Professional Studies Associate of Science degree (A.S.)-Business Administration
Business Administration is designed for students seeking a career in the following business fields: general business administration, accounting, international trade, management, marketing and banking and finance. This degree provides a solid foundation for transfer to a senior institution for higher-level study. The program offers an integration of accounting, business and liberal arts courses needed to enhance critical thinking, analytical decision-making and communication skills required by contemporary professionals regardless of specialization.
Associate of Applied Science degree (A.A.S.)- Accounting option
The Accounting program is designed for students seeking a position within the accounting field. This AAS provides a solid foundation for employment in accounting. The program offers an integration of accounting, general business and liberal arts courses needed to enhance critical thinking, analytical, decision-making and communication skills required by many entry and intermediate accounting positions that do not require a baccalaureate degree.
Associate of Applied Science degree (A.A.S.)- Banking and Finance Option
The Banking and Finance program is designed for students seeking a position in a bank, lending institution or financial firm. The Program offers an integration of career specific banking and finance, general business and liberal arts courses needed to enhance critical thinking, analytical decision-making and communication skills required by many entry and intermediate positions that do not require a baccalaureate degree.
Associate of Applied Science degree (A.A.S.)- Management Information Systems
The Management Information Systems (MIS) program is designed for students seeking a position within the data management field. The program offers an integration of career specific computer, software system design, general business and liberal arts courses needed to enhance critical thinking, analytical decision-making and communication skills required by many entry and intermediate MIS positions that do not require a baccalaureate degree.
Hospitality Management and Event Planning Certificate
The Hospitality Management and Event Planning Certificate Program provides students with a comprehensive foundation for a career in event planning, catering, foodservice and hospitality through high quality practical coursework. This program reflects the changes that the hospitality industry has undergone and prepares students for employment in hospitality careers (hotels, restaurants, beverage, catering, event planning, travel, and lodging).
Nonprofit Management Certificate of Achievement
The Certificate of Achievement (COA) in Nonprofit Management is designed for students seeking either (1) an entry level position in the nonprofit sector, or (2) an added nonprofit education credential to an existing degree or skills-set. This COA provides a solid core of specific not-for-profit coursework. The COA is designed whereby all courses can seamless move to the College’s AS degree program.
Real Estate Certificate of Achievement
The Real Estate Certificate Program at Bergen Community College offers students the opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge of issues critical to a successful career in real estate sales, both residential and commercial. The subject matter covered in the specialized courses will provide a greater understanding of the technicalities faced by first time home buyers and investors alike. The program will provide a working knowledge of how and why decisions are made by lenders and zoning boards and will assist the real estate professional in meeting their goals.