AAS in Business Administration - Information Systems Management

The information systems management major is designed to develop an understanding of how successful businesses have streamlined their systems and reorganized their staffs so that vast amounts of information are exchanged more efficiently than ever. The program provides a broad background in business administration, combining computer technology with strong managerial techniques and interpersonal skills. Students learn to communicate electronically and to use the Internet, online data services, spreadsheets, graphics, database and project management software to solve business problems.

AAS in Business Administration - Management

Combining a solid foundation in the human and organizational aspects of management with a broad background in business administration, the management major provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to guide and motivate group efforts toward achieving the organization's desired goals and to make managerial decisions.

AAS in Business Administration - Marketing

The marketing major provides students with an understanding of the marketing process and its role in domestic and international business environments. Courses are designed to develop students' abilities to analyze, plan, implement and control the creation of demand among targeted buyers.

AAS in Financial Services

The AAS program in Financial Services is designed to provide an overview of financial institutions, the products and services they offer and their importance to the economy. The curriculum, built on a solid business and technology core, emphasizes financial planning and exchange and considers investment and securities management. Graduates may pursue careers in variety of financial organizations including investment firms and banks.

AS or AAS in International Business

Both programs explore the dynamics of multinational and multicultural business environments and prepare students to manage successfully in the large, multinational markets that are emerging in North and South America, Europe, Africa, the Pacific Rim and elsewhere.

The Associate of Science degree program requires a foreign language. If you wish to develop proficiency in either Spanish or French--two important international business languages--you should choose the AS degree.

If you prefer to focus more intensively on business studies, you should choose the Associate of Applied Science degree program, which has no foreign language requirement. Our AAS program integrates a solid foundation in international trade, marketing and management; knowledge of global business practices; an understanding of cultural and environmental contexts of international business; and strong technological skills.

Berkeley College also offers students the opportunity to broaden their experience and study overseas while earning academic credits.

BBA in Accounting

The profession of accountancy has expanded over the years in terms of services offered to private industry, government and not for-profit institutions. In addition to the traditional services such as auditing, attestation and taxation, accountants are playing an expanded role in management advisory services and financial planning. The accounting program prepares students for professional careers in accounting as well as for careers in private industry, government and not-for-profit organizations. The program combines a solid foundation in accounting theory and practice and computerized accounting with a broad background in business administration and the liberal arts.

BBA in Financial Services

This program is designed to provide an overview of financial institutions, the products and services they offer and their importance to the economy. The curriculum, built on a solid business and technology core, emphasizes financial planning and exchange, and considers investment and securities management. Graduates may pursue careers in a variety of financial organizations including investment firms and banks.

BBA in General Business

General business is a broad-based program of study especially suited for those students who want the opportunity to broaden their education within the context of their individual, personal and career objectives. This flexible program encourages students to build concentrations in one or more specific areas of study under the guidance of an academic advisor. Extended studies in areas related to specific employment opportunities, as well as concentrations that will complement prior learning, are encouraged.

BBA in Health Services Management

The health services management program is designed to familiarize students with the expanding health services industry and give them important business and technology skills required in a variety of functions within this increasingly complex business. Through major courses focusing on the structure as well as the dynamics of the health care industry, students will understand the role and contributions of a variety of individuals and organizations including hospitals, rehabilitation centers, long-term care facilities and practitioners. A broad-based business and technology core develops skills that the health services industry requires to ensure effective and efficient management.

BBA in Information Systems Management

The information systems management major is designed to develop an understanding of how successful businesses have integrated technology into their managerial operations. The program provides a broad background in business administration, combining professional courses in management with the Internet, electronic communication, web design, online data services and advanced-level software management. The curriculum is further enhanced by technology electives.

BBA in International Business

The international business major is designed to provide students with the knowledge and understanding to deal effectively with the complexities of contemporary global business environments. The program combines the dynamics of multinational and multicultural business environments, competing in an interdependent world, and managing cultural diversity with creative problem solving, team-building, presentation skills, strategic planning and using computers to solve business problems.

BBA in Management

The management major integrates professional courses in management with a strong background in business administration. The program fosters innovation and creativity in decision-making and develops the skills necessary to actively participate in the management of a modern organization. The design of the program reflects the constantly changing pattern of the business world. It incorporates creative problem-solving, team-building, presentation skills, managing and valuing cultural diversity, forecasting, strategic planning and using computers to solve business problems.

BBA in Marketing

Constantly increasing competition in the world of business requires companies to employ well-educated professionals to implement effective marketing programs to market goods and services throughout the world. In addition to providing a broad background in business administration, the marketing major explores new product introductions, advertising, consumer behavior, market research, marketing logistics and promotion. Electives in such areas as direct marketing, public relations and internet marketing are offered.

BS in Financial Services

This program meets the need for trained professionals to plan, assess and evaluate a client's financial future through the development of a comprehensive financial plan. Graduates are qualified to join the investment community and secure positions within investment firms. The programs also prepare students for the Certified Financial Planning Examination offered by the CFP Board of Standards, Inc.

In the final quarter most on-site courses are offered only during the late afternoon and early evening so as not to interfere with internships.