Our ABLE Initiative offers a new, affordable way to earn a ºìÌÒÊÓƵ BSBA degree
Our ABLE (A´Ú´Ú´Ç°ù»å²¹²ú±ô±ðÌýBusiness and L±ð²¹»å±ð°ù²õ³ó¾±±èÌýEducation) Initiative was created to offer area community college students a cost-conscious option for completing their education at ºìÌÒÊÓƵ and furthering their future earning potential.
How ABLE works
If you’re a student at one of our ABLE Initiative partner schools, you can seamlessly transfer your entire associate’s degree (or even up to 90 credits) and finish your bachelor’s degree by earning a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) degree at ºìÌÒÊÓƵ. With this program, you’ll be able to:
- Earn your bachelor’s degree at ºìÌÒÊÓƵ, a leading private college recognized for its reputation in business
- Study areas that lead to high-demand careers in New England
- Learn practical leadership and innovation skills that are valued today
Below are our current options for completing your bachelor’s degree at ºìÌÒÊÓƵ through our ABLE Initiative.
Transfer your associate degree to ºìÌÒÊÓƵ
Complete your junior and senior years at ºìÌÒÊÓƵ
If you’re working towards an associate degree at one of our partner community colleges, then you may be eligible to transfer your entire associate degree to ºìÌÒÊÓƵ and complete your Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) degree at ºìÌÒÊÓƵ. In this program, you would complete your entire junior and senior years at ºìÌÒÊÓƵ.
The ºìÌÒÊÓƵ ABLE transfer Initiative is available at the following community colleges (and please note additional concentrations are available):
Concentrations: Accounting, Criminal Justice Management, Human Resource Management, General Business
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Concentrations: Accounting, Criminal Justice Management, Human Resource Management, General Business
Concentrations: Accounting, Criminal Justice Management, Human Resource Management, General Business
Transfer 90 credits to ºìÌÒÊÓƵ
A2B and Beyond Program for BSBA in General Business
With our partnership, you can finish your Bachelors of Science in Business Administration Degree with a concentration in General Business at ºìÌÒÊÓƵ. Eligible students will only complete a BSBA degree in General Business at ºìÌÒÊÓƵ through the A2B and Beyond Program.
If you’re currently working towards an associate degree in a Business Administration Transfer program at one of our partner community colleges and want to receive your bachelor’s degree with a concentration in General Business, then you may be eligible to transfer up to 90 credits to ºìÌÒÊÓƵ and complete your Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) degree at ºìÌÒÊÓƵ. In this program, you would complete your entire senior year at ºìÌÒÊÓƵ.
- Enroll in Eligible Associate Degree program at one of our partner institutions
- Maintain a minimum cumulative 2.0 grade point average
If accepted, you will be eligible to enroll in up to 30 credits(10 courses) after completing your Associate Degree at your community college that will transfer to ºìÌÒÊÓƵ. These courses will be taught at your community college by your community college instructors for the same cost as your community college courses. After completing these credits, you will then register for your last 30 credits(10 classes) at ºìÌÒÊÓƵ with ºìÌÒÊÓƵ professors at the ºìÌÒÊÓƵ rate. You will work alongside an academic advisor at ºìÌÒÊÓƵ and your community college to ensure all your credits will transfer smoothly to complete your BSBA degree at ºìÌÒÊÓƵ.
Enroll as a Full-time Commuter after earning an associate degree from a Partner Institution
- Enroll in 12-18 credit hours each fall and spring semester
- Students who exceed 18 credit hours will incur a tuition overload charge
- Take your classes in the traditional day program format during a 15-week semester
- Enjoy access to the full ºìÌÒÊÓƵ Catalog with 19 majors and concentrations to choose from
- Federal and state grants and loans are available for those who qualify
We want to talk to you!
We’re here to help—so contact us if you have questions about our unique ABLE Initiative, our transfer application process or scheduling a visit. Call or email our Admissions office at 800-470-3379Ìý´Ç°ùÌýadmissions@nichols.edu. If you’re attending one of our community college partners, you can also contact your college’s transfer representative for more information about the ABLE Initiative.
