Business Programs
Providing Students Affordable Associate's Degrees and Workforce Programs
Associate Degrees
Business Administration
Students learn theories about individuals and groups, the relationships between them, and how human societies function. Upon completion of the degree, students will have developed a multifaceted worldview that gives them a competitive advantage to pursue varied career opportunities or continue their education in social sciences.
Program Goals
Upon successful completion of this program, students will successfully be able to:
- Use digital technology, business application software, and technology-mediated collaboration tools to complete tasks
- Develop foundational knowledge of a variety of business models and apply business model appropriately in decision-making situations
- Perform effectively in a team environment by applying business theories, concepts, and practices with sensitivity to diversity
- Apply ethical reasoning to business situations through the demonstration of knowledge pertaining to how business behavior and policies impact society or the individual
Workforce Programs
Supervisory Fundamentals
This program explores the fundamentals of supervision including roles and responsibilities, communication skills, building collaborative relationships, and contemporary leadership practices. NPRC's team takes students through a course designed to educate an introduction to supervisory roles and functions in today's workforce with activities that include exercises that will guide students through examining supervisor's roles, the importance of effective communication, and ways to improve collaboration in the workplace.
Insurance Agent Training
This program provides theoretical knowledge and practical skills for success in one of the most stable industries in the world, the insurance industry. The instruction is provided through a synchronous, online learning experience. Emphasis is placed on hands-on training covering diverse industry facets such as consultancy, customer service, underwriting, claims handling, and agency management systems. The program will also help learners work towards state licenses in property, casualty, life, accident, and health insurances.
See What Our Students Have to Say
Growing up in rural Potter County, Pennsylvania meant if I wanted good educational and employment opportunities, I would have to move. When NPRC started offering classes less than 30 minutes from my home (almost an hour closer than the next closest college), my future was no longer dependent on living in a more urban area. I received a quality education without spending the tens of thousands of dollars on room and board a traditional school would have required. And now, I feel incredibly blessed to be a part of the team making this story possible for so many other people in rural Pennsylvania. NPRC’s mission is a necessary one, helping serve a part of the population that has lacked affordable and quality higher education for decades. This school helped me avoid debt, find my path in life, and now, I have a job I love and opportunities I never expected.
- Brian, NPRC Graduate
While attending NPRC, I am enrolled in 16 credits and working toward a degree in business administration. This switch is already positively benefitting me as a student. I have been keeping up with classes and shifting out of bad habits that may hinder my success. As someone who is diagnosed with anxiety and ADHD, it sometimes gets hard to effectively communicate. However, NPRC continues to provide opportunities to not only challenge myself, but to help me grow as a student, and more importantly, as a person. NPRC was my second chance. My second chance to help me build myself better, and I feel like my future is already better than what it was before NPRC.
-Noah, Business Administration Student
My time at Northern Pennsylvania Regional College has been a great experience even through the COVID-19 pandemic. Never did I imagine doing a year of college in my own home and still be able to be on the Dean’s List and be extremely proud. I am 39 years of age, and it has taken me this long to attempt college. I have to say that starting college at this age was hard. However, everyone at NPRC has made it easy for me to understand what it means to be studious. You can feel the care that is given to you through the staff at NPRC. The instructors are always willing to help and they will always answer the questions that we have. This college is a great way to get started on your new path through life. There are so many options to pick from if you are undecided.
-Claudia, NPRC Graduate
I started with NPRC right after graduating high school in 2018. I was not sure what I wanted to do career-wise, but the criminal justice field had always piqued my interest. Before finishing my two-year degree with NPRC, I decided to transfer to a four-year university to further my education in both sociology and criminal justice. Without the affordability of NPRC and their knowledgeable staff, I would never have dreamed of being where I am today. I will be graduating from RIT in August of 2022 having majored in Sociology and Criminal Justice, as well as having minored in Criminal Justice. I am excited to start a career in the federal Criminal Justice system or within admissions/counseling in higher education. I plan to put myself through law school while working full time after graduating from RIT.
-Ally, Former NPRC Student
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