pf_01909 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home

Important Facts About Minneapolis Business College HISTORY Founded in 1874, Minneapolis Business College is the oldest accredited business school in Minnesota. In 1981, MBC became a proud member of Bradford Schools, Inc., which owns and operates twelve other business schools throughout the United States. MBC moved to its current site, a modern office facility in Roseville, Minnesota, in 1983. The current enrollment is 300 student6. PROGRAMS OF STUDY START DATES PROGRAMS MARCH JULY SEPTEMBER 10-MONTH SECRETARIAL 10-MONTH ACCOUNTING 12-MONTH SECRETARIAL COOPERATIVE 12-MONTH ACCOUNTING INTERNSHIP 11 1/2-MONTH LEGAL SECRETARIAL 8 1/2-MONTH MEDICAL OFFICE ASSISTANT d ACCREDITATION Minneapolis Business College is accredited by the Association of Independent Colleges and Schools (AICS). AICS is one of only six national accrediting bodies recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. It is also a member of the Council on Postsecondary Accreditation (COPA). North Central, the regional accrediting body for degree - granting schools, is also a member of COPA. Minneapolis Business College is licensed and reviewed by the states of Minnesota and Wisconsin. STUDENT ACCEPTANCE To be accepted to MBC, students must meet the following criteria: 1. Graduate from high school or have a GED (GED scores must meet the standards of the State of Minnesota, regardless of where the GED was taken). 2. Maintain a 'C' average or higher in basic and related courses as well as maintain a good attendance record. (Students applying to the 12-month cooperative or internship programs must maintain a 'B' average or higher.) 3. Complete a personal on -site interview. Last year, 43 applicants were not accepted to MBC for failing to meet the conditions listed above. �i STUDENT DATA ■ + 85% of the students who enter MBC complete their programs. 31 % of the students were in the top 30% (or above) of their high school graduating class. + The average student at MBC is in the upper 44% of his or her high school graduating class. PLACEMENT Minneapolis Business College offers graduates + LIFETIME PLACEMENT ASSISTANCE + LIFETIME REFRESHER PRIVILEGES + COMPUTER MATCHING OF STUDENTS TO COMPANIES From the period rf April 1, 1987, to March 31, 1988, the following results occurred:' Placement averaged over 3 job orders for every 1 student. Salary ranged from $7,680 to $18,500. + The average starting salary was $13,344. + 98.7% of graduates seeking employment assistance were placed. + 96.1 % were placed in the occupation for which they were trained (the remainder were placed in related occupations). programs began in 1983 the school has la;ed over 98% of the graduates Since Bradford's p og g p requesting placement assistance. 'Statlstics are on file with the Wnresota Oeparwmi of Educa lon.