Founded in 1886, National College has been an area leader in
education, bringing to the Southeast a tradition of excellence, a
vision for the future and a commitment to help people just like
you achieve success they deserve.
At National College, we understand the needs of working adults,
and our programs are designed to help you get your education
without having to give up your job or your life. We give you the
advantages of:
National College opened its Harrisonburg campus in 1989. The
building faces the city's two major highways, Route 33 and
Interstate 81, providing easy access from all surrounding areas,
and is in close proximity to city bus service and major shopping
centers. Harrisonburg's career education program and small
classes provide a unique alternative to the region's choices in
higher education.
This concentration is designed for those majoring in business
administration with its broad base of business-related
disciplines, but who also wish to gain the intermediate-level
accounting knowledge and skills appropriate for careers in the
accounting and finance departments of a business, non-profit or
government entity.
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - Management
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This concentration in Management provides students with a
business-related degree with an emphasis on managing
organizations and personnel in a multicultural and global
setting. To achieve maximum flexibility, the major in management
program minimizes prerequisites, enabling students to take the
required courses in any sequence.
Associate of Science in Business Administration - Accounting
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This program is designed to train junior executives and
professional accountants, in both public and private practice.
Graduates will have skills in the technical subjects of
accounting and taxation while also being capable of grasping a
range of problems in the field of business. In addition to the
principal course of study, students in this program will receive
a background in computers, business organization, business law,
human resource management and oral communications.
Associate of Science in Business Administration - Management
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The Associate of Science in Business Administration responds to
the increasing demand for managers with an extensive curriculum
that spans from organizing a business and understanding employee
behavior, to managing the overall operations of a company. Other
areas of study include success through the art of decision-making
and effective planning. In addition to the principle course of
study, students in this program will receive a background in
computers, business organization, business law, human resource
management and oral communications.
Associate of Science in Administrative Office Professional
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This program prepares graduates for being a professional office
employee with skills in managing time, paper and people in order
to assist the busy executive. This degree program offers students
the ability to concentrate in one of three highly popular fields:
medical, executive and legal secretarial. Course work will vary
based on which field the student focuses on. These professionals
are highly trained specialists with typing, keyboarding, word
processing, accounting, English and business skills.
Diploma in Accounting
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The accounting diploma program is designed to meet the need for
training in fundamental business practices with an emphasis on
general accounting and business principles. This program gives
the graduate the training that is needed to take the first step
into an entry-level position, as well as the background necessary
to grow professionally.
Diploma in Accounting Office Assistant
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This program provides the fundamental skills in accounting to
enable a graduate to get into the workforce quickly, while laying
a solid foundation for further study in accounting and business
leading to an associate, bachelor's or master's degree.
Diploma in Business Administration
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The business administration diploma program is intended to
provide a fundamental knowledge of business principles and
practices. Students receive training in both theoretical concepts
and the application of those concepts to business specific
situations.
Diploma in Administrative Office Specialist
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A graduate from the Administrative Office Specialist program has
acquired the skills necessary to maintain schedules and files,
correspond, organize paperwork and manage the day-to-day
operations of an office. Students also receive a background in
computers, business organization, business math and oral
communications.
Diploma in Computerized Office Applications
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The computerized office applications curriculum is designed to
provide training and education for a specialized career making
use of Microsoft® Office, the world's most popular suite of
office software products. This program places emphasis on
developing strong computer applications skills and a basic
keyboarding background. Based on the applied curriculum the
student will be well equipped with advanced instruction to be
successful in this field.
The classes in this program can prepare you to successfully
complete the Microsoft® Office Specialist (MOS) examination.
Diploma in Supervisory Management Specialist
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Perfect for the new first-line supervisor, this program offers a
thorough introduction to the field of business management.
Completion of this program will prepare graduates for supervisory
positions while allowing pursuit of additional study leading to
an associate's, bachelor's or master's degree in business
administration.
