Overview
Briarcliffe College offers business education to students interested in pursuing a career in Accounting, Administration, Office Technologies, or Marketing fields. Students may also choose from Criminal Justice, IT, and Design studies. Briarcliffe offers diploma, certificate, specialized associate degree, and bachelor’s degree programs as well as career placement assistance for graduates and alumni. Briarcliffe has two locations in the New York area.

Student Appeal
Small classes place the emphasis on individual student understanding and success. Students can learn from professionals with direct knowledge and experience of industry and business trends and who tailor the curriculum to reflect the most current practices and methodologies. In addition to career-specific training, students can receive a complete liberal arts education to round out their knowledge bases and optimize marketability. Career services are available to all students and graduates; from resume writing assistance and interview workshops to career searches and job placement assistance.

Financial
Financial aid is available for those who qualify in the form of federal loans and grants, state tuition assistance program, and federal work study. Scholarship opportunities are also available and are awarded based on need and merit.

The Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, accredits Briarcliffe College. The commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Commission on Higher Education Accreditation.

Programs Offered*:

Specialized Associate Degrees

• Accounting
• Business Administration - Applied Science
• Criminal Justice
• Digital Photography
• Graphic Design
• Office Technologies - Computer Tech - Applied Science
• Office Technologies - Legal Assistant
• Office Technologies - Medical

Bachelor

• Accounting
• Business Administration: Information Technology
• Business Administration: Management
• Business Administration: Marketing
• Graphic Design
• IT: Computer Networking and Telecommunications

Certificate

• Accounting
• Computer Programming

Diploma

• Computer Service Technician
• Word Processing Secretarial

*Campuses in Bethpage, Patchogue, and Queens. Programs may vary by campus.