Specific Academic Requirements
Business Programs
Accounting | Business Administration | Hotel Administration | Marketing
Real Estate | Sports Management | Travel & Tourism
General Admission Requirements
Each program has additional admission requirements which are listed on the academic program pages. Applicants are responsible for knowing these requirements, any specific deadlines, and submitting appropriate documents as noted. Students who do not meet the specific academic course requirements for their desired program may be offered admission to the Associate in Science in General Studies program and take these courses at NHTI. Grades of "C" or higher are required in each pre-requisite course, in addition to fulfillment of the other general and specific requirements, to be considered for the desired program.
Depending on their intended major and academic background, students may take as part of the General Studies program, courses such as:
- Introductory English
- Introductory Mathematics
- Introductory Technical Mathematics
- Introductory Biology with Lab
- Introductory Chemistry with Lab
- Pre-Engineering Technology Physics
- Study Strategies
Freshman Assessment
Students entering programs at NHTI, Concord's Community College are required to complete placement testing before registering for classes. Testing may be waived based on performance on standardized tests and/or grades in specific college courses. Department Heads of academic programs will use testing data to help advise students in course selection. Both national and NHTI data indicate that students benefit from assessment and placement. Students who need to strengthen skills may need extra time to complete their programs. For more information, students may contact Admissions at 603-271-7134, the Learning Center at 603-271-7725, or the Department Head of the program in which they are interested or to which they have been admitted.
A student may be eligible to substitute another higher-level course for the course prescribed in the curriculum, if indicted by the results of the student’s incoming assessment scores. The substitution can be made only with the joint approval of the student’s Department Head and the Department Head of the area offering the course. The approval form is available in the Registrar’s Office.
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Business Programs
Business Administration and Accounting
- College preparatory course (or equivalent) in English and/or communications; good verbal abilities and writing skills are major considerations for acceptance into the program;
- High school Algebra I with a grade of "C" or higher or NHTI's MT 103 and MT 104, both with grades of "C" or higher.
Internship Considerations
While not required in all options, internships are encouraged as an additional course. The college must ensure that individuals (customers, employees, etc.) at internship and service learning sites are not adversely affected by students during learning experiences. Therefore, students participating in internship and field experiences must demonstrate the emotional stability required to exercise sound judgment, accept direction and guidance from a supervisor or faculty member and establish rapport and maintain sensitive interpersonal relationships with employees, customers and clients.
Technical Requirements
Students who enroll in the program should comprehend the English language, both oral and written, and have sufficient manual dexterity to produce legible written documents in a timely manner. They should be able to sit or stand at a desk or workstation and stay on task for extended periods of time. They should be detail-oriented, able to read small print, and perform basic mathematical operations.
Sports Management
- College preparatory course (or equivalent) in English and/or communications; good verbal abilities and writing skills are major considerations for acceptance into the program;
- High school Algebra I with a grade of "C" or higher or NHTI's MT 103 and MT 104, both with grades of "C" or higher.
Intership Considerations
The college must ensure that individuals (customers, employees, etc.) at internship and service learning sites are not placed adversely affected by students during learning experiences. Therefore, students participating in internship and field experiences must demonstrate the emotional stability required to exercise sound judgment, accept direction and guidance from a supervisor or faculty member and establish rapport and maintain sensitive interpersonal relationships with employees, customers and
clients.
Hospitality Management
Hotel Administration and Travel and Tourism
- College preparatory course (or equivalent) in English and/or Communications; good verbal abilities and writing skills are major considerations for acceptance into the Travel and Tourism and Hotel Administration programs;
- High school Algebra I with a grade of “C” or higher or NHTI’s MT 103 and MT 104 with grades of “C” or higher;
- Computer keyboarding skills are essential.
Internship Considerations
The college must ensure that individuals (customers, employees, etc.) at internship and service learning sites are not placed adversely affected by students during learning experiences. Therefore, students participating in internship and field experiences must demonstrate the emotional stability required to exercise sound judgment, accept direction and guidance from a supervisor or faculty member and establish rapport and maintain sensitive interpersonal relationships with employees, customers and clients.
Revised June 1, 2007