Bachelor of Business Administration in General Business

at Berkeley College - New York City Midtown Campus USA

Every company and organization depends on accounting professionals. Because accounting is such a critical component to their success, companies look for individuals with both the knowledge and the real-world skills to manage their finances. That’s exactly what Berkeley’s Accounting programs focus on.

At Berkeley College, Accounting degree programs are developed with input from Advisory Boards made up of industry experts to prepare students for a range of career opportunities with accounting firms, public and private companies, and many other types of organizations.

Today’s global market place needs managers with a global mindset to meet the diverse needs of people of different geographic regions and different cultures. To prepare you for this exciting field, the International Business program at Berkeley College can provide you with:

• An integrated foundation in international trade, marketing, finance, and management that focuses on global business practices
• A unique set of analytical and problem-solving skills to understand and address emerging global issues and opportunities
• Opportunities for extended simulation projects running a global business
• The chance to participate in Model United Nations conferences with students from around the world

Be diverse.

The International Business program can prepare you for a variety of roles in the global market place through a combination of a strong core business curriculum, discipline-specific courses, and career management training. An extremely diverse student body and faculty also helps to expose students to other cultures and customs.

The need for qualified professionals with the knowledge and skills to address threats to safety spans both the public and private sectors. National security careers are now a part of every industry. Recent events have demonstrated the critical need for those qualified to focus on tasks such as:

• Combating and mitigating the effects of pandemics
• Preventing foreign interference in elections and our democratic process
• Understanding today’s emerging global assets and threats

One of only a few programs of its kind in the area, the Berkeley College Bachelor’s degree program in National Security can prepare you for a range of careers through a curriculum developed with input from a range of security experts based on the current and anticipated needs of various types of organizations. The program covers a broad understanding of homeland security, emergency management, technology, communications, intelligence, critical infrastructure, terrorism, and other important aspects of security.

All of the program’s major courses can be completed in a seven-week format online and/or on site at the New York City, Woodbridge, or Woodland Park campuses.

The legal field presents more opportunities than ever. To meet growing needs, today’s firms and organizations are seeking qualified graduates with broad knowledge of the law and legal practices.

At Berkeley College, the Bachelor’s and Associate’s Legal Studies degree programs provide the analytical, technical, and research skills to enter a career in many different areas of legal support services. The program also offers a Pre Law Advisory Center, which provides special resources and support for students considering law school and other advanced studies in law.

In a field where you can make a difference, the Justice Studies - Criminal Justice degree programs at Berkeley College can arm you with a strong foundation, taught by faculty with years of extensive professional experience. Focusing on the skills that employers require, you’ll also learn from field trips and guest speakers from various areas of criminal justice, which are an important part of the career-focused program.

To help you prepare for a wide range of careers, Bachelor’s degree programs allow you to specialize in a specific area of criminal justice to help you better prepare for your desired career by improving your qualifications and helping to set you apart in the job market. You can choose a concentration in:

• Police Studies
• Homeland Security
• Cyber Security
• Investigations and Security
• Social Justice
• Social Welfare

Built on the proven tradition of business and professional education at Berkeley College, the Larry L. Luing School of Business® offers the opportunity for advanced study to prepare the leaders of tomorrow. The Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) degree in Management program at Berkeley is anchored in the core values of integrity, stewardship, sustainability, and inclusiveness and designed to help exceptional individuals stand out in the professional world. The M.B.A. degree in Management Program at Berkeley offers five (5) different specializations - known as Concentrations - that earn a transcript notation upon completion of the degree.

Information technology plays a critical and growing role in organizational operations. In the Berkeley College Information Technology Management program, you’ll build on an IT/Business core and develop knowledge and skills in the following three areas:

• Network security
• Database management
• Web design

The program’s unique focus on the management of technology effectively prepares students for successful careers in the dynamic and fast-paced information technology marketplace. You’ll learn how businesses use information technology resources to perform business functions and gain competitive advantage. Unlike programs that focus just on one or the other, this combination of business and technical savvy sets Berkeley graduates apart. You’ll also have the opportunity to take business and/or technology-related classes outside the core curriculum to expand your career possibilities.

Innovation, critical thinking, creativity in decision-making are at the core of the degree programs in Management at Berkeley College. Working in an environment that simulates global business markets, you’ll develop the skills necessary to actively participate in various roles within the management structure of different types of modern organizations. You’ll also have opportunities to work on projects that are focused on community engagement, as well as study under the guidance of experts on special topics such as data mining, negotiations, business, and society.

Built on the proven tradition of business and professional education at Berkeley College, the Larry L. Luing School of Business® offers the opportunity for advanced study to prepare the leaders of tomorrow. The Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) degree in Management program at Berkeley is anchored in the core values of integrity, stewardship, sustainability, and inclusiveness and designed to help exceptional individuals stand out in the professional world. The M.B.A. degree in Management Program at Berkeley offers five (5) different specializations - known as Concentrations - that earn a transcript notation upon completion of the degree.

Financial Management Concentration

The Financial Management Concentration focuses on developing knowledge required for decision making as a Financial Manager. Financial managers analyze business trends, advise senior managers regarding financial issues, create financial statements and reports, organize investment activities, and develop strategies to maximize profits and reach the financial goals of their organization. Financial Managers work in many industries, including banks, manufacturing, service industries, investment firms, and insurance companies. The Financial Management Concentration covers financial institutions structure and operation, the analysis of financial statements, management of financial risk, the corporate treasury and topics such as capital sourcing and valuation.

Through input from industry advisory boards and a faculty with real-world experience, the Berkeley College General Business program can provide you with the knowledge, motivation, and learning experience to prepare for a variety of careers. Potential career opportunities may include functions such as management, leadership, production, operations, marketing, finance, business analytics, and human resources.

The program and faculty emphasize critical thinking and problem-solving skills. You’ll learn in an environment that simulates global business markets, where you’ll have opportunities to work on projects that are focused on community engagement, as well as the chance to study under the guidance of experts on special topics such data mining, negotiations, business, and society. You’ll gain the necessary skills for the competitive marketplace and also have the option of continuing your education or exploring different roles and industries.