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    Join one of these nationally recognized groups to learn some hands on business experience.
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    Thinking about what to do after high school? Check out these local college programs. Also check out these other sites for planning and financial help
    • Find a local two year and four year program in the Washington DC area   :  

      Bachelors Degrees:

        Averett University | Bachelors of Business Administration. | http://www.averettuniv.com/index.php

        Catholic University of America | Bachelors in Economics and Business, with the option to focus on Accounting, Financial Management, International Economics &Finance, Management, Management of Information Systems and Marketing. | http://economics.cua.edu/

        DeVery University | Offers a Bachelors in Technical Management and Business Management, with the opportunity to focus in Small Business Management and Entrepreneurship in addition to various Technology Degrees (Biomedical Engineering Technology, Biomedical Informatics, Computer Engineering Technology, Computer Information Systems, Computer Technology, Electronics and Computer Technology, Electronics Engineering Technology, Health Information Technology, Information Technology, Network and Communications Management, Network Systems Administration). | http://www.devry.edu/programs.html

        ECPI College of Technology | Offers Bachelor Degrees in Business Administration, Biomedical Equipment Technology, Computer Network Technology, IT/Networking and Security Management, IT/Web Design and Business Systems Administration. | http://www.ecpi.edu/campus/nva/index.cfm

        George Mason University | Offers Bachelor Degrees in Economics, Business and Information Technology and Engineering. | http://www.gmu.edu/acadexcel/index_tree.html | Also, all students have the option to participate in the Center for Entrepreneurship and Public Policy and the Mason Enterprise Center. | http://www.gmu.edu/research/centers/ncenterspolicy.html#Enterprise

        Georgetown University | Offers a Bachelors in Economics and Business. | http://eis.georgetown.edu/web/home/learning_type.cfm?ID=59

        George Washington University | Offers a Bachelors in Business | http://gwired.gwu.edu/adm/classroom/mjrs_mgmt_frm.html | Computer Security and Information Assurance, which is offered through the Homeland Security Program | http://www.seasva.gwu.edu/programs/csia/ | and courses in Entrepreneurship through the Entrepreneurship and Small Business Program and Council for the Advancement of Small Business. | http://www.sbpm.gwu.edu/casb/index.htm

        Gibbs College | Offers a Bachelors Degree in Business with the option of taking Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management as electives. | http://www.gibbsva.edu/programs.asp

        Howard University | Offers Bachelor Degrees in Business | http://www.bschool.howard.edu/ | Engineering and Computer Science.| http://www.howard.edu/ceacs/

        ITT Technical Institute | Offers Bachelor Degrees in Information Systems Security, Data Communication Systems Technology, Software Engineering Technology, Industrial Automation Engineering Technology, Electronics Engineering Technology, Digital Entertainment and Game Design, Technical Project Management, Business Accounting Technology and Business Administration. | http://www.itt-tech.edu/programs/

        John Hopkins University-Montgomery County Campus | Offers Bachelor Degrees in Business & Management and Information Systems. | http://www.spsbe.jhu.edu/programs/
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        Marymount University | Offers Bachelor Degrees in Business Administration and Information Systems. | http://www.marymount.edu/academic/business/under.html

        National-Louis University | Offers Bachelor Degrees in Business Administration, Accounting and Management Information Systems. | http://www3.nl.edu/academics/oncampus.cfm

        Old Dominion University | Offers Bachelor Degrees in international Business, Civil, Electrical, General and Mechanical Engineering, and Computer Science via distance learning | http://www.dl.odu.edu/programs/ugmajors/index.html

        Shenandoah University | Offers a Bachelors in Business Administration, with the option to focus on Accounting, Banking & Finance, Information Systems & Computer Technology, International Business, Management and Marketing. | http://www.su.edu/academic/ug_programs.asp

        Southeastern University | Offers a Bachelors in Business Management. | http://www.seu.edu/gen/academic/busmgt/BUSMGT.htm

        Stratford University | Offers a Bachelors in Information Technology | http://www.stratford.edu/?page=masteris | and Business Administration. | http://www.stratford.edu/?page=home_business

        Strayer University | Offers Bachelor Degrees in Database Technology, Economics, Business Administration, Internetworking Technology, Computer Information Systems, Computer Networking, Accounting and International Business | http://www.strayer.edu

        The University of Maryland | The Dingman Center for Entrepreneurship | Offers two programs for Undergraduates-the Entrepreneurship Citation Program and the Hinman Campus Entrepreneurship Opportunities (CEO) Program. The E-Citation Program brings together selected undergraduate students from business, engineering, computer science, life sciences, and the liberal arts, to create an entrepreneurial chemistry and stimulate the creation of high-potential enterprises. And the CEOs Program is a joint venture of the Smith School of Business's Entrepreneurship Department and the Clark School of Engineering. It offers a campus residential setting for a select campus-wide group of upper-class students who plan to start their own businesses. | http://dingman.rhsmith.umd.edu/ApplicationFiles/
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        Robert H. Smith School of Business | Offers a Bachelors in Business with the opportunity to participate in various Entrepreneurial Programs the school has to offer. | http://www.rhsmith.umd.edu/

        U. Northern Virginia | Offers Bachelor Degrees in Business Administration and Information Technology. | http://www.unva.edu/undergraduates.htm

        University of Phoenix | Offers Bachelor Degrees in Business Management and Information Technology | http://www.phoenix.edu/

      Associates Degrees:

        Averett University | Offers an Associates Degree in Business. | http://www.averettuniv.com/index.php

        GIBBS College | Offers an Associates Degree Business Administration, Visual Communications, and Information Technology. | ?http://www.gibbsva.edu/programs.asp

        ITT Technical Institute | Offers Associate Degrees in Computer Network Systems, Software Applications and Programming, Web Development, Computer & Electronics Engineering Technology, Multimedia Design and Computer Drafting & Design. | http://www.itt-tech.edu/programs/

        Northern Virginia Community College | Offers Associates Degrees in Accounting, Acquisition and Procurement, Audio Visual Communications Technology, Business Administration, Small Business Management, Computer and Electronics Technology, Computer Science, Engineering Technology, Information Systems Technology and Web Development. | http://www.nv.cc.va.us/curcatalog/programs/

        Southeastern University | Offers an Associates Degree in Business Management. | http://www.seu.edu/gen/academic/busmgt/BUSMGT.htm

        Strayer University | Offers an Associates Degree in Accounting, Marketing, Computer Networking, Business Administration, Internetworking Technology, Acquisition and Contract Management, Computer Information Systems, and Economics. | http://www.strayer.edu

        TESST College of Technology | Offers an Associate Degrees in Electronics, Computer & Telecommunications Technology, Network Information Systems, and Computerized Business Management. | http://www.tesst.com/

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    • Find all of your two and four year college information here   :   http://www.fcps.edu/DSSSE/CareerConnections/student/posths.htm


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    • The Diversity Pipeline Alliance has information that will help you make your own decision about your future. Explore the various career options and the organizations that can help you achieve your goals. http://www.diversitypipeline.com/highschool/index.html


    • The College Place is a nonprofit organization that helps to advise kids on higher education. On their site, you will find tips on college admissions, study skills, financial aid, career choices, planning checklists for your freshman through senior years, and much more. http://www.thecollegeplace.com


    • Scholarship search - Would you be interested in receiving some free funds to help you pay for college? Check out Junior Achievement's scholarship search tool, and explore a database of more than 8,000 private scholarship programs that offers over $35 million from more than 150,000 scholarship awards! http://www.ja.org/programs/programs_schol.shtml


    • Sallie Mae®, the nation's leading provider of education funding, has helped millions of Americans achieve their dream of a higher education. The company primarily provides federally guaranteed student loans originated under the Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP), and offers comprehensive information and resources to assist students, parents and guidance professionals with the financial aid process. http://www.salliemae.com

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    Interested in Entrepreneurship and want to want to be able to learn more and get credit for school? Check out the programs your county offers.
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