Overview
At the College of Westchester, Culture and Excitement Can Be Explored in Nearby Metropolitan New York City
The College of Westchester campus is located in White Plains, New York, 30 miles northeast of metropolitan New York City. The suburban population is nearly 50,000, and that number almost quadruples over the weekend as teams of shoppers hit major department stores like Bergdorf Goodman and Saks Fifth Avenue, and others come for local nightlife, fine restaurants, and live music.
White Plains is also home to major companies that have opened or relocated their operations there, such as ITT, the Starwood Hotels, and other Fortune 500 firms. It is easy to get around White Plains with the Bee Line bus system and Metro Railroad. Autos easily pass along the Bronx River Expressway into and out of Westchester County. For those who need to fly, the Westchester County Airport is close by.
New York State lies along the Atlantic coast area near New England and is among the most populated regions in the U.S. It is also among the most engaged with education, recreation, business, and entertainment. The U.S. Department of Commerce calls it one of the favorite locations for world tourists as well as for those who eventually take residence.
New York has a widely varying geography and topography, ranging from the seashores of Fire Island to the ski resort mountains of the upper state. The weather in New York can be hot in the summer and freezing in the winter. Since New York maintains one of the largest and most comprehensive transportation systems in America, it is relatively simple to move through the area with ease.
Business Administration Programs for Students and Certificate Programs for Quick Professional Transitions
The College of Westchester is now offering a business administration program and degree for undergraduate students enrolled at the school. The original and solid curriculum of the program focuses on the knowledge and tactics required for students to drive their career and advance themselves in today's job markets and world economic conditions. Students learn direct business solution-making and strategizing by taking courses in finance, marketing, management, and new technologies, among others. Students at Westchester become prepared for the multinational business world, as well as further master's and Ph.D. study programs.
For professionals who take coursework to attain an undergraduate degree at Westchester, the college offers Saturday college for adults, as well as evening classes for those who work or have other obligations during the day. Adult students will be provided several opportunities to grow in their current or new businesses or professions. Westchester has many courses and programs that allow students to grow their existing knowledge base and expand their aptitudes and skills.
The College of Westchester has many different certificate programs available to professionals who desire continuing education or may require new specialized coursework to sustain their present professional positions. When people wish to improve or update their skill sets, educations, and competencies rapidly, the College of Westchester provides distinguished certificate programs. These certificate programs also work for students who already attend the college or other learning centers, and who see an expanded opportunity in the professional world that they are rapidly approaching.
Student Life and Student Organizations Help Westchester Students Contribute to their Community and Professional Lives
Student life at the College of Westchester is about the ability of the students not only to perform their unique best but also to contribute to the community immediately around them. There's so much to do at Westchester, from organizing a supportive student rally and starting a dance squad, to contributing to the student newspaper and becoming a sorority member, and much more.
Involvement with extracurricular activities and events are instrumental to students' personal and intellectual expansion as well as the evolution of interpersonal adeptness and the ability to make smart decisions about the present and future. Student life also encourages relationships with other students, faculty members, and the entire community of Westchester.
There are many student organizations to choose from (or students can create new ones) at the College of Westchester. If students would like to take a greater hold of the future of their on-campus lives then they can join the Student Government Association. If a student is interested in business, he or she may join the Business Club and learn about new marketing practices and more. If students wish to learn about the future of media and technology, they can join the Multimedia Club with other like-minded and enthusiastic students.
Other student organizations available at the college include Phi Theta Kappa, Alumni Association, the Office Technology Club, the Network Technology Association, the Computer Science Club, and many more.
