Business Management is an Associate Of Occupational Studies program offered by Mildred Elley in Albany, NY. The program takes 80 weeks to complete, with a total tuition of $35,945.
Program Overview
Business management is the process of managing resources, including time, money, and people. Necessary skills include: the ability to interpret financial data, exercise leadership, communicate ideas, and use technology to acquire and apply information in decision-making. Graduates of this A.O.S. degree program will have educational experience in accounting principles, business organization and management, software applications, and human resource management.
Admission Requirements
The Office of Admissions is here to answer all your questions about the degree and certificate programs offered at the school, will help you step-by-step through the enrollment process and help you determine if Mildred Elley is the right school for you. Mildred Elley accepts applications throughout the year for all future enrollment dates, and students may apply well in advance of their enrollment date to ensure that all admissions requirements are completed and choice of program is still available.
General Requirements
- High School Diploma or EquivalentMildred Elley accepts applications for admission principally from candidates who are high school graduates or recipients of a High School Equivalency Diploma. An applicant’s…
- Application and FeeApplicants must submit a completed application, including a non-refundable application fee.
- Personal InterviewEach applicant is required to have a personal interview with an Admissions Representative.
- Proof of ImmunizationsIn New York State, applicants must submit proof of immunizations. New York State Public Health Law requires that individuals born after January 1, 1957 provide evidence of…
- International Applicants (TOEFL)International Applicants will be required to take the TOEFL Test. Applicants who achieve a TOEFL score of 79 (IBT) or above qualify for admission; applicants scoring between 69…
Application Process
- 1Schedule an Appointment With AdmissionsSchedule an Appointment with the Admissions Office by phone, by email, through the online request form, or by stopping by a campus.
- 2Interview and Learn About Mildred ElleyEach applicant has a personal interview with an Admissions Representative. Learn about Mildred Elley’s programs, student offerings, financing options and see how Mildred Elley can help you meet your educational and career goals.
- 3Submit Your Application Through AdmissionsSubmit a completed application, including a non-refundable application fee, through your Admissions Representative, along with proof of high school graduation (if requested) and, in New York State, proof of immunizations.
- 4Complete the FAFSA and Meet With Financial AidStudents who wish to be considered for financial aid should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and an application for the Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) administered by the State of New York. Applicants are encouraged to meet with a Financial Aid Representative, who will provide advice on how to complete the necessary forms and what aid may be available.FAFSA Code for Albany Campus: 015332Fill Out the FAFSA
- 5Complete Enrollment and Start ClassesYour knowledgeable admissions representative will guide you step-by-step through the remainder of the enrollment process and help you get started in your classes.
Program Length and Delivery
The Business Management program at the Mildred Elley Albany, NY campus is 80 weeks in length, 65 semester credit hours, 1,125 clock hours.
HEGIS code 5004.00; CIP code 52.0201.
Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid
Tuition (per credit hour): $553. For this program’s 65 semester credit hours that is $35,945 in tuition. Tuition is the tuition charge only; the required fees below are additional.
Required Fees (All Matriculated and Non-Matriculated Students)
- Application Fee — $25.00
One-time fee charged to all new applicants for admission to the institution. - Audit and Processing Fee — $100.00
One-time fee charged to all new and re-entry students during the first semester. - Registration and Services Fee — $21.00
Per credit hour; all courses. - Lab Fee — $25.00
Per credit hour; for all courses that incorporate or require outside use of institution’s computer labs, software, and other resources.
Costs above are the catalog's published tuition and fee schedule. They do not include books, supplies or living expenses, and the catalog notes that several equipment charges are estimates whose actual cost may vary.
Mildred Elley is proud of its long history in providing an affordable private college experience to all of its students. Many of our students receive significant financial aid packages that considerably reduce their out-of-pocket expenditures on tuition, fees, and books/supplies. For questions about tuition charges or financial aid, please contact the Office of Financial Aid.
Mildred Elley participates in the following federal financial aid programs: the Federal Pell Grant, the Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG), the Federal Work-Study Program (FWS), the Federal Direct Stafford Loan and the Federal Direct PLUS Loan.
Students enrolled in credit-hour based degree and certificate programs at Mildred Elley are eligible to participate in the State of New York Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) and other programs sponsored by the State of New York, including the Veterans Tuition Award. TAP is a New York State grant program that is available to New York State residents for full-time study (twelve or more credit hours per semester) at approved institutions.
Mildred Elley is proud to offer a scholarship program to its students. A student may apply for this in-house scholarship program by submitting an application and essay. For information please visit: http://www.mildred-elley.edu/scholarships
Tuition is $553 per credit hour, which is $35,945 for the program's 65 semester credit hours.
Curriculum
Suggested course sequence, as printed in the academic catalog.
The required courses below are from Mildred Elley's published catalog.
Required Courses
| Subject # | Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GS/HUM 102 | Freshman Seminar | 3 |
| DLP 100 | Principles of Digital Literacy | 1 |
| BM 112 | Business Organization and Management | 3 |
| ENG 102 | English Composition | 3 |
| DLP 105 | Document Processing | 3 |
| DLP 110 | Word Processing and Presentation Applications | 3 |
| ACC 110 | Principles of Financial Accounting | 3 |
| DLP 120 | Spreadsheet and Database Applications | 3 |
| ACC 120 | Principles of Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| ACC 225 | Payroll Accounting | 3 |
| PL 116 | Business Law | 3 |
| ACC 118 | Computerized Accounting Applications | 3 |
| ENG 103 | Oral Communications | 3 |
| BM 200 | Customer Service and Sales Management | 3 |
| Restricted Elective | 3 | |
| BM 213 | Human Resource Management | 3 |
| General Elective | 3 | |
| GS/HUM 251A | Career Counseling Seminar | 1 |
| BM 217 | Marketing | 3 |
| PSY 105 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| LAS | Liberal Arts Elective | 3 |
| BM 263 | Internship | 3 |
| General Elective | 3 | |
| Totals | 65 |
Career Services
The faculty and staff of the college are committed to assisting graduates in securing the best possible employment opportunities available in their chosen professional career fields. The Office of Career Services is the student’s contact for career-related issues.
Students are well prepared for their job search through the variety of courses completed as well as the Career Counseling Seminar. In the seminar, students learn job search techniques, resume writing, interviewing skills and specific career-related strategies. The college strongly encourages current students approaching the end of their course work to visit the Office of Career Services for individual career counseling, to obtain further assistance in writing resumes and cover letters, and for information about continuing their education.
The Office of Career Services also develops and maintains close relationships with local employers, many of whom list their job openings with the college. The staff forwards the resumes of interested and qualified students and graduates directly to these employers.
Mildred Elley offers lifetime placement assistance as well as career counseling to all graduates. While placement services will be provided through regular contact with employers and graduates, assistance with job search techniques, résumé and cover letter writing, interview skills, and specific career-related strategies, Mildred Elley does not guarantee employment to any student or graduate.
Students are encouraged to research employment outcomes for each program and each profession, such as job projections and salaries, through outside research. As a courtesy to its students and applicants, Mildred Elley maintains links to the Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Occupational Outlook Handbook information on its disclosures page at: http://www.mildred-elley.edu/disclosures
Campus
Mildred Elley — Albany Campus
855 Central Avenue, Albany, NY 12206
(518) 786-0855
Mildred Elley’s main campus is located at 855 Central Avenue, Albany, NY 12206. The New York City Metro campus is a branch campus at 25 Broadway, Floor 16, New York, NY 10004. The college also operates approved extension sites in Amsterdam, NY and Brooklyn, NY, which are not separate campuses.
Accreditation and Approvals
Mildred Elley is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE), 1007 North Orange Street, 4th Floor, Wilmington, DE 19801, (267) 284-5011, www.msche.org. The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
MSCHE accreditation applies to all academic programs and institutional operations at the following approved Mildred Elley locations: Albany, NY Campus; New York City, NY Campus; Amsterdam, NY Extension Site; Brooklyn, NY, Extension Site; and approved distance-education programs and online offerings.
Mildred Elley is approved by the Board of Regents of the University of the State of New York to offer the Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) and Associate in Occupational Studies (A.O.S.) degrees, and undergraduate Certificate programs. Its programs are registered by the New York State Education Department (NYSED). As a degree-granting institution of higher education, Mildred Elley is a member of the University of the State of New York (USNY).
The institution is further approved by the Veterans of the Armed Forces and the Office of Adult Career and Continuing Education Services-Vocational Rehabilitation (ACCES-VR). Mildred Elley is approved to enroll non-immigrant international students by the Department of Homeland Security.
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Why Accreditation Is Important
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- A reliable indicator of quality
- Approved program of study
- Qualified instructors
- Recognition by employers nationwide