Northeastern Technical College (NETC) and Coker College announced last week that they have partnered together to offer a Business Management Bridge Program for NETC students.
Scheduled to begin August 2016, the program will provide graduates of NETC’s General Business program a direct transfer to Coker College. A direct transfer means all of a student’s NETC coursework will transfer to Coker, and he or she will enter with half of the bachelor’s degree requirements already completed.
For even more ease and convenience, Coker will offer one business course per week (on Wednesday evenings) on NETC’s main campus. An additional general education class will be offered online, allowing students to complete six hours per eight-week term. With this accelerated program, students in the bridge program can complete their bachelor’s degree in only two years.
“NETC is pleased that we are able to work with Coker College with successful bridge programs for our students,” said Ron Bartley, president of Northeastern Technical College. “We are also happy to establish a partnership that will allow students from Chesterfield, Marlboro, and Dillon counties to enroll in Coker College programs and take the classes closer to where they live.  This is a win-win proposition, especially for NETC graduates who wish to continue their education at Coker College.”