Westwood College is a successful, growing organization of
postsecondary learning institutions that offer hands-on,
career-focused educational programs. Our primary goal is to
prepare students for rewarding jobs in high-demand careers.
Westwood College looks for people who want to acquire new skills
to take advantage of growing opportunities in the professional
workplace. Our students are highly motivated, hardworking and
committed to preparing for rewarding careers.
Whether you can't find one of our campuses near you, or you have
a packed schedule, we present Westwood College's Online Campus.
It's a way for you to get a quality Westwood education from your
own home or anywhere there's a computer with internet access, and
do it on your time.
The Accelerated Difference
At Westwood you can earn an associate's degree in as little as
17 months or a bachelor's degree in less than three years. This
means less time learning a career and more time earning money
in your career.
Flexible Enough to Fit Anyone's Life
Westwood offers day, night and online schedules to fit your
busy life. No matter how packed your life may be, we'll find a
program that will fit your schedule.
It's Hands-On
At Westwood, you'll learn the hands-on skills that set Westwood
graduates apart. You'll work on practical, real-world scenarios
that will prepare you for what you'll be doing in your career.
You'll learn from practicing professionals in your field.
Credit for Relevant College Work
Westwood helps qualifying students to obtain a quality college
degree in a shorter amount of time by providing tuition credit
for courses already taken.
Career Development, Even After Graduation
Even after you've graduated from your program, our Career
Development Specialist will still be there for you. Westwood's
Career Development Departments, located at each campus, will
help you in your quest to find a rewarding career in the field
of your choice.
Accreditation
Westwood College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of
Career Schools and Colleges of Technology (ACCSCT).
Bachelor's in Business Administration - Management
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Wisdom and Communications: The Trademarks of a Leader
Business thrives on wise decisions and communications - and a
leader who understands both. If you can lead others toward a
shared goal, our working-professional instructors can help you
grow from potential to success.
There's a new economy in the making; use this time to create a
whole new you and help lead it.
Part-time option: Already have at least 24 quarter
credits? Check out Westwood's School of Professional Studies for
busy people: Online. Flexible hours.*
Bachelor's in Business Administration - Accounting and Financial
Management
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If numbers drive you, a degree in business administration: major
in accounting and financial management may be for you. Our
program's combination of accounting, finance, management and
general education courses will help you apply skills in effective
accounting and financial management, critical thinking,
communications and ethical decision- making to address workplace
challenges. The program also includes coursework that covers a
range of accounting and financial practices, as well as relevant
coursework in financial accounting and reporting procedures. This
degree will prepare you for entry-level positions such as
assistant controller, accounting supervisor, lead accountant and
operations supervisor.
Looking for a part-time option and already have a minimum of 24
college credit hours? This program is available, for those who
qualify, with flexible scheduling options through the School of
Professional studies at Westwood College - online campus.
Bachelor's in Business Administration - Fashion Merchandising
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You have an unusually strong eye for fashion, which is why you're
a great candidate for a degree in fashion merchandising. Our
program will introduce you to the exciting global fashion
industry as you develop a solid foundation in fashion
merchandising essentials, including apparel analysis, visual
merchandising, retail buying and fashion promotion. The
combination of coursework in business, merchandising and
fashion--along with skills in critical thinking, communications
and decision-making--will help you become well prepared for the
contemporary workplace challenges of your industry. Our fashion
merchandising program will prepare you to make your mark in
entry-level positions like assistant fashion buyer, fashion
coordinator, assistant retail manager or product promoter. You'll
look good entering the fashion industry with this degree in hand.
Looking for a part-time option and already have a minimum of 24
college credit hours? This program is available, for those who
qualify, with flexible scheduling options through the School of
Professional studies at Westwood College - online campus.
Master's in Business Administration
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In this program, you'll develop the knowledge, skills and
abilities necessary to begin advancing into the highest levels of
business and management careers. The core management courses will
prepare you for leadership roles in today's dynamic, modern
business environment. Additional concentrations will allow you to
further apply and advance your knowledge in e-business, global
business, information technology, marketing, general management
or finance - based on your chosen area of emphasis. The program
culminates in an applied thesis, or capstone project, allowing
you to demonstrate the integration of the tools you've acquired
through the process of earning your master's degree.
Looking for a part-time MBA option and already have a college
degree? This program is available, for those who qualify, with
flexible scheduling options through the School of Professional
studies at Westwood College - online campus.
Westwood Disclaimer and Privacy Policy
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Disclaimer
In California, for accrediting purposes, Westwood College -
Inland Empire Annex is a satellite campus of Westwood College -
Inland Empire (Upland, CA), a branch of Westwood College - Denver
North (Denver, CO). Westwood College - Anaheim (Anaheim, CA),
Westwood College - Denver South (Denver, CO), and Westwood
College - Houston South (Houston, TX) are also branches of
Westwood College - Denver North (Denver, CO). Westwood College -
Annandale Satellite (Annandale, VA) is a satellite campus of
Westwood College - Arlington Ballston (Arlington, VA), a branch
of Westwood College - South Bay (Torrance, CA), and has been
certified to operate in Virginia by the State Council of Higher
Education for Virginia (SCHEV). All three of these campuses are
accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Colleges and
Schools (ACCSC). Westwood College - Chicago Loop (Chicago, IL),
Westwood College - River Oaks (Calumet City, IL), and Westwood
College - Online (Denver, CO) are branches of Westwood College -
Los Angeles (Los Angeles, CA). Westwood College - Fort Worth
(Fort Worth, TX) and Westwood College - Atlanta Midtown (Atlanta,
GA) are branches of Westwood College - DuPage (Woodridge, IL).
Westwood College - Dallas, (Dallas, TX) and Westwood College -
Atlanta Northlake (Atlanta, GA) are branches of Westwood College
- O'Hare Airport (Chicago, IL) and are accredited by the
Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS).
Westwood College - Online is approved to award associate,
bachelor, and master's degrees by the Colorado Department of
Higher Education. All degrees conferred by Westwood College -
Online are in accordance with the Colorado statutes and regulated
by the Colorado Department of Higher Education. Students
enrolling in Westwood College - Online are enrolled under the
Colorado Department of Higher Education's requirements. Westwood
College - Online will respond to all requests initiated by
prospective students for information about online programs. All
students, regardless of their state of origin, will receive the
same protections as Colorado state residents. Westwood College -
Online is nationally accredited by the Accrediting Council for
Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS). Candidate with The
Higher Learning Commission and an affiliate of the North Central
Association Telephone: (800) 621-7440 or (312) 263-0456. Website:
http://www.ncahlc.org/. Not all programs available at all
campuses. © 2009 Alta Colleges, Inc.
Westwood's privacy policy can be found at the following
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