Brown Mackie College - Moline

Infobox_University
name = Brown Mackie College - Moline


established = 2004
type = For-profit, 2 year & 4 year
city = Moline
state = Illinois
country = United States
affiliations = Education Management Corporation
website = [http://www.brownmackie.edu http://www.brownmackie.edu/Moline/]
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Brown Mackie College – Moline in Moline, Illinois, is a member of the Brown Mackie College system of schools, a collection of private, for-profit educational institutions for career preparation in the business, legal, health sciences, information technology, and creative fields. The Brown Mackie College system of schools has 20 locations throughout the United States, and has a total enrollment of 9,078 students (as of fall 2006). The Brown Mackie College schools are owned by Education Management Corporation, based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Brown Mackie College schools provide bachelor’s degree, associate’s degree, diploma, and certificate programs.

Brown Mackie College — Moline is a branch of Brown Mackie College - Cincinnati.

History

Founded in 1890 by A.N. Hirons as LaPorte Business College in LaPorte, Indiana, the institution later became known as Commonwealth Business College. In 1919, ownership was transferred to Grace and J.J. Moore, who successfully operated the College under the name of Reese School of Business for several decades. In 1975, the College came under the ownership of Steven C. Smith as Commonwealth Business College.

In 1995, the College came under the ownership of Commonwealth Business College Education Corporation, and the current school name, Brown Mackie College – Moline, became official when the College changed ownership again in 2003.

Accreditation

Brown Mackie College — Moline is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) to award associate’s degrees, certificates, and diplomas. ACICS is listed as a nationally recognized accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education and is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. The Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools can be contacted at 750 First Street NE, Suite 980, Washington, D.C. 20002. Telephone: [phone].

External links

* [http://www.brownmackie.edu/Moline/ Brown Mackie College - Moline]
* [http://www.brownmackie.edu Brown Mackie]
* [http://www.edmc.edu Education Management Corporation]

Articles

*Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS), http://www.acics.org
*Rx for Health Care http://www.saljournal.com/Print/healthcare120507, Salina Journal, December 5, 2007
*Start-up Advice for Women Business Owners http://www.thedenverchannel.com/money/14710601/detail.html The Denver Channel
*Brown Mackie Makes a Mark http://www.cjonline.com/stories/120699/spo_juco.shtml Topeka Capital Journal, March 12, 2006
* Taking Control Over Your Public Speaking Fears, http://www.easylivingguide.com/story.aspx?articleid=6887 Easy Living Guide