The New England College Philosophy of Learning Business

The Business Program at New England College provides more than a sound understanding of the theories that underpin business decisions. Our focus is to help students create and refine skills that will lead to success in business or any profession. The department’s goal over the four years at NEC is to help students assemble the competencies necessary to compete in business. Developing critical thinking, being able to write persuasively, performing quantitative analysis, and making effective presentations are hallmarks of a liberally educated person. For a rapidly changing world, these are the necessary skills the department seeks to hone in our graduates. When these are combined with a solid understanding of business principles, one is ready to pursue a career in business.

Course of Study

New England College major in business administration ensures that students explore the major functional areas of business and are provide with the opportunity for further specialized study.  Our major requires that all students successfully complete to following course of study:

BU 1110 – Introduction to Business

BU 2110 – Quantitative Methods

or, with permission, MT 2310 Statistics

BU 2210 – Financial Accounting

BU 2220 – Management Accounting

BU 2420 –  Organizational Behavior

BU 2510 –  Principles of Marketing

BU 3310 – Business Finance

BU 3620 – International Business

BU 3880 – Legal & Social Environment of Business

BU 4040 – Strategies  

BU 4910 –  Internship in Business

or BU 4920 – Practicum in Business Administration

EC 2110 –  Introduction to Macroeconomics

EC 2120 – Introduction to Microeconomics

NEC offers a number of specialized concentrations; these can be thought of as advanced study in a particular field. This allows a student pursue an area of business in greater detail. We offer the following concentrations:

Accounting

Computer Information Systems Concentration

Management Concentration

Marketing Concentration

Area Minors

NEC offers two distinct minors with our program of study: Minor in Business Administration and a Minor in Computer Information Systems

Minor in Business Administration

This minor is suitable for suitable for students majoring in other subject areas but realize that a grounding in business is often essential for a productive career. NEC encourages those students to get a Business faculty member as a secondary advisor in order to assist in selecting the best combination of courses that meets the student’s needs.

BU 1110 Introduction to Business

In consultation with your advisor, select one of the following:

BU 2110 - Quantitative Methods

BU 2210 – Financial Accounting

BU 2220 – Management Accounting

EC 2110 – Introduction to Macroeconomics

EC 2120 – Introduction to Microeconomics

In consultation with your advisor, select three additional business or economics courses 2000+

Minor In Computer Information Systems

The minor is designed to give students an understanding of Computer Information Systems. This is based on a premise that information systems knowledge is essential for creating successful, competitive businesses, managing global corporations, adding business value, and providing useful products and services. 

CT 1510 - Introduction to Computer Programming

CT 2430 (BU 2430) - Introduction to Management Information Systems

And two of the following courses:

CT 2510 - Object Oriented Programming

CT 2750 – Web Site Design

CT 3140 – Desk Top Publishing

CT 3560 - Internet Programming

CT 3610 - Database Design

CT 3670 - Computer Networks

CT 4110 – Computer Security

CT 4111 - Network Security