Brookstone College of Business features modern facilities,
hands-on training, qualified faculty, and accessibility to major
businesses.
Established in 1939, Brookstone College of Business was
previously known as Ashmore Business College and Asheboro
Business College. Ashmore Business College was the first
nationally accredited business college in North Carolina while
Asheboro College was the first junior college of business in
North Carolina licensed to award degrees. In 1984, these two
schools were combined and relocated to the Piedmont Triad
(Greensboro, Winston-Salem & High Point) area. The name of
the new institution became Brookstone College of Business and the
programs of study were shortened to certificate programs to
facilitate quicker entry for graduates into the workforce. In
1987 a campus was opened in Charlotte, North Carolina. Today
Brookstone College is established as a private business college
for the primary purpose of providing postsecondary training and
education for business and professional careers offering programs
that culminate in the awarding of a certificate or diploma.
Brookstone College of Business is accredited by the Accrediting
Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) to award
certificates and diplomas. The Accrediting Council for
Independent Colleges and Schools is listed as a nationally
recognized accrediting agency by the United States Department of
Education, and is recognized by the Council for Higher Education
Accreditation.
Brookstone College of Business is licensed by the North Carolina
State Board of Community Colleges. The North Carolina State Board
of Community Colleges is not an accrediting agency.
This program is designed to train the student in advanced
accounting principles; including corporate accounting, payroll
and federal taxation. The use of computer software applications
associated with accounting positions is emphasized throughout
this program. Upon successful completion, the program culminates
in the awarding of an Accounting Systems Technology Diploma.
Administrative Assisting - Certificate
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This program is designed to prepare the student for positions in
an office setting that includes word processing, document
processing and spreadsheet applications technology. Upon
successful completion, the program culminates in the awarding of
an Administrative Assisting Certificate.
Computerized Accounting - Certificate
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This program is designed to prepare the student for entry level
accounting positions. The graduate of this program will be able
to apply basic accounting principles in a computerized
environment. Upon successful completion, the program culminates
in the awarding of a Computerized Accounting Certificate.
Information Processing Technology - Diploma
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This program is designed for the student who desires to
specialize in the processing of information through the use of
integrated software applications. Emphasis is placed on word
processing, database management, spreadsheet applications,
computerized presentations, as well as, transcription, web page
maintenance and document processing. Upon successful completion,
the program culminates in the awarding of an Information
Processing Technology Diploma.
Medical & Health Office Technology - Diploma
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This program is designed to teach the terminology, processes, and
procedures required for administrative support positions in the
health care field. The student studies medical information
processing and medical administrative software. The curriculum
enables the student to learn to integrate the separate functions
required to operate health care facilities. Upon successful
completion, the program culminates in the awarding of a Medical
& Health Office Technology Diploma.
Medical Assisting & Office Technology - Diploma
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This program is designed to provide the student with an academic
program that will lead to successful employment as an entry-level
medical assistant or medical office assistant with basic skills
and knowledge to perform both clinical and administrative
functions in an ambulatory health facility. Students who
successfully complete the program should have the necessary
skills to become employed as a medical assistant, medical office
assistant, phlebotomist, ECG technician, hospital ward clerk,
insurance coder, medical billing clerk, insurance billing clerk,
hospital admissions clerk, chiropractic assistant, etc. Upon
successful completion, the program culminates in the awarding of
a Medical Assisting & Office Technology diploma.
Pharmacy Technician - Diploma
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This program is designed to provide the training necessary for a
student to work as a pharmacy technician/assistant under the
direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist, depending on
individual state requirements, and perform many different
pharmacy-related functions. Basic anatomy, medical terminology,
pharmaceutical calculations, drug distribution systems, and
preparation of sterile dosage forms; as well as, other pharmacy
office procedures/billing and compliance with state and federal
pharmaceutical regulations are introduced in this program of
study. Pharmacy technicians/assistants are used in a wide variety
of practice settings, including community pharmacies, hospitals,
in home health care, long term care and managed health care
facilities. Upon successful completion, the program culminates in
the awarding of a Pharmacy Technician diploma.
