Catalog2009-2010

The Berkeley Advantage®
Only Berkeley College offers ALL of these benefits:
• On-the-job internships as part of the curriculum
• 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
• Flexible scheduling: day, evening/weekend, and online classes
• More than $17 million each year in Berkeley College grants and
scholarships for qualified students
• A tuition freeze for students who maintain continuous,
full-time enrollment
• Small classes for more personal attention
• A faculty selected for both academic credentials and
professional experience
• An extensive network of employer connections
• More than 20 Career Services professionals who collectively
specialize in each field of study and actively pursue job
opportunities for every student
• Free lifetime career assistance
• Seven convenient locations in the New York metropolitan area
And as a result, a consistently high graduate employment rate
year after year in the students’ fields of study.
All Contents © Copyright Berkeley College 2008. All Rights Reserved.
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
WINTER QUARTER 2009
Monday, January 5 – Classes Begin
Monday, January 19
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – No Classes
Monday, February 16
Presidents’ Day – No Classes
Sunday, March 29
Classes End
Monday, March 30 through Sunday, April 5
Spring Vacation
SPRING QUARTER 2009
Monday, April 6 – Classes Begin
Monday, May 25
Memorial Day – No Classes
Sunday, June 28
Classes End
Monday, June 29 through Sunday, July 5
Summer Vacation
SUMMER QUARTER 2009
Monday, July 6 – Classes Begin
Monday, September 7
Labor Day – No Classes
Sunday, September 20
Classes End
Monday, September 21 through Sunday, September 27
Fall Vacation
FALL QUARTER 2009
Monday, September 28 – Classes Begin
Monday, October 12
Columbus Day – No Classes
Thursday through Sunday, November 26-29
Thanksgiving Recess
Sunday, December 20
Classes End
Monday, December 21 through Sunday, January 3, 2010
Winter Vacation
WINTER QUARTER 2010
Monday, January 4 – Classes Begin
Monday, January 18
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – No Classes
Monday, February15
Presidents’ Day – No Classes
Sunday, March 28
Classes End
Monday, March 29 through Sunday, April 4
Spring Vacation
SPRING QUARTER 2010
Monday, April 5 – Classes Begin
Monday, May 31
Memorial Day – No Classes
Sunday, June 27
Classes End
Monday, June 28 through Monday, July 5
Summer Vacation
SUMMER QUARTER 2010
Tuesday, July 6 – Classes Begin
Monday, September 6
Labor Day – No Classes
Sunday, September 19
Classes End
Monday, September 20 through Sunday, September 26
Fall Vacation
FALL QUARTER 2010
Monday, September 27 – Classes Begin
Monday, October 11
Columbus Day – No Classes
Thursday through Sunday, November 25-28
Thanksgiving Recess
Sunday, December 19
Classes End
Monday, December 20 through Sunday, January 2, 2011
Winter Vacation

Berkeley College Catalog 2009-2010
TABLE OF CONTENTS
The Berkeley Advantage®
..................................................................................... Inside Front Cover
Mission ........................................................................................................................................................ 2
Campus Information................................................................................................................................ 3
International Students ............................................................................................................................. 7
Programs of Study.................................................................................................................................... 8
Sample Program Sequence................................................................................................. 10
Academic Programs .............................................................................................................. 12
Admission ................................................................................................................................................ 66
Tuition, Fees, and Financial Aid......................................................................................................... 68
The Student Experience...................................................................................................................... 74
Academic Policies and Procedures................................................................................................. 78
Student Rights and Responsibilities................................................................................................. 82
Course Descriptions............................................................................................................................. 86
Faculty......................................................................................................................................................104
Administrative Staff .............................................................................................................................. 110
Directory.................................................................................................................................................. 113
Index......................................................................................................................................................... 114
Academic Calendar................................................................................................. Inside Back Cover

Mission
MISSION
Berkeley College empowers students to achieve professional
and personal success in dynamic careers and in a diverse
global society by providing a comprehensive and supportive
educational experience, fostering academic integrity, and
encouraging lifelong learning.
VALUES
In achieving our Mission, Berkeley College is guided by
core values.
TEACHING AND LEARNING
• We recognize and respond to student needs through one-
on-one attention, small classes, and services focusing on our
students as individuals.
• We begin our students’ education at their level of
preparedness, by providing quality learning experiences that
lead to success.
• We focus our efforts on career preparation and emphasize
the practical applications of learning in order to build a
bridge to employers.
• We promote the liberal arts as an integral part of a
collegiate curriculum.
THE COLLEGE ENVIRONMENT
• We believe that every associate at Berkeley is an educator.
• We are committed to attracting a diverse student population
and to promoting the academic and career success of
each student.
• We create a sense of community for our students to enhance
their educational experience.
• We develop students’ interpersonal skills critical to
personal and workplace success, such as self-management,
leadership, integrity, and social communication.
THE LARGER BERKELEY
COMMUNITY
• We embrace diversity and inclusiveness as critical to the
educational environment and continuously work to enhance it.
• We engage and collaborate with employers to provide
educated, ethical, and responsible leaders for a global society.
• We are responsible and constructive members of the global
community, and we encourage students and associates to do
the same.
GOALS
• Develop, support, and deliver curricula, programs, and
services designed to build analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Attract, develop, and retain a diverse student population and
promote its success.
• Attract, develop, and retain highly qualiﬁed, diverse faculty
and staff who are committed to our mission.
• Ensure our programs, facilities, and services are continually
relevant to the markets we serve.
• Proactively position our College to anticipate and respond to
the educational needs of our many constituencies.
• Ensure a sound ﬁscal environment for our College and
our students.
ACCREDITATIONS
AND APPROVALS
All campuses are accredited by the Middle States Commission
on Higher Education (3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA
19104; telephone: 215-662-5606).
The New York City and Westchester Campuses are authorized
by the New York State Board of Regents to confer the degrees
of Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Bachelor of
Science (B.S.), Associate in Science (A.S.), and Associate in
Applied Science (A.A.S.). All programs offered by the New York
campuses are registered by the New York State Education
Department.
The New Jersey campuses are licensed as a college and
authorized by the New Jersey Commission on Higher Education
to confer the degrees of Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Associate in
Science (A.S.), and Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.).
The Paralegal Studies programs are approved by the American
Bar Association (ABA).
All campuses are approved for the education of veterans and
their eligible dependents, for rehabilitative training of physically
challenged students, and for foreign students.
Approval documents are available for review upon request to
the Dean of Advisement.
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Campus Information
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NEW YORK CITY
MIDTOWN CAMPUS
3 East 43rd Street - Between 5th and Madison, in close
proximity to Grand Central Station
12 East 41st Street - One block from the NY Public Library
and Bryant Park
• Mass transit accessibility
• Midtown convenience, near museums, Broadway,
fine restaurants
• Small class sizes
• Job placement and career services available, with internships
at nearby corporations and on Fashion Avenue
• Wireless Internet access and laptop lending program
• Comfortable student lounges
• Berkeley College library with paralegal/law collection
• Access to the New York Public Library
• Modern, bright classrooms
• State-of-the-art computer labs
• Assistance with off-campus housing
• Academic Support Center
• Free, CRLA-certified faculty and peer tutoring program
• Home of Berkeley’s International Student Department,
serving students from diverse, multicultural backgrounds
from all around the world
NEW YORK CITY
LOWER MANHATTAN
EXTENSION CENTER
130 William Street - Situated next to the Fulton Street
Subway Station
• Easily accessible by mass transit from the five boroughs
in the nearby Financial District
• Comfortable student lounge
• Assistance with off-campus housing
New York City Campus

Campus Information
WESTCHESTER CAMPUS
99 Church Street, White Plains, NY - In the heart of the
business district
• Easily accessible from major highways
• Within easy walking distance of the train and bus terminals
at nearby corporations
• Two student residence halls (Cottage Place and Sussex House)
• Comfortable student lounges
GARRET MOUNTAIN CAMPUS
44 Riﬂe Camp Road, West Paterson, NJ - On a lush
mountaintop near Little Falls
• Minutes from the Garden State Parkway, Interstate 80,
and Routes 46 and 3
• Ample on-site parking for both resident and
commuting students
• Comfortable student center with lounge, bookstore,
and cafeteria
• Three-story library with paralegal/law collection
• Sports and recreation
• Childcare center
• Two student residence halls (Garret Hall and Knuppel Hall)
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Campus Information
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Westchester Campus
Garret Mountain Campus

Campus Information
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MIDDLESEX CAMPUS
430 Rahway Avenue, Woodbridge, NJ - Across from the
train station in the quaint town of Woodbridge
• Accessible by bus, train, and major highways
• Convenient on-site parking
• Library with paralegal/law collection
• Within walking distance of a variety of small shops and
cultural restaurants
BERGEN CAMPUS
64 East Midland Avenue, Paramus, NJ - Small campus
environment with a corporate atmosphere
• Accessibility to public transportation and major highways
• State-of-the-art facilities
• Convenient on-site parking
• Library featuring fashion and interior design collections
• Computer-aided design lab and drafting rooms
• Area’s business district, great restaurants, and beautiful parks
– all just minutes away
Middlesex Campus
Bergen Campus

Campus Information
NEWARK CAMPUS
536 Broad Street, Newark, NJ - In the central business
district next to Verizon and IDT headquarters
• Accessible to New Jersey’s best public transportation system
• Newly renovated state-of-the-art facility
• Access to the Newark Public Library
• Near Newark Museum and New Jersey Performing
Arts Center
• Across from Washington Park
• Within walking distance of major employers, retailers,
government offices, and cultural attractions BERKELEY COLLEGE ONLINETM
Online Learning Worldwide - Access Berkeley’s academic
programs on the Internet
• Flexible - Log onto courses with a PC or Mac from any
location with Internet access.
• Convenient - No set time for class - access courses 24
hours a day, seven days a week. Students are able to balance
coursework with family, job, and social responsibilities
and work at their own pace within a weekly schedule of
discussion topics, readings, and assignments.
• Supportive - Students find support every step of the way
as they work independently. Instructors, classmates, and
academic advisors are just an email or phone call away.
In addition, students are able to access the services of the
Academic Support Center for tutoring and other academic
assistance. The online library provides electronic resources
as well as “Live Help.” The online Student Development
and Campus Life Department provides support through
counseling services as well as opportunities for leadership,
engagement, and community through online clubs and
outreach initiatives.
• Professional - Learn from Berkeley College’s
accomplished faculty members whose real-world experience
brings expert knowledge to the subjects they teach, with the
same high standards as on-site classes.
• Economical - Save significantly on room, board, and
transportation expenses.
• Quality - Berkeley College OnlineTM
has been delivering
online learning for ten years.
For more information about Berkeley College OnlineTM
and
computer/software minimum requirements:
• VISIT: www.BerkeleyCollege.edu/Online
• EMAIL: info@BerkeleyCollege.edu
• CALL: 800-446-5400 ext. P01
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Campus Information
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Newark Campus

International Students
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BERKELEY INTERNATIONAL
STUDENTS
Berkeley College’s programs of study, multicultural student
body, and multiple locations offer international students
wonderful opportunities that are hard to ﬁnd at other American
colleges and universities. Berkeley’s overseas partnerships
also provide a number of exciting opportunities for students to
experience an American education.
• On Campus or Online - With locations in New York
and New Jersey plus online degrees and courses, the
College is proud to serve the special needs of international
students with a superior education that provides an intensive
curriculum.
• International Student Department - Berkeley’s
International Student Department provides help with
immigration procedures, visas, housing information,
orientation to college life, and adjusting to educational
practices and life in the United States.
• Programs of Study - International students may enroll in
any of the programs of study at Berkeley College. Many of the
courses can be taken at convenient times via the Internet.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
To learn more about opportunities for international students at
Berkeley, visit: www.BerkeleyCollege.edu
Or contact:
Berkeley College
International Student Department
12 East 41st Street, 14th Floor
New York, NY 10017 USA
Telephone: US Dialing Code-212-687-3730
Fax: US Dialing Code-212-986-7827
Email: international@BerkeleyCollege.edu

Programs of Study
DEGREES OFFERED
Berkeley College offers undergraduate programs of study on a year-round quarter system that can save
students time as they pursue one of the following degrees:
• Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.)
• Associate in Science (A.S.)
• Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.)
• Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
The majority of the College’s academic programs are available in day, evening, and weekend sessions
through Berkeley’s seven locations and online. Each campus has its own distinctive environment.
PROGRAMS OF STUDY
Accounting...........................................................................................................................................12
A.A.S., Business Administration - Accounting ........................................................................13
B.B.A., Accounting...........................................................................................................................14
B.S., Accounting ...............................................................................................................................15
Business Administration ............................................................................................................16
B.S., Business Administration.......................................................................................................17
Fashion Marketing and Management................................................................................18
A.A.S., Fashion Marketing and Management......................................................................... 19
B.B.A., Fashion Marketing and Management..........................................................................20
B.S., Fashion Marketing and Management ..............................................................................21
Financial Services............................................................................................................................22
A.A.S., Financial Services ..............................................................................................................23
B.B.A., Financial Services...............................................................................................................24
B.S., Financial Services...................................................................................................................25
General Business .............................................................................................................................26
B.B.A., General Business ...............................................................................................................27
Health Services ................................................................................................................................28
A.A.S., Health Services Administration .....................................................................................29
A.A.S., Health Services Administration - Medical Insurance, Billing, and Coding .......30
B.B.A., Health Services Management....................................................................................... 31
B.S., Health Services Management ............................................................................................32
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Programs of Study
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Information Systems Management.....................................................................................33
Certiﬁcate, Software Management.............................................................................................34
Certiﬁcate, Computer Applications............................................................................................35
A.A.S., Business Administration - Information Systems Management ............................36
B.B.A., Business Administration - Information Systems Management.............................37
Interior Design..................................................................................................................................38
A.A.S., Interior Design ....................................................................................................................39
B.S., Interior Design Management..............................................................................................40
International Business.................................................................................................................41
A.A.S., International Business.......................................................................................................42
A.S., International Business...........................................................................................................43
B.B.A., International Business.......................................................................................................44
B.S., International Business...........................................................................................................45
Justice Studies - Criminal Justice ........................................................................................46
A.A.S., Justice Studies - Criminal Justice..................................................................................47
B.S., Justice Studies - Criminal Justice......................................................................................48
Management.......................................................................................................................................49
A.A.S., Business Administration - Management.....................................................................50
B.B.A., Business Administration - Management.....................................................................51
B.S., Management............................................................................................................................52
B.S., Management - Entrepreneurship ......................................................................................53
B.S., Management - Human Resources Management .........................................................55
Marketing.............................................................................................................................................. 57
A.A.S., Business Administration - Marketing ...........................................................................58
B.B.A., Business Administration - Marketing ...........................................................................59
B.S., Marketing..................................................................................................................................60
Network Management..................................................................................................................61
A.A.S., Network Management......................................................................................................62
Paralegal Studies.............................................................................................................................63
A.A.S., Paralegal Studies................................................................................................................64

Associate’s Degree Sample Program Sequence
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Associate’s Degree
COURSE REQUIREMENTS Qtr. hrs. credit
FIRST QUARTER
Business Course ....................................................................4
Computer Course..................................................................4
English Course .......................................................................3
General Education Core Humanities Elective...............4
SECOND QUARTER
Business Course ....................................................................4
English Course .......................................................................3
General Education Core Mathematics/
Science Elective.....................................................................4
Major Course ..........................................................................4
THIRD QUARTER
Computer Course .................................................................2
English Course .......................................................................3
English Course .......................................................................3
General Education Core
Social Science Elective ........................................................4
Major Course ..........................................................................4
Qtr. hrs. credit
FOURTH QUARTER
Free Elective............................................................................4
Liberal Arts Course...............................................................4
Major Course ..........................................................................4
Major Course ..........................................................................4
FIFTH QUARTER
Business Course ....................................................................4
Career Management Seminar ...........................................1
Major Course ..........................................................................4
SIXTH QUARTER
Business Elective ...................................................................4
Free Electives..........................................................................6
Internship ................................................................................5
90 QUARTER CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED
FOR GRADUATION
Courses may vary depending on the actual degree.
Students who are enrolled in one or more College Skills courses
may need to extend their programs to ensure that they have the
basic skills essential to academic success.
Exceptions may be made on a case-by-case basis by the Registrar.

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Bachelor’s Degree Sample Program Sequence
Bachelor’s Degree
FIRST QUARTER
Business Course ....................................................................4
Computer Course................................................................. 4
English Course .......................................................................3
Humanities Elective ..............................................................4
SECOND QUARTER
Business Course ....................................................................4
Business Course ....................................................................4
English Course .......................................................................3
Science Elective.....................................................................4
THIRD QUARTER
Business Course ....................................................................4
English Course .......................................................................3
General Education Core Social Science Elective .......4
Major Course ..........................................................................4
FOURTH QUARTER
Computer Elective.................................................................2
English Course .......................................................................3
Major Course ..........................................................................4
FIFTH QUARTER
Business Course ...................................................................4
Major Course ..........................................................................4
Mathematics/Science Elective ..........................................4
SIXTH QUARTER
Free Elective............................................................................4
Major Course ..........................................................................4
Mathematics/Science Elective ..........................................4
Qtr. hrs. credit
SEVENTH QUARTER
Major Course ..........................................................................4
EIGHTH QUARTER
Business Course ....................................................................4
Major Course ..........................................................................4
NINTH QUARTER
Free Elective............................................................................4
Major Course ..........................................................................4
TENTH QUARTER
Free Elective ..........................................................................4
Major Course ..........................................................................4
ELEVENTH QUARTER
Career Management Seminar ...........................................1
Free Elective............................................................................4
Major Course ..........................................................................4
TWELFTH QUARTER
Free Elective............................................................................4
Internship ................................................................................5
FOR GRADUATION
Courses may vary depending on the actual degree.
Students who are enrolled in one or more College Skills courses
may need to extend their programs to ensure that they have the
basic skills essential to academic success.
Exceptions may be made on a case-by-case basis by the Registrar.

Accounting
Find success in numbers. Berkeley College’s degree programs in Accounting
combine accounting theory and practice with a broad background in business
administration and the liberal arts, creating many opportunities for students.
Benefit from:
• Examining financial, managerial, and cost accounting techniques
• Practice creating and managing computer spreadsheets, databases and other
technology used by accounting professionals
• A strong baccalaureate curriculum including a course in Government and
Nonprofit Accounting, and two tax courses
• Internships that allow students to apply their education in the workplace
• Seamless transition between Associate’s and Bachelor’s degrees
Career Potential:
• Associate in Applied Science Degree, Business Administration - Accounting –
Bookkeeping assistant; assistant positions in public accounting and in
corporations, government agencies (including the IRS and SEC), and in nonprofit
organizations
• Bachelor of Business Administration Degree and Bachelor of Science
Degree, Accounting – Financial advisor, financial analyst, auditor, tax assessor,
positions in accounting in corporations, government agencies (including the IRS
and SEC), and in nonprofit organizations
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“All the accounting
teachers that I’ve had
have been Certified
Public Accountants.
Berkeley can go out
and pull from the
cream of the crop
and bring them here
to teach us .”
Chris Tucci
Accounting
Middlesex Campus

Accounting
Program offered at all campuses and the Lower Manhattan Extension Center.*
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Business Administration - Accounting
Associate in Applied Science Degree (A.A.S.)
MAJOR COURSES
ACC101 Financial Accounting I.....................................4
ACC104 Managerial Accounting...................................4
ACC105 Financial Accounting II....................................4
ACC201 Intermediate Accounting I .............................4
ACC202 Intermediate Accounting II............................4
ACC240 Cost Accounting................................................4
ACC255 Computer Applications in Accounting.......2
BUSINESS COURSES
BUS100 Business Organization and Management..4
BUS225 Career Management Seminar.......................1
BUS231 Business Law I ...................................................4
BUS292 Internship.............................................................5
CIS115 Computer Applications...................................4
LIBERAL ARTS COURSES
ENG101 English Composition I......................................3
ENG102 English Composition II.....................................3
ENG103 English Composition III ...................................3
ENG111 Oral Communication........................................3
SOC225 Psychology..........................................................4
Macroeconomics/
Microeconomics Elective ...............................4
Humanities Elective..........................................4
Science Elective ................................................4
Social Science Elective....................................4
FREE ELECTIVES............................................................ 14
FOR GRADUATION
Qtr. hrs. credit
BUSINESS ELECTIVES
BUS245 Business Ethics..................................................4
BUS255 Entrepreneurship ..............................................4
BUS260 Business in Technology
Mediated Environments..................................4
BUS281 Project Management .......................................3
CIS203 Advanced Database
Management Systems.....................................2
CIS212 Multimedia and Business Presentations....2
IBS201 International Business .....................................4
IBS220 International Trade............................................4
IBS230 International Marketing...................................4
MGT220 Principles of Management .............................4
MGT231 Organizational Behavior..................................4
MGT249 Human Resources Management .................4
MKT220 Principles of Marketing ...................................4
MKT231 Advertising and Promotion............................4
MKT241 Consumer Behavior .........................................4
Others as posted
LIBERAL ARTS ELECTIVES...........................See page 97
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.
Accounting majors must achieve a minimum of a C average in
Financial Accounting I, Managerial Accounting, and Financial
Accounting II in order to enroll in Intermediate Accounting I.
*Students at the Middlesex, Bergen, and Newark Campuses may
have to complete their ﬁnal three quarters at the Garret Mountain
Campus. Not all courses are offered at the Lower Manhattan
Extension Center.

Accounting
Program offered at the New York City and Westchester Campuses and the Lower Manhattan Extension Center.*
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Accounting
Bachelor of Business Administration Degree (B.B.A.)
MAJOR COURSES
ACC203 Intermediate Accounting III...........................4
ACC310 Advanced Accounting.....................................4
ACC320 Auditing................................................................4
ACC351 Federal Taxation I..............................................4
ACC352 Federal Taxation II.............................................4
ACC420 Government and Nonproﬁt Accounting....4
BUSINESS COURSES
BUS100 Business Organization
and Management..............................................4
BUS331 Business Law II ..................................................4
BUS431 Advanced Financial Management...............3
BUS482 Internship.............................................................5
FIN300 Principles of Finance........................................4
IBS340 International Finance .......................................4
MGT332 Operations Management ...............................4
Computer Information
Systems Elective................................................2
Qtr. hrs. credit
LIBERAL ARTS COURSES**
HUM225 Ethics ....................................................................4
MAT210 Finite Mathematics ...........................................4
MAT215 Statistics I.............................................................4
SOC201 Macroeconomics ..............................................4
SOC202 Microeconomics................................................4
SOC225 Psychology..........................................................4
SOC401 International Economics ................................4
Mathematics/Science Electives....................8
FREE ELECTIVES........................................................... 19
FOR GRADUATION
internships.
*Not all courses are offered at the Lower Manhattan Extension Center.
**16 Liberal Arts credits must be at the 300/400 level.

Accounting
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Program offered at the Garret Mountain, Middlesex, Bergen, and Newark Campuses.*
Accounting
Bachelor of Science Degree (B.S.)
MAJOR COURSES
ACC203 Intermediate Accounting III...........................4
ACC310 Advanced Accounting.....................................4
ACC320 Auditing................................................................4
ACC351 Federal Taxation I .............................................4
ACC352 Federal Taxation II.............................................4
ACC420 Government and Nonproﬁt Accounting....4
BUSINESS COURSES
BUS451 Business Strategy and Policy.........................4
BUS482 Internship.............................................................5
Qtr. hrs. credit
MAT215 Statistics I.............................................................4
SOC225 Psychology..........................................................4
Humanities Electives...................................... 12
Mathematics/Science Electives.................. 12
Social Science Electives................................ 12
Liberal Arts Electives .................................... 10
FREE ELECTIVES..............................................................6
FOR GRADUATION
internships.
*Students at the Middlesex, Bergen, and Newark Campuses
may have to complete their junior and senior years at the Garret
Mountain Campus.

Business Administration
Play a key role in the business world. The Berkeley College Business
Administration degree program strategically balances academic preparation,
professional training, and hands-on experience.
Beneﬁt from:
• Flexible curriculum allowing exploration of several business disciplines
• Ideal for students with transfer credit or credit for prior learning
• Emphasis on creative problem-solving, team-building and presentation skills, cultural
diversity, and cross-cultural communication
• Forecasting and strategic planning
• Focus on the role of the Internet and computer applications widely used in today’s
professional environment
• Internship in business that allows students to apply their education in the workplace
Career Potential:
• Bachelor of Science Degree, Business Administration – Management and
marketing positions in ﬁnancial services, manufacturing, public utilities, health,
education, retail, and government
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Program offered online and at the Garret Mountain, Middlesex, Bergen, and Newark Campuses.*
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MAJOR COURSES
and Management..............................................4
BUS250 Computer Applications in Business............2
BUS482 Internship.............................................................5
Advanced Spreadsheets/
Multimedia and Business Presentations/
Advanced Database Elective ........................2
Business Electives.......................................... 38
Qtr. hrs. credit
MAT215 Statistics I.............................................................4
SOC225 Psychology..........................................................4
Liberal Arts Electives ..................................... 12
FOR GRADUATION
internships.
Mountain Campus or online.

Fashion Marketing and Management
A sense of fashion can go a long way. Berkeley College’s degree programs
in Fashion Marketing and Management integrate the creative and business
aspects of the fashion industry that employers demand. Incorporating marketing
strategies and management skills, the programs encompass current technology
and a complete understanding of the fashion industry.
Beneﬁt from:
• Focus on understanding the fashion industry from product development
to consumer
• Opportunities to explore consumer and buyer trends, analyze the market base,
evaluate production needs, and learn how each affects the retail and wholesale
sides of the fashion industry
• Hands-on experience with merchandising software and related programs utilized
in the industry
• Opportunities to examine the application of principles of business administration
and marketing techniques
• Experience composing a quality marketing strategy
• Internship in a fashion-related position that allows students to apply their
education in the workplace
• Courses in Home Merchandising and Fashion Forecasting
Career Potential:
• Associate in Applied Science Degree, Fashion Marketing and Management –
Fashion retail management, visual merchandising, buying, product development,
showroom sale
• Bachelor of Business Administration Degree and Bachelor of Science Degree,
Fashion Marketing and Management – Fashion retail management, product
development, visual merchandising, buying, allocation, and planning
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“What I love about Berkeley
College is that they teach
you how to be competitive
in the right way: how to work
together as a group, and not
only look out for yourself.”
Danielle Mitropoulos
Lower Manhattan Extension Center

Program offered online and at all campuses and the Lower Manhattan Extension Center.*
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MAJOR COURSES
FAS101 Introduction to the Fashion Business .........4
FAS240 Visual Merchandising ......................................4
FAS245 Merchandise Planning and Buying..............4
FAS250 Computer Applications
in the Fashion Industry....................................2
FAS255 Product Lifecycle Planning.............................4
FAS260 Fashion Forecasting.........................................4
MKT246 Professional Selling ..........................................4
BUSINESS COURSES
and Management..............................................4
BUS292 Internship.............................................................5
Qtr. hrs. credit
SOC225 Psychology..........................................................4
Macroeconomics/
Mathematics/Science Elective......................4
FREE ELECTIVES..............................................................2
FOR GRADUATION
internships.

Program offered online and at the New York City and Westchester Campuses and the Lower Manhattan Extension Center.*
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MAJOR COURSES
FAS305 Home Merchandising......................................4
FAS427 Operations Management
in the Fashion Business ..................................4
MKT335 Retail and Channel Management ................4
Fashion or Management or
Marketing Upper Division Elective..............4
BUSINESS COURSES
and Management..............................................4
BUS482 Internship.............................................................5
CIS201 Advanced Spreadsheets.................................2
Qtr. hrs. credit
MAT215 Statistics I.............................................................4
SOC225 Psychology..........................................................4
Humanities Electives........................................8
Social Science Electives..................................8
FREE ELECTIVES........................................................... 22
FOR GRADUATION
internships.

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MAJOR COURSES
FAS305 Home Merchandising......................................4
FAS427 Operations Management
in the Fashion Business ..................................4
MKT335 Retail and Channel Management ................4
Fashion/Management/Marketing
Upper Division Elective...................................4
BUSINESS COURSES
and Management..............................................4
BUS482 Internship.............................................................5
Qtr. hrs. credit
MAT215 Statistics I.............................................................4
SOC225 Psychology..........................................................4
FREE ELECTIVES..............................................................2
FOR GRADUATION
internships.

Financial Services
Help others invest in a better future. The ever-increasing complexity of today’s
financial world renders yesterday’s answers obsolete. Students can get started
in a career in the financial services industry with Berkeley College degree
programs in Financial Services. Trained professionals in this field can assess and
evaluate a client’s financial future and develop a comprehensive financial plan.
The programs are designed to provide an overview of financial institutions, the
products and services they offer, and their importance to the economy.
Benefit from:
• Curriculum built on a solid business and technology core with an emphasis
on financial planning and exchange
• Baccalaureate programs that prepare students for the Certified Financial
Planning Examination offered by the CFP Board of Standards, Inc.™
• Insights into investment and securities management
• Hands-on experience with software used by financial service professionals
• Internship in a financial institution that allows students to apply their
Career Potential:
• Associate in Applied Science Degree, Financial Services – Financial
analyst, portfolio account manager, risk analyst, client services
representative, commercial loan processing clerk
• Bachelor of Business Administration Degree and Bachelor of Science
Degree, Financial Services – Financial planner, financial advisor, and
financial analyst
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“I’m benefitting from
firsthand experience.
I won’t be making
mistakes in the
real world because
I’m learning from
my professors’
experience.”
Keon Tyndall
Financial Services
Newark Campus

Financial Services
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Financial Services
MAJOR COURSES
FACC101 Financial Accounting I.....................................4
FIN200 Introduction to Financial Services................4
FIN205 Treasury Management.....................................4
FIN210 Investment Company Products ....................4
FIN215 General Securities ............................................4
FIN250 Computer Applications
in Financial Services.........................................2
BUSINESS COURSES
and Management..............................................4
BUS292 Internship.............................................................5
SOC225 Psychology..........................................................4
Macroeconomics/
General Education
Core Humanities Elective...............................4
FREE ELECTIVES............................................................ 12
FOR GRADUATION
Qtr. hrs. credit
BUSINESS ELECTIVES
Others as posted
internships.

Financial Services
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Financial Services
MAJOR COURSES
FIN305 Principles of Financial Planning....................4
FIN310 Insurance Planning...........................................4
FIN315 Investment Planning.........................................4
FIN400 Tax Planning........................................................4
FIN405 Retirement Planning.........................................4
FIN410 Estate Planning..................................................4
BUSINESS COURSES
and Management..............................................4
BUS265 Business Communication...............................4
BUS482 Internship.............................................................5
Qtr. hrs. credit
MAT215 Statistics I.............................................................4
SOC225 Psychology..........................................................4
FREE ELECTIVES........................................................... 18
FOR GRADUATION
internships.

Financial Services
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Financial Services
MAJOR COURSES
ACC101 Financial Accounting I.................................... 4
FIN305 Principles of Financial Planning....................4
FIN310 Insurance Planning...........................................4
FIN315 Investment Planning.........................................4
FIN400 Tax Planning........................................................4
FIN405 Retirement Planning.........................................4
FIN410 Estate Planning..................................................4
BUSINESS COURSES
BUS482 Internship.............................................................5
Qtr. hrs. credit
MAT215 Statistics I.............................................................4
SOC225 Psychology..........................................................4
FOR GRADUATION
internships.

General Business
Succeed in the business world! The Berkeley College General Business
degree program broadens business knowledge within the context of personal
and career objectives. This flexible program encourages students to study in a
variety of areas related to specific employment opportunities.
Benefit from:
• Broad-based business curriculum ideal for students with transfer or prior
learning credits
• Focus on maneuvering through a competitive business marketplace
• Hands-on experience with technology used in business
• Internship that allows students to apply their education in the workplace
• Seamless transition with Associate’s degrees in Business and Paralegal Studies
Career Potential:
• Bachelor of Business Administration Degree, General Business – Management
and marketing positions in financial services, manufacturing, public utilities, health,
education, retail, and government
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General Business
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General Business
MAJOR COURSES
Specialization .................................................. 20
Business Electives........................................... 12
BUSINESS COURSES
and Management..............................................4
BUS482 Internship.............................................................5
Advanced Spreadsheets/
Multimedia and Business Presentations/
Advanced Database Elective ........................2
Qtr. hrs. credit
MAT215 Statistics I.............................................................4
SOC225 Psychology..........................................................4
FREE ELECTIVES........................................................... 22
FOR GRADUATION
internships.

Health Services
Help keep the world healthy. Berkeley College’s programs in Health Services
familiarize students with the expanding health services industry and provide them
with the important business and technology skills required to succeed in this
increasingly complex business. Curricula, grounded in business administration
and technology, explore the operations and challenges of organizations delivering
and supporting health services.
Benefit from:
• Curricula that focus on the structure and dynamics of the healthcare industry
• Exploration of the role and contributions of hospitals, rehabilitation centers,
long-term care facilities, and practitioners
• Opportunities to explore interactions between healthcare providers and private
and governmental funding agencies
• Emphasis on the technology and specialized software for information management
and administrative purposes to collect, process, and use information essential to the
industry and its clients.
• Internship in a health services organization that allows students to apply their
Career Potential:
• Associate in Applied Science Degree, Health Services Administration and Health
Services Administration - Medical Insurance, Billing and Coding – Medical billing
and coding in practitioner’s offices, physicians’ offices, hospitals; supervisor of medical
billing and coding staff; review positions in billing and health insurance companies
• Bachelor of Business Administration Degree and Bachelor of Science Degree,
Health Services Management – Office manager in medical practices; department
managers and assistants in hospitals; site administrator at ambulatory care centers;
administrative staff in outreach and preventative service areas and in central offices
of government and nonprofit health programs; administrative staff in long-term
rehabilitation and nursing homes
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Health Services
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Health Services Administration
MAJOR COURSES
HEA101 Introduction to Health Services ...................4
HEA108 Ethical and Legal Aspects
of Health Services.............................................4
HEA110 Managed Care and Health Insurance .......4
HEA220 Health Services Management I ....................4
HEA255 Computer Applications
in Health Services ............................................2
HEA270 Issues in Contemporary Health....................4
BUSINESS COURSES
and Management..............................................4
BUS292 Internship.............................................................5
Qtr. hrs. credit
SOC225 Psychology..........................................................4
Macroeconomics/
FREE ELECTIVES........................................................... 10
FOR GRADUATION
internships.
have to complete their ﬁnal two quarters at the Garret Mountain
Campus or online. Not all courses are offered at the Lower
Manhattan Extension Center.

Health Services
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Health Services Administration -
Medical Insurance, Billing and Coding
MAJOR COURSES
HEA101 Introduction to Health Services ...................4
HEA105 Medical Terminology I .....................................4
HEA106 Medical Terminology II....................................4
HEA110 Managed Care and
Health Insurance...............................................4
HEA120 Medical Coding I...............................................3
HEA121 Medical Coding II..............................................3
in Health Services ............................................2
BUSINESS COURSES
and Management..............................................4
BUS292 Internship.............................................................5
Qtr. hrs. credit
SCI223 Anatomy and Physiology I..............................4
SCI224 Anatomy and Physiology II ............................4
SOC225 Psychology..........................................................4
Macroeconomics/
FREE ELECTIVES..............................................................4
FOR GRADUATION
internships.

Health Services
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Health Services Management
MAJOR COURSES
HEA101 Introduction to Health Services....................4
HEA105 Medical Terminology I .....................................4
HEA106 Medical Terminology II....................................4
HEA220 Health Services Management I ....................4
in Health Services.............................................2
HEA315 Research Methods for Health Services......4
HEA409 Health Services Finance.................................4
HEA451 Health Services Management II...................4
HEA470 Issues in Contemporary
Health Services Management.......................4
Health Services Electives ............................. 12
BUSINESS COURSES
and Management..............................................4
BUS482 Internship.............................................................5
Qtr. hrs. credit
MAT215 Statistics I.............................................................4
SCI223 Anatomy and Physiology I..............................4
SOC225 Psychology..........................................................4
FREE ELECTIVES........................................................... 16
FOR GRADUATION
internships.

Health Services
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Program offered online and at the Garret Mountain, Middlesex, Bergen, and Newark Campuses.
Health Services Management
MAJOR COURSES
HEA101 Introduction to Health Services................ 4
HEA105 Medical Terminology I ................................. 4
HEA106 Medical Terminology II................................ 4
of Health Services......................................... 4
HEA220 Health Services Management I ................ 4
in Health services ......................................... 2
HEA315 Research Methods
for Health Services....................................... 4
HEA409 Health Services Finance............................. 4
HEA451 Health Services Management II............... 4
HEA470 Issues in Contemporary
Health Services Management................... 4
Health Services Electives ........................... 8
BUSINESS COURSES
ACC101 Financial Accounting I................................. 4
ACC104 Managerial Accounting............................... 4
and Management.......................................... 4
BUS225 Career Management Seminar................... 1
BUS451 Business Strategy and Policy..................... 4
BUS482 Internship......................................................... 5
FIN300 Principles of Finance.................................... 4
MGT220 Principles of Management ......................... 4
MGT249 Human Resources Management ............. 4
MKT220 Principles of Marketing ............................... 4
CIS115 Computer Applications............................... 4
Qtr. hrs. credit
LIBERAL ARTS COURSES*
ENG101 English Composition I.................................. 3
ENG102 English Composition II................................. 3
ENG103 English Composition III ............................... 3
ENG111 Oral Communication.................................... 3
MAT210 Finite Mathematics ....................................... 4
MAT215 Statistics I ...................................................... 4
SCI223 Anatomy and Physiology I.......................... 4
SOC201 Macroeconomics .......................................... 4
SOC202 Microeconomics............................................ 4
SOC225 Psychology...................................................... 4
Humanities Electives...................................12
Mathematics/Science Electives................ 8
Social Science Electives.............................12
Humanities Elective...................................... 4
Science Elective ............................................ 4
Social Science Elective................................ 4
LIBERAL ARTS ELECTIVES............................................. 2
FOR GRADUATION
internships.
*24 Liberal Arts credits must be at the 300/400 level

Information Systems Management
Turn data into golden opportunities. The Berkeley College Information
Systems Management programs help students develop an understanding
of how successful businesses have streamlined their systems so that vast
amounts of information are exchanged more efficiently than ever. The
academic Certificate programs allow students to get a head start on a
gratifying career in one year or less. All programs include hands-on training in
the latest software essential for today’s businesses.
Benefit from:
• Mastering business skills that prepare students for positions offering good
compensation and opportunities for advancement
• All the advantages of a Berkeley education, including lifetime placement privileges
and software refresher courses
• All credits earned in academic certificate programs are transferable to Berkeley’s
degree programs
Benefit from:
• A broad background in business administration
• A combination of professional courses in management with courses on the
Internet, electronic communication, web design, online data services, and
software management
• Internship that allows students to apply their education in the workplace
• Seamless transition between Associate’s and Bachelor’s degree
Career Potential:
• Academic Certificate Programs, Computer Applications and Software
Management – Administrative assistant, office assistant, executive assistant
• Associate in Applied Science Degree, Business Administration - Information
Systems Management – Administrative service manager, email marketing
coordinator, office manager, management trainee, database coordinator
• Bachelor of Business Administration Degree, Business Administration -
Information Systems Management – Retail assistant, assistant project
coordinator, web specialist, system and advertising assistant
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Certificate Programs
Degree Programs

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MAJOR COURSES
CIS212 Multimedia and
Business Presentations ...................................2
CIS233 Web Design I......................................................3
FREE ELECTIVES........................................................... 19
FOR GRADUATION
Qtr. hrs. credit
BUSINESS ELECTIVES
and Management..............................................4
MKT246 Professional Selling ..........................................4
Others as posted
Program offered at the New York City and Westchester Campuses.
Software Management
Academic Certiﬁcate Program

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Program offered at all campuses.
Computer Applications
Academic Certiﬁcate Program
MAJOR COURSES
and Management..............................................4
CIS212 Multimedia and
Business Presentations ...................................2
CIS233 Web Design I......................................................3
FREE ELECTIVES............................................................ 15
FOR GRADUATION
Qtr. hrs. credit
BUSINESS ELECTIVES

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Business Administration –
MAJOR COURSES
BUS267 Management Information Systems ............3
CIS203 Advanced Database Management Systems2
CIS233 Web Design I......................................................3
BUSINESS COURSES
and Management..............................................4
BUS292 Internship.............................................................5
SOC225 Psychology..........................................................4
Macroeconomics/
FREE ELECTIVES............................................................ 11
FOR GRADUATION
Qtr. hrs. credit
BUSINESS ELECTIVES
CIS234 Web Design II.....................................................3
CIS235 Web Design III ...................................................3
CIS241 Graphic Development.....................................3
IBS240 International Management.............................4
Others as posted
internships.

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