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Real-World Expertise Brings Real-World Success to Berkeley College Students and Graduates

Posted on: Monday, 5 September 2005, 03:01 CDT

Whether it's the faculty experienced in the business world as well as in academics, or the business partnerships that result in student internships and career opportunities, there are many reasons why Berkeley College offers advantages for graduates to be successful. Year after year Berkeley's graduate employment rate in careers related to their fields of study is more than 90 percent.

Flexible scheduling, financial aid and small classes with more personal attention from professors and support staff are also cited by Berkeley College students as to why they chose Berkeley to begin or continue their education and careers.

Evening student Daniel Bagnato, 19, is seeking an associate's degree in business management. I think the greatest advantage is that you get taught by teachers who have handson experience," says Bagnato. "I enjoy it because the staff and faculty are very friendly. Everyone's with you every step of the way if you need help with anything at all."

Kristin Stevens, 20, already had an associate's degree in ebusiness. She had begun as a day student. However, she accepted an offer for a higher-paying position and wanted to get her bachelor's degree in business administration so she enrolled in Berkeley's evening program. What advice does she have for prospective students? "Be prepared. Stay focused. Try to do your best Going to college takes dedication, especially when you choose to go at night, after a long days work, or on weekends."

Thomas Whalen, 30, is seeking a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting. His full-time job offers some reimbursement for tuition toward courses in business. Whalen encourages those thinking about enrolling to go for it. He says, "Online classes are good time- saving tools for humanities and theoretical classes. I'm also very grateful to the career services department for setting me up with an ideal internship that has been a terrific learning experience."

From the employer's perspective, Berkeley College has a firm reputation for educating students and graduates who are well- prepared for the workplace. MaryAnne Melanson, vice president at AnySystem.com, a premier independent global supplier of Sun workstations, Sun servers and Internet infrastructure hardware, comments, "Berkeley College produces a very sophisticated graduate, whether the individual studies Web design, network management or international business. The interns and the full-time employees hired from Berkeley College have an edge over others. As an employer, I find Berkeley College interns and graduates are strategic additions to the workplace."

In New York, Berkeley College offers Bachelor of Business Administration degrees in accounting, information systems management, marketing, management, international business, general business and fashion marketing and management.

For more information about business partnerships, please call the career services department at (212) 996-4343, ext. 4163. For student information visit www.berkeleycollege.edu or call (800) 446-5400, ext. PCN.

Copyright Westfair Communications Jul 25, 2005

Source: Fairfield County Business Journal

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