired the skills necessary to maintain schedules and files, correspond, organize paperwork and manage the day-to-day operations of an office. Students also receive a background in computers, business organization, business math and oral communications.

Diploma in Computerized Office Applications

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The computerized office applications curriculum is designed to provide training and education for a specialized career making use of Microsoft® Office, the world's most popular suite of office software products. This program places emphasis on developing strong computer applications skills and a basic keyboarding background. Based on the applied curriculum the student will be well equipped with advanced instruction to be successful in this field.

The classes in this program can prepare you to successfully complete the Microsoft® Office Specialist (MOS) examination.

Diploma in Supervisory Management Specialist

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Perfect for the new first-line supervisor, this program offers a thorough introduction to the field of business management. Completion of this program will prepare graduates for supervisory positions while allowing pursuit of additional study leading to an associate's, bachelor's or master's degree in business administration.

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