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Students attend Business Skills Institute in Las Cruces, New Mexico, a small city. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Business Skills Institute degrees go up to the Certificate.
The school is known for its programs in law, office and administration, computer science and engineering, and medical adminstration.
Applicants to Business Skills Institute appreciate its open admissions policy. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
There are 148 students at Business Skills Institute (as of 2005). The school has a large minority student population.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Business Skills Institute is an educational institution offering career courses at the post-secondary level. We believe that education is a lifelong process and that professional growth comes through knowledge and training. The mission of this institution is focused on the education of each student. This is accomplished by offering courses of study and utilizing teaching skills that are appropriate to an entry-level position in the individual's field of study. Our primary objectives are to: + Academically educate the student + Vocationally train the student in their field of study + Prepare the student for a successful career by developing proper work habits, a professional attitude, and an increased level of selfesteem+ Assisting the graduate in obtaining an entry-level position in their chosen field of study. The goals at IBS are to provide students with a cognitive, performance based,quality education and assist them with career placement. All of the functions of the school revolve around the mission."
More complete details are provided below.
Business Skills Institute - Las Cruces
1400 El Paseo Road
Las Cruces, NM 88001
General Phone: (505) 526-5579
Admissions Phone: (505) 526-5579
Financial Aid Phone: (505) 526-5579
http://www.ibclubbock.com
Business Skills Institute awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Adminstration | 25 | medical secretary |
| Business And Management | 19 | accounting and related services |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 17 | computer networking |
| Office And Administration | 15 | administrative assistant, receptionist |
| Law | 11 | legal secretary |
| Engineering Technician | 0 | computer systems tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Business Skills Institute in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 67 | 5 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 20 | 2 |
In 2005, Business Skills Institute had a total enrollment of 148 students (127 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 14% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 83% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New Mexico | 65% |
| Texas | 33% |
| Arizona | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 63 % |
| Part-Time | 91 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2004):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 100% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Las Cruces, New Mexico for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New Mexico Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (505) 526-5579
Financial Aid:
Business Skills Institute participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2532900)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (505) 526-5579
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting and Related Services, Other
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Receptionist
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Business Skills Institute Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% |  |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Number of degree programs (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 14% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in law (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers part-time study On-campus library
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