Business
Mission
The North Shore Community College Business Department is designed to educate students in their selected major of Accounting, Management, or Marketing, or to prepare them for transfer to a four-year school via the Business Transfer Program.
The faculty will facilitate development of interpersonal skills and will promote an understanding of the ethical issues of the business environment; skills which will enhance the student's self-esteem and foster the student's personal growth.
Programs of Study
A high school diploma, GED, or passing score on a
federally approved Ability To Benefit Test is required for admission
to all programs. Contact the Admissions Office
for more information.
News
A new course, Computer Applications in Business (BUS120), will be available in spring 2010! Required for newly matriculated Management and Marketing majors, students from all majors are welcome to enroll.
"....Money is still flowing in, new products are still being developed, companies are still hiring, and research-and-development is still happening. It's these areas that offer entrepreneurs, their employees, and their investors opportuntites to have an impact - and earn a return - even in gloomy times."
Even in difficult times, entrepreneurs will emerge. Scott Kirsner; October 5, 2008. Boston Sunday Globe
Transfer Opportunities
North Shore Community College's Business Administration Transfer (BT) Program prepares students to transfer to one of the many four-year colleges with which the Business Department has articulation agreements.
After enrolling in the Business Administration Transfer (BT) program, students should explore the following opportunities:
- Joint Admissions Programs; and
- Tuition Advantage Program.
For further information about transfer opportunities, access Transfer Services or contact Senior Academic Counselor, Peter Monaco: pmonaco@northshore.edu.
Web Resources
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
To access the national, professional organization for all Certified Public Accountants, click on this link.
American Management Association
To access the world leader in professional development, advancing the skills of individuals to drive business success, click on this link.
American Marketing Association
To access a professional association for individuals and organizations involved in the practice, teaching and study of marketing worldwide, click on this link.
Management, Business, and Financial Operations Occupations
To explore Management, Business, and Financial Operations Occupations in the Occupational Outlook Handbook, published by U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, click on this link.
Sales and Related Occupations
To explore Sales and Related Occupations in the Occupational Outlook Handbook, published by the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, click on this link.
COP202 Cooperative Education/Internship Course Information
The programs which prepare students to enter the workforce directly from North Shore Community College, Accounting (BA), Management (BM), and Marketing (BK), require the successful completion of the COP202 Cooperative Education/Internship course. To be eligible to waive this program requirement, you must demonstrate relevant full-time or equivalent part-time work experience in your major field of study within the last 3 to 5 years. A decision regarding the waiver will normally be made within two weeks of submitting the properly completed COP 202 Exemption Form.
COP 202 Exemption Form
If you may qualify for the exemption, download the COP 202 Exemption Form to Waive Program Requirement (PDF)
Coop Education Q & A's
Coop Education Q & A's (PDF)
Coop Education Flyer
Coop Education Flyer (PDF)
High School Tech Prep --College Credit
Under certain circumstances, students are eligible to earn college credit and save college tuition costs while still in high school.
To determine if you qualify for receiving college credits for high school courses, such as Basic Accounting 1, Math for Business and Finance, or Marketing, visit the North Shore Tech Prep site.
New Cost-Effective and Convenient Transfer Opportunities
North Shore Community College students who graduate with specific Associates Degrees may complete the respective concentrations at Westfield State College completely on-line. These opportunities, now available for the Management and Marketing concentrations, will also be offered for the Finance Concentration in fall 2009.
A program-to-program articulation agreement for each concentration may be downloaded:
Finance Concentration (PDF)
Management Concentration (PDF)
Marketing Concentration (PDF)
For more information, access the details on the website at Westfield State College.
Questions or comments to mnelson@northshore.edu.
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