Bay State College. Where Your Success Matters. International Student Prospectus. Boston, USA

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1 Where Your Success Matters Bay State College International Student Prospectus 2015 Boston, USA

2 CONTENTS baystate.edu 10 Reasons to Choose Bay State College... 2 Study in Boston... 3 History of Bay State College... 4 In the Heart of America s College Town Courses... 6 Foundation Programs... 7 Bachelor s Degrees... 8 Associate Degrees... 9 How to Apply Application Form EduCo International Group Centrally located in downtown Back Bay area of Boston Guaranteed pathways from Foundation into popular undergraduate programs Regionally accredited, providing post-graduate study opportunities in any graduate school in the USA Established and Government recognized since 1946 Ranked as the best online programs by US News and World Report in 2015 On campus accommodation option Internships and co-op placements part of every program Professionally experienced faculty, all with over 5 years industry experience Excellent in- and related-field career placement rates 10. Many web supported classes with friendly and helpful professors 10 Reasons to Choose Bay State College 2

3 Study in Boston The capital and largest city in the state of Massachusetts, Boston is internationally renowned as a center for Education, Arts, Culture and Sport. With over 100 colleges and universities located in Boston it is one of the most popular destinations for international students. Boston is the largest city in the New England region of the north eastern United States. Other major capitals within easy travelling distance include New York, Philadelphia and Washington DC. Over 250,000 students currently study in the Greater Boston area at more than 100 higher education institutions. The major attractions of Boston as a study destination include a great public transport system called the T, a diverse and welcoming multi cultural population and a range of entertainment and activities. Boston is also known as a sporting capital and having a small town friendly atmosphere. Quick Facts City area km2 Population - 625,087 Time zone - EST (UTC-5) Climate - Continental Climate History of Bay State College Bay State College opened in 1946 and became known for its small classes, individual attention, and focus on specific careers. In 1961, Bay State moved to its current location in the Back Bay in the heart of the city, but close to hospitals, businesses, shopping, fashion and entertainment. In 1975, Bay State was initially authorized to grant Associate degrees by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. In 1989, Bay State became accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC). In 2004, Bay State was authorized by the state and NEASC to grant Bachelor s degrees in Business, Fashion, and Entertainment Management. Bay State still operates under the vision of its founders. The College provides leading employers with skilled graduates who are professionally trained and educated for the career path they desire. Accreditation Bay State College is accredited by The New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education, (NEASC). NEASC is one of the USA s 6 regional accrediting agencies and ensures that graduates have the highest chance of receiving recognition for their undergraduate study. Campus Life Where do you want to spend your college years? Why not start right in the center of the biggest college town in America (that s Boston!), living and working in a spirited academic community that supports your career goals (that s Bay State College!) Quick Facts Location- Downtown Boston Massachusetts Established Student Population- 1,200 Internships and co-op placements opportunities Lifetime Career Assistance On-campus accomodation 3 4

4 In the Heart of America s College Town With a central location right downtown on Commonwealth Avenue, Bay State College is in the middle of it all, close to great restaurants, clubs, trendy shopping, and the Boston Common. Of course, there s much more to life at Bay State than just our great location. On our campus in Boston s historic Back Bay neighborhood, you ll discover a diverse but closely-knit community of students, faculty and staff who will make you feel welcome from the start. Whether you choose to live on campus or commute, your Bay State experience is sure to bring out the best in you academically, professionally and personally. Campus Map Academic Buildings Residence Halls & Campus Dining 2015 PROGRAMS Serving Your Needs At Bay State we provide a full range of support and advisory services to ensure you succeed. All international students have full access to services provided by the Division of Student Services, Career Services, Student Affairs, Counseling, Center for Learning and Academic Success and the dedicated International Student Support Office.

5 Foundation Year Programs Foundation Year Program Courses *English I & English II Introduction to Business Computer & information Literacy Public Speaking Intermediate Algebra First year Experience American History Writing for Business Management Microeconmics Psychology Foundation Year leads to second year Bachelor of: Hospitality Management Management Marketing Management Information Systems Finance Healthcare Management and more English Language High School English lower than IELTS 5.5 TOEFL 530/50 IBT English Language Study on campus Entry Requirements High School + IELTS 5.5, TOEFL 50 IBT High School + IELTS 6.0, TOEFL 60 IBT 1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year Foundation Year Program: Satisfactory Progress Bachelor Year 1 Bachelor Year 2 Foundation Year Program The Bay State College Foundation Year Program (FYP) is designed to prepare international students to successfully complete a bachelor degree in the USA. With small class sizes, expert teachers, and additional English language support, the FYP guarantees entry directly into the second year of selected bachelor programs, subject to students meeting entrance requirements. Why Study the Foundation Year Program at Bay State College? Pathway to second year of popular bachelor programs Smaller class sizes for additional support Specialized curriculum including extra English language Enroll to start in Spring, Summer or Fall intakes Accelerated 2 semester format Bachelor Year 3 Bachelor Year 4 Complete Foundation + Bachelor degree in four years! Bachelor Degrees Management The Management Bachelor Degree Program at Bay State will give you the tools you need to be a successful manager. When pursuing your Management Bachelor Degree, whether your ultimate goal is working for an industry leader or starting your own business, you first need to learn how to manage. It s a big messy world out there, and somebody needs to manage it. How about you? Learn more about our Management Bachelor Degree. Entertainment Management The Entertainment Management program can help you master the art of presentation, negotiation and management all of the skills you need to succeed behind the scenes in the entertainment world. The course will help you develop a real mind for the business with a true insider s perspective. Every successful show needs a ringmaster. We ll teach you how to crack the whip. Management - Healthcare Management The curriculum in the Healthcare Management Program at Bay State College is designed to give you a solid foundation in the essential elements of the healthcare industry, while teaching you how to manage people and resources for maximum effectiveness. Develop the managerial skills required to work in today s regulated, complex health care field. Marketing If you have a serious interest in marketing, we ve got the degree to get you there. Bay State s Bachelor s Degree Marketing is a top-notch professional program that focuses on tested theories and new realities in the discipline that drives strategy, sales, advertising, branding, and creative design around the world. By the end of this sentence, we will sell you on a career in marketing using just three words: Bay State College. Finance Our Finance Degree Program provides an in-depth understanding of corporate finance, accounting, investments, taxation, currency, and capital markets, along with a solid foundation in related business fields, including marketing, management, IT, and operations. Our Degree Program helps you understand why the true value of a career in finance can t be measured in dollars and cents. Management - Information Systems The curriculum in the Management Information Systems Program at Bay State College is designed to give you a solid foundation in the essential elements of the information systems organizations use, while teaching you how to manage people and resources for maximum effectiveness. Our Management Bachelor Degree in Information Systems will prepare you for a profession in IT. 7 8

6 Fashion Merchandising The Fashion Merchandising program starts with an introduction to the art and science of merchandising and the business of fashion. You ll learn about consumer behavior as it applies to design and market research. You ll study the impact of globalization on the fashion industry. And, you ll analyze retail management theories and techniques through class discussion all in a creative and fun environment you don t find in many college programs. Have a mind for business and a passion for fashion? Bay State s Bachelor s degree in Fashion Merchandising can help you get those great ideas out of your head and onto the runway. Criminal Justice Our Criminal Justice Degree Programs will give you the historical and theoretical knowledge along with the practical skills you need to innovate and succeed in the criminal justice. By redefining the concepts of policing and criminal justice, our Criminal Justice Degree Program will also guide you to new career opportunities in such areas as forensic social services, child welfare investigations, prisoner re-entry, domestic violence counseling, and more. To meet the challenges ahead, we need a new generation of criminal justice professionals whose clear understanding of past issues will help them find new solutions to these current problems. Information Technology Bay State s Information Technology Program will teach you not just about computer hardware and software, about programming and networking, but also about how to run a business or organization, how to manage teams, and how to communicate with people at all levels. You will accomplish that through challenging, exciting classes, realworld educational and professional experiences taught by industry professionals. The world depends on technology. If you manage the technology, the world depends on you. Entertainment Management with a concentration in Audio Production Our program is all about connecting your passion for music and audio production with your entrepreneurial spirit, so you can pursue a thriving career by learning the business side of the entertainment industry. Our internship opportunities will give you working session experience at some of the top recording studios in New England. You ve got the talent. We ve got the tools and knowledge. Sounds perfect. Hospitality Management Want to learn about hospitality management from an insider s perspective? With Bay State s Hospitality Management Degree Program, you will. In fact, our program and curriculum were designed in collaboration with one of the world s leading hospitality corporations to better prepare you for a fast-tracking career in hospitality. In our program, you ll focus on the importance of high-quality service that is professional and memorable. Your Hospitality Management Degree studies will give you a solid foundation and a vital perspective on general business as well as the hospitality industry. 9 10

7 Academic Programs Duration Programs Retail Business Management The answers lie in Retail Business Management, the professional discipline that guides all successful retail operations, from the corner store to major department stores and every type of on-line business. Designed with 11 Bachelor Degrees English 1 year 2 year 4 year 4 weeks the fashion industry in mind, our program offers you the chance to combine fashion classes with business courses and electives. Guest speakers, internship opportunities, and field trips also provide students with valuable, real-world experiences. The result is a powerfully integrated perspective that prepares you best for the many opportunities ahead. Fashion Design Our Fashion Design Associate degree is your on-ramp to the runway of the fashion design industry. Primary focus will be on completing creative courses like drawing, pattern and apparel design, couture details and fashion art; exploring the shared techniques used in professional design studios and evaluating merchandise production, fabric selection and marketing strategies. Monthly Production Associate Degrees At one point or another, everyone daydreams about starting their own business. But if you re ready to make that dream real, Bay State College has the answer our two-year Associate Degree in Business Administration. Through this course you would learn everything you need to jump-start your business. Through our program you ll gain a solid foundation in all aspects of business and practice, from organizational behaviour and economics to management and accounting. Associate Degrees September, January, May Foundation Year Business Administration Hospitality Management Retail Business Management Fashion Design Information Technology Criminal Justice Fashion Merchandising Entertainment Management - Concentration in Audio Business Administration Foundation Management Marketing Finance Healthcare Management IS, Management Estimated annual tuition fees $26,280 Other fees: Annual Comprehensive Fee $500 Orientation Fee (1 time fee) $100 Health Insurance ( Sep-Aug) $1,459 $2,059 Annual tuition fees + other fees + on campus housing $41,639 Intensive program, 4 weeks tuition $1,520 Intensive program + homestay $2,820 * No transportation is provided and housing fee includes 14 meals per week How to apply? 1. Submit completed application form with certified copy of English test results and academic transcripts 2. Bay State College notifies you of acceptance to your program of study 3. Make deposit and submit financial documentation including bank statements totaling the cost of tuition and a letter of support from the person who will financially support you 4. Receive I-20 from Bay State College 5. Prepare documents and book US visa interview appointment 6. On receipt of visa, arrange payment for balance of first semester fees 7. Book travel to Boston for the Bay State Orientation Program 8. Start classes in the USA! 12

8 Application for Admission Office of Admissions 122 Commonwealth Avenue Boston, MA INSTRUCTIONS 1. Please print or type the answers to all questions and complete the written statement in your own handwriting. 2. Return this application to 3. Submit English Language scores (TOEFL or IELTS) and high shool transcript Check the appropriate box. (617) Fax: (617) Web: English Language Foundation Year Associate DEGREE PROGRAMS: Business Administration Hospitality Management Entertainment Management Retail Business Management Fashion Design Please indicate your anticipated program of study. Bachelor s DEGREE PROGRAMS: Management Marketing Finance Healthcare Management Entertainment Management IS, Management Fashion Merchandising Criminal Justice Information Technology Entertainment Management - Concentration in Audio Production INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ONLY (All International Please indicate students your must anticipated complete program this of section.) study. Additional International admission requirements include the submission of an official bank statement verifying financial support for one academic year, a completed and signed letter of support, and official TOEFL results. Date of Entrance Application Status Sex (Optional) U.S. Citizen September Freshman Male Yes January Transfer Female No If no, please specify May Applicant Name Country of Citizenship (if not U.S. citizen) Country of Legal Permanent Residence Country of Birth (if not U.S. citizen) Today s Date Month Day Year Last Name First Middle Address City State Zip Telephone Number ( ) Cell Number ( ) High School Year of Graduation Date of Birth Month Day Year Address Dear Applicant: Your signature is required below by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act so that we may obtain your high school transcript. By signing below, I authorize you or a member of your staff to release an official copy (signed, dated, and bearing the school seal) of my transcript, a copy of my immunization records, and all other pertinent information to Bay State College, 122 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA I have applied to Bay State College, and my full acceptance is pending receipt of the requested information. Student s Signature Name as it appears on your passport or state-issued identification card. (Please provide a photocopy of passport with your application.) Passport Number Country of Issuance Permanent Foreign Street/Home Country Address City Country Visa # I-94 # Do you hold a valid U.S. visa? Yes No If yes, circle type of visa: B-1 B-2 F-1 F-2 H-1 J-1 J-2 Other Are you requesting a transfer from a U.S. school? Yes No If yes, school name: Is English your native Language? Yes No For Office Use Only : Admissions Rep: Application Fee: For Agent Use Only: Agent Name: Contact Name address: Phone Number: Have you studied English? Yes No If yes, how many years?

9 Must submit TOEFL Scores (and/or proof of English proficiency as deemed appropriate by the College.)* Have you taken the TOEFL? Yes No TOEFL Score: Please provide a certified copy of your TOEFL certificate with this application. (International students who score below TOEFL IBT 50, IELTS/ Password 5.5, are required to enter the English as a Second Language program before enrolling in their major.) *Other English proficiency examinations taken NOTE: Be sure to complete the application in full, as an incomplete application could delay your admissions acceptance, the I20 Form process, as well as affect eligibility for scholarship programs. CRIMINAL CONVICTION DISCLOSURE Bay State College reserves the right to deny and/or revoke acceptance and/or enrollment based on a student s criminal conviction. We reserve this right in order to enroll and maintain a student body whose behavior is compatible with Bay State College s values and mission. A criminal conviction includes any instance where you have pleaded guilty or no contest or were found to be guilty by a judge or jury to charges that you committed a crime other than minor traffic offenses and includes a juvenile offense and/or any conviction that you are currently appealing. I have a criminal conviction as defined by the terms above: Yes No If yes, please explain (include the circumstances, date of charge, and penalty or punishment(s) imposed): All applicants are subject to the following terms: A non-refundable tuition deposit of $100 is due after acceptance as evidence of intention to enroll. This deposit is credited in full towards the tuition payment and is non-refundable. In consideration of the acceptance by Bay State College of the undersigned student, we accept the above terms, agree to pay the charge set forth above when due, agree to comply with all rules and regulations of the school as printed in the catalog or otherwise prescribed, and attest that the student is in good physical and mental health. In signing this application, I am certifying that all the information I have provided is factually true, and honestly presented. Applicant s Signature Date Parent s or Guardian s Signature (required if applicant is under 18) Study in the USA, Canada or Australia About EduCo International Group EduCo International Group is a leader in the provision of western education programs in major English speaking destinations countries for students around the world. With campuses located in Australia, Canada and the United States, EduCo s institutions cater to a broad range of students with course offerings in Higher Education, Pathway, Vocation / Career and English language programs, designed to achieve their educational and career goals. EduCo offers students a variety of options including wholly-owned private colleges, public university bachelor and post-graduate degrees and, on-campus pathway programs with local colleges and universities. Located in some of the world s most popular study destinations, our campuses are easily reached by public transport and purpose-designed for efficient delivery of high quality academic and student support services. The key businesses of EduCo International Group span 15 countries across North America, Europe, China, North Asia, South East Asia, the Middle East, and the Indian subcontinent, and Australia. Office locations: Australia Sydney Melbourne Perth USA Boston Minneapolis/ St Paul Canada Vancouver Mexico Mexico City Brazil Sao Paolo China Chengdu Shanghai Shenyang India Ahmedabad Chandigarh Delhi Mumbai Pakistan Islamabad Karachi Philippines Manila Pampanga Thailand Bangkok Vietnam Ho Chi Minh Malaysia Kuala Lumpur Indonesia Jakarta South Korea Seoul Slovakia Bratislava 16

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