The philosophy of Potomac College is to address the needs and
learning styles of the adult learner. Potomac College works
diligently to create an environment appropriate to adult
learning. Participatory learning is fostered through a carefully
crafted curriculum that utilizes student discussions, case
studies and team projects, where students are active learners
rather than passive listeners.
These programs provide vocational skills for career pathways into
entry level positions for a wide variety of public and private
business sectors. General certificate programs will develop
marketable skills for entry level positions such as office
reception and administration, computer applications support,
accounts receivable and payable and computer security. These
programs will also provide credentials for existing Potomac
College students and will enable them to move into their career
pathway while they are completing their Associate of Science or
Bachelor of Science degree programs.
Associate of Science in Accounting
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This program enables students to develop the necessary skills
required to analyze transactions, prepare journal entries and
post to the ledgers. Students will be able to summarize the
financial information by preparing and interpreting financial
statements, and to assist in management decision-making.
Accounting graduates can obtain employment as a bookkeeper, an
accounts receivable clerk and other entry-level business
positions.
Associate of Science in Information Systems
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This program provides the foundation that allows students
flexibility in choosing careers in which computer technology
plays an integral part. Students will gain knowledge of the
logical and physical information system components and processes
that provide information storage, retrieval, manipulation,
transmission, communication, presentation and analysis. Students
also study the computer's impact on business and industry.
Associate of Science in International Business
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This program is designed to provide students with the entry-level
competencies needed for positions in global firms and similar
positions in private, government and nonprofit organizations.
Associate of Science in Management
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This program provides students with an introduction to the
principles of business management. Students will develop
knowledge of management principles, concepts and organizational
operations. This program will provide students with the
foundational background of managerial techniques and processes
that can be used in most types of organizations.
Advanced Certificate
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These programs provide professional skills for career transition
in a wide variety of public and private business sectors.
Advanced certificate programs will provide the theoretical
foundation for working professionals who have completed an
associate degree or higher. These programs will be offered to
Potomac College graduates who have expressed interest in gaining
additional knowledge for career transition in areas relevant to
the current job market such as business project planning and
evaluation, business accounting, information systems management
and security and global business economics.
- International business
- General management
- Health systems management
- Business accounting
- Government contract management
- Cyber security management
- Information systems management
Bachelor of Science in Accounting
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The program is designed to prepare students for entry-level
positions in public accounting firms and similarly challenging
positions in private, governmental and non-profit organizations.
Bachelor of Science in Government Contract Management
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The program is designed to prepare students for positions in
government contracting and the activities of government contract
implementation in private companies, city and county governments,
and nonprofit organizations.
Bachelor of Science in Information Systems
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This specialization is designed to provide students with the
ability to manage the information resources of an organization.
Included are an in-depth understanding of both management
principles and the fundamentals of information systems, so that
students can function effectively in both worlds.
Bachelor of Science in Information Systems w/specialization in
Cyber Security
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This specialization provides individuals with the ability to
design, create, and manage a secure networking environment.
Included is an emphasis on technical, procedural and physical
information technology, risk analysis, protection techniques and
recovery skills.
Bachelor of Science in International Business
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The program is designed to provide students with those
competencies needed for positions in global firms and similarly
challenging positions in private, governmental and nonprofit
organizations. Students will be prepared for graduate study in
fields leading to advanced degrees in international affairs.
Bachelor of Science in Management
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This specialization is designed to provide students with a broad
background of managerial techniques and processes that is
applicable to any type of organization. Through the combination
of theory courses and appropriately selected Theoretical
Application Projects, students may tailor this specialization to
their particular interests.
Bachelor of Science in Management w/specialization in Health
Systems
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This specialization is designed to provide students with a solid
theoretical and practical background to effectively manage human,
information and physical resources in a health care environment.
The program combines a broad base of management knowledge with
specialized courses in health care administration to permit
students to develop the skills necessary for effective
leadership. It is expected that students will complete the
majority of their Theoretical Application Projects in a health
care environment.