Members of the Executive Committee of the Morris County Police Chiefs Association on a campus tour led by Mary Ann Santora (left), Director of Admissions, Berkeley College, Dover, NJ, before their meeting on January 12, 2017. Ms. Santora provided an overview of the College and the special scholarship program for law enforcement professionals. Above, students in the Medical Assistant class study for their certification examination.

The Executive Committee of the Morris County Police Chiefs Association toured the Dover Campus of Berkeley College prior to conducting a meeting there recently.

“The needs of law enforcement are always changing with the times,” said Keith Licata, President of the Morris County Police Chiefs Association Executive Board, and Chief, Mt. Arlington Police Department. “Keeping our officers as educated as possible with new methods of education or new topics of education is very important, so they can do the best possible job for the people they serve in the community. Programs such as what Berkeley offers enable them to move forward with their education and always progress.”

The tour was led by Mary Ann Santora, Director of Admissions, Berkeley College, Dover, NJ, who provided an overview of the College and the special scholarship program for law enforcement professionals. She also addressed other careers students and graduates are prepared for, such as nursing, surgical technology and surgical processing technician, as well as medical assistants.

“Collaboration is important for our students and graduates as well as for our law enforcement officials, to make sure our working professionals are as prepared for success in their careers as they can be,” said Michael McAteer, DBA, Interim Dean, Berkeley College School of Professional Studies. One of the most popular majors among students at Berkeley College is Justice Studies – Criminal Justice, which prepares graduates for careers in newly relevant areas that include information technology, legal studies and management.

Other members of the Morris County Police Chiefs Association who attended were James Blesson, Vice President at Large, and Chief, Netcong, Police Department; Darren Dachisen, Vice President, and Chief, Madison, Police Department; Ciro Chimento, Sergeant at Arms, and Chief, Butler Police Department; Brian Spring, Treasurer, and Chief, Pequannock Police Department; Phil Crosson, Chief, Chatham Borough Police Department; John Finkle, Retired Chief, Kinnelon Police Department; Charles McCoy, Retired Chief, Mountain Lakes Police Department; Douglas Scheer, Chief, Rockaway Borough Police Department; and Mark Spitzer, Retired Chief, Mt. Olive Police Department.

Accompanying the police chiefs were James Gannon, Morris County Sheriff; Fredric M. Knapp, Morris County Prosecutor, and John Speirs, Chief of Detectives, Morris County Prosecutor’s Office.

Chris W. Grevesen (standing), PhD, Dean, Berkeley College School of Graduate Studies, addresses incoming graduate students during Winter 2017 Orientation. Berkeley College now offers a combined BBA/MBA dual degree program that gives students the option to complete both degrees in four years.

Combined Bachelor’s and Master’s Program Offers Berkeley College Students Opportunity to Earn Two Degrees in Four Years

Berkeley College is introducing a dual degree program that provides students with the option of completing a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Management within four years.

“Berkeley College is dedicated to providing students with a streamlined pathway to growth in dynamic professional careers,” said Michael J. Smith, President of Berkeley College. “The program offerings at Berkeley College prepare our students for the demands of their chosen fields, while also promoting economic development.”

Approved for on-site and online programs in New Jersey, the Four-Year Combined BBA/MBA Option is available to students pursuing degrees in Accounting; Fashion Merchandising and Management; Financial Services; General Business; Health Services Management; International Business; Business Administration – Management; and Marketing Communications.

“The Four-Year Combined BBA/MBA Option is an ideal way for high-performing students in our undergraduate business administration programs, both online and on-site, to complete both their Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees at an accelerated pace,” said Chris Grevesen, Ph.D., Dean, Berkeley College School of Graduate Studies. “By taking two graduate courses as free electives in their senior year, BBA/MBA students enter the graduate program with advanced standing and realize a substantial tuition savings.”

To be considered for this program, current Berkeley College undergraduates or transfer and prospective students must have a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.50, be enrolled full-time or have the intention to study full-time, and successfully complete (with a B grade or better) six undergraduate courses that correspond to the MBA foundation requirement. Students must also complete all requirements for the MBA in Management degree in one calendar year. This includes completing two MBA core courses as undergraduate electives, and completing 30 MBA credits in the three semesters of their fourth calendar year of study.

The Four-Year Combined BBA/MBA Option is part of Berkeley College’s continuing efforts to provide advanced students a jumpstart into the workforce through higher education. In May 2016, the Berkeley College School of Health Studies began offering an accelerated program for Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) to earn their Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degrees in less than three years. Berkeley College also has a Transfer Opportunity Program, offering scholarships to students who have earned an Associate’s degree from a two-year public county/community college in the United States.

To be considered for this program, current Berkeley College undergraduates or transfer and prospective students must have a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.50, be enrolled full-time or have the intention to study full-time, and successfully complete (with a B grade or better) six undergraduate courses that correspond to the MBA foundation requirement. Students must also complete all requirements for the MBA in Management degree in one calendar year. This includes completing two MBA core courses as undergraduate electives, and completing 30 MBA credits in the three semesters of their fourth calendar year of study.

The Four-Year Combined BBA/MBA Option is part of Berkeley College’s continuing efforts to provide advanced students a jumpstart into the workforce through higher education. In May 2016, the Berkeley College School of Health Studies began offering an accelerated program for Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) to earn their Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degrees in less than three years. Berkeley College also has a Transfer Opportunity Program, offering scholarships to students who have earned an Associate’s degree from a two-year public county/community college in the United States.