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Susan Ryman
Marketing and Public Relations Coordinator
Phone: 715.803.1192
Email: ryman@ntc.edu

November 3, 2009

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
 
NEW, FLEXIBLE BUSINESSES MANAGEMENT DEGREE AVAILABLE
 
(Wausau, WI) - Those who have always wanted to attend college, or advance in their current career, but found it difficult due to work and family commitments, have a new option to obtain a degree. Northcentral Technical College (NTC) is offering the Business Management Associate of Applied Science degree in an accelerated format through Weekend College.

“With the growing demands for fast and flexible delivery, NTC offers students the opportunity to complete the Accelerated Business Management Degree in 15 months, saving the student both time and money,” said Kimberly Reed, Faculty Team Leader for the Business Management program.

Courses are offered in NTC’s hybrid format, meaning the majority of each course is delivered online with students attending classes once every three weeks Friday night and Saturday at the NTC Wausau Campus. Students can earn this associate degree nine months faster than attending through traditional methods.

The Business Management Associate Degree program is intended to provide learners with general business expertise. Students study accounting, management, leadership, business law, human resource management, communication and other topics to develop the knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully manage and lead in today's ever-changing global economy.

“For those students who wish to continue their education NTC’s Business Management Degree articulates into several four-year Business degrees,” said Reed.

Credits earned through this program are transferable to Lakeland College, Concordia University Wisconsin, Upper Iowa University and Silver Lake College, creating a seamless transition for students wishing to continue their education to earn a bachelor’s degree.

Accelerated Business Management Associate Degree classes begin in January 2010 with the program concluding in April 2011. For additional information or to register, please contact NTC Admissions at 715.675.3331.
 
Northcentral Technical College (www.NTC.edu ) is north central Wisconsins premier two-year college of choice and is a resource for all district residents. It provides individuals, organizations and businesses with quality skills training in a wide range of programs designed to build a competitive, technologically advanced workforce in todays rapidly changing global environment. NTC has seven convenient locations including the Wausau central campus, plus regional facilities in Antigo, Medford, Merrill, Phillips, Spencer and Wittenberg.