Medical assistants perform administrative and clinical tasks to keep the offices of physicians, podiatrists, chiropractors, and other health practitioners running smoothly. A medical assistant takes vital signs, prepares patients for and assists physicians during examinations, collects and prepares laboratory specimens, performs basic laboratory tests on the premises, schedules appointments, bills patients, fills out insurance forms, and much more. Berkeley College’s Medical Assistant Certificate and Associate in Applied Science degree programs prepare students to enter the high-demand field of healthcare and to work in a variety of settings, including physicians’ offices, hospitals, and other professional healthcare facilities. Graduates are prepared to meet both the clinical and administrative challenges of today’s rapidly changing healthcare environment.

Every great product, service, or idea needs effective strategy, communication, and implementation to capture attention, build desire, and gain favor among consumers. In today’s competitive global marketplace, organizations are spending more and more on winning the hearts and minds of consumers via marketing tools such as advertising, public relations, sales promotion, and professional selling. In the program at Berkeley College, you’ll learn to generate creative solutions to marketing problems through integrated communications. You’ll be exposed to all areas of marketing through a project-based curriculum developed with input from advisory boards of industry experts with particular emphasis on excellent communication skills, practical experience through coursework and hands-on learning, and technology used in various aspects of marketing.

The International Business program can prepare you for a variety of roles in the global marketplace through a combination of a strong core business curriculum, discipline-specific courses, and career management training. An extremely diverse student body and faculty also help to expose students to other cultures and customs.

The healthcare field is one of the fastest-growing industries. Berkeley College offers degree programs to prepare students with the important business and technology skills needed for positions in administration, management, and more. A range of curricula explores the operations and challenges of various types and sizes of organizations delivering and supporting health services. Graduates may pursue positions with hospitals, physicians’ offices, clinics, rehabilitation centers, long-term care facilities, and numerous other types of healthcare-related facilities.

The legal field presents more opportunities than ever. To meet growing needs, today’s firms and organizations are seeking qualified graduates with broad knowledge of the law and legal practices. At Berkeley College, the Bachelor’s and Associate’s Legal Studies degree programs provide the analytical, technical, and research skills to enter a career in many different areas of legal support services. The program also offers a Pre-Law Advisory Center, which provides special resources and support for students considering law school and other advanced studies in law.

Innovation, critical thinking, and creativity in decision-making are at the core of the degree programs in Management at Berkeley College. Working in an environment that simulates global business markets, you’ll develop the skills necessary to actively participate in various roles within the management structure of different types of modern organizations. You’ll also have opportunities to work on projects that are focused on community engagement, as well as a study under the guidance of experts on special topics such as data mining, negotiations, business, and society.

At Berkeley College, you’ll learn to succeed in the fashion business from those who already have. You’ll benefit from a faculty with extensive professional experience, as well as close proximity to one of the world’s great fashion districts. Our Fashion Merchandising and Management degree programs focus on the business side of the fashion industry, training you in all aspects of the complete fashion global supply chain—current technologies, consumer behavior, product development, merchandising, retail distribution, marketing, and sales.

In a field where you can make a difference, the Justice Studies - Criminal Justice degree programs at Berkeley College can arm you with a strong foundation, taught by faculty with years of extensive professional experience. Focusing on the skills that employers require, you’ll also learn from field trips and guest speakers from various areas of criminal justice, which are an important part of the career-focused program. To help you prepare for a wide range of careers, Bachelor’s degree programs allow you to specialize in a specific area of criminal justice to help you better prepare for your desired career by improving your qualifications and helping to set you apart in the job market.

Medical insurance, billing, and coding are critical components of the healthcare system. Without either field, the healthcare industry would be unable to efficiently transmit important data, and healthcare providers would find it difficult to be paid for their services. Berkeley College's degree program in Medical Insurance, Billing, and Coding prepares students to manage vast amounts of medical insurance and billing information. This program prepares students with the important business and technology skills needed for positions in medical insurance, billing, and coding. Courses provide students with the required knowledge and skills to become nationally certified.