Welcome To Potomac College
Potomac College was founded in 1991 and has continued to offer programs leading to the Associate of Science and the Bachelor of Science degrees that are in high demand fields. Potomac College is unique in its devotion to one goal—the needs of the working adult.
Imagine being able to pursue your degree at a pace and time that works with your busy schedule. Potomac College offers practical and tailored curricula to a diverse community of working adults and students. It is our goal to make education obtainable regardless of a student’s schedule and finances. Our academic advisors are trained to assess your educational needs and tailor a curriculum that matches your career goals and expected time of completion. And with two convenient locations in Washington D.C. and Northern Virginia, your view for a better life broadens the moment you sign up.
We work individually with each of our students to establish an academic pathway that best satisfies his or her needs, and how these needs relate to their course of study as well as their ultimate professional goals. We offer the convenience of time, location, and program pace; factors that we believe contribute to the overall success of our institution and help our students balance their life with their education.
At Potomac College, it’s your talent, powered.
Accreditation
Potomac College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, (267) 284-5000.
Middle States Commission on Higher Education http://www.msche.org/
The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
Potomac College is certified to operate by SCHEV
SCHEV
The State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) makes higher education public policy recommendations to the Governor and General Assembly in such areas as capital and operating budget planning, enrollment projections, institutional technology needs, and student financial aid. SCHEV administers a variety of educational programs that benefit students, faculty, parents, and taxpayers. SCHEV serves as a catalyst to promote greater access, quality, affordability, and accountability throughout the system. SCHEV also helps policymakers, college administrators, and other concerned leaders work cooperatively and constructively to advance educational excellence.
The main campus of Potomac College is located at 4000 Chesapeake Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20016, and is licensed to operate in the District of Columbia by the Education Licensure Commission of the DC Office of the State Superintendent of Education. Potomac College's Branch campus, located at 1029 Herndon Parkway, Herndon, VA, 20107, is certified by The State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (James Monroe Building, 101 North Fourteenth Street, Ri
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About Us
Potomac College was founded in 1991 and has continued to offer programs leading to the Associate of Science and the Bachelor of Science degrees that are in high demand fields. Potomac College is unique in its devotion to one goal—the needs of the working adult.
Imagine being able to pursue your degree at a pace and time that works with your busy schedule. Potomac College offers practical and tailored curricula to a diverse community of working adults and students. It is our goal to make education obtainable regardless of a student’s schedule and finances. Our academic advisors are trained to assess your educational needs and tailor a curriculum that matches your career goals and expected time of completion. And with two convenient locations in Washington D.C. and Northern Virginia, your view for a better life broadens the moment you sign up.
We work individually with each of our students to establish an academic pathway that best satisfies his or her needs, and how these needs relate to their course of study as well as their ultimate professional goals. We offer the convenience of time, location, and program pace; factors that we believe contribute to the overall success of our institution and help our students balance their life with their education.
At Potomac College, it’s your talent, powered.
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Herndon, VA Campus
1029 Herndon Parkway
Herndon, VA 20170
Our Northern Virginia campus is located minutes from Washington Dulles International Airport in western Fairfax County. Out of three towns, Herndon Virginia is the largest town in Fairfax County. Over the past couple of years it has grown tremendously with several companies located in Herndon Virginia who are using cutting edge technology. The town of Herndon Virginia has fostered its unequalled sense of community and small-town appeal even after maturing into a dominating Northern Virginia commercial center over the last 20 years. Both our business school degree programs and our computer school degree programs are offered at our Northern Virginia Campus.
The greatest representation of Herndon Virginia’s aggregations of merchandising and mystique would have to be the Herndon Municipal Center complex. The million dollar complex, completed in 1995 was planned to invigorate the historic town and make sure it would be a booming social environment, remindful of Herndon Virginia’s early, efficacious days as a dairy farming village. The Municipal Center complex in Herndon Virginia has a lot of social rich atmospheres including a government office building, the Town Green for special events and concerts, Fairfax County library system, and the Herndon Virginia Council/Fairfax District Court meeting facility.
The Herndon Festival, Friday Night Live, Music Under the Stars, Folk Festival and Labor Day Jazz Festival each year are a couple of things thousands of people look forward to on the Town Green of Herndon Virginia.
Herndon Virginia has a wide selection of other great recreational amenities which are: the W&OD Bike Trail and the Herndon Centennial Golf Course, the Herndon Community Center and nine parks. Herndon Virginia offers a warm hometown feeling and offers visitors plenty of hotels to rest from all of the excitement you will endure and more than100 restaurants with an appetizing array of international cuisine.
For more information, click on the programs below:
Degree
Associate of Science in Accounting
Associate of Science in Information Systems
Associate of Science in International Business
Associate of Science in Network Security Management
Associate of Science in Management
Bachelor of Science in Accounting
Bachelor of Science in Government Contract Management
Bachelor of Science in Information Systems with Concentration in Cyber Securty
Bachelor of Science in International Business
Bachelor of Science in Management with Concentration in Health Systems
Bachelor of Science in Management with Concentration in General Management
Bachelor of Science in Information Systems with Concentration in Management
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Washington DC Campus
4000 Chesapeake Street N.W.
Washington DC 20016
Washington, DC - our nation's capital - is unlike any other destination in the world. Its storied history extends back to the founding of our country, and virtually every neighborhood offers a glimpse into the past.
National monuments dominate the skyline, recognizing the sacrifice of those American heroes -- from our founding fathers to the brave men and women in the armed forces -- whose resolve and sacrifice helped to shape our country into the great nation it is today.
The District also serves as the seat of government. Visitors can explore the halls of Congress and even the White House itself, where our elected leaders work to provide for our future.
The rapid expansion of DC over the last century has further created a rich and diverse culture, represented by people from across the globe. The city hosts numerous museums, art galleries, theaters, recreational parks and much more... almost all of which is easily accessible by foot or public transportation. Washington, D.C. continually ranks as one of the most visited destinations in America.
The city is currently undergoing a renaissance. New attractions, exhibits, hotels and restaurants are opening all over the city, and there is a feeling of excitement in the air. Add these new places to the fascinating cultural and historic sites which visitors of all ages have loved for generations, and you will know why almost 20 million people travel to the nation's capital every year.
For more information, click on the programs below:
Degree
Associate of Science in Accounting
Associate of Science in Information Systems
Associate of Science in International Business
Associate of Science in Network Security Management
Associate of Science in Management
Bachelor of Science in Accounting
Bachelor of Science in Government Contract Management
Bachelor of Science in Information Systems with Concentration in Cyber Securty
Bachelor of Science in International Business
Bachelor of Science in Management with Concentration in Health Systems
Bachelor of Science in Management with Concentration in General Management
Bachelor of Science in Information Systems with Concentration in Management
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Accounting-B.S.
You will study the many different aspects of accounting in our Washington, D.C. or Northern Virginia locations. Our training classes and degree courses cover related topics, such as auditing, cost accounting, and individual and corporate taxation. You will also sharpen your ability to work with accounting information systems. Our four year, Accounting Bachelor Degree education program consists of focused accounting courses as well as related business subjects and general studies. An education in accounting is intended to prepare students for entry-level positions in public accounting firms and equally challenging positions in private, governmental and nonprofit organizations. The accounting degree program is available at both our schools, at our Washington DC campus and our Herndon, Virginia campus.
Government Contract Management-B.S.
Our school’s government contract management degree education program is designed to train and prepare students for careers in government contracting and the various activities of government contract implementation in private and public companies, city and county governments, and nonprofit organizations. Positions are often described as contract officers. Government Contract Management training is available at both of Potomac College’s Washington, D.C. and Herndon, Virginia locations.
Management degree training classes can differ greatly in particular fields but each course is necessary and essential to the effective operation of a business. Management skills are vital to the success of any company, no matter how large or small. In some cases, individuals will work up through the ranks, but those who possess a Bachelor’s degree in management are almost certain to find a job that is well suited and fulfilling for them.
Information Systems Cyber Security-B.S.
Security Management program at Potomac College consists of extensive courses in computer networking and Internet security. These courses address protocols used to access and transfer information over both public and private networks. Students also learn about fundamental loss prevention concepts, how to implement a total security program and the methods used to protect and assess online information resources. Modern businesses have huge investments in the virtual world of cyberspace. These investments require professionals who are well versed and experienced in a wide range of knowledge and technological security to monitor and oversee them.
Program components in computer and online forensics cover several different areas. These areas include tracking offenders, hiding data, encryption and computer investigation. Students develop a thorough understanding of running information technology systems, while simultaneously pursuing a scrupulous program in effective security management.
Information Systems-Management-B.S.
Today’s modern business world could not function properly without online information retrieval, storage and data. Computers, advancing technology and the Internet have made experts in information system technology an imperative part of a business team. These specialists ensure that a company’s intranet and Web site operate properly and without error. Because the Web, computers, software and online technologies are continuously changing and developing, information systems professionals must consistently stay current with online computer trends and methods.
International Business-B.S.
Potomac College’s International Business Degree program uses a solid combination of focused and in-depth international business degree courses, related business subjects and general studies classes. This business degree training program is intended to provide students with the leadership abilities that are considered desirable for a variety of careers in global firms and private, governmental and nonprofit organizations. Our International Business Degree program is offered at both of our school locations, in Washington D.C. campus and Herndon, Virginia.
Potomac College is an accredited school with International Business Degree education training that is specifically designed to equip students for further graduate study in a wide array of fields that can potentially lead to advanced business degrees in different areas of international affairs. Students become experienced with information technology while pursuing a thorough career education program that helps them become familiar with the many different aspects of global business. A successful international businessperson utilizes effective business strategies and skills in an international context. Potomac College’s program includes basic degree classes that deal with the many, different explicit areas of business practices in a complex and developing international economy.
Management-General Specializations-B.S.
Potomac College’s Bachelor Degree training program in Business Management provides college students with the solid, theoretical foundation that is required to successfully accomplish the standard career objectives of an organization or company. Potomac College students are given in-depth and comprehensive class training that teaches them how to effectively manage a company’s scarce resources - capital, human, and physical.
Having two school locations, one in northern Virginia and one in Washington, D.C., Potomac College’s business degree program focuses on utilizing information as a resource for a company or organization. It also deals with the manager's important role in collecting, analyzing, recording and presenting the necessary market data during the corporate decision making process. Students are prepared to manage and succeed in a variety of industries such as healthcare, hospitality, telecommunications, finance, government, education or the nonprofit sector.
Management-Health Specialization-B.S.
These programs provide professional skills for career transition in a wide variety of
public and private business sectors. Advanced certificate programs will
provide the theoretical foundation for working professionals who have completed
an Associate Degree or higher. These programs will be offered to Potomac
College graduates who have expressed interest in gaining additional knowledge
for career transition in areas relevant to the current job market such as
business project planning and evaluation, business accounting, information
systems management and security, and global business economics.
Accounting-A.S.
Potomac College is a nationally-accredited college with school locations in both Washington, D.C. and northern Virginia that offers students a two-year Associate’s Degree in accounting. Potomac’s accounting classes will prepare you for a para-professional accounting career. With an Associate’s Degree in accounting from Potomac College, you will be able to assist in auditing and tax preparation. This career training program enables students to experience the necessary education required to analyze transactions, prepare journal entries and manage a company’s payroll or books.
Bookkeeping, accounting and auditing clerks are an organization’s financial record keepers. Their duties are imperative to the survival of a business, no matter how large or small. They may update and maintain one or more accounting records. They also tabulate expenditures, receipts, accounts payable and receivable and track profit and loss. They represent a wide range of skills and knowledge, from full-charge bookkeepers who can maintain an entire company’s financial records to accounting clerks who handle specific, individual business accounts.
Students will learn to summarize financial information by taking classes that teach them to prepare and interpret financial statements. This helps in assisting with management decision-making. Following graduation, accounting students can obtain employment as a bookkeeper, an accounts receivable clerk, and other entry-level business positions.
Information Systems-A.S.
Today’s modern business world could not function properly without online information retrieval, storage and data. Computers, advancing technology and the Internet have made experts in information system technology an imperative part of a business team. These specialists ensure that a company’s intranet and Web site operate properly and without error. Because the Web, computers, software and online technologies are continuously changing and developing, information systems professionals must consistently stay current with online computer trends and methods.
The Associate’s Degree in Information Systems training program at Potomac College gives students the educational degree foundation that allows them flexibility in choosing their future careers. The information systems management career curriculum was created to provide students with the ability to interpret and manage the technological information resources of a business or organization. This course of study at Potomac College teaches a basic and thorough comprehension of information system management fundamentals. This allows students to function successfully in a wide variety of corporate environments.
Potomac’s school locations, in both Washington, D.C. and Virginia, help current students obtain a thorough and comprehensive understanding of the logical and physical information system processes and its components through in-depth courses and training classes. These career-oriented classes provide degree training in data and information storage, retrieval, manipulation, transmission, communication, presentation and analysis. Students also study the computer’s substantial and ever-changing impact on the corporate world.
International Business-A.S.
Potomac College’s International Business Associate Degree program training consists of specialized international business courses, related business subjects and general studies classes. The program is designed to prepare you for an entry-level career in global firms and similar jobs in private, governmental and nonprofit organizations. If they choose to do so, students will also be aptly prepared to enter a Bachelor’s Degree program in international affairs.
Management-A.S.
At Potomac College, we prepare students for successful careers in the area of business management. Our Associate’s Degree training program gives students the broad, exhaustive business background that is necessary to productively navigate the standard goals of an organization or corporation. Potomac College graduates are given extensive training courses that teach them how to efficiently supervise a company’s human, physical and capital assets.
Potomac has two school locations, one in northern Virginia and another in Washington, D.C. Both schools offer a thorough education degree program that focuses on utilizing data as a resource for a business. It also deals with a business manager’s imperative role in analyzing, recording, collecting and presenting information during the corporate decision-making process. Graduates can choose to enter a variety of industries, such as hospitality, healthcare, telecommunications, government, finance, nonprofit or the education.
Network Security Management-A.S.
This Associate of Science Degree in Security Management program at Potomac College consists of extensive courses in computer networking and Internet security. These courses address protocols used to access and transfer information over both public and private networks. Students also learn about fundamental loss prevention concepts, how to implement a total security program and the methods used to protect and assess online information resources. Modern businesses have huge investments in the virtual world of cyberspace. These investments require professionals who are well versed and experienced in a wide range of knowledge and technological security to monitor and oversee them.
Program components in computer and online forensics cover several different areas. These areas include tracking offenders, hiding data, encryption and computer investigation. Students develop a thorough understanding of running information technology systems, while simultaneously pursuing a scrupulous program in effective security management.