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Fast Track

What is it and how does it work?

FastTrack

  • Choice of two degree programs, BS in Business Administration or BA in Interdisciplinary Studies  
  • Accelerated pace: Students taking 2 courses each module complete 36 credit hours per year
  • Classes meet one night a week, or on Saturdays, or online
  • Classes offered on campus and in Central Berkshire County

How long does it take?

  • A student with an appropriate associate's degree can earn a BS or BA in twenty months
  • With no prior college credits, a student can complete a bachelor's degree in approximately 3.5 years (forty months)
  • Degree completion time for any student with prior college credit will be determined by the number of transfer credits awarded and course load
  • Prior learning assessment for life and work experience credit is available
  • Transfer credits with grades of C- or above are accepted

When can I start?

  • Rolling admissions throughout the year
  • Year around enrollments through four, 8-week modules, two in the fall and spring, and two, 6-week modules in the summer
  • Adult learners must officially apply for admission to the College and possess a high school diploma or GED.

Which program is right for you?

  • Business Administration, B.S.  Experience a broad professional curriculum integrated with a solid foundation in the liberal arts. Students in this program become academically well-rounded and technically prepared for careers that meet the ever-changing demands of the modern business environment.
  • Interdisciplinary Studies, B.A.
    This major allows students to create a custom-built program of study by including courses from more than one department. Working closely with an academic advisor, each student selects courses in order to prepare for specific professional opportunities or for graduate study.  

Next Steps?

  • To learn more about the classes and schedules, start with the programs page.
  • To find out about costs and financial aid, requirements and enrolling, visit the apply page.
  • To make sure you haven't missed anything, visit the ACTION CHECK LIST page.