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ASHP Foundation Partner Programs

Earn a master’s degree in fewer than 16 months. MBA program for Pharmacy Leadership Academy (PLA) graduates already ¼ complete!

New England College is known for its innovative approach to education and its belief that real world experiences add value to the pursuit of learning. For ASHP Foundation members who participate in the Pharmacy Leadership Academy, New England College grants 10 graduate credits toward an MBA in Healthcare Management or an MBA in Health Informatics and streamlines the entire application process. This special benefit accelerates the degree timeline and saves students time and money.

Benefits of an MBA from New England College

Whether you’re established in your career or just getting started, the MBA program at New England College is especially designed to meet the demands of hard working and ambitious professionals. With an emphasis on practical knowledge that can be applied in the real world, faculty shape each class to further develop an advanced understanding of critical material. Students gain expertise in:

  • Management principles
  • Leadership theories
  • Communication
  • Strategic thinking
  • Ethics
  • Business practices
  • Other areas that elevate your reputation and competitive edge
  • Prior PLA course work transfers to academic credit

 

The New England College MBA is an accredited 40-credit graduate program, taught by professors who are scholar practitioners with field experience and academic mastery. PLA graduates enter the program with 10 credits already applied towards their degree.

ASHP Courses and Outcomes

  • Courses

    New England College allocates the following graduate academic credit to PLA students, making this partnership program more efficient, more convenient, and more economical.

    Program Waived Courses for ASHP Foundation PLA Students Credit Savings
    MBA in Healthcare Management Organizational Leadership and Change 4
    MBA in Healthcare Management Capstone Project 4
    MBA in Healthcare Management Quality and Lean for Healthcare 2
    MBA in Healthcare Management – TOTAL 10
         
    MBA in Health Informatics Organizational Leadership and Change 4
    MBA in Health Informatics Capstone Project 4
    MBA in Health Informatics Healthcare Technology and Systems 2
    MBA in Health Informatics – TOTAL 10

     

     

    The MBA in Healthcare Management courses

    Core Courses (28 credits)

    • Managerial Accounting (4 credits)
    • Economics for Decision Making (4 credits)
    • Strategic Marketing (4 credits)
    • Professional and Organizational Ethics (4 credits)
    • Strategic Planning and Policy (4 credits)
    • Organizational Leadership and Change (4 credits) – 4 credits waived
    • Capstone Project (4 credits) – 4 credits waived

     

    Healthcare Management courses

    • Principles of Health Informatics (4 credits)
    • Comparative Healthcare Systems (4 credits)
    • Quality and Lean for Healthcare (4 credits) – 2 credits waived; an abbreviated 2 credit course will be customized and made available for ASHP Foundation students

     

    MBA in Health Informatics courses

    Core courses (28 credits)

    • Managerial Accounting (4 credits)
    • Economics for Decision Making (4 credits)
    • Strategic Marketing (4 credits)
    • Professional and Organizational Ethics (4 credits)
    • Strategic Planning and Policy (4 credits)
    • Organizational Leadership and Change (4 credits) – 4 credits waive
    • Capstone Project (4 credits) – 4 credits waived

     

    Health Informatics courses

    • Principles of Health Informatics (4 credits)
    • Knowledge Management in Healthcare (4 credits)
    • Healthcare Technology and Systems (4 credits) – 2 credits waived; an abbreviated 2 credit course will be customized and made available for ASHP Foundation students

  • Outcomes

    Students in this program can count on graduating with the following outcomes:

    • The ability to apply leadership, communication, and conflict resolution skills and concepts to identify, analyze and creatively solve complex organizational problems connected to the design and implementation of health informatics systems
    • Comprehend the challenges and opportunities of working effectively with other people across a wide array of departments, outside vendors, and individuals with diverse backgrounds who interact with health informatics systems
    • Understand the main principles and practices of healthcare data management and how information technology and systems can help interpret and use biomedical information across departmental units
    • Apply a broad range of interpersonal and project management skills to design processes and design and implement team and group projects to optimize performance
    • Develop expertise in all business aspects of health informatics: this includes departmental design and management, capital and operating budgeting, the art of the budget planning process, infrastructure design and strategic planning

  • Pricing

    Graduate Programs Tuition

Brazosport College

You have big dreams for your future, and you’re well on your way to making those dreams come true. Your bachelor’s degree from Brazosport College sets you up for future success, but what if you want to go further?

Brazosport College and New England College share a commitment to seeing students succeed, in the classroom and in life. BC and NEC have partnered together to help you reach your goals. BC students enrolled in the Bachelor of Applied Technology programs of Industrial Management and Health Services Management may also enroll in up to 12 credit hours (three classes) of NEC’s online graduate programs leading to a master’s degree.

Brazosport Program Details

  • Benefits of the Program
    • Begin taking NEC’s online graduate courses during your senior year at BC.
    • Transfer the graduate courses to BC as part of your bachelor’s degree requirements.
    • Receive discounted graduate tuition for the 12 credits.
    • Learn more about your career field and begin developing leadership skills.

    After graduating from BC, you can apply to New England College to continue your education online and earn one of these master’s degrees.

    • Business Administration | MBA
    • Education | MEd
    • Higher Education Administration | MS
    • Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness | MA
    • International Relations | MA
    • Management | MS

  • Benefits of a Master's Degree

    A master’s degree will open many doors in your personal and professional lives. Some of the top industries in the Lake Jackson area and around the country seek employees who can do their jobs well and also be strong leaders. Employers look for leadership qualities like active listening, critical thinking, speaking, and problem sensitivity.

    Your bachelor’s degree from Brazosport College provides the perfect foundation for your future success. A master’s degree provides the opportunity to gain deeper knowledge of your chosen field and develop vital leadership qualities. This combination will take your career even further.

  • Why NEC?
    • Your success means everything to us. We know that every student is different, so we offer personalized support every step of the way. You’ll never feel lost in the crowd at NEC.
    • You’ll go beyond learning to living what you learn. From faculty who are experts in their fields to real-world simulations and fieldwork, NEC makes sure you are ready for your career.
    • You can further your education in a convenient, 100% online format. Attend class on your schedule and receive the same high-quality learning experiences as our on-campus students.

Corporate Programs

Tailored Programs for Companies and Employees

New England College partners with ambitious and innovative organizations to develop engaged and confident employees, enriched working environments, and quantifiable bottom-line results. From degree programs delivered at your site to enterprise-wide solutions, New England College works closely with senior management to develop professional development plans relevant to the organization’s immediate needs and strategic vision.

 

ROI of Corporate Education

  • The ability to develop and elevate employees and teams.
  • Improved workforce engagement and retention.
  • Succession plan preparation.
  • Attracting and recruiting the industry’s best.
  • Establishing paths to meet strategic goals.

 

New England College Delivers

Customized Approach
Through discovery sessions intended to understand your needs, New England College works to build a solution specific to your organization. Course curriculum incorporates content that is relevant and applicable to organizations, teams, and employees.

Expertise with Adult Learners

  • Experiential course work engages learners and incorporates organizational priorities and desired skillsets.
  • Flexible schedules offer employees the choice to learn online, onsite at your location, hybrid, or on campus in Henniker, NH.

 

Experienced Faculty

  • Academic leaders provide important context and connect advanced knowledge with practical application.
  • Industry experts inspire professionals with real-world opportunities to practice skills.

 

Affordable Tuition

  • Stretches the investment and enables employees to go farther with less.
  • Increases employee access to education and training.

 

Credit for Previous Training

  • New England College evaluates previous training and curriculum for potential academic credit.
  • Help your employees build a pathway to success with stackable degree and course options that turn a larger educational plan into manageable pieces.

 

New England College is a successful non-profit organization accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. For over 70 years we have provided exceptional education to students of all ages and interest areas, both on and off campus. To meet diverse needs, we offer a wide variety of learning solutions such as certificate programs, bachelor’s and master’s degrees, and an unlimited series of professional development courses. Thousands of people have improved their careers and exceeded their personal goals through New England College’s unique approach of academic exploration.

Learning Institute of NEC (LINEC)

Courses and Schedule

About LINEC

LINEC, the Learning Institute of New England College, is a program created to educate, entertain, and enhance life. It offers non-credit, peer-led, peer-taught courses to retired and working adults—all for the sheer pleasure of learning. LINEC classes are sponsored in conjunction with New England College. LINEC offers four- to six-week courses in the fall, spring, and summer.

  • Fall Term is in October and November
  • Spring Term is in April and May
  • Summer Term is in July

 

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, all courses are currently held on Zoom.

 

Membership Benefits

  • The pleasure of learning with peers, from peers
  • Reasonably priced classes
  • Many opportunities to volunteer
  • Course catalogs
  • Invitation to LINEC’s Annual Meeting
  • Invitation to special New England College (NEC) events*
  • Free loan of LINEC course videos stored in NEC’s Danforth Library*
  • Use of Danforth Library*
  • Reduced fee for per-credit NEC courses *
  • Opportunity to audit one NEC course per semester on a space-available basis at no cost *

 

How to Become a LINEC Member

  • Membership in LINEC is required to take fall and spring courses.
  • If you are curious about LINEC, but are not yet ready to become a member, you can enroll in as many summer courses as you wish for $25. Membership is not required for Summer Term. If LINEC is a good fit for you, you can become a member in the fall.
  • Membership is $40 per person each academic year (October through July).
  • Please add LINEC Membership by clicking the blue button next to course selections. To begin the process, click the button below.

 

Parking

With the permanent green parking permits hung from the rear-view mirror, LINEC members can park anywhere on campus. Parking registration forms will be available at the campus security building the first week of classes each term. All buildings used by LINEC are handicap accessible.

 

Questions

Heidi Page-LINEC
978.743.9077
LINECregister@gmail.com
56 Clearview Drive, Loudon, NH 03307

National Association of Community Health Centers®(NACHC®) Education Partner Program

New England College is excited to partner with NACHC® to provide online educational opportunities to its members. We are also proud to serve community health professionals who, in turn, provide critically needed healthcare services to so many underserved and disenfranchised people nationally.

New England College delivers hands-on learning, based on real world experience, by faculty who are knowledgeable scholar-practitioners in their field. The result is an innovative approach to online education: an approach completely dedicated to the professional success of our students.

The College understands the unique needs of adult learners and has been working with busy adult learners and online education for over a decade. Our faculty are involved and responsive; our courses are continuously updated; and we offer cost effective programs and flexible delivery options.

NACHC Program Details

  • Programs

    Through NACHC’s® partnership with New England College, NACHC® members may earn the following degrees:

    Accredited Master of Business Administration (MBA) Program

    • 7 week terms
    • 10 classes
    • 40 credits
    • Rolling admission policy – start at your convenience
    • Complete your MBA in only 20 months, or less

  • Added Benefits

    Added Benefits Just for NACHC® Members

    • 10% tuition discount
    • Application fee is waived
    • You may transfer up to 8 credits, based on NEC’s transfer credit policy
    • No GMAT or GRE required
    • New England College has a great deal of experience working with adult learners in healthcare organizations and understands how to create effective educational programs for healthcare professionals

  • Pricing

    Graduate Programs Tuition

NH Tech Alliance member badgeNH Tech Alliance

The NH tech sector encompasses a wide variety of technology fields, from information technology support/services to energy technology, enterprise software, consulting, biotechnology and many more. Through our programs, events and initiatives across the state, the Alliance works to unite NH’s tech professionals and stakeholders and provide an environment where collaborations and partnerships flourish—driving growth for our workers, our industry and our state as a whole.

As part of this network, NEC works with the tech alliance on a number of initiatives including the annual Manchester Tech Crawl. For more information about the NH Tech Alliance, please click here.

Raytheon Engineer Courses

New England College (NEC) and Raytheon Technologies have partnered to offer Raytheon engineers CCNA Test preparatory courses.*

 

About the Program

NEC offers Raytheon employees two (2) seven-week courses:
CT6670 Network Communications, Spring I term, 1/23/23–3/12/23
CT6870 Advanced Network, Spring II term, 3/20/23–5/7/23

The courses will be offered in a hybrid delivery model that includes a three-hour live/virtual session one evening each week in addition to online components. Students can expect a typical week to contain readings, assignments, practice quizzes, discussions, and lectures. Study sessions will be available to foster additional Raytheon-specific learning.

 

Pricing

Pricing starts at $4,608 per student for the two-course program with tuition discounts for eight or more students.

 

Contact

If you have any questions about the program or if you need information about signing up with Raytheon’s tuition assistance provider, Bright Horizons, please contact:

Lisa Conn
Executive Director of Graduate Enrollment
603.428.2283
lconn@nec.edu

*Program does not include certification exam.

USPS Employees and Their Families

Work with an accredited, non-profit, institution that has for over 70 years understood the unique needs of working adults. New England College provides education that is:

Relevant

  • Significant number of associate, bachelor’s, and master’s degrees that are designed to enhance our students’ careers now and into the future.

Cost-Effective

  • Due to our special partnership, the undergraduate USPS discounted cost per credit is $365.
  • 10% tuition discount for both USPS employees and their immediate families.
  • Generous credit transfer policies that include credits from accredited institutions, credit for approved military and professional training, and other types of real-world experience. Transferred credit further reduces program costs.
  • No application fee.

Convenient

  • Fully online programs that fit into your busy schedule.
  • 7-week terms allow students to focus on one class at a time.

 

Founded to serve the educational needs of the country’s military men and women returning from service in World War II, New England College remains committed to active duty servicemembers, veterans, and their families.

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