Mission Statement
The professionals of Northwestern Business College, an institution of higher education, empower students to realize their career potential and individual goals. Our quality educational programs combined with our commitment, integrity, and personal attention provide a vital human resource to the community.
General Information
Other Names |
NC, nc, NBC, nbc, NWBC, nwbc, Northwestern College, Southwestern College |
Type |
Private for-profit, 2-year |
Control |
Private for-profit |
Size |
Under 1,000 |
Campus Setting |
City: Large |
Calendar System |
Quarter |
Title IV Eligibility |
Participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs |
Relgious Affiliation |
Not applicable |
College Student Services Offered
No |
Remedial Services | Yes |
Academic/career counseling service |
Yes |
Employment services for students | Yes |
Placement services for completers |
No |
On-campus day care for students' children | |
|
College Special Learning Opportunities
No |
ROTC | No |
Distance learning opportunities |
No |
ROTC: Army | No |
Study abroad |
No |
ROTC: Navy | Yes |
Weekend/evening college |
No |
ROTC: Air Force | |
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Sources: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
More info
Northwestern College-Chicago Campus Website
Admissions Considerations & Recommendations
Open admission policy |
No |
Admission test scores |
Recommended |
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Recommended |
Applicants (most recent fall period)
Admissions (most recent fall period)
Percentage of Students Submitting Test Scores
SAT Percentile Scores
ACT Percentile Scores
Percentage Receiving Financial Aid
Average Amount of Financial Aid Received
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergraduates
Average Tuition for Full-Time Graduates
Comprehensive Fee for Full-Time Undergraduates
Per Credit Hour Charge for Part-Time Undergraduates
Per Credit Hour Charge for Part-Time Graduates
College Levels Offered
Yes |
Less than one year certificate | Yes |
One but less than two years certificate |
Yes |
Associate's degree | No |
Two but less than 4 years certificate |
No |
Bachelor's degree | No |
Postbaccalaureate certificate |
No |
Master's degree | No |
Post-master's certificate |
No |
Doctor's degree | No |
First-professional degree |
|
| No |
First-professional certificate |
Degrees and Certifications
Accounting Certificate (Certificate Program)
The Accounting certificate program covers the basics of financial, payroll, and income tax accounting, and provides an overview of the legal environment of business. This certificate is for students who wish to gain career skills in the accounting field in as short a time as possible.
Administrative Assisting (Associate Degree)
This degree prepares students to take on the ever-expanding range of responsibilities performed by administrative assistants in various settings, and trains them to adapt to rapidly changing technology in their employment environment. Executive, Information Processing, Legal, and Medical specializations are available.
Business Administration (Associate Degree)
The Business Administration program offers courses dedicated to giving students a solid foundation in the principles of business. Students wishing to focus their studies can choose from one of this programs four concentrations: general Business Administration, Entrepreneur, Finance and Investment Management, or general Management.
Criminal Justice (Associate Degree)
This degree prepares students for a variety of opportunities in the expanding law enforcement profession, where employment needs are growing rapidly. Completion of this training will allow graduates to qualify for positions in state, county, and local law enforcement, as well as developing their understanding of the dynamics and culture of the legal system.
EKG Program Certificate (Certificate Program)
This certificate program prepares students to operate an EKG machine, and work as technicians in non-invasive cardiac diagnostic units in hospitals, diagnostic laboratories, and medical clinics and facilities.
Executive Accounting (Associate Degree)
The Accounting degree is geared toward students who are comfortable working with numbers, and wish to gain knowledge of the accounting principles valuable to a number of industries. Graduates of this program qualify for a number of positions, and will find work as bookkeepers, staff accountants, payroll processors, and career possibilities within the tourism field.
Health Care Billing Specialist Certificate (Certificate Program)
This certificate allows graduates to make the most of a growing employment opportunity by giving them the skills required to facilitate the medical billing process.
Health Care Coding Specialist Certificate (Certificate Program)
Are you looking for a coding position in a health care setting? Or do you already have a job involving medical records and want to enhance your coding knowledge? Then you're ready to become a coding specialist.
Hospitality Tourism Management (Associate Degree)
The Hospitality Tourism Management program prepares students for employment in one of America's largest industries. It combines the essentials of hospitality management with skills used by travel professionals, providing training that can be applied to a wide array of positions and career possibilities within the tourism field.
Hospitality Tourism Management (Associate Degree)
The Hospitality Tourism Management program prepares students for employment in one of America's largest industries. It combines the essentials of hospitality management with skills used by travel professionals, providing training that can be applied to a wide array of positions and career possibilities within the tourism field.
Human Resources Assistant (Associate Degree)
Human Resources Assistant.
Information Management Systems (Associate Degree)
Massage Therapy Certificate (Certificate Program)
This program provides hands-on training to students seeking careers in Massage Therapy. Candidates for this degree are given the opportunity to learn and perform basic muscle manipulation techniques, adjunctive therapies such as hydrotherapy and reflexology, and business-related topics, providing a foundation for those who intend to open a private practice.
Medical Assisting (Associate Degree)
The Medical Assisting degree is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Educational Programs (CAAHEP) and offers training in one of the nation?s fastest growing occupations. Students in this major learn to perform general medical procedures, and also receive instruction on the fundamentals of managing a physician's office.
Paralegal (Associate Degree)
The Paralegal program prepares students to enter a career in the legal profession, where they provide services in all phases of the legal system. Paralegals are in great demand, and are valuable assets to a variety of organizations, including courts, law firms, and government agencies.
Paralegal Certificate (Certificate Program)
The Paralegal program prepares students to enter a career in the legal profession, where they provide services in all phases of the legal system. Paralegals are in great demand, and are valuable assets to a variety of organizations, including courts, law firms, and government agencies.
Pharmacy Technician Certificate (Certificate Program)
The Pharmacy Technician certificate trains students to accurately prepare and dispense medications, and work in a variety of home health care settings such as hospitals, retail, long-term care facilities, home health care agencies, clinic pharmacies, mail order pharmacies, and drug wholesalers.
Pharmacy Technician Certificate (Certificate Program)
The Pharmacy Technician certificate trains students to accurately prepare and dispense medications, and work in a variety of home health care settings such as hospitals, retail, long-term care facilities, home health care agencies, clinic pharmacies, mail order pharmacies, and drug wholesalers.
Real Estate Associate Degree (Associate Degree)
Are you interested in having a flexible work schedule? Do people describe you as goal-oriented, ambitious, or self-motivated? Does the prospect of helping people purchase property excite you? Consider enrolling in Northwestern Business College?s new Associate in Applied Science Degree in Real Estate! This program prepares you for an exciting new career, offering the education you need to prepare for exams required to earn a license to practice as a Real Estate Salesperson or Broker in the State of Illinois.
Real Estate Certificate Program (Certificate Program)
The Real Estate program teaches students the ins and outs of selling property, preparing them for a career as a Realtor or Broker. This real estate profession offers flexible hours and unlimited earning potential, making it one of the most exciting fields in the business world today.
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