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FAQ'sFrequently Asked Questions About Business Marketing & Management
A. If you take two years to complete your program you will pay six terms of full time tuition for a total tuition cost of $6210 plus books and supplies, at the 2005-2006 tuition rates. Part-time students extending their program over many terms may accrue greater costs, although they will pay much lower costs per term. Students needing preparation courses may also pay slightly more, depending upon the courses needed. Q. What do I get when I complete my program? A. Two things. First, you will be eligible to apply your eCommerce skills in the business market place. Mt. Hood Community College is fully accredited by the Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges and credits earned at Mt. Hood will be accepted by other accredited institutions across the U.S. Second, you will earn an Associate of Arts Degree from Mt. Hood Community College certifying that you have successfully completed the requirements for a two-year degree. Q. Is job placement assistance available? A. Yes. Mt. Hood Community College has a Job Placement Office that can help you obtain a part-time job while you are going to school or a career entry job if you decide to delay the completion of your four-year program. Q. Do I need to have a high school diploma or GED to start at Mt. Hood? A. No. If you are 18 or over, you can start right in. If you have not completed high school you will want to complete either a high school diploma or GED, but you can do that right here at Mt. Hood Community College while beginning to work toward your Business/eCommerce career. Students under 18 without a high school diploma should consult the Mt. Hood Community College Career Planning & Counseling Center at (503) 491-7432. Q. Will I be required to take any placement tests? A. A student may take one or two courses without taking placement tests, but all students, both full-time and part-time, should take the placement test as soon as possible and certainly when they begin working toward a degree or certificate. The placement process is for your benefit, so that you neither start at a higher level than you can benefit from nor at so low a level as to waste your time (and money!). Placement testing covers three areas: reading, writing, and rnath, is free, and is conducted year around, day and evening, so it should be convenient to even the busiest of potential students. To schedule a placement test, call Advising and Counseling, (503) 491-7315. Q. Do I have to begin with fall term? A. No. Most classes in the Business Marketing & Management program are offered all three of the regular academic terms, and many are even available during summer school. Q. Can I take all the required classes at night? A. Yes, but it will take you a longer time to complete your program that way. All of the courses required are offered at least occasionally at night, but many are not offered at night every term. Careful planning is necessary to complete the program entirely at night. Q. Do I have to take my classes in some kind of special order or sequence? A. Sometimes. Some classes must be taken in sequence, some have prerequisites that must be taken first, and some have none of these restrictions. Prerequisites are listed in the college catalog, but for a through understanding of which classes to take in which order it is best to see your academic advisor well before you plan to register for classes. Q. How do I get an Program Advisor or Counselor and what is the difference between the two? A. A counselor is a professional especially equipped to assist you in making a career choice, personal planning, self-evaluation, and other personal and educational decisions. A program advisor is an instructor in your chosen academic specialty, such as the Accounting Program, who has a wide experience with both the student needs and the needs of the field or profession that you have chosen. The counselor can help you select a profession or career, while the advisor can help you achieve the selected career or profession. To see a counselor, call 491-7432 for an appointment or drop into the Career Planning and Counseling Center at Mt. Hood Community College any weekday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. any weekday for an appointment. Note: while appointments must be made during the daytime, the appointment itself can be in the evening if that is more convenient to your schedule. Q. Do I have to apply to get into the program? A. You must apply for admission to Mt. Hood Community College. There is no special application necessary for Marketing & Management students. A good grade record from Mt. Hood Community College will simplify your application process at your chosen four-year school. Other questions about the program? Call (503) 491-7196 and ask to speak to an advisor. Advisors: Helpful Telephone Numbers: |
