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Westwood College School of Business[1] offers associate, bachelor’s and master’s degree programs in several business-related fields from marketing and business management to accounting and fashion merchandising. The program is available at campuses located in Colorado, Illinois, California, Georgia, Texas and Virginia as well as Westwood College Online.

Associate Degree Programs

  • Construction Management: Texas Only- The Construction Management Program[2] trains students in construction science, construction management and business.[3] Course topics include Construction Safety, Computer-Based Drafting and Construction Accounting.[4]

Bachelor's Degree Programs

  • Business Administration: Major in Accounting and Financial Management - The Accounting and Financial Management Program[5] educates students on how to monitor financial performance, prepare documents for paying vendors, understand the profitability of a business, and learn how to expand and grow a business.[6] Course topics include Principles of Human Resource Management, Business Ethics, and Principles of Marketing.[7]
  • Business Administration: Major in Healthcare Management - The Major in Healthcare Management Program[8] covers business management in terms of the healthcare industry. Students will learn to apply healthcare management principles and practices, analyze healthcare-related technology, and interpret healthcare laws and policies.[9] Course topics include Risk Management in Healthcare, Health Information Systems, and Law and Compliance in Healthcare.[10]
  • Business Administration: Major in Marketing Management - The Marketing Management Program[11] trains students to understand market appeal of product lines and how to maximize profitability. Students learn to analyze market conditions, collect consumer data, manage product launches, and effectively target consumers.[12] Course topics include Principles of Marketing, Consumer Behavior and International Sales and Marketing.[13]
  • Construction Management - The Construction Management Program[14] offers training in three key areas – construction science, construction management, and business. Students learn to identify building codes and inspection processes, draft by hand, and use CAD to analyze data from a construction site for integrity and mechanical and electrical systems.[15] Course topics include Construction Management, Introduction to Business, Construction Project Management, and Construction Law.[16]
  • Business Administrations: Major in Fashion Merchandising - The Fashion Merchandising Program[17] offers instruction in marketing, consumer behavior, retail management and business technology. Students learn to negotiate prices, analyze and monitor sales records and trends, research markets and trends, and consult with managers about budgets.[18] Course topics include Fashion Merchandising Planning, Control, and Visual Merchandising.[19]

Masters Degree Programs

Curriculum

Westwood College operates on a term schedule. Degree programs for the School of Business start five times a year, and courses are offered year round with day, evening and online options. Depending on the degree program, School of Business students can earn an associate degree in 20 months, a bachelor’s degree in three years or a master's degree in one year. The curriculum is divided into degree-focused courses and general education courses-—approximately two-thirds of every student’s schedule is spent in classes specifically addressing their chosen degree. Students choose their general education courses, which include Art History, Communication, Public Speaking, Critical Thinking, Political Science and others.

Accreditation

Westwood College's various locations are nationally accredited by either the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology (ACCSCT)[21] or the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS).[22]

Westwood is approved by all branches of the military to offer benefits and tuition assistance opportunities.[23]

Westwood became a candidate for accreditation by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) in October 2007.[24] The HLC is an organization dedicated to serving the common good by assuring and advancing the quality of higher learning. To become HLC accredited, a school must meet five criteria: mission and integrity; preparing for the future; student learning and effective teaching; acquisition, discovery and application of knowledge; and engagement and service.

In addition, each campus is licensed and approved to operate by the appropriate state regulatory bodies.[25]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Westwood College School of Business". Westwood College. Retrieved 2008-12-15.
  2. ^ "Construction Management Degree". Westwood College. Retrieved 2008-12-15.
  3. ^ "Construction Management Program". Westwood College. Retrieved 2008-12-15.
  4. ^ "Construction Management Courses". Westwood College. Retrieved 2008-12-15.
  5. ^ "Accounting and Financial Management Degree". Westwood College. Retrieved 2008-12-15.
  6. ^ "Accounting and Financial Management Program". Westwood College. Retrieved 2008-12-15.
  7. ^ "Accounting and Financial Management Courses". Westwood College. Retrieved 2008-12-15.
  8. ^ "Major in Healthcare Management Degree". Westwood College. Retrieved 2008-12-15.
  9. ^ "Major in Healthcare Management Program". Westwood College. Retrieved 2008-12-15.
  10. ^ "Major in Healthcare Management Courses". Westwood College. Retrieved 2008-12-15.
  11. ^ "Marketing Management Degree". Westwood College. Retrieved 2008-12-15.
  12. ^ "Marketing Management Program". Westwood College. Retrieved 2008-12-15.
  13. ^ "Marketing Management Courses". Westwood College. Retrieved 2008-12-15.
  14. ^ "Construction Management Bachelor's Degree". Westwood College. Retrieved 2008-12-15.
  15. ^ "Construction Management Bachelor's Program". Westwood College. Retrieved 2008-12-15.
  16. ^ "Construction Management Bachelor's Courses". Westwood College. Retrieved 2008-12-15.
  17. ^ "Fashion Merchandising Degree". Westwood College. Retrieved 2008-12-15.
  18. ^ "Fashion Merchandising Program". Westwood College. Retrieved 2008-12-15.
  19. ^ "Fashion Merchandising Courses". Westwood College. Retrieved 2008-12-15.
  20. ^ "Master of Business Administration Degree". Westwood College. Retrieved 2008-12-15.
  21. ^ "ACCSCT Accreditation". Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology. Retrieved 2008-12-15.
  22. ^ "ACICS Accreditation for Westwood College" (PDF). Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges. August 5, 2008. Retrieved 2008-12-15.
  23. ^ "Westwood College Military Benefits". Westwood College. n.d. Retrieved 2008-10-12.
  24. ^ "Higher Learning Commission Accreditation". Higher Learning Commission. n.d. Retrieved 2008-11-12.
  25. ^ "Westwood College Accreditation". Westwood College. n.d. Retrieved 2008-11-12.

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