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Minneapolis Business College
A Bradford School
2018-2019 Academic Catalog
This publication includes the school’s current
Campus Annual Security Report

MINNEAPOLIS BUSINESS COLLEGE
1711 WEST COUNTY ROAD B
ROSEVILLE, MINNESOTA 55113
(651) 636-7406
ACADEMIC YEAR 2018-2019
Published July 1, 2018
TABLE OF CONTENTS
GENERAL INFORMATION ......................................................... 1
ADMISSIONS INFORMATION ................................................... 5
FINANCIAL INFORMATION ...................................................... 6
STUDENT SERVICES ................................................................ 15
ACADEMIC INFORMATION .................................................... 28
PROGRAMS OF STUDY ............................................................ 44
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS ......................................................... 70
ACADEMIC CALENDAR .......................................................... 92
ADMINISTRATION .................................................................... 93
STAFF .......................................................................................... 93
FACULTY .................................................................................... 94
INDEX ......................................................................................... 95
GENERAL INFORMATION
MISSION AND OBJECTIVES
Minneapolis Business College provides short-term, quality programs
emphasizing hands-on skills, professionalism, and critical thinking to students
seeking immediate entry into their careers

Minneapolis Business College focuses on students’ career preparation through
these initiatives:
Treat the classroom like the workplace: Students attend class regularly, dress like
professionals in their field, acquire professional social skills, and gain meaningful
and relevant experience from faculty members who have worked in the real
world

Provide accessible student services: Students receive financial aid advising and
can utilize residential facilities

Focus on career placement: Students receive advising in resume development,
job applications, interview preparation, and salary negotiation. Career placement
advising is individualized

HISTORY
Minneapolis Business College is the oldest and smallest accredited business
college in the state of Minnesota. Our Medical Assistant Diploma and Associate
in Applied Science Degree Programs also maintain programmatic accreditation
by CAAHEP. Founded in 1874, MBC primarily offered accounting and
administrative programs. MBC moved from downtown Minneapolis in 1983 to
its present location in St. Paul. The college has responded to student and local
business demands with additional program areas in business, technology, and
allied health

MBC has always focused on career placement through short-term, high-quality
programs emphasizing hands-on learning and soft skills. In 2010 our mission was
refocused to further emphasize the characteristics that differentiate us from other
colleges in the region and contribute to our successful outcomes. The mission
includes an emphasis on professional development and soft-skills required for
success

LOCATION AND FACILITIES
Minneapolis Business College is located at 1711 West County Road B, Roseville,
Minnesota 55113, at the intersection of Highways 35W and 36. The college is
easily accessible by all means of transportation from both Minneapolis and St

Paul. The academic space contains a resource library and fourteen classrooms

Five classrooms and the resource library are equipped with microcomputers. Two
of the classrooms are designed for the preparation of medical assistants. One of
these is equipped with microscopes and other clinical and laboratory equipment
found in a modern medical office, while the other contains medical examination
beds and equipment for obtaining patient vital signs. The remaining classrooms
are for lecture. Minneapolis Business College is fully accessible and equipped to
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serve physically handicapped students

ACCREDITATION AND REGISTRATION
Minneapolis Business College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of
Career Schools and Colleges. The address, telephone number, and website of the
Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges are 2101 Wilson
Boulevard, Suite 302, Arlington, VA 22201, (703) 247-4212, www.accsc.org

The Minneapolis Business College Medical Assistant Programs are currently
accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education
Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Medical Assisting
Education Review Board (MAERB). The address, telephone number, and web
site of the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs are
25400 U.S. Highway 19 North, Suite 158, Clearwater, FL 33763, (727) 210-2350,
www.caahep.org

Minneapolis Business College is registered with the Minnesota Office of Higher
Education pursuant to Minnesota Statutes sections 136A.61to136A. 71

Registration is not an endorsement of the institution. Credits earned at the
institution may not transfer to all other institutions. Minneapolis Business College
is approved by the State of Wisconsin Education Approval Board

APPROVALS
Approved by the Minnesota State Approving Agency for the training of students
under the various veterans education benefits programs

Approved by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic
Development for vocational rehabilitation training

AFFILIATIONS
American Association of Medical Assistants
American Medical Technologists
Association of Executive and Administrative Professionals
CompTIA
Minnesota Association of Financial Aid Administrators
Minnesota Paralegal Association
National Federation of Paralegal Associations
LEGAL CONTROL
Minneapolis Business College is legally controlled by Bradford Schools,
Incorporated, 133 Freeport Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15215. Officers of the
corporation are Joseph L. Calihan, Chairman; Martin J. Calihan, President, Chief
Executive Officer, and Treasurer; JoAnn Travis, Vice President; and Jennifer G

Calihan, Secretary

Other affiliated Bradford schools include:
Bradford School, Columbus, Ohio
Bradford School, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Fox College, Bedford Park, Illinois
International Business College, Fort Wayne, Indiana
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International Business College, Indianapolis, Indiana
King’s College, Charlotte, North Carolina
Vet Tech Institute, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Vet Tech Institute of Houston, Houston, Texas
PROGRAM MODERNIZATION
Minneapolis Business College prepares its students for employment in the
business community. To best meet the needs of these employers, periodic revision
of our courses and programs is necessary. Minneapolis Business College,
therefore, reserves the right to add to or delete material from courses; alter
program content; change software and equipment; change faculty; adjust tuition,
fee, and residence rates; and modify cancellation/refund policies as circumstances
indicate, subject to approval of the various state and national agencies under
whose regulations we operate. Also included is the right to cancel a program if
there is insufficient enrollment

COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT POLICY AND SANCTIONS
Minneapolis Business College requires all students, faculty, and staff to comply
with copyright laws. Copyright is a form of protection provided by the laws of the
United States (Title 17, U.S. Code) to the authors of “original works of
authorship.” The owner of copyright has the exclusive rights of reproduction,
adaptation, publication, performance, and display. Types of works that are
covered by copyright law include, but are not limited to, text, music, art,
photographs, graphics, film, and software. Copyright covers all forms of a work,
including its digital transmission and subsequent use

It is illegal for anyone to violate any of the rights provided by the copyright law
to the owner of copyright. Copying copyrighted materials in excess of the “fair
use” limitation without the authority of the copyright owner, including uploading
or downloading works protected by copyright, is an infringement of the copyright
owner’s exclusive rights of reproduction and/or distribution. Unauthorized
distribution of copyrighted material, including distribution of copyrighted
material through unauthorized peer-to-peer file sharing, may subject individuals to
civil and criminal liabilities

Copyright infringement violates the institution’s policies and the law. Anyone
who engages in copyright infringement, including the unauthorized distribution
of copyrighted materials using the institution’s information technology system,
will be subject to discipline by the college, which may include warning,
suspension, expulsion, or termination. Copyright infringement may also subject
the individual to civil and criminal liabilities. Anyone found to have infringed a
copyrighted work may be liable for actual damages or statutory damages up to
$30,000 for each work infringed and, if willful infringement is proven by the
copyright owner, that amount may be increased up to $150,000 for each work
infringed. In addition, individual infringers may be subject to criminal
prosecution

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DISASTER AFFECTING THE COLLEGE’S OPERATIONS
In the event of Acts of God affecting operations (i.e., fire, flood, hurricane,
tornado, etc.), Minneapolis Business College reserves the right to suspend
training for a period not to exceed 90 days

NONDISCRIMINATION IN EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND
ACTIVITIES
Educational institutions receiving federal financial assistance are required to
comply with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. These
federal laws prohibit discrimination on the basis of gender, including sexual
harassment and sexual violence; sexual orientation; genetic information; race;
color; religion; national origin; age; veteran status; and disability in the education
programs and activities that they operate. Minneapolis Business College is
subject to these laws and complies fully with them in the enrollment of students,
the hiring of faculty and staff, and in all other activities of the college. The
Director of Student Services, who is identified in the Administration section of
this catalog and who may be reached by phone at (651) 636-7406 or by mail or in
person at 1711 West County Road B, Suite 100N, Roseville, Minnesota 55113, is
the Title IX coordinator at Minneapolis Business College. Questions regarding
Title IX may be referred to the Title IX coordinator or to the U. S. Department of
Education Office for Civil Rights. Students, faculty, and administrative
employees are encouraged to bring any complaints or reports of discrimination to
the coordinator’s attention. The matter will be investigated promptly, and both
parties will be notified in writing about the outcome of the complaint

Appropriate follow-up will be implemented to assure that no person associated
with the college is subjected to unlawful discrimination. Individuals who report
discrimination will not be subjected to any retaliation for doing so

STUDENT CONSUMER INFORMATION
Federal regulations set forth by the Higher Education Act of 1965 as amended
require Minneapolis Business College to annually distribute to all enrolled
students and to prospective students upon request information about the
availability of specific types of consumer information. To comply with these
regulations, Minneapolis Business College has prepared a “Guide to Student
Consumer Information.” This report is distributed annually to enrolled students

Copies are available upon request in the office of the Director of Education. The
most recent important information about the educational debt, earnings, and
completion rates of students who attended programs at Minneapolis Business
College may be found at www.minneapolisbusinesscollege.edu/our-programs

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ADMISSIONS INFORMATION
ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS
To be considered for admission to Minneapolis Business College, an applicant
must have graduated from or be a potential graduate from a valid high school,
private school, or equivalent (GED). When an applicant has not yet graduated,
offers of admission are contingent on high school graduation. Applicants are
admitted for enrollment on the basis of previous scholastic records as evidenced
by a transcript of work completed in high school or college. Foreign transcripts of
students seeking admission must be evaluated by a member of the Association of
International Credentials Evaluators (AICE), the American Association of
Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO), or the National
Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) to validate equivalency
with graduation from high school and eligibility to enter a college or university in
the United States. Previous training in business subjects is generally not required

All students will be notified of acceptance/rejection in writing

Students whose high school transcripts show a GPA of 1.0 through 1.8 (4.0 scale)
may be accepted on the basis of an acceptable score on a scholastic level exam

Students applying to the Associate in Applied Science Degree—Paralegal
program are required to complete a test for reading and written English expression
and may not have a record of any felony convictions. Currently enrolled Legal
Administrative Assistant Diploma and Associate in Applied Science Degree—
Legal Office Administration students may apply to the Director of Education for
transfer to the Associate in Applied Science Degree— Paralegal program during
their third term. Student requests are evaluated on the basis of the student’s
cumulative grade point average, the student’s grade point average in legal courses
taken to date, and the student’s attendance record. If the application is accepted,
students may transfer to the Associate in Applied Science Degree—Paralegal
program at the beginning of their fourth term

ADMISSIONS PROCEDURE
Potential students should call or write the Admissions Department to request an
application form. To apply for enrollment, the student should complete the
application form and submit it with the application fee to the Director of
Admissions, Minneapolis Business College, 1711 West County Road B,
Roseville, Minnesota 55113. Applications will be accepted for a period of four
days after any starting date. Potential students may also apply online at
http://www.MinneapolisBusinessCollege.edu

Prior to application, potential students are expected to receive a tour of the
college

Upon receipt of the application, the college will request a transcript of the
applicant’s high school record. Any record of post-high school education should
be obtained by the applicant and provided to the college. Generally, the applicant
is notified in writing of acceptance or rejection within 30 days after submission of
the application

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FINANCIAL INFORMATION
TUITION AND FEES
Application Fee ............................................................................................ $ 50
Payable with all applications for admission

Tuition Deposit* ......................................................................... $ 50
A $50 tuition deposit is due no later than 30 days after a student’s acceptance, except for
students who apply in the summer for admission not in the upcoming academic year but in
the subsequent year. In those cases, deposits are due by October 1 of the current academic
year. Tuition deposits are applied to tuition when students begin classes

Confirmation Deposit* ............................................................................... $ 50
A $50 confirmation deposit is due no later than 30 days after the financial plan is held

Confirmation deposits are applied to tuition when students begin classes

Rates for students entering between January 1, 2018, and December 31, 2018:
Tuition
Per semester**............................................................................................ $ 7,560
Lab Fee
Medical Assistant Programs per semester...................................................... $ 390
This fee is charged for each semester and half-semester term for which the student is
enrolled during the first two and one-half semesters of the program. The student is charged
at half the rate for a half-semester term

Residence Fee
Per semester*** .......................................................................................... $ 3,490
Residence Reservation Fee* .......................................................... $ 100
A reservation fee is required to reserve a residence space. This fee may be paid any time
after the student is accepted, but is due no later than March 1, 2018

Books and Supplies
Book charges will vary from term to term depending upon the program in which the
student is enrolled. These charges will range from $160 to $560 per term. Actual charges
will be used in the student’s financial plan. Students may opt out of their plan to have
books and/or supplies charged to their account. To start the opt-out process, the student
must see the Financial Aid Office to revise the financial plan. If the student has a credit
balance on his or her account, those funds will be made available immediately upon the
student’s request so that the student may purchase books and supplies

*Applicants who are accepted or apply within 30 days of their original start date must pay all deposits
before classes begin

* *The quoted tuition rate is based on enrollment for the equivalent of 12 credit hours or more in a
semester. Tuition charges for a student enrolled in less than 12 credit hours in a semester will be
adjusted proportionately. Students reenrolling midsemester will be charged for a term. The charge
for a stand-alone term is equal to one-half the semester rate and is based on enrollment for the
equivalent of 6 credit hours or more in the stand-alone term. Tuition charges for a student enrolled in
less than 6 credit hours in a stand-alone term will be adjusted proportionately

***To remain enrolled as a student, a student who enters residence must continue in residence or pay
minimum charges of two semesters for students enrolled in two-semester programs or two and one-
half semesters for students enrolled in other programs. Should a student remain in residence beyond
this minimum period of obligation, he or she will be charged for each additional term (half- semester)
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during which the student continues in residence. For this purpose, any part of a term is considered a
full term

Rates for students entering between January 1, 2019, and December 31, 2019:
Tuition
Per semester** ........................................................................................... $ 7,560
Lab Fee
Medical Assistant Programs per semester ..................................................... $ 420
This fee is charged for each semester and half-semester term for which the student is
enrolled during the first two and one-half semesters of the program. The student is charged
at half the rate for a half-semester term

Residence Fee
Per semester*** ......................................................................................... $ 3,490
Residence Reservation Fee* ......................................................... $ 100
A reservation fee is required to reserve a residence space. This fee may be paid any time
after the student is accepted, but is due no later than March 1, 2019

Books and Supplies
Book charges will vary from term to term depending upon the program in which the
student is enrolled. These charges will range from $160 to $560 per term. Actual charges
will be used in the student’s financial plan. Students may opt out of their plan to have
books and/or supplies charged to their account. To start the opt-out process, the student
must see the Financial Aid Office to revise the financial plan. If the student has a credit
balance on his or her account, those funds will be made available immediately upon the
student’s request so that the student may purchase books and supplies

*Applicants who are accepted or apply within 30 days of their original start date must pay all deposits
before classes begin

* *The quoted tuition rate is based on enrollment for the equivalent of 12 credit hours or more in a
semester. Tuition charges for a student enrolled in less than 12 credit hours in a semester will be
adjusted proportionately. Students reenrolling midsemester will be charged for a term. The charge
for a stand-alone term is equal to one-half the semester rate and is based on enrollment for the
equivalent of 6 credit hours or more in the stand-alone term. Tuition charges for a student enrolled in
less than 6 credit hours in a stand-alone term will be adjusted proportionately

***To remain enrolled as a student in school, a student who enters residence must continue in
residence or pay minimum charges of two semesters for students enrolled in two-semester programs
or two and one-half semesters for students enrolled in other programs. Should a student remain in
residence beyond this minimum period of obligation, he or she will be charged for each additional
term (half-semester) during which the student continues in residence. For this purpose, any part of a
term is considered a full term

CANCELLATION POLICIES
Applicants who have not visited the college prior to enrollment will have the
opportunity to withdraw without penalty within five calendar days following
either the regularly scheduled orientation procedures or following a tour of the
college facilities and inspection of equipment where training and services are
provided. All monies paid by an applicant will be refunded if requested in
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writing within five calendar days after signing an enrollment agreement and
making an initial payment. An applicant requesting cancellation more than five
calendar days after signing an enrollment agreement and making an initial
payment, but prior to entering the college, is entitled to a refund of all monies
paid, except the college may retain up to a total of $150. Written notification
should be sent to the college president

REFUND POLICIES
Application Fee
The application fee will be refunded if an applicant is not accepted for admission
or if an applicant cancels the application within five (5) business days after being
accepted by the college

Tuition/Confirmation Deposits
The Tuition Deposit and the Confirmation Deposit will be refunded to a student
who gives written notice of cancellation prior to the start of the course of
instruction. Once the course of instruction has begun, refunds of these deposits
will be made to a student who gives written notice of cancellation within five (5)
business days after the day of acceptance. (See No. 5 below.)
Medical Lab Fee
For the purpose of refunds, lab fees for students in the Medical Assistant
programs are treated the same as tuition. There is no refund or reduction of lab
fees during a period of externship. To avoid fluctuation in semester or stand-alone
term charges, lab fees are allocated over two and one-half semesters of the
program. They apply regardless of whether a student is actually enrolled in a lab
at any particular time

Residence Reservation Fee
A $100 fee is required to reserve a residence space. If a student cancels, a fee paid
before the due date is refundable until the due date. The fee is nonrefundable
following payment on or after the due date. For late applicants, a fee received on
or after the due date is nonrefundable except when an application is rejected

Residence Fees
Refunds of residence fees will be made only to students who withdraw or who are
dismissed from the college. In those cases, the refunds will be calculated in the
same manner as refunds of tuition

Tuition/Residence Refund Policy
1. Each student will be notified of acceptance/rejection in writing. The date
of acceptance will be presumed to be the date of delivery of the notice of
acceptance; if delivered by mail, five days following the postmark date of the
letter of acceptance

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Minneapolis Business College. A Bradford School . 2018-2019 Academic Catalog. This publication includes the school’s current . Campus Annual Security Report. MINNEAPOLIS BUSINESS COLLEGE. 1711 WEST COUNTY ROAD B . ROSEVILLE, MINNESOTA 55113 (651) 636-7406. ACADEMIC YEAR 2018-2019 .

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