Achieve university success in the USA

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1 Achieve university success in the USA

2 02 Your pathway to a top US university Guaranteed US university place when you pass your Global Pathways program at the required level Choose from a wide range of specialist subjects and degree options Experience university life with access to your university s academic and social facilities About Global Pathways We offer university-approved programs to help you prepare for a bachelor s or master s degree at two leading US universities: Pace University in New York and Northeastern University in Boston and Seattle. We also offer direct entry to bachelor s and master s degrees at Northeastern University*, Merrimack College near Boston, Quinnipiac University in Connecticut and Pace University. Our programs and services give international students the best chance of success in the prestigious US Higher Education system. Where you can study NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY Seattle, WA PACE UNIVERSITY New York, NY MERRIMACK COLLEGE North Andover, MA NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY Boston, MA QUINNIPIAC UNIVERSITY Hamden, CT

3 03 Global Pathways Modern accommodation We offer comfortable, high-quality accommodation conveniently located close to your classes University-level teaching All our programs are taught by professors who hold master s degrees, PhD degrees or are doctorate candidates English and Academic skills A range of classes will develop your confidence to give powerful presentations, write persuasive essays and be fully prepared for your bachelor s or master s degree How Global Pathways works PREPARATORY ENGLISH Dependent on your English Language level GLOBAL PATHWAYS BACHELOR S PROGRAM GLOBAL PATHWAYS MASTER S PROGRAM STUDY AT Pace University Northeastern University APPLY TO GLOBAL PATHWAYS BACHELOR COMPLETION PROGRAM STUDY AT Northeastern University GRADUATE FROM A TOP US UNIVERSITY BACHELOR S DIRECT ENTRY MASTER S DIRECT ENTRY STUDY AT Pace University Merrimack College Quinnipiac University Northeastern University* * Progression to Northeastern University College of Professional Studies only

4 04 Northeastern University (Boston and Seattle) Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a private research university in Boston with around 22,000 students. The University s large choice of experience-based programs will help you build the connections and confidence that transforms lives. With a graduate campus in Seattle, Northeastern University master s degree students have a choice between a West or East Coast lifestyle. Why study at Northeastern University? Outstanding international reputation Top 200 University (Times Higher World University Rankings, 2014) Top 400 University, and top 200 in Subject Rankings for Economics and Civil Engineering (QS World University Rankings, 2014) 42nd in the nationally ranked universities category, making Northeastern a top Tier 1 Research University (U.S. News & World Report, Best Colleges 2015) 1st for best internships / career services (Princeton Review, 2015) Be part of a diverse student community 15% of Northeastern s students are international, representing 125 countries worldwide. With over 330 student clubs and organizations, including athletics, performing arts, cultural societies and everything in between, you will easily make friends with other students from around the globe. Enjoy the incredible 73-acre campus in central Boston Take advantage of the fantastic location of the main campus, within easy reach of famous landmarks like the Museum of Fine Arts, Symphony Hall, Fenway Park and the Harvard School of Public Health. Experience West coast life Master s students who wish to study MS Project Management or MS Commerce & Economic Development can do so at either the Boston or Seattle campus. At the Seattle campus, they can earn up to eight transferable credits from the Seattle Global Pathway program. AVAILABLE programs at Northeastern GLOBAL PATHWAYS: BACHELOR S Preparation Choose from a wide range of available bachelor s degree majors. Earn up to 16 academic credits and enter your degree program as an Advanced Freshman. Bachelor Completion: Students who have already successfully finished two years of study at post-high school level can complete a bachelor s degree in Leadership or Finance & Accounting Management. GLOBAL PATHWAYS: MASTER S Preparation Choose from a broad range of graduate programs including an MBA and engineering degrees. DIRECT ENTRY TO A MASTER S: Choose from 9 graduate programs at Northeastern University s College of Professional Studies (CPS).

5 05 Global Pathways Pace University (New York City and Westchester) For more than 100 years, Pace University has been committed to preparing students from all over the globe to discover and achieve their career goals. After completing your preparation program with Global Pathways, you can choose to stay in New York City or move to the peaceful Westchester campus in the suburbs to study your degree. Why study at Pace University? NATIONALLY RECOGNISED FOR CAREER POTENTIAL 173rd among nationally ranked universities (U.S. News & World Report, 2015) 51st in the USA for highest graduate salaries (Bloomberg Businessweek, 2013) Top 20 colleges that will make you rich (Forbes) 1st in the New York Metropolitan area and top 5 in the USA for internship placements (U.S. News Short List, 2012) New York was placed in the top 10 America s Safest Cities (Forbes, 2012) Enjoy world-class campus locations Take advantage of the incredible campus facilities. New York City offers an exciting cosmopolitan lifestyle with unique links to Wall Street, while Westchester combines the traditional college experience with excellent connections to industry leaders and easy access to the Big Apple. Attract employers In 2012, the job placement rate for Pace University graduates was 10% higher than the national average among all US universities and colleges. Benefit from business excellence Pace s Lubin School of Business is accredited for both Business and Accounting by AACSB International (an award shared among the top 2% of world business schools). AVAILABLE programs AT Pace UNIVERSITY GLOBAL PATHWAYS: BACHELOR S preparation Bachelor s degree subjects include Accounting, Business, Biology, Film & Screen, Hospitality Management, Forensic Science, Health or Engineering Pre-professional. Earn up to 17 academic and enter your degree program as an Advanced Freshman. Global pathways: Master s Preparation Master s degree subjects include Business Administration (MBA), Environmental Science, Finance, Marketing, Publishing, Software Engineering and Media. Earn 3 or 4 credits to transfer into your master s program. DIRECT ENTRY to a bachelor s or master s: Choose from a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs.

6 06 Merrimack College (North Andover, near Boston) Established in 1947, Merrimack degrees allow students to build strong foundational skills, discover new ways of thinking, and acquire knowledge directly related to their chosen career. Based on a beautiful suburban campus just outside Boston, Merrimack offers excellent academics combined with incredible real-world opportunities. Why study at Merrimack College? Direct entry to a regional leader Ranked in the top 10 best Regional Colleges in the North for the last 3 years (U.S. News & World Report) With the 4+1 degree system, you can earn a bachelor s and master s degree at Merrimack College in just five years Choose from a wide range of degrees Merrimack s four schools deliver degrees across Business, Education, Science & Engineering, and Liberal Arts and the student to staff ratio of 12:1 allows for high levels of personal attention. Fantastic work and study abroad opportunities Merrimack encourages students to expand their horizons with flexible study abroad options, as well as a wealth of work experience and internship placements. AVAILABLE Degrees at Merrimack College DIRECT ENTRY to a bachelor s or master s: More than 30 undergraduate majors across subjects including Art, Biology, Business, Chemistry, Computing, Education, Engineering, Languages, Social Sciences and Sport. Graduate programs in Accounting, Education, Engineering and Management. Taught across four schools that deliver thousands of possibilities. Thriving student community Join a selection of more than 60 clubs on campus, including teams competing in more than 20 sports against other universities. Beautiful 200-acre campus The College is located in the friendly town of Andover, just 25 miles from Boston and close to the Atlantic coast. Receive financial support Guaranteed partial scholarships are awarded to help support international students in their studies at Merrimack.

7 07 Global Pathways Quinnipiac University (Hamden, Connecticut) Founded in 1929, Quinnipiac is a private university with 6,500 undergraduate and 2,300 graduate students. Based on three picturesque campuses, the University is consistently ranked among the best universities by U.S. News & World Report. Why study at Quinnipiac University? HIGHLY RANKED FOR ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE 9th Regional University in the North (U.S. News & World Report, 2015) 1st Up-and-Coming School in the North for the most promising and innovative changes in academics, faculty, campus or facilities (U.S. News & World Report, 2015) 66th best university in the USA for undergraduate business programs (Bloomberg Businessweek, 2014) Named one of the Best 296 Business Schools and the Best 379 Colleges (Princeton Review, 2015) Committed to A quality education Students receive plenty of attention from their professors and benefit from the small class sizes, extra academic help and a number of support services offering one-to-one and group learning sessions. AVAILABLE Degrees at Quinnipiac University DIRECT ENTRY to a bachelor s or master s: 58 undergraduate majors including business, communications, engineering, legal studies, interactive design, health sciences, nursing, and computing. Graduate programs are MBA, MS Public Relations, MS Journalism, MS Biology and Master of Health Science. Prepare to succeed The University is a lively, challenging and supportive academic community that prepares students for achievement and leadership in Business, Communications, Health, Education, Law, Nursing, Liberal Arts and Sciences. Students benefit from state-of-the-art facilities and access to professional-level technology. Be part of a diverse community Quinnipiac has a diverse and inclusive student body, faculty and staff and understands the importance of international cultures and beliefs.

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