NECB FAQs
Yes, NECB is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc. through its Commission on Institutions of Higher Education. To learn more, please visit our Accreditation page.
NECB's online degree programs are the perfect solution for the working adult who wants to advance their career and further their education. We offer a range of degrees in business and related fields at the graduate and undergraduate level. Our Associate of Science in Business Administration (ASBA) degree easily rolls over into the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) degree. If you already have a Bachelor's degree, then consider our Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree, our Master of Finance (MSF) degree, or our one-of-a-kind Master of Business Ethics & Compliance (MBEC) degree.
Yes, NECB accepts transfer credits from most regionally accredited institutions. Once you have officially matriculated into an NECB program, either NECB's Registrar or your Graduate Program Chair will evaluate your transfer credits. When transferring credits into NECB, we require an official transcript, sealed and forwarded to the NECB Registrar's Office. Transcripts in any language other than English must be translated through the Center for Educational Documentation (www.cedevaluations.com), or another reputable evaluation agency. Also, all foreign transcripts whether in English or not, must also be evaluated to determine U.S. equivalency prior to admittance into NECB. Information regarding transcript evaluation may be obtained by contacting an enrollment specialist or academic advisor.
English and Math and entrance exams are required for undergraduate students. If you have not previously attended NECB, you will be given English and Math exams prior to enrolling in any course. If you pass the exams with 55% or higher you will be admitted to the College and an advisor will work with you to enroll you in the appropriate level courses.
You will be admitted to the College. For English: If admitted and your score is between 55%-74%, you will be placed in ENG 099, Fundamentals of English. If you score 75% or higher, you will be placed in ENG 101, English Composition I. For Math: If admitted and your score is between 55%-74%, you will be placed in MAT 099, Fundamentals of Math. If you score 75% or higher, you will be placed in MAT 103, Business Mathematics. If you are enrolled in a Fundamentals course(s), you are conditionally admitted and will not be eligible to matriculate into your degree program until you pass the course with a 70% or higher. In the event, you do not pass the course(s), you will be dismissed from the college and will not be charged tuition for the course(s).
Specific admission requirements can be found on the Admission Requirements page for each respective program.
Yes, NECB accepts transfer credits from most regionally accredited institutions. Once you have officially matriculated into an NECB program, either NECB's Registrar or your Graduate Program Chair will evaluate your transfer credits. When transferring credits into NECB, we require an official transcript, sealed and forwarded to the NECB Registrar's Office. Transcripts in any language other than English must be translated through the Center for Educational Documentation (www.cedevaluations.com), or another reputable evaluation agency. Also, all foreign transcripts whether in English or not, must also be evaluated to determine U.S. equivalency prior to admittance into NECB. Information regarding transcript evaluation may be obtained by contacting an enrollment specialist or academic advisor.
Courses and course schedules for each program can be found under each respective degree program on this site.
Once you access your first course, you will see a course navigation outline on the left side of your screen.
Each week will contain the same basic components:
- Readings
- Lectures
- Discussion
- Review
- Assignment
Your course will begin at the start of the term (undergraduate) or session (graduate). For more information, please refer to the class schedule for your degree program.
The flexibility of this program allows you to schedule your time to match your learning style. The learning system contains all courseware and provides faculty and students with online and offline access to content for anytime, anywhere learning. The program works around your schedule. Undergraduate courses run 8 weeks, with students spending an average of 17 hours per week on coursework. The 5-week accelerated model of our graduate programs translates into a time commitment averaging 27 hours per week in each course.
NECB has chosen the APA 6 Style and formatting for all written projects because it is the most widely used style for business and finance courses. Including General Education, all courses at NECB will require the use of APA 6 as the writing style and format for written work, especially research projects and papers, to ensure that student learns to effectively use one selected style for all courses at the College.
No. The College requires a record of your assignment within the course. Submitting your assignment in the course shows documentation of completing the course requirements.
Scholarly writing uses peer-reviewed sources and edited publications including journals and books. Peer-reviewed articles are reviewed or judged by a panel of experts, which include scientific or scholarly peers.
No. Once you begin you cannot stop and start or navigate out of a quiz.
Students all benefit when people work together. There will be opportunities in each degree program to work collaboratively with your colleagues. For example, you will have the ability to interact with your classmates in weekly discussions and in some courses, work together in collaborative groups on assignments. While assessments, such as exams or quizzes, must be completed independently, learning generally increases when students interact with each other.
All BSBA students are required to take the BSBA Senior Capstone Course once they have completed 109 or more credits at NECB. This course must be passed with a C or better grade in order for the student to graduate.
All new students entering a Graduate program at NECB are required to take and pass a Capstone course, instead of a Comprehensive Final Exam in order to graduate. However, students that entered the Master's in Business Ethics and Compliance (MBEC) program before November 2011, may instead be required to complete a Comprehensive Final Exam. MBEC Students should contact their Program Chair to determine if this requirement applies to them.
At New England College of Business, academic integrity is defined as the commitment to honesty, fairness, and respect. You may read the College's full Academic Honesty & Integrity Policy here.
Turnitin.com is a reputable resource for evaluating written work. This tool is used in many of our courses to assess any and all discussion postings, assignments, research projects, research papers, group projects, etc. for the purpose of plagiarism detection.
Turnitin.com is a reputable resource for evaluating written work. This tool is used in many of our courses to assess any and all discussion postings, assignments, research projects, research papers, group projects, etc. for the purpose of plagiarism detection.
Undergraduate students must repeat any required course in which a grade of F, W or WF is received and will only be allowed to repeat courses in which they received a D or below.
Graduate students must repeat any required core course in which a grade of D, F, W or WF is received or any required prerequisite course in which a grade of C+ or below is received. Graduate prerequisite courses may be repeated only once.
Graduate students must repeat any required core course in which a grade of D, F, W or WF is received or any required prerequisite course in which a grade of C+ or below is received. Graduate prerequisite courses may be repeated only once.
In the case of a D or F, the better of the two grades is calculated into the CGPA. The lower grade will include a double asterisk indicating that the course has been repeated. Both original and repeated credits will be counted as attempted credits in rate of progress calculations.
To receive an incomplete (I), the student must petition, by the last week of the term or session, for an extension to complete the required course work. The student must be passing the course at the time of petition. The allotted time to make up an incomplete grade is one academic term or session, or eight weeks for undergraduate students (term) and five weeks for graduate students (session). NECB reserves the right to extend the time needed to fulfill the incomplete grade.
Undergraduate Courses:
A grade of "W" will be assigned when written requests are received from the 4th day of Week 1 through the Weeks 2, 3 and 4. A grade of a "WF" will be assigned when written requests are received in Weeks 5 through 8.
Graduate Courses:
A grade of "W" will be assigned when written requests are received from the 4th day of Week 1 through the Wednesday of Week 3. A grade of a "WF" will be assigned when written requests are received from the Thursday of Week 3 through Week 5.
A grade of "W" will be assigned when written requests are received from the 4th day of Week 1 through the Weeks 2, 3 and 4. A grade of a "WF" will be assigned when written requests are received in Weeks 5 through 8.
Graduate Courses:
A grade of "W" will be assigned when written requests are received from the 4th day of Week 1 through the Wednesday of Week 3. A grade of a "WF" will be assigned when written requests are received from the Thursday of Week 3 through Week 5.
An A, B, C or D is needed to receive credit for and undergraduate course. For a graduate course, an A, B or C is needed to receive credit.
Letter Grade |
Grade % |
Description |
A |
94 – 100% |
Very Good to Excellent. Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the subject matter. |
A- |
90 – 93.9% |
|
B+ |
87 – 89.9% |
Good. Moderately broad knowledge and understanding of the subject matter. |
B |
83 – 86% |
Satisfactory. Reasonable knowledge and understanding of the subject matter. |
B- |
80 – 82.9% |
|
C+ |
77 – 79.9% |
Marginal. Minimum knowledge and understanding of subject matter. |
C |
73 – 76.9% |
|
C- |
70 – 72.9% |
|
F |
Below 70% |
Failing. Unacceptable level of knowledge and understanding of subject matter. |
The lowest grade accepted for transfer credit is a C at the Undergraduate level and a B- at the Graduate level.
The process is known as filing a grievance. A student who has a grievance must first see the appropriate faculty or staff member with whom the complaint lies. If a viable solution is not reached on the part of the student and faculty or staff member, the student may seek the aid of the Department Chair or the Provost. The student has ten days to file a complaint in writing with the Provost if prior recourse has not been to the student's satisfaction. A special meeting of an ad hoc student grievance committee may be called. The group will reach a consensus after the grievance has been heard. The decision rendered by the committee will be final.
If a student fails a course he or she will have to retake the course and for undergraduate courses, earn a "D" or better. For core graduate courses, the student will have to retake the course and earn a "C" or better. For graduate prerequisite courses the student will have one opportunity to retake the course and earn a "B-" or better.
You will be able to access the grading "Rubric" on both the Discussion and Assignment screens. Rubrics provide the grading criteria that will be used by the instructor to evaluate that component of the course. Your grade will consist of the same rubric filled out by your instructor with a score for each line item.
New England College of Business professors assign all final grades.
NECB provides high-quality, industry-focused education for your employees, creating capable, skilled and loyal employees who strengthen your organization. Offering education from NECB as an employee benefit can be a crucial factor in attracting and retaining the employees that you want. Contact the Director of Corporate Partnerships at 1-617-951-2350 for more information.
Employees of partner companies receive significant discounts on NECB tuition for college courses. Students coming from partner companies work with our Corporate Partnership Directors to assist with any questions related to NECB programs. NECB and the Corporate Partner work together as Education Partners for Success to benefit employees and their families.
Partner companies can set up direct invoicing with the college. NECB can send a single invoice for all of your employees' tuition each term. This flexibility allows tuition reimbursement/HR departments to cut one check for the cost of all employee tuition instead of one for every student. Because it eliminates an employee paying out-of-pocket, you are likely to find this method can be a strong incentive for taking on the challenge of additional education.
Yes. We believe strongly that NECB is a win-win for both organizations and employees, and we assist you in the communication of this unique benefit in several ways: marketing materials, student advising, visits from our marketing/admissions representatives, NECBOnline course demonstrations, and custom programs. NECB is willing to work with your company to give you the best service possible.
First, we began nearly 100 years ago as an educator for financial institutions, and we have kept that focus through all the changes in financial services. It is what we know, we know it better than anyone, and the financial services industry has our full commitment. Second, we understand how to successfully educate and train students in the often-challenging area of financial services organizations. Our courses are accessible, affordable, relevant and along with our instructors, are focused on the industry´s needs.
For more information about these and other exciting Employer benefits, contact the Director of Corporate Partnerships at 617-951-2350
For more information about these and other exciting Employer benefits, contact the Director of Corporate Partnerships at 617-951-2350
All NECB students will purchase their books at NECB's virtual bookstore.
We offer a range of different seminars at NECB and at various off-site locations. For more information, please contact Admissions at 617-951-2350 x6912 or view Seminar descriptions.
NECB advisors are always willing to assist matriculated and non-matriculated students with questions and concerns. They can be contacted by phone at 617-951-2350 or by e-mail.
Refer to the Tuition and Fees page for your program of interest.
NECB currently has different financing options.
- Your employer may offer tuition reimbursement to help defray your out-of-pocket expenses.
- Your company may have or be willing to set up a direct billing arrangement with NECB for you and other employees.
- You may be eligible for the federal financial aid program.
The Self-Payment Plan requires that 100 percent of tuition and any applicable fees be paid prior to each course start date. You may choose to have your tuition automatically charged to your credit card. Payment may be made using cash, check, or credit card.
A student who repeats a course already taken at NECB will be charged at the rate of the course.
No. Courses are offered on a platform that can be used by all levels of technology users. Over time you will develop new skills. Use of tools like Excel, PowerPoint, etc. may be required for various courses.
You will need to be connected to the Internet to complete your coursework, however, you can download and save to your computer these elements of the course for off-line work:
- Readings from the eLibrary and any PDF documents
- Lecture transcripts and PowerPoint slides
- Some eBooks offer priting capabilities
- Discussion Board postings can be printed for off-line reading
Canvas is browser based, so you can access it on any device that accesses the internet: that means your PC, Mac, iPhone, iPad, tablet, or Smartphone. There's even an iPhone/iPad app! Keep in mind that mobile access should be used as a secondary means of access.
Your course is copyrighted material. Sharing course material with others is illegal and will affect your course grade.
Yes. Canvas is fully compatible with Mac products using Safari 4+ as the browser. There is a Canvas iPad app to make it easy to access coursework on an iPad.
- PC Windows 2000, Vista, or Windows 7 or Mac OS
- Most tablets, iPads and smart phones
- Any current browser such as Chrome, Firefox, Safari or IE9
- FlashPlayer 9
- 512 MB of RAM (1 GB or more preferred)
- Broadband connection; courses are heavily video intensive
- Video display capable of high-color 16-bit display
- A sound card and speakers or headphones
- Current anti-virus software that is kept up-to-date
- Web camera is highly recommended
Learn more about Canvas supported browsers.
Tip: Due to the rapid improvements in Web technologies, it is good practice to have more than one browser available. If you encounter issues, try entering the course with a different browser or device.
Classroom technology requirements
Technology is integrated throughout each classroom. Minimally, you will need to have access to the following:
Web browsing:
Assignments and Documents:
- Microsoft Office is the standard office productivity software used by faculty, students, and staff. (Alternatives: Open Office or Google Docs)
- Word processing: Microsoft Word
- Spreadsheet software: Microsoft Excel
- Presentation software: Microsoft PowerPoint
Tip: Copying and pasting, along with attaching/uploading documents for assignment submission, will be required. Be prepared with these technology skills before your classes start.
Recommended: Headset with Microphone and Webcam
- To participate fully in online webinars, these are recommended, but not required.
Educational Discounts
- NECB students qualify for educational discounts on hardware and software. Click here to learn more. Contact your Academic Advisor if you need proof of attendance.
To access your Canvas courses, you need to logon to the My NECB Student Portal from the NECB.edu home page.
If you are unable to log in to the Student Portal, click the Reset Password button (or Contact Support button) on the log in screen. You can also contact the Registrar's Office at registrar@necb.edu for assistance.
You do not need a separate username and password to access your Canvas courses. Just logon to the MyNECB student portal, and click on the "My Courses" tab in the student portal.
Contacting your instructor, your classmates, or your group is easy in Canvas through the Conversations feature. Click the Inbox link in the Help Corner to open your Conversations Inbox. If you right-click or option-click on the Inbox link, you can open your Conversation Inbox in a new browser tab to keep it handy while you are doing other tasks in Canvas.
Watch this Canvas video to learn how: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NWqIaEyVWZM
Click here to access the Canvas Student Guide: http://guides.instructure.com/m/4212
Participating in a Threaded Discussion is easy in Canvas! Watch this Canvas video to learn more: http://guides.instructure.com/s/2204/m/4210/l/40783-what-are-discussions-video
Click here to access the Canvas Student Guide: http://guides.instructure.com/m/4212
