Westwood College

Our professionals who work in the field can guide you in obtaining both insight and practical experience that you'll find useful in your career. They'll provide you with:

• case studies that simulate real-life scenarios
• content that addresses many areas of business to teach versatility and critical thinking
• opportunities to acquire managerial skills through the use of simulation and the formatting of business plans

A degree in accounting will prepare students for a financial services career by teaching business fundamentals, including essential accounting skills. During the course of study, the faculty of working professionals will provide students with:

• content addressing individual, corporate, non-profit and government accounting
• a curriculum that covers Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) as set forth by the Financial Accounting Standards Advisory Boards(FASAB)
• a capstone project to demonstrate real-world application of accounting skills to potential employers

Program names, course topics and outcomes may vary by location. Please speak with a Westwood College admissions representative for full program details.

A degree in business administration: major in healthcare management can provide students with the skills necessary to provide quality customer service, supervise staff and manage the financial and business information of a clinical organization. Our faculty of healthcare professionals offers valuable insights by providing:

• coursework in health information systems and risk management in healthcare
• instruction in care for the elderly who live in an assisted living environment – one of the fastest growing sectors in healthcare
• a capstone project where students can demonstrate business skills to potential employers

Students completing this degree will benefit from the education and hands-on experience needed to begin a career in the field of human resources. In this program you'll be exposed to:

• a curriculum developed with the assistance of human resource professionals
• topics covering legal issues and ethics to provide training in critical thinking and compliance
• a capstone course to demonstrate real-world application of human resource management skills to potential employers

A degree in business administration: major in management may be an attractive option for students who aspire to be leaders and team players and who enjoy working toward common goals. Westwood's working-professional instructors:

• draw on their own skill sets to provide invaluable insights in versatility and critical thinking
• enhance theoretical text book learning with a wide range of courses, the use of hands-on business simulations, and exposure to formatting business plans
• mentor students through a capstone project to demonstrate the application of management skills to prospective employers

As a marketing professional you'll be interested in marketing products and services that satisfy consumer needs and keep customer coming back for more. In this program instructors with in-depth knowledge in the field will provide you with:

• course content that addresses areas such as consumer behavior, integrated marketing communications and international sales and marketing
• instruction in the business fundamentals of accounting, finance, human resources, business law and marketing
• a capstone course as a comprehensive project to demonstrate the application of marketing knowledge to potential employers

Through hands-on coursework and preparation you'll acquire the skills necessary to manage projects from start to finish. The program offers:

• a curriculum developed with the assistance of project management professionals
• courses that cover a depth of project management issues, from project initiation to project closing
• a capstone course to demonstrate real-world application of project management skills to potential employers

In this program you'll learn to manage a construction project from start to finish with assistance from our faculty who will guide you through:

• a curriculum designed with input from current industry professionals
• topics such as construction estimating and safety and the use of construction materials and methods
• a course in Green Building Trends and Technology specifically designed to cover the topics for LEED Green Associate certification*

*Westwood prepares graduates for certification. Graduates wishing to attain certification must take and pass any applicable tests/exams.

With this bachelor's degree you can learn to manage a construction project from start to finish. In interactive classes conducted by our faculty of industry professionals you'll be presented with:

• a curriculum designed with input from current industry professionals
• courses that address construction science, estimating, building projects, site planning, and related safety, law and business topics
• a course in Green Building Trends and Technology specifically designed to cover the topics for LEED Green Associate certification*

*Westwood prepares graduates for certification. Graduates wishing to attain certification must take and pass any applicable tests/exams.

If you like working with people, a career in the hospitality industry may be quite attractive. Students in this associate degree program will be guided through coursework that offers:

• a strong focus on employer-relevant hospitality topics and skills
• in-depth coverage of hotel and food service operations along with customer service training
• career-focused learning that addresses all aspects of business and management

If you like the idea of creating positive experiences for others, hospitality could be your path to a satisfying career. In this bachelor's degree program you will be exposed to:

• a strong focus on employer-relevant hospitality topics, including food, hotel and conference services
• coursework that teaches you how to effectively manage employee's diverse backgrounds
• career-focused learning that addresses all aspects of business and management, including valuable leadership skills