Berkeley College

Widely recognized as unique among colleges and universities, Berkeley College offers a proven approach to career education that provides students with a competitive edge and the skills sought by employers. This innovative combination of benefits is known as The Berkeley Advantage® and consists of:

• Small classes for more personal attention
• A faculty selected for both academic credentials and professional experience
• Flexible scheduling: day, evening/weekend, and online classes
• Seven convenient locations in the New York metropolitan area
• A Bachelor's degree in as little as three years or an Associate's degree in just 18 months
• Online degrees: Bachelor's and Associate's, both part-time and full-time
• More than $31 million each year in Berkeley College grants and scholarships for qualified students
• A tuition freeze for students who maintain continuous, full-time enrollment
• More than 20 Career Services professionals who collectively specialize in each field of study and actively pursue job opportunities for every student
• On-the-job internships as part of the curriculum
• An extensive network of employer connections
• Free lifetime career assistance

Bergen Campus

The Bergen campus is located in northern New Jersey in Paramus, the shopping capital of the state. It enjoys the distinction of being the only Berkeley campus where the interior design program is offered.

AAS in Business Administration - Accounting

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The accounting major integrates a broad background in business administration with a thorough understanding of accounting concepts, theory and hands-on training in computerized accounting.

The program prepares students for positions in private, public, not-for-profit and governmental agencies.

AAS in Business Administration - Information Systems Management

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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

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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

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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 Fashion Marketing & Management

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The fashion marketing and management program is designed for those who want the most comprehensive fashion curriculum in two academic years. The program draws heavily upon the resources of New York's fashion world and cultural centers; includes field trips to trade shows, museums, designers and showrooms; and incorporates a full-time fashion internship.

AAS in Financial Services

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The Associate of Applied Science 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 securities management.

AS or AAS in International Business

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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.

BS in Accounting

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The BS in Accounting prepares students for careers in accounting in private industry, government and not-for-profit organizations. The program combines a solid foundation in accounting theory, practice and computerized applications with a broad background in business administration and liberal arts.

BS in Business Administration

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The business administration major is a broad-based program of study which strategically balances academic preparation, professional training and hands-on experience. Incorporated throughout this business administration curriculum is an emphasis on creative problem-solving, team-building, presentation skills, cultural diversity, cross-cultural communication, strategic planning and computer applications widely used in today's professional environment. The business administration program allows students to develop an expertise in accounting, management, marketing or international business.

BS in Fashion Marketing & Management

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The fashion marketing and management major integrate the creative and business aspects of the fashion industry, combining a specialized education in fashion with a solid background in marketing and management. The program draws upon the resources of New York's fashion world and cultural centers and includes visits to trade shows, museums, designers and showrooms. A full-time fashion internship allows students to incorporate what they have learned in the classroom with what they experience in the workplace.

BS in Financial Services

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The ever-increasing complexity of today's financial world renders yesterday's answers obsolete. The program in financial services 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 will be qualified to join the investment community and secure position with investment firms and other financial services organizations.

BS in International Business

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The BS in International Business 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.

BS in Management

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The management major integrates 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.

BS in Management - Entrepreneurship

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Management majors who wish to begin their own business and those who are preparing to take over a family enterprise may focus on the field of entrepreneurship. They can hone their skills through courses that emphasize the application of sound business principles in developing and evaluating ideas for start-up and expansion, preparing a business plan, and financing and managing a small business.

BS in Management - Environmental Management

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Companies recognize the impact of their business practices on the environment and are taking more and more steps to address sustainability in areas such as manufacturing processes and materials, transportation, building operations and energy usage, food service, and finance. Berkeley College's Management degree program with a concentration in Environmental Management provides valuable insights into how businesses are affecting the environment and what organizations must do to operate successfully in an era of heightened environmental awareness.

BS in Management - Human Resources Management

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Effective management of an organization's human resources is essential to business success. Management majors focusing on this complex area will have a clear understanding of strategies for attracting and retaining a skilled, motivated workforce. They will also have an opportunity to consider legal issues affecting employment polices as well as benefits administration and professional development.

BS in Management - Non Profit Management

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Annual charitable giving in the United States exceeds $300 billion. Managers who understand the subtle differences in managing a nonprofit versus a for-profit company are vital if these organizations are to thrive. Students are exposed to governance, marketing, finance, and human resource challenges that are unique to the nonprofit sector.

BS in Marketing

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The BS in Marketing helps you understand the global dynamics of increasing competition, and why it requires companies to employ well-educated professionals to implement effective marketing programs to market goods and services throughout the world. In addition to gaining a broad background in business administration, you will explore new product introductions, advertising, market research and promotion.

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