Program Length
44 weeks (40 academic weeks + 4 administrative weeks)
Optional Practical Training (OPT)
for International Students
After completion of the Business Career Program, eligible international students can apply for up to 12 months OPT work authorization to gain practical experience in their field of study.
PROGRAM LENGTH
44 Weeks
*54 Credit Hours
PROGRAM COSTS
Illinois
Tuition: $1,400 per quarter
Course Materials Fee: $100 per quarter
Supply Fee: $40 per quarter
Total: $1,540 per quarter
Tuition: $5,600 per year
Course Materials Fee: $400 per year
Supply Fee: $160 per year
Total: $6,160 per year
Massachusetts
Tuition: $1,600 per quarter
Course Materials Fee: $100 per quarter
Supply Fee: $40 per quarter
Total: $1,740 per quarter
Tuition: $6,400 per year
Course Materials Fee: $400 per year
Supply Fee: $160 per year
Total: $6,960 per year
Graphic Design
6 Qtr. Credit Hours / 5 Weeks
Webpage Markup I
6 Qtr. Credit Hours / 5 Weeks
Webpage Markup II
6 Qtr. Credit Hours / 5 Weeks
Webpage Styling
6 Qtr. Credit Hours / 5 Weeks
Image Processing I
6 Qtr. Credit Hours / 5 Weeks
Image Processing II
6 Qtr. Credit Hours / 5 Weeks
Web Content Management
6 Qtr. Credit Hours / 5 Weeks
Search Engine Optimization (SEO) & Social Media Optimization (SMO)
6 Qtr. Credit Hours / 5 Weeks
Business Professional Externship
3 Qtr. Credit Hours / 6 Seminar Hours / 84 Externship Hours
Cross-Cultural Management Fundamentals
3 Qtr. Credit Hours / 5 Weeks
Introduction to Small Business Management
3 Qtr. Credit Hours / 5 Weeks
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Job Outlook
This program prepares you for the following careers:
- Advertising and Promotions Assistant
- Content Specialist
- Copier and Digital Print Operator
- Copywriter
- Creative Assistant
- Digital Marketing Specialist
- Jr. Graphic Designer
- Jr. Product Photographer
- Photo Editor
- Photo Studio Intern
- Prepress Operator
- Production Assistant
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Web and Digital
Interface Designers
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Graphic Designers
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Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists
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