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8/14/2019 Newport Business Institute Lower Burrell Campus

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Table of Contents

History ........................................................................2

Legal Structure .......................................................... 3

Mission Statement.....................................................4

Administration & Faculty ..........................................4

Admissions ................................................................5

Advanced Standing ................................................. 6

Financial Aid ..........................................................6-9

Scholarships .......................................................10-11

Tuition .......................................................................12

Refund Policy .....................................................13-15

Calendar .................................................................18

School Policies ...................................................16-25

Graduate Services.............................................24-25

Programs ............................................................26-45

Course Descriptions ..........................................46-53

Application ........................................................55-56

Making the choice to

improve the quality of

your life is the rst big

step. Choosing Newport

Business Institute is

your next step. We

have been a leader in

business education for

over 100 years. Our

programs are designed

to meet the current

job requirements of

employers. At Newport

Business Institute, we

provide a high-quality

education and hands-on

experience. Newport

Business Institute

provides you with the

training and skills that

are required for lifelong

career success.

J. Bryant Mullen

President Michelle L. MullenVice-President


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Board of DirectorsJ. Bryant Mullen ............................................... President/TreasurerMichelle L. Mullen .................................. Vice President/Secretary

AdministratorsRay Wroblewski ................................................................... DirectorCarol A. Silvis ........................................................Assistant Director

Administrative Assistant ChairpersonMichael J. Choma ............................................. Dean of StudentsNancy M. Donatucci ................... Director of Graduate Services

Externship CoordinatorSharon Farster .................................................................... Registrar

Rose Mary Leipertz ................................. Director of Financial AidDonald Acker ..................................................Admissions DirectorCarrie Jacobus ........................................ Admissions CoordinatorMary Jane Gatty ............................................................. Controller

FacultyDon T. Acker

B.A. EnglishUniversity of Pittsburgh

B.A. CommunicationsUniversity of Pittsburgh

Michael J. ChomaM.S. Adult Education

Penn State UniversityB.S. Business Education

Robert Morris College

A.S. Banking and FinanceBoyce Campus, CCAC

Accounting

Aaron McGregorB.F.A. Studio Arts / Photography

University of ArizonaLanguages Diploma

Maria Scherer, RNCitizens General HospitalSchool of Nursing

Pre-NursingCommunity College ofAllegheny County

Computer ProgrammingComputer Systems InstitutePittsburgh, PA

Carla Shank

MBA Graduate ProgramWaynesburg CollegeB.A., Business Administration andComputer Science

LaRoche CollegeAssociate in Accoutingand Computers

Newport Business InstituteFormerly New KensingtonCommercial School

Carol A. SilvisM. Ed. Adult Education

Penn State UniversityB.S. Business Education

University of PittsburghSecretarial, Keyboarding, Travel,Career Development, Of ceTechnology

Ray WroblewskiM.S. Information ScienceB.S. Psychology

University of PittsburghComputer ProgrammingCisco Certi ed Network Administrator (CCNA)iCarnegie Certi ed

Mission Statement

Newport BusinessInstitute is acoeducational institutionthat offers career-orientedprograms to provideall students a qualityeducation in a hands-onenvironment. NewportBusiness Instituteprepares students to meettheir employment goalsand to advance in theircareers.

Objectives:

To provide a creative andchallenging environmentwith wireless technologyusing laptop computersand to treat all studentswith fairness and respect.

To serve our studentsthrough active teaching,researching, tutoringsessions, and guidanceon academic matters.

To promote academicexcellence by developinghigh standards in theclassroom that areconducive to the differentlearning styles of ourstudents.

To promote independentthinking, problemsolving, ethics, andteam-playing through

various classroomactivities.

To meet student needswith a faculty andstaff who will continueto learn and grow asprofessionals.


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Admission RequirementsA high school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED)

is required for admission to all programs if the student desires to

graduate and receive a diploma or the Associate in Specialized

Business Degree. A demonstrated readiness for the program

selected must be shown, although no previous instruction in

business subjects is required.

Enrollments for diploma or Associate in Specialized Business

Degree Programs are accepted for Fall, Winter, Spring, and

Summer quarters, according to the school calendar.

How to ApplyThe application form for admission must be completed and

returned to the Admissions Of ce with a $25 application fee. Thisfee defrays in part the expenses of investigating records, advising

applicants, and other services provided by the Admissions

Department. This fee is not refundable after ve (5) calendar

days of payment. A request for cancellation which is not madein writing shall be con rmed in writing by the student within anadditional period of ve calendar days. After ve calendar daysor after ten calendar days absent of written con rmation, theschool may retain all of the monies paid.

The applicant should request that an of cial transcript of gradesbe submitted directly from the high school from which the

applicant graduated or will graduate.

Each candidate for admission is considered individually on

merit and potential. When all the necessary records have been

reviewed, the student will be noti ed promptly of the decision.Tentative acceptance is granted to high school seniors pending

successful completion of high school.

Newport Business Institute does not discriminate on the groundsof race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, or handicap

in the administration of its educational programs, activities, or

respect to admission or employment. Inquiries may be directed

to the Director, 945 Greensburg Road, Lower Burrell, PA 15068,

(724) 339-7542.

Our Objectives are...

To prepare all students to

meet the current needs of employers.

To support continuing

education and training

for faculty and staff in

order to keep up with

changing technology.

To encourage all students

to participate in lifelong

learning through

instruction and example.

To motivate students to

obtain professional status

through certi cation and

testing.

To improve student

communication and

problem-solving

skills through written

assignments and oral

presentations.

To develop student

computer pro ciency and

expertise by updating the

technology curriculum

on a regular basis.


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Advanced Standing Students who transfer to Newport Business Institute may haveprevious courses taken elsewhere applied to their new programof study. The transcript must, of course, be approved by theDean of Students. These transcripts must be submitted 30 daysprior to the beginning of the quarter. The maximum amount ofcredits the institution will allow is 45.

The student who brings competencies from outside the institutionmay pretest to get advanced standing.

Transferability of CreditsArticulation agreements are in place with various advanced

education institutions. Anyone interested in obtaining a list shouldcontact the Director of the school. Other institutions will transfercourses on a credit-by-credit evaluation.

The student transferring credits will be requested to provideschool transcripts, a course catalog from the institution, coursedescriptions and, if necessary, the course syllabus and outlines.

Financing Your EducationThe Financial Aid Director is available to work with families onan individual basis to help them determine how they can bestutilize their own resources and other funds to meet educationalexpenses. Payment for the students education is a majorconcern for any family. In order to assist your educationalexpenses, Newport offers several types of nancial assistance.Scholarships, grants, and student loans are available for quali edstudents.

The Financial

Aid Director is

available to work

with families on

an individual

basis to help them

determine how

they can best

utilize their own

resources and

other funds to

meet educational

expenses.


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Federal Aid ProgramsThere are many ways to get nancial help. Once you havedecided upon a Newport Business Institute education, we canassist you in obtaining the various aids to pay for your education

and are anxious to serve in this regard.

FEDERAL FAMILY EDUCATION LOAN PLAN (FFELP)FEDERAL STAFFORD LOAN PROGRAM - SUBSIDIZED/UNSUBSIDIZED - This low interest loan of up to $3,500 for the rst academic yearand up to $4,500 for the second academic year is available toquali ed students enrolled in eligible programs. Repayment maybe deferred until six months after graduation and spread over aperiod as long as ten years. Complete information is available

from the Financial Aid of ce or lending institution.

FEDERAL UNSUBSIDIZED -Up to $6,000 per year is available toindependent students enrolled in eligible programs, and up to$2,000 is available to dependent students.

FEDERAL PLUS PROGRAM -Parents of dependent undergraduatestudents may borrow under this program if eligible. Moreinformation can be obtained from the Financial Aid of ce orlending institution.

PENNSYLVANIA HIGHER EDUCATION ASSISTANCE AGENCY PHEAAGrants - Students enrolled in programs of 1500 hours/75 credithours or longer are eligible to apply for a State Higher EducationGrant of the Pennsylvania Higher Education AssistanceAgency.

PELL GRANT PROGRAM This is a Federal program, which provides funds to eligiblestudents after high school. These are not available to studentswho have earned baccalaureate degrees.

Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG)This is a Federal program and is awarded based on nancialneed and a set of quali cation criteria which may be found at

http://www.acggrant.com/acg-requirements.html. This grant isnot a loan and does not need to be repaid. The ACG is for upto $750 for the rst year of academic study and up to $1,300 forthe second year of academic study.

STUDENT ASSISTANCE LOANS FROM OTHER STATESSimilar to PHEAA Loans, these loans are available to quali ed out-of-state students through their home states higher educationagencies.

We can assist

you in obtaining

the various aids

to pay for youreducation and are

anxious to serve

in this regard!


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Federal Assistance ProgramsNewport Business Institute is approved for training students underthe following programs:

G. I. BILLVeterans eligible for education and training under Title 38 of theUnited States Code are entitled to a legislatively set monthlyallowance from the Veterans Administration while attendingthe school in an approved program of study.

WAR ORPHANS EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE This program provides nancial aid for the education of sons anddaughters of veterans who died during, or as a result of, activeservice. Bene ts are similar to those of the G. I. Bill. Dependentsof disabled or deceased veterans may also be eligible for thisprogram.

VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION FOR VETERANSVeterans disabled during wartime and under certain peace-timeservice may be eligible for educational bene ts and training.

OTHER STATE AND FEDERAL PROGRAMSFinancial assistance may be available through such governmentprograms as Workforce Investment Act (WIA), PennsylvaniaCareer Link, Bureau of Indian Affairs (for American Indian Youth),Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR), State Office ofVocational Rehabilitation and Training Rehabilitation Act (TRA).


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Newport Scholarships Merit ScholarshipThe Newport Business Institute awards up tothree merit scholarships a year valued atup to one-third of the total current tuitioncost. The awarding of any federal and/orstate assistance will affect the value of thescholarship. The scholarships are awardedto current high school seniors.

N e w p o r t s s c h o l a r s h i p c o m m i t t e eselects recipients based upon scholasticachievement, moral character, andfinancial need. Each recipient mustmaintain a 3.0 GPA at Newport along withan excellent attendance record to havethe scholarship extended for his/her secondacademic year.

Applicants should indicate by letter theirinterest in applying for the scholarship. Thedeadline to apply is May 1.

Adult ScholarshipThe Newport Business Institute awards upto three scholarships a year valued atup to one-third of the total current tuitioncost. The awarding of any federal and/orstate assistance will affect the value of thescholarship. The scholarships are awardedto students who have been out of highschool for at least one year.

Newports scholarship committee selectsrecipients based upon achievement,moral character, and financial need.Each recipient must maintain a 3.0 GPAat Newport along with an excellentattendance record to have the scholarshipextended for his/her second academic

year.

Applicants should indicate by letter theirinterest in applying for the scholarship.The deadline for all adult scholarshipapplications is three weeks prior to thestart date of the applicants rst or secondquarter.

FBLA ScholarshipThe Newport Business Institute awards upto two scholarships a year valued at up toone-half of the total current tuition cost.The awarding of any federal and/or stateassistance may affect the value of thescholarship.

The recipients are selected based onscholastic achievement and financialneed. The recipient must be a currentdues paying member of FBLA, a highschool graduate, must have good moralcharacter, and must maintain academicexcellence.

If the scholarship recipient earns a 3.0GPA for the rst academic year, his or herscholarship will be extended through thesecond academic year.

Applicants should indicate by letter theirinterest in applying for the scholarship. Thedeadline to apply is February 28.

Jeanne H. MullenScholarshipThe Newport Business Institute awards upto two scholarships per year, each awardvalued at one-half the total tuition, fees,books, and supplies until the recipientgraduates. The awarding of any federaland/or state grants will also affect thevalue of the scholarship. The scholarship isavailable to all single parents..

The Newport Business Institute ScholarshipCommittee selects recipients based upon

nancial need. Applicants must be a highschool graduate or the equivalent, musthave good moral character, and mustmaintain academic excellence whileenrolled.

Applicants should indicate by letter theirinterest in applying for the scholarship. Thedeadline for all scholarship applicants isthree weeks prior to the start date of theapplicants rst quarter.


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Applicants should indicate by letter

their interest in applying for any

scholarship.

Imagine AmericaScholarshipsAll current high-school seniors are eligibleto receive a $1,000 Imagine Americascholarship, should they be selected bya participating high school guidancecounselor. All high school seniors shouldcheck with their admissions representativeto determine what high schools participatein the program. Admissions representativescan aid guidance counselors in registeringfor the program. All high school seniors will

be noti ed when/if they are approved forthe scholarship. In addition, a separate$500 scholarship may be awarded in astudents second year based upon gradesand attendance. Since these scholarshipsare based upon need, students will not beable to receive this scholarship if anotherscholarship discussed in this catalog isawarded.

All adult (non high school senior) studentsare also eligible to receive $1,000 from theImagine America program. A brief, on-line skills assessment must be completedbefore awards can be made. Pleasecheck with the admissions representativefor instructions about how to accessthe web site and complete the skillsassessment. Recipients will be notifiedwhen/if approved by the Imagine Americaprogram. In addition, a separate $500scholarship may be awarded to an adultlearner in his/her second year basedupon attendance and grades. Sincethese scholarships are based upon need,students will not be able to receive thisscholarship if another scholarship discussedin this catalog is awarded.

DECA ScholarshipThe Newport Business Institute awards onescholarship a year valued at up to one-halfof the total tuition cost. The awarding of anyfederal and/or state grant may affect thevalue of the scholarship.

Newpor t s Scho la r sh ip Commi t teeselects recipients based on scholasticachievement and financial need. Therecipient must be a member of DECA anda high school graduate and must maintainacademic excellence.

If the scholarship recipient earns a 3.0 andmaintains excellent attendance for the

rst academic year, his or her scholarshipwill be extended through the secondacademic year.

Applicants should indicate by letter theirinterest in applying for the scholarship. Thedeadline to apply is May 1.

Alex Goshorn MemorialScholarshipThe Newport Business Institute awards upto two scholarships a year valued at up toone-half of the total current tuition cost. Theawarding of any federal and/or state grant

may affect the value of the scholarship.

N e w p o r t s s c h o l a r s h i p c o m m i t t e eselects recipients from Highlands HighSchool District area residents, where Alexattended school, based on scholasticability, moral character, and financialneed. Each recipient must maintain a 3.0GPA at Newport along with an excellentattendance record to have the scholarshipextended for their second academic year.

Applicants should indicate by letter theirinterest in applying for the scholarship. Thedeadline for the scholarship application isthree weeks prior to the start date of theapplicants rst quarter.


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RefundsIf any student withdrawing has received a Federal StaffordLoan and the loan has been negotiated by the school andthe student, any refund due the student must be returned tothe lender as a payment of the students loan. if the student isattending Newport Business Institute for the rst time ( rst termenrollment), the student must be enrolled 30 days before theschool may negotiate the loan disbursement. If the studentwithdraws within the 30 days, the loan disbursement will bereturned to the lender; and the entire loan will be canceled.

For students withdrawing from school after classes begin,the refund of tuition charges for each term will be as follows

according to the Pennsylvania State Board of Private LicensedSchool Regulations:

FIRST WEEK:For a student terminating after entering school andstarting the course, but within the rst seven calendardays of the quarter, the tuition charges shall notexceed 25 percent of the tuition for the quarter.

AFTER FIRST SEVEN CALENDAR DAYS:For a student terminatingafter the rst seven calendar days, but within the rst25 percent of the quarter, the tuition shall not exceed45 percent of the tuition for the quarter.

AFTER 25 PERCENT:For a student terminating after completing25 percent, but within 50 percent of the quarter, thetuition charges shall not exceed 70 percent of thetuition for the quarter.

After 50 percent: No refund.

All refunds of prepaid tuition shall be made by the school within30 days of termination of student attendance. The terminationdate for refund computation purposes is the last day of recordedattendance.

Veterans who withdraw prior to the completion of their courses

are calculated on a prorata basis.

There is no refund of books, fees or supply charges to studentswho fall under the Pennsylvania State Board of Private LicensedSchool Regulations.Veterans who withdraw prior to the completion of their coursesare calculated on a pro rata basis.[38 USC, 1776 (c) (13)]


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Return of Title IV FundsPolicyA portion of Title IV Aid may have to be returned to the appropriateagency when a student withdraws or is terminated.

The amount of Title IV Aid to be returned will depend upon thedate of the students last day of attendance.

Of cial noti cation of withdrawal must be either in writing ororally to the Director.

In accordance with federal regulations, those students whoreceive federal nancial aid and who withdraw from Newport

Business Institute during the rst 60 percent of the billing period willhave their federal nancial aid adjusted based on the percentof the period completed prior to withdrawal. Students will beentitled to retain the same percent of the federal nancial aidreceived as a percent of the billing period completed. Thispercent is calculated by dividing the number of days in the billingperiod (less any consecutive breaks of 5 days or more) into thenumber of days completed prior to withdrawal or termination.There will be no adjustment to federal nancial aid after thecompletion of at least 60 percent of the billing period.

Example:

# of days completed# of days in the billing period = % of aid earned100% - % of aid earned = % of funds to be returned

Student withdraws with a last day of recorded attendanceon the 32nd day of the billing period. There are 78 days in thebilling period:

3278 = 41.03 % of aid earned100% - 41.0 % = 59 % of funds to be returned

This policy applies to all federal nancial aid. It includes PELLgrants, Subsidized and Unsubsidized Stafford Loans, PLUS loans,and Academic Competiveness Grant.

Please note that students who receive a refund of nancial aidfor educational expenses prior to withdrawing from Newport

Business Institute may owe a repayment of those funds. Studentswill be contacted by the Financial Aid Of ce in such situationsand will be given procedures to follow to take care of theoverpayment.

In most cases of overpayment, the student may considerthe repayment of the Federal Stafford Loan as satisfactoryrepayment arrangements.


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Distributing Refunds & PaymentsRefund and repayment amounts must be distributed accordingto a speci c order of priority prescribed in the law and regulations.Refunds on behalf of SFA recipients must be distributed in thefollowing order:

1. Unsubsidized Federal Family Education Loan Program2. Subsidized Federal Stafford Loan3. Federal PLUS Loan4. Federal Pell Grant5. Academic Competiveness Grant


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AttendanceNewport Business Institute students attend classes just four daysa week (Monday through Thursday). Classes are in sessionbetween 8:15 AM and 3:00 PM. Add 15 minutes to beginning orend of the day if labs are involved. Each student is expected tobe in attendance at each session. The school should be noti edwhen a student desires to be excused. It is the responsibility ofthe student to sign in or out in the of ce upon a late arrival orearly dismissal. This is to ensure he/she receives credit for theclasses attended. Friday of each week is HELP DAY/LAB DAY;the building is open from 9 AM to 3 PM.

Leave of AbsenceA leave of absence is granted only to students who wish totemporarily interrupt their training for personal or medicalreasons. A request for a leave must be made in advance inwriting. The student must obtain the form from the Registrar orDean of Students. The Director must approve the leave. TheVeterans Administration will be noti ed immediately when astudent who is a veteran is granted a leave of absence. Takinga leave of absence may jeopardize funding from certainorganizations.

Class CancellationsThe school has a minimum class size, which must be reachedbefore a class is taught. The minimum class size varies dependingon the available instructional space.

Deans List A student is placed on the Deans List at the end of eachquarter if he/she has a grade point average of 3.5 based onthe 4.0 system. Individualized accumulation of grades is keptby the instructors and is then transferred at the completion ofa quarter to the Registrar and the students computer recordin the schools of ce.

Extracurricular ActivitiesThe school encourages students to participate in outside

activities. Activities include Student Services, Tutoring Group,and the New Student Mentor Group. During the year varioustrips are planned along with other activities that the studentbody or administration elects to hold. These activities providean atmosphere of re nement and wholesome interests and addto personal, social, and leadership development.

I did not want to

go to a four-year

school. Newportwas close to home,

and I gained

experience and

knowledge to start

my career. Marla Wildi BurnetteSecretarial Science / ExecutiveGlarner & CO PCAdministrative Assistant


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IncompletesIncompletes caused by absence from school because of illnessor some other excused reason must be made up within twoweeks following the quarter in which they are received. Referto the Student Handbook for Attendance Policy.

Graduation RequirementsGraduation with a Diploma or an Associate in SpecializedBusiness Degree (ASB) requires a minimum grade point average(G.P.A.) of 2.0 and successful completion of all requirements ofthe students program. Students in the Administrative Assistantprograms must also attain the minimum typing speed of 50words per minute with fewer than ve errors. If a student meetsrequirements for graduation but has not paid all tuition or other

fees due, the student shall graduate but will not be entitled tohis/her degree, diploma, transcript, or other documents fromthe school.

DismissalA student may be dismissed for violation of conduct policy ornon-payment of tuition. If a student wishes to return to schoolafter a violation dismissal, he/she must reapply for admission.Each case will be handled on an individual basis by the Director

and Administration.

Complaint ProceduresQuestions or concerns may be directed to Ray Wroblewski,Director, or J. Bryant Mullen, President.

The school is licensed by the State Board of Private LicensedSchools. Questions or concerns that are not satisfactorilyresolved by the school of cials designated above or by otherschool of cials may be brought to the attention of the StateBoard of Private Licensed Schools, Pennsylvania Departmentof Education, 333 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17126-0333, andour Accrediting Council (ACICS), 750 First Street, NE Suite 980,Washington, DC 20002-4241.

Room & BoardProspective students should not hesitate about coming to ourfriendly city. Many people in the area will accept students forroom and board. The school may be able to assist the studentin nding a place to room, but nal arrangements are betweenthe student and the landlord and must be to the satisfaction ofthe student as to desirability and cost. The school assumes noresponsibility in the selection, rates, complaints, or safety of thestudent with regard to room and board.

NewportBusiness Institute

is a great place to

start your career.

Timothy E.

CunninghamBusiness AdministrationComputer ProgrammingNorth Side Foods Corp.Director of Purchasing


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School Calendar

Registration ...........................................................August 31, 2010Fall Quarter Begins ..........................................September 7, 2010Veterans Day ..................................................November 11, 2010Fall Quarter Ends .............................................November 24, 2010

Registration .....................................................November 22, 2010Winter Quarter Begins ....................................November 29, 2010Holiday Break ..............................December 24 - January 2, 2011Martin Luther King Holiday ................................. January 17, 2011Winter Quarter Ends ........................................... February 24, 2011

Registration ..............................................................March 4, 2011Spring Quarter Begins .............................................March 7, 2011Holiday Break ........................................................ April 22-25, 2011Spring Quarter Ends ...................................................May 26, 2011

Registration .................................................................June 3, 2011Summer Quarter Begins .............................................June 6, 2011Independence Day ......................................................July 4, 2011Summer Quarter Ends ........................................... August 25, 2011

Registration ...................................................... September 2, 2011Fall Quarter Begins ..........................................September 5, 2011Fall Quarter Ends .............................................November 23, 2011

Registration .....................................................November 28, 2011Winter Quarter Begins ....................................November 28, 2011Holiday Break .............................. December 22 - January 1, 2012Martin Luther King Holiday ................................. January 16, 2012Winter Quarter Ends ........................................... February 23, 2012

Registration ..............................................................March 2, 2012Spring Quarter Begins .............................................March 5, 2012Holiday Break ............................................................ April 5-9, 2012Spring Quarter Ends ...................................................May 22, 2012

Registration .................................................................June 1, 2012

Summer Quarter Begins .............................................June 4, 2012Independence Day ......................................................July 4, 2012Summer Quarter Ends ........................................... August 22, 2012

Registration ...........................................................August 31, 2012Fall Quarter Begins ..........................................September 4, 2012Fall Quarter Ends .............................................November 20, 2012

At Newport

Business

Institute, we help

you focus on your

future!

Newport

Graduates

Succeed!


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Directory InformationNewport Business Institute may release the following directory information without studentconsent: name, local and permanent address, local and permanent telephone number,email address, photographs, date and place of birth, dates of attendance and degreesand honors awarded, major eld of study, class schedule, awards received, and previouseducational agency or institution attended by the student.

Satisfactory Academic Progress PolicyAll students must maintain the following standards of satisfactory academic progress. Students failingto meet these standards will result in the suspension of Title IV nancial aid.

The satisfactory academic progress will be monitored differently depending on the program of study.For programs that are two or more academic years in length, progress will be monitored the rst timeat the end of their third quarter and subsequently every quarter after until graduation. For programsless than two academic years in length, progress will be monitored at the end of each quarter untilgraduation. Students should contact the Of ce of Financial Aid for questions regarding the intent andinterpretation of this policy.

GRADE POINT AVERAGE REQUIREMENT(Qualitative Component)All students, when evaluated, must have a cumulative 2.0 or better on a 4.0 scale. Students who fallbelow a cumulative 2.0 at their evaluations will be placed on academic probation for the upcomingquarter. Failure to achieve the cumulative grade point average requirement after this probation quarter

will result in a suspension of nancial aid eligibility. The suspension of nancial aid eligibility will continueuntil the cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better is met. Students who are on probation will be reviewed at theend of each quarter.

If a student does not have a grade point average of at least 2.0 at the end of the probationary quarter,the student shall be suspended from school for one quarter, unless mitigating circumstances exist.

Mitigating Factors:Students who do not meet the GPA standard will be placed on probation unless the school determinesmitigating factors exist. Mitigating factors include but are not limited to severe illness, severe injury ofthe student, death of a family member, employment responsibilities, or an unforeseen or unavoidable

personal circumstance.

Noti cation of Academic Probation:Students placed on academic probation will receive a letter explaining their probation. This letter willexplain the consequences of not correcting their academic de ciencies. Once a student has metthe GPA requirement, a meeting will be held with the student and the Director to inform he/she is nolonger on probation.

Credits Earned:When a student repeats a course for any reason, the higher of the two grades earned in the coursewill be used in computing the students cumulative grade point average. Grades earned by transfer

students at a previous institution or by pre-testing, withdrawal, incomplete, pass/fail classes, auditedclasses, and non-credit remedial courses are not used in the cumulative grade point average but areconsidered credits attempted.

Any student failing to achieve a GPA of 2.0 at the end of all required program credits will not be allowedto graduate with a degree or diploma. At no time can a student exceed 1.5 times the standard timeframeand receive the original academic credential for which they enrolled. ACICS allows for a student to beawarded a certi cate of completion.


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Appeal ProcedureAny student certi ed as not demonstrating satisfactory progress has the opportunity to appeal theaction.

Appeals must be in writing to the Director. The appeal must explain any mitigating circumstances that

prevented the student from successfully completing his/her coursework and must be accompaniedby supporting documentation.

Each appeal evaluation is an individual judgment based on the students record and personalcircumstances. Successful student appeals will result in an appropriate individual adjustment to thesatisfactory progress policy. If the appeal is approved, the student will continue to receive nancial aidfor an additional quarter. If all academic de ciencies are not corrected after that quarter, the studentwill not be eligible for any additional nancial aid until the de ciencies are corrected.

Examples of mitigating circumstances for which an appeal may be made may include, but are not limitedto severe illness, severe injury of the student, death of a family member, employment responsibilities,or an unforeseen or unavoidable personal circumstance. The appeal must also explain why the

circumstances no longer exist and what the student will do to ensure that they will meet SatisfactoryAcademic Progress standards in the future.

Appeals can take up to two weeks to review. It is the responsibility of the student to submit an appealin a timely manner if he/she wishes to have suspensions reconsidered and aid reinstated for subsequentquarters.

In the event the students are not satis ed with an appeal decision, they may appeal to the Presidentof Newport Business Institute. All decisions made by the President are nal.

Change of Program/Additional Degree.When students seek an additional degree or change programs, only the credits attempted and gradesearned for those courses applicable to the new program will be used to determine satisfactory progress.All previously attempted credits will count toward the maximum allowed for the new program of study.

Transfer Credits.Transfer credits that apply to the program count toward the actual timeframe (quantitative standard)of a students program, but not toward the students GPA (qualitative standard).

Transferability of Credits (High Schools)

Articulation agreements are in place with several local high schools. The Dean of Students will revieweach class taken by the potential student and compare the grade earned with the guidelines(minimum B or better) set by Newport Business Institute. Students attending high schools participatingin the articulation agreement program will be given academic transfer of credit upon the satisfactorycompletion of subjects accepted by Newport Business Institute. Students who receive transfer of creditswill be noti ed by their Academic Advisor of their revised schedule.

Transferability of Credits (Postsecondary Schools)

The Dean of Students or the Director will determine courses eligible for transfer based on the guidelinesbelow:

The course must be comparable in content, goals, and level to the Newport BusinessInstitute course or content area for which credit is sought.

The course must have been completed at a postsecondary school that is recognizedby the Department of Education. The courses must have been taken for credit. Students must have earned a grade of C or higher (provided the C grade is

de ned as average or higher) for any course submitted. Transcripts are required for transfer credit to be considered.

Students may be required to provide a copy of the catalog description and/or the course syllabus fromthe institution where the credit was awarded to validate that the course satis es the transfer credit criteria.


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I loved the school

atmosphere, and

everyone was very

helplful.Chris SieminskiLaliberteStenographicAttorney Jerry R. LittleAdministrative Assistant

Grading 1. The following grading scale is used.

A Excellent ............................ 90% to 100% ...................... 4.00A* No QPA Computed ......... 90% to 100% ...................... 0.00B Good ................................. 80% to 89% ........................ 3.00

B* No QPA Computed ......... 80% to 89% ........................ 0.00C Average ............................ 70% to 79% ........................ 2.00C* No QPA Computed ......... 70% to 79% ........................ 0.00D Danger .............................. 60% to 69% ........................ 1.00D* No QPA Computed ......... 60% to 69% ........................ 0.00F Failure ................................ Below 59% ......................... 0.00F* No QPA Computed ......... Below 59% ......................... 0.00I Incomplete ....................... Credit Withheld ................ 0.00P Passing ............................... Credit Granted ................. 0.00CR Pre-tested Credit .............. Credit Granted ................. 0.00TR Transfer Credit .................. Credit Granted ................. 0.00NC Non Credit ........................ Credit Withheld ................ 0.00AU Audited Class ................... Credit Withheld ................ 0.00W Withdrawal........................ Credit Withheld ................ 0.00

A student will receive a W if he or she withdraws beforethe sixth week; after the sixth week, the student will receivean F for the course.

2. The grading scale will be on the transcript, so employersmay judge the quality of students work.

3. Cheating will not be tolerated. Our diplomas and degreeshave value; we do not want someone who cheats to haveone. When you cheat as an adult, you cheat yourself bynot obtaining skills for the workplace. If you cheat andreceive your degree, you cheat your fellow students and ourinstitution, because you would be representing us withoutobtaining the skills we attempted to teach you. If you arecaught cheating the rst time, you fail the class; a secondoffense will result in termination from this institution.

4. Each student is named to the Deans list at the end of eachquarter if he/she maintains an average of 3.5 or higher.

Course Numbering SystemThe course numbering system consists of 100 and 200 levelcourses. The 100 level courses are taken in the rst academicyear, and 200 level courses are taken in the second academicyear.

Readmission ProcedureStudents requesting readmission must submit an applicationto the director of the school for consideration. The Directorwill meet with the student to evaluate the reasons the studenthas requested readmission. If the student was dismissed due toacademic progress de ciencies, the student must show the desireand academic ability to progress satisfactorily in the program.Students dismissed due to other reasons will be expected toprovide sufficient reasoning that would justify readmission.Following this evaluation, the readmission committee will meetto determine a nal decision on readmission.


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The committee will be chaired by the Dean of Students, andmembership shall consist of the Financial Aid Director andthe Director. Students granted readmssion will reenter on aprobationary period.

Unit of Credit/School Year Newport Business Institute uses the quarter hour as its unit ofcredit. A standard quarter hour of credit is equal to 16 hours oflecture, 20 hours of lab, or 30 hours of practicum (externship).Laboratory classes are instructor led using the show them-tellthem-involve them teaching philosophy. Each term is twelveweeks in length. In lab classes the teacher acts as a facilitator.Learning contracts are used when necessary. Assignmentsare made with deadlines given. While classes are laboratoryin nature, students are given daily assignments. A student is

considered to be full-time attendance when carrying a minimumof 12 quarter-credit hours per quarter. A school year is de nedas three terms quarters. Externship credit evaluation involves 30contact hours per externship unit of credit.

The above paragraph applies only to those programs operatedon a quarter-term basis. For those programs operated on a non-term basis, the following applies:

A standard hour of credit equals 16 hours of lecture, 20 hours

of lab, or 30 hours of practicum (externship). The institutionmeasures and awards credit based on the number of credithours completed. A school year and grade level are de nedas a minimum of 36 quarter credit hours or a maximum of 45quarter credit hours.

Scholastic RecognitionAssociate in Specialized Business Degrees are awardedfor specified 21-month or 24-month programs; diplomasare awarded for 6-month, 9-month or 12-month programs;certi cates are awarded for classes completed.

Student Conduct/Termination &DismissalIn addition to unsatisfactory grades, a student will be suspendedor expelled for unacceptable behavior; malicious damageor theft of school property; disorderly or disruptive conduct;excessive absences; and the use, sale or possession of illegaldrugs, narcotics, alcohol or any other controlled substances.Newport reserves the right to suspend or permanently dismissany student whose conduct is detrimental to the trainingenvironment. We further reserve the right to dismiss anystudent whose conduct, work, or attendance is for any reasonunsatisfactory. A student may also be dismissed for nancialdelinquency. Students are expected to conduct themselves ina manner consistent with the best interest of their own careers,the entire student body, and the school administration.


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Student ServicesNewport Business Institutes Graduate Services Departmentis a vital part of your educational program. Counseling andinstruction in the techniques of resume preparation, job

applications, interviews, and assistance in securing full-timeemployment are provided through the schools GraduateServices Department.

The Graduate Services Department offers you placementservice; and although the securing of positions cannot beguaranteed, every avenue is pursued to assist you in obtainingdesirable employment.

The Graduate Services Department has developed innovativetechniques to effectively insure the students marketabilityin the business world. By using traditional and non-traditionalapproaches to job seeking, the Graduate Services Departmentprovides the continuing instruction, assistance, and supportneeded so that the student is able to take an active part indeveloping and advancing his/her career.

Visitations to employers are made periodically by school

personnel to insure the graduates will meet the changingrequirements of the business community. Employers are alwayswelcome to visit the school, to meet with the Graduate ServicesCoordinator, and to discuss their employment needs.

Careful consideration is given to Newport Business Institutegraduates who ask for a new career opportunity, regardless ofthe number of years that have passed or the skills that may notbe up-to-date.

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Business Administration

Accounting Awards the Associate in Specialized Business Degree

This program is intended to prepare the student for variouscapacities in the work eld requiring an accounting background.Accountants compile and analyze business records and prepare

nancial statements, balance sheets, cost studies, and taxreports. In addition, students receive a computer backgroundthat applies to the accounting eld. A wide variety of jobs awaitthe graduate in business, industry, government, and publicinstitutions.

QUARTERPROGRAM CREDIT HOURSAC 101 Accounting I 3AC 102 Accounting II 6AC 104 Payroll 3AC 105 Federal Taxes 3AC 206 Cost Accounting Theory 6AC 208 Intermediate Accounting 3AC 209 Managerial Accounting 3BA 110 Business Seminar 12E 101 English I ** 3E 103 Written Communications ** 3E 104 Career Development Seminar ** 3H 101 History of Business ** 3L 101 Law I ** 3M 101 Mathematics I ** 3MC 110 Microcomputer Seminar 3MC 111 Microsoft - Word 3MC 112 Computerized Accounting I 3MC 113 Microsoft Outlook 3MC 122 Microsoft - Access 3MC 123 Microsoft - Excel 3

MC 212 Computerized Accounting II 3MC 222 Microsoft - Advanced Access orMC 223 Microsoft - Advanced Excel 6OT 102 Of ce Technologies 3P 101 Psychology of Success ** 3T 101 Keyboarding for Microcomputers 3

Electives 9

84 weeks - 102 credit hours

** - General education course

The following is a listof career optionsavailable uponcompletion of yourclassroom training:

ACCOUNTMANAGER

PUBLIC

ACCOUNTANT

INTERNAL AUDITOR

TAX ACCOUNTANT

ACCOUNTINGPAYROLL SPECIALIST

COST ACCOUNTANT

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COMPUTEROPERATOR

SYSTEMS OPERATOR

SOFTWARECONSULTANT

INFORMATIONSPECIALIST

COMPUTER SALES

DATA ENTRY

SOFTWARE SPECIALIST

OFFICE MANAGER


Microcomputer ApplicationsAwards the Associate in Specialized Business Degree

Microcomputer Application students will learn computer theoryand operations using various software packages. Students will notjust learn how the software works, but why it works. All softwarepackages will be business oriented using the most up-to-datestandards in the eld. The Business Administration part of theprogram is designed to allow for acquiring a broad backgroundin the management area.

QUARTERPROGRAM CREDIT HOURSAC 101 Accounting I 3AC 102 Accounting II 6AC 104 Payroll 3AC 105 Federal Taxes 3BA 110 Business Seminar 12E 101 English I ** 3E 103 Written Communications ** 3E 104 Career Development Seminar ** 3H 101 History of Business ** 3L 101 Law I ** 3M 101 Mathematics I ** 3MC 107 Microsoft - PowerPoint 3MC 110 Microcomputer Seminar 3MC 111 Microsoft - Word 3MC 112 Computerized Accounting I 3MC 113 Microsoft Outlook 3MC 122 Microsoft - Access 3MC 123 Microsoft - Excel 3MC 222 Microsoft - Advanced Access 6MC 223 Microsoft - Advanced Excel 6MC 250 Fundamentals of Networking 3

MC 280 Web Page Design 3MC 290 Visual Basic 3OT 102 Of ce Technologies 3P 101 Psychology of Success ** 3T 101 Keyboarding for Microcomputers 3

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ACCOUNTMANAGER

INFORMATIONSPECIALIST

COMPUTEROPERATOR

INTERNAL AUDITOR

ACCOUNTINGPAYROLL SPECIALIST

SOFTWARECONSULTANT

COMPUTER SALES

PUBLICACCOUNTANT

COMPUTER

ACCOUNTINGSPECIALIST

SOFTWARE SPECIALIST

COST ACCOUNTANT/TAX ACCOUNTANT

SYSTEMS OPERATOR


Accounting and Computer ApplicationAwards the Associate in Specialized Business Degree

In todays modern electronic office, a background inmicrocomputers is necessary for being successful in theaccounting eld. The dual option is designed to give the studentsthe necessary tools to be successful in this environment. Thelatest software packages are used as well as business-orientedaccounting principles.

The Business Administration part of the program is designed toallow for acquiring a broad background in the managementarea.

QUARTERPROGRAM CREDIT HOURSAC 101 Accounting I 3AC 102 Accounting II 6AC 104 Payroll 3AC 105 Federal Taxes 3AC 206 Cost Accounting Theory 6AC 208 Intermediate Accounting 3AC 209 Managerial Accounting 3BA 110 Business Seminar 12E 101 English I ** 3E 103 Written Communications ** 3E 104 Career Development Seminar ** 3H 101 History of Business ** 3L 101 Law I ** 3M 101 Mathematics I ** 3MC 107 Microsoft - PowerPoint 3MC 110 Microcomputer Seminar 3MC 111 Microsoft - Word 3MC 112 Computerized Accounting I 3

MC 113 Microsoft Outlook 3MC 122 Microsoft - Access 3MC 123 Microsoft - Excel 3MC 212 Computerized Accounting II 3MC 222 Microsoft - Advanced Access 6MC 223 Microsoft - Advanced Excel 6MC 250 Fundamentals of Networking 3MC 280 Web Page Design 3MC 290 Visual Basic 3OT 102 Of ce Technologies 3P 101 Psychology of Success ** 3T 101 Keyboarding for Microcomputers 3

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Business Information andTechnology Software

Application and Programming Awards the Associate in Specialized Business Degree

This program provides a world-class, internet-based programfor learning and certi cation of software developers. Studentsprepare for careers in software programming by incorporatingthe detailed skills and extensive hands-on assignments neededfor the present day software environment. Students willconcentrate in the following skill areas:

Web programming des ign , OOP(Objec t Or ien tedProgramming),user interface design and evaluation, datastructures, programming in JAVA, C++, and Visual Basic.

QUARTERPROGRAM CREDIT HOURSBA 110 Business Seminar 12CP 101 Introduction to Computer System 6CP 150 Information Systems 6CP 201 Object Oriented Programming

and Design 6CP 250 Data Structures I 3CP 253 Intermediate Data Structures I 3CP 255 Data Structures II 6CP 260 UNIX Essentials 3CP 265 UNIX Shell Programming 6CP 266 Introduction to SQL 6CP 270 User-Center Design and Testing 6CP 275 Database Systems 6E 101 English I ** 3

E 103 Written Communications ** 3E 104 Career Development Seminar ** 3H 101 History of Business ** 3L 101 Law I ** 3MC 122 Microsoft Access 3MC 250 Fundamentals of Networking 3MC 255 Management Information Systems 3MC 275 C++ Programming 3MC 280 Web Page Design 3MC 290 Visual Basic 3P 101 Psychology of Success** 3

96 weeks 105 credits



JAVA ApplicationProgrammer

Visual BasicProgrammer

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GENERAL MANAGER

FINANCIALMANAGER

OFFICE MANAGER

HEALTH SERVICESMANAGER

RETAIL MANAGER

HOTEL MANAGER


Management Awards the Associate in Specialized Business Degree

The success or failure of business enterprises depends heavily onthe way managers do their jobs. Primarily, the job of the managerin business is to plan and direct the work of others. Since theseothers are usually doing specialized work, it is required thatthe manager has experience in, and a broad knowledge of,the speci c functions he or she is supervising. Some of the morecommon areas are accounting, advertising, sales, personnel,production, purchasing, data processing, market research, andpublic relations. The Business Administration Program is designedto allow for acquiring a broad background in these areas.

QUARTERPROGRAM CREDIT HOURSAC 101 Accounting I 3AC 102 Accounting II 6AC 104 Payroll 3AC 105 Federal Taxes 3AC * Advanced Accounting Courses 6BA 104 Principles of Marketing 3BA 105 Principles of Management 3BA 106 Principles of Sales & Retailing 3BA 107 e-Commerce 3BA 110 Business Seminar 12E 101 English I ** 3E 103 Written Communications ** 3E 104 Career Development Seminar ** 3H 101 History of Business ** 3L 101 Law I ** 3M 101 Mathematics I ** 3MC 110 Microcomputer Seminar 3MC 111 Microsoft - Word 3

MC 113 Microsoft Outlook 3MC 122 Microsoft - Access 3MC 123 Microsoft - Excel 3MC 222 Microsoft - Advanced Access or 6MC 223 Microsoft - Advanced ExcelOT 102 Of ce Technologies 3OT 103 Business Machines I 3P 101 Psychology of Success ** 3T 101 Keyboarding for Microcomputers 3

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The following is a listof career options

available uponcompletion of yourclassroom training:

RESTAURANTMANAGER

OFFICE MANAGER

GENERAL MANAGER

HOTEL MANAGER

RETAIL MANAGER

FINANCIALMANAGER

HEALTH SERVICESMANAGER


Retail Management Awards the Associate in Specialized Business Degree

As the demand for consumer goods increases each year, thevast retailing industry is constantly seeking ways to developeconomical and ef cient methods of manufacturing, distributing,and merchandising its wide variety of products. As a result ofgrowth and turnover, the industry constantly seeks people withspecialized skills, knowledge, and abilities that can be appliedtoward getting a competitive edge in the marketplace andgetting more goods in the hands of consumers.

QUARTERPROGRAM CREDIT HOURSAC 101 Accounting I 3AC 104 Payroll 3BA 104 Principles of Marketing 3BA 105 Principles of Management 3BA 106 Principles of Sales & Retailing 3BA 107 e-Commerce 3BA 110 Business Seminar 12E 101 English I ** 3E 103 Written Communications ** 3E 104 Career Development Seminar ** 3FDM 101 Fabrics and Textiles 3FDM 108 Fashion History 3H 101 History of Business ** 3ID 101 Color Theory 3ID 108 Visual Merchandising 3ID 119 Art and Accessory Study 3L 101 Law I ** 3M 101 Mathematics I ** 3MC 107 Microsoft - PowerPoint 3MC 110 Microcomputer Seminar 3

MC 111 Microsoft - Word 3MC 122 Microsoft - Access 3MC 123 Microsoft - Excel 3MC 280 Web Page Design 3OT 102 Of ce Technologies 3OT 103 Business Machines I 3P 101 Psychology of Success ** 3T 101 Keyboarding for Microcomputers 3

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INSURANCE or CLINICRECEPTIONIST

MEDICAL ASSISTANT

MEDICALADMINISTRATIVEASSISTANT

MEDICAL OFFICEMANAGER

MEDICAL WORDPROCESSINGSPECIALIST

MEDICAL RECORDSSPECIALIST

MEDICALRECEPTIONIST

MEDICAL PAYROLLMANAGER


Medical Management Awards the Associate in Specialized Business Degree

The success or failure of business enterprises depends heavily onthe way managers do their jobs. Primarily, the job of the managerin business is to plan and direct the work of others. Since theseothers are usually doing specialized work, it is required thatthe manager has experience in, and a broad knowledge of,the speci c functions he or she is supervising. Some of the morecommon areas are hospitals, doctors of ces, nursing homes andother medical-related facilities. This program is designed to allowfor acquiring a broad background in these areas.

QUARTERPROGRAM CREDIT HOURSAC 101 Accounting I 3AC 104 Payroll 3AC 105 Federal Taxes 3BA 104 Principles of Marketing 3BA 105 Principles of Management 3BA 110 Business Seminar 12E 101 English I ** 3E 103 Written Communications ** 3E 104 Career Development Seminar ** 3H 101 History of Business ** 3L 101 Law I ** 3M 101 Mathematics I ** 3MC 110 Microcomputer Seminar 3MC 111 Microsoft - Word 3MC 113 Microsoft Outlook 3MC 122 Microsoft - Access 3MC 123 Microsoft - Excel 3MD 101 Medical Terminology 6MD 102 Anatomy & Physiology 6

MD 103 Medical Of ce Procedures 3MD 106 Medical Coding (ICD-9-CM) 3MD 110 Medical Insurance 3MD 111 Medical Coding (CPT-4) 3MD 205 Computerized Medical Of ce

Management 3OT 102 Of ce Technologies 3P 101 Psychology of Success ** 3T 101 Keyboarding for Microcomputers 3

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ACCOUNTINGSECRETARY

ACCOUNTS PAYABLECLERK

RECEPTIONIST

PRIVATE SECRETARY

ADMINISTRATIVESTAFF ASSISTANT

STAFF ASSISITANT

ACCOUNTSRECEIVABLE CLERK

PAYROLLADMINISTRATOR

Administrative Assistant

Accounting Awards the Associate in Specialized Business Degree

This program prepares students for highly rewarding and excitingsecretarial positions. Skills in keyboarding, business concepts,word processing, and advanced accounting enhance positionsin the growing accounting profession.

QUARTERPROGRAM CREDIT HOURS

AC 101 Accounting I 3AC 102 Accounting II 6AC 104 Payroll 3AC 105 Federal Taxes 3BA 110 Business Seminar 12E 101 English I ** 3E 102 English II ** 3E 103 Written Communications ** 3E 104 Career Development Seminar ** 3H 101 History of Business ** 3L 101 Law I ** 3M 101 Mathematics I ** 3MC 110 Microcomputer Seminar 3MC 111 Microsoft - Word 3MC 112 Computerized Accounting I 3MC 113 Microsoft Outlook 3MC 122 Microsoft - Access 3MC 123 Microsoft - Excel 3MC 223 Microsoft - Advanced Excel 6OT 102 Of ce Technologies 3OT 103 Business Machines I 3P 101 Psychology of Success ** 3T 101 Keyboarding for Microcomputers 3

T 102 Intermediate Keyboardingfor Microcomputers 3

T 103 Advanced Keyboardingfor Microcomputers 3

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ADMINISTRATIVESTAFF ASSISTANT

PRIVATE SECRETARY

OFFICECOORDINATOR

RECEPTIONIST

EXECUTIVESECRETARY

TRANSCRIPTIONSPECIALIST

OFFICE MANAGER

WORD PROCESSINGSPECIALIST


ExecutiveAwards the Associate in Specialized Business Degree

The Administrative Assistant curriculum is designed to preparestudents for highly rewarding and exciting secretarial positions.Along with the advanced secretarial skills in typewriting,and business concepts, students are also taught advancedword processing concepts, Windows, Access, and Excel. TheAdministrative Assistant is well trained now to meet the increasingdemands of complex business situations in the modern businessworld.

QUARTERPROGRAM CREDIT HOURSAC 101 Accounting I 3AC 104 Payroll 3AC 105 Federal Taxes 3BA 110 Business Seminar 12E 101 English I ** 3E 102 English II ** 3E 103 Written Communications ** 3E 104 Career Development Seminar ** 3H 101 History of Business ** 3L 101 Law I ** 3M 101 Mathematics I ** 3MC 107 Microsoft - PowerPoint 3MC 110 Microcomputer Seminar 3MC 111 Microsoft - Word 3MC 113 Microsoft Outlook 3MC 122 Microsoft - Access 3MC 123 Microsoft - Excel 3MC 260 Advanced Microsoft - Word 3OT 102 Of ce Technologies 3OT 103 Business Machines I 3

OT 108 Machine Transcription I 3P 101 Psychology of Success ** 3T 101 Keyboarding for Microcomputers 3T 102 Intermediate Keyboarding

for Microcomputers 3T 103 Advanced Keyboarding

for Microcomputers 3T 105 Keyboarding for Speed 3T 106 Document Processing 3

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The following is a listof career optionsavailable uponcompletion of your

classroom training:

LEGAL ASSISTANT

LEGAL SECRETARY

OFFICE MANAGER

LEGALTRANSCRIPTIONIST

PRIVATE SECRETARY

LEGAL WORDPROCESSINGSPECIALIST

STAFF ASSISTANT


Paralegal Administrative Assistant Awards the Associate in Specialized Business Degree

The Administrative Assistant curriculum is designed to providespecialized education in the legal eld. Attorneys, insurancecompanies, courts, municipalities, government agencies,politicians, corporations, and other businesses look for young menand women who have specialized in the legal eld. Along withthe advanced legal skills, typewriting, and business concepts,students are also taught advanced word processing concepts,Access, and Excel.

QUARTERPROGRAM CREDIT HOURSAC 101 Accounting I 3BA 110 Business Seminar 12E 101 English I ** 3E 102 English II ** 3E 103 Written Communications ** 3E 104 Career Development Seminar ** 3H 101 History of Business ** 3L 101 Law I ** 3L 103 Legal Terminology 3L 104 Legal Of ce Procedures 3L 106 Legal Keyboarding 3L 108 Advanced Keyboarding - Legal 3L 109 Document Processing - Legal 3M 101 Mathematics I ** 3MC 107 Microsoft - PowerPoint 3MC 110 Microcomputer Seminar 3MC 111 Microsoft - Word 3MC 113 Microsoft Outlook 3MC 122 Microsoft - Access 3MC 123 Microsoft - Excel 3

MC 260 Advanced Microsoft - Word 3OT 102 Of ce Technologies 3OT 103 Business Machines I 3OT 108 Machine Transcription I 3P 101 Psychology of Success ** 3T 101 Keyboarding for Microcomputers 3T 102 Intermediate Keyboarding

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INSURANCE OR

CLINIC RECEPTIONIST

MEDICALTRANSCRIPTIONIST

MEDICALADMINISTRATIVEASSISTANT

WORD PROCESSOR

MEDICAL WORD

PROCESSINGASSISTANT

INSURANCE CLERK

MEDICALRECEPTIONIST

MEDICAL RECORDS

MEDICAL ASSISTANT

TECHNICIANASSISTANT

MEDICAL SECRETARY

HOSPITAL ADMISSIONSDEPARTMENT


MedicalAwards the Associate in Specialized Business Degree

The demand for Medical Administrative Assistants who arespecially trained in the eld of medicine is growing each year.The companies, doctors, hospitals, clinics, medical and surgicalsupply companies, industry, and other businesses look for youngmen and women who have specialized in the medical eld.Along with the advanced medical skills, typewriting, and businessconcepts, students are also taught advanced word processingconcepts. The Medical Secretary is well trained now to meet theincreasing demands of complex business and medical situationsthroughout the business world.

QUARTERPROGRAM CREDIT HOURSAC 101 Accounting I 3BA 110 Business Seminar 12E 101 English I ** 3E 102 English II ** 3E 103 Written Communications ** 3E 104 Career Development Seminar ** 3M 101 Mathematics I ** 3MC 107 Microsoft - PowerPoint 3MC 110 Microcomputer Seminar 3MC 111 Microsoft - Word 3MC 122 Microsoft - Access 3MC 123 Microsoft - Excel 3MC 260 Advanced Microsoft - Word 3MD 101 Medical Terminology 6MD 102 Anatomy & Physiology 6MD 103 Medical Of ce Procedures 3MD 104 Medical Machine Transcription I 3MD 106 Medical Coding (ICD-9-CM) 3

MD 109 Medical Machine Transcription II 3MD 110 Medical Insurance 3MD 111 Medical Coding (CPT-4) 3MD 205 Computerized Medical Of ce

Management 3OT 102 Of ce Technologies 3P 101 Psychology of Success ** 3T 101 Keyboarding for Microcomputers 3T 102 Intermediate Keyboarding


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BOOKING AGENT

SCHEDULINGDIRECTOR

SECRETARY

RESERVATIONIST

TOUR AND GROUPSALES MANAGER

SALESREPRESENTATIVE

TRAVEL AGENT

CAR RENTAL AGENT

FRONT DESK CLERK


TravelAwards the Associate in Specialized Business Degree

The Administrative Assistant/Travel curriculum is designed toprepare students for the tremendous employment opportunitiesin travel-related elds. Many interesting careers can be found inthe fast-growing travel industry (travel agencies, airlines, hotel/motel/resort, car rental). Administrative Assistant/Travel studentsprepare for those opportunities through practical classroomexperience.

QUARTERPROGRAM CREDIT HOURSAC 101 Accounting I 3AC 104 Payroll 3BA 110 Business Seminar 12E 101 English I ** 3E 102 English II ** 3E 103 Written Communications ** 3E 104 Career Development Seminar ** 3H 101 History of Business ** 3L 101 Law I ** 3M 101 Mathematics I ** 3MC 107 Microsoft - PowerPoint 3MC 110 Microcomputer Seminar 3MC 111 Microsoft - Word 3MC 113 Microsoft Outlook 3MC 122 Microsoft - Access 3MC 123 Microsoft - Excel 3OT 102 Of ce Technologies 3P 101 Psychology of Success ** 3T 101 Keyboarding for Microcomputers 3T 102 Intermediate Keyboarding

for Microcomputers 3

T 105 Keyboarding for Speed 3TA 101 Introduction to Travel and Tourism 3TA 102 Computerized Reservations & Ticketing 3TA 103 Travel Agency/Hotel Management 3TA 104 Geography 3TA 105 Advanced Keyboarding - Travel 3TA 106 Document Processing - Travel 3TA 110 Computerized Hotel Management 3

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ACCOUNTING CLERK

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE

ACCOUNTSRECEIVABLE

OFFICE MANAGER

PAYROLL

Diploma Program

Accounting Awards a Diploma

The accounting program prepares the student for entry into thesmall business of ce. Students receive advanced accountingskills, a general business background, and necessary computerskills.

QUARTERPROGRAM CREDIT HOURSAC 101 Accounting I 3AC 102 Accounting II 6AC 104 Payroll 3AC 105 Federal Taxes 3AC Advanced Accounting Elective 6E 101 English I ** 3E 103 Written Communications ** 3E 104 Career Development Seminar ** 3L 101 Law I ** 3M 101 Mathematics I ** 3MC 110 Microcomputer Seminar 3MC 111 Microsoft - Word 3MC 123 Microsoft - Excel 3OT 103 Business Machines I 3P 101 Psychology of Success ** 3T 101 Keyboarding for Microcomputers 3

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Diploma Program

Medical Of ce ClericalAwards a Diploma

The Medical Of ce Clerical diploma program prepares thestudent for entry-level positions in the health care eld.

QUARTERPROGRAM CREDIT HOURSAC 101 Accounting I 3E 101 English I ** 3E 102 English II ** 3E 103 Written Communications ** 3E 104 Career Development Seminar ** 3M 101 Mathematics I ** 3MC 110 Microcomputer Seminar 3MC 111 Microsoft - Word 3MD 101 Medical Terminology 6MD 102 Anatomy & Physiology 6MD 103 Medical Of ce Procedures 3MD 104 Medical Machine Transcription I 3MD 205 Computerized Medical Of ce

Management 3OT 102 Of ce Technologies 3P 101 Psychology of Success ** 3T 101 Keyboarding for Microcomputers 3T 102 Intermediate Keyboarding

for Microcomputers 3Electives 3


** - General education courseThe following is a listof career options

available uponcompletion of yourclassroom training:

MEDICAL OFFICERECEPTIONIST

MEDICAL OFFICEBOOKKEEPER

APPOINTMENT DESKCLERK

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SECRETARY

BOOKKEEPER

RECEPTIONIST

TYPIST

OFFICECOORDINATOR

OFFICE CLERK

DATA ENTRY

Diploma Program

Of ce AdministrationAwards a Diploma

This one-year Of ce Clerical program is designed to enablestudents to obtain entry-level employment. Students are taughtof ce clerical skills, such as typewriting and business concepts,along with word processing and other software packages.

QUARTERPROGRAM CREDIT HOURSAC 101 Accounting I 3AC 104 Payroll 3E 101 English I ** 3E 103 Written Communications ** 3E 104 Career Development Seminar ** 3M 101 Mathematics I ** 3MC 110 Microcomputer Seminar 3MC 111 Microsoft - Word 3MC 122 Microsoft - Access 3MC 123 Microsoft - Excel 3MC 222 Advanced Microsoft Access 6MC 223 Advanced Microsoft Excel 6OT 102 Of ce Technologies 3OT 103 Business Machines I 3P 101 Psychology of Success ** 3T 101 Keyboarding for Microcomputers 3

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TRANSCRIPTIONISTSPECIALIST

OFFICE CLERK

DATA ENTRY

SELF-EMPLOYEDTRANSCRIPTIONBUSINESS OWNER

Diploma Program

Transcriptionist Awards a Diploma

This program provides the students with a basic background inbusiness skills to obtain an entry-level position. The student willalso receive specialized skills in the area of machine transcription.The secretarial emphasis enhances employment opportunitiesand advancement with employers.

QUARTERPROGRAM CREDIT HOURSAC 101 Accounting I 3E 101 English I ** 3E 102 English II ** 3E 103 Written Communications ** 3E 104 Career Development Seminar ** 3M 101 Mathematics I ** 3MC 107 Microsoft - PowerPoint 3MC 110 Microcomputer Seminar 3MC 111 Microsoft - Word 3MC 123 Microsoft - Excel 3OT 102 Of ce Technologies 3OT 103 Business Machines I 3OT 108 Machine Transcription I 3OT 110 Machine Transcription II 3P 101 Psychology of Success ** 3T 101 Keyboarding for Microcomputers 3T 102 Intermediate Keyboarding


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Diploma Program

Microsoft Of ce User Specialist Awards a Diploma

This program provides students Microsoft Office SpecialistTraining and prepares students to take the Microsoft Of ceSpecialist Certi cation Tests. Students successfully completingthe course of study and passing the certi cation tests will havecredible evidence of knowledge and pro ciency of MicrosoftOf ce Programs. Theory, lab, and pro ciency testing will leadto certi cation testing. Students will be issued a diploma aftersuccessful completion of course requirements. MicrosoftCertification will be issued to those students successfullycompleting the Microsoft Of ce Specialist Tests.

QUARTERPROGRAM CREDIT HOURSMC 107 Microsoft - PowerPoint 3MC 110 Microcomputer Seminar 3MC 111 Microsoft Word 3MC 122 Microsoft Access 3MC 123 Microsoft Excel 3MC 222 Microsoft Advanced Access 6MC 223 Microsoft Advanced Excel 6MC 260 Advanced Microsoft Word 3

Electives 6

36 weeks - 36 credits


Information Processor

Database Manager

Microsoft Of ceProfessional

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Course DescriptionsAC AccountingBA Business Administration

CP Computer ProgrammingE English

FDM Fashion Merchandising GE General Education

H HistoryID Interior DesignL LawM MathMC MicrocomputersMD MedicalOT Of ce TrainingP PsychologyS ShorthandT Typing

TA Travel

AC 101 ACCOUNTING I - This class is an introductionto the fundamental principles and procedures ofaccounting, which includes the theory of debitand credit and the accounting cycle. The courseincludes application of basic accounting conceptsand techniques currently used to accumulate andreport nancial statements of individual proprietor -ships for service and merchandising organizations.12 weeks - 3 credit hours

AC 102 ACCOUNTING II - This class relates the fun-damentals of asset valuation in the areas of notes,inventory, and bad debts. Attention will be paid toassets that depreciate, deplete, and amortize. Part-nership accounting and the accrual and deferralaspect of accounting will be emphasized. An actualaccounting practice set is completed.PREREQUISITE: AC 10112 weeks - 6 credit hours

AC 104 PAYROLL - The course is designed to in-struct the student in the various phases of payrollrecords and accounting, computing deductions,and paying wages and salaries. Students becomefamiliar with the various forms used in keepingpayroll records, as well as the reports that must be

led for each tax.12 weeks - 3 credit hours

AC 105 FEDERAL TAXES - A comprehensive study ofthe Federal Income Tax structure as it relates to theindividual and the single proprietorship. Included isthe study of tax liability, taxable income, deduct-ible expenses and losses, and determining gainsand/or losses.12 weeks - 3 credit hours

AC 206 COST ACCOUNTING THEORY - This classdevelops an understanding of the principles andpractices involved in Cost Accounting - emphasiz-

ing managerial use. Analyzed thoroughly are theelements of materials, labor, and overhead.PREREQUISITE: AC 10212 weeks - 6 credit hours

AC 207 ADVANCED COST - This class is designed toapply job order cost theory from Cost Accounting I ina simulation environment that is Instructor driven.PREREQUISITE: AC 20612 weeks - 3 credit hours

AC 208 INTERMEDIATE ACOUNTING - This coursepresents a basic understanding of the proceduresinvolved in forming a corporation - legally and

nancially. Emphasis is then placed on the corpo -rate accounting structure, including stockholdersequity and bonds.PREREQUISITE: AC 10212 weeks - 3 credit hours

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CP 150 INFORMATION SYSTEMS - This course introduc-es students to the fundamental concepts and skills ofsoftware development. Students learn how softwareis written, what its fundamental building blocks are,and how multiple pieces of software cooperate tomake the Web work. Students learn to create Webpages in HTML and applets in JAVA.12 weeks - 6 credit hours

CP 201 OBJECT ORIENTED PROGRAMMINGAND DESIGN - This course introduces students toproblem solving by means of the object orienteddesign and implementation. Emphasis is on problemanalysis and solution design, documentation, andimplementation. Students use commercial softwarelibraries and create software projects. Programmingassignments are carried out in JAVA.PREREQUISITES: CP 101 and CP 15012 weeks - 6 credit hours

CP 250 DATA STRUCTURES I - This course introducesstudents to the C++ programming language. Stu-dents will learn how to evaluate, select, and uselibraries that implement a variety of data structures.This course will use a task-driven approach to teach-ing the C++ language.Students will use classroomtutorials that present realistic problems found in theworkplace. By working through these tutorials, thestudent will learn how to create programs that solvethese real-life problems.PREREQUISITE: CP 20112 weeks - 3 credit hours

CP 253 INTERMEDIATE DATA STRUCTURES I - This coursestarts with C++ Templates and moves through OOPlinked data structures and applications. Iterators,tress, vectors, and exception handling. This classintroduces the C++ Standard Template Library andreviews any and all data structures. This coursewill use a task driven approach to teaching C++language. Students will use classroom tutorials thatpresent realistic problems found in the workplace. Byworking through these tutorials and writing the pro-grams assigned the student will learn how to create

programs that solve these real life problems.PREREQUISITE: MC 25012 weeks - 3 credit hours

CP 255 DATA STRUCTURES II - This course focuses onthe understanding of the dependence of executiontime, bandwidth, and memory requirements on thedata structures and algorithms chosen. Studentslearn to reason informally about the correctnessand complexity of data structure. Primary empha-sis is given to intelligent selection of programmingstructures to the data representation. Programmingassignments are carried out in C++ and the Stan-dard Template Library.PREREQUISITE: CP 25012 weeks - 6 credit hours

CP 260 UNIX ESSENTIALS - This course introduces stu-dents to the fundamentals of using and maintaininga UNIX operating system. The basic components andfunctions of the UNIX kernel are introduced, alongwith the UNIX tools, procedures, editors, and scriptsused for the operations and maintenance of a UNIXoperating system.


AC 209 MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING - Is useful inunderstanding the topics of nancial statementanalysis; cash ow analysis; capital budgeting; thetime value of money; working capital management(including cash, investments, receivables, and in-ventories) and short- and long-term nancing usingnotes, bonds, and capital stocks.


BA 104 PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING - A basic study ofmarketing systems in the American economy iden-tifying the activities involved in the ow of goods toboth the ultimate consumer and the industrial user. Aconsideration is given to the nature of demand andto buyer behavior. Federal and state status affect-ing marketing management are also investigated.12 weeks - 3 credit hours

BA 105 PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT - This classintroduces the students to principles of scienti cof ce management and the responsibilities of man -agement for of ce services, layout, space utilization,furniture and equipment, machines and appliances,branch office management, unions, personnelproblems, training for workers, costs, and methodsand procedures.12 weeks - 3 credit hours

BA 106 PRINCIPLES OF SALES AND MARKETING - Astudy is made of methods of selecting, buying,receiving, pricing, and storing of merchandiseobtained for resale purposes. The class will also lookat behind the scene activities of a hotel operationand the world of fashion.12 weeks - 3 credit hours

BA 107 e-Commerce - This class provides studentswith in-depth review of strategy formulation in theNew Economy. The student is guided through a

multi-step process that includes focused cover-age of market opportunity analysis, the buildingof a business model, and customer interface andimplementation design.12 weeks - 3 credit hours

BA 110 BUSINESS SEMINAR - Second-year studentswill take this course as a requirement in their lastquarter. The student will be required to participatein an externship capacity by their major for on-the-job supervised training.12 weeks - 12 credit hours

CP 101 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER SYSTEM- Thiscourse introduces students to the fundamentalsof using and maintaining computer systems in anInternet environment. The basic components andfunctions of the computer and the network areintroduced, along with the tools and proceduresfor their operations and maintenance.12 weeks - 6 credit hours


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CP 265 UNIX SHELL PROGRAMMING - This courseintroduces students to fundamental concepts andskills of UNIX Shell Programming. Students will learnthe fundamental differences between the differ-ent Shell programming languages. Each chapterwill include interactive projects or labs to apply theinformation learned.PREREQUISITE: CP 26012 weeks - 6 credit hours

CP 266 INTRODUCTION TO SQL - This course intro-duces students to fundamental concepts and skillsof the SQL programming language and how it isused to interact with DBMS (Database ManagementSystems). Students will learn how to write SQL pro-grams to retrieve, update, and write data back to aDBMS. Each chapter will include interactive projectsor labs to apply the information learned.

PREREQUISITES: MC 122 and CP 15012 weeks - 6 credit hours

CP 270 USER-CENTER DESIGN AND TESTING - Thiscourse combines a component that teaches pro-gramming interactive user interfaces with one thatteaches methods to improve the usability of thoseinterfaces. The course proceeds from the view thatinterface usability is essential to successful softwaredesign and not merely a matter of packaging oraesthetics. This course focuses on human-computer

interaction teaching basic skills in designing, creat-ing, and evaluating user interfaces. Students learnhow to design usable, human-friendly interfaceswith a rapid-prototyping programming language.They also learn how to evaluate interfaces empiri-cally with two usability tools. Visual Basic is used inprogramming assignments.12 weeks - 6 credit hours

CP 275 DATABASE SYSTEMS - This course introducesstudents to database systems. The course explainswhat a database system is, and then proceeds forthe greater part of the learning material to explorerelational database systems, databases designedaccording to the relational (or tabular) model. Thematerial includes discussion of SQL, the StructuredQuery Language, as well as a unit on databasedesign. From data abstraction, the course then turnsto transaction management, with some additionalmaterial on improving query performance. Finally,there is an introduction to up-to-date trends in

database system design, which also locates recentdevelopments in the larger history of data storagetechnology.PREREQUISITES: MC 122 and CP 26612 weeks - 6 credit hours

E 101 ENGLISH I - This course stresses nouns, pronouns,plurals, possessives, subject - verb agreement,adjectives, conjunctions, prepositions, and basicpunctuation.12 weeks - 3 credit hours

E 102 ENGLISH II - The class stresses application ofrules for all punctuation marks, including capitaliza-tion and numbers.PREREQUISITE: E 10112 weeks - 3 credit hours

E 103 WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - A course to

promote effective written communication. Studentanalyzes ideas and expresses them in appropriatewritten form.PREREQUISITES: E 101 and T 101 or T 10212 weeks - 3 credit h

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