Welcome from the Dean

Welcome to Gaston College’s Business and Information Technology Division. Our mission is to provide innovative, quality instruction and support services for programs within this division. We strive to promote and provide work-based learning opportunities and maintain positive relations with business and industry within our community. The division offers students the knowledge and skills that prepare them for careers in accounting, business, criminal justice, information technology, medical office administration, office administration, and paralegal.

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Programs of Study

The Gaston College Business and Information Technology Division offers numerous programs of study in Accounting, Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Paralegal, Information Technology, Medical Office Administration, Supply Chain Management – Distribution Management and Office Administration.

For more information on your area of interest, program learning outcomes and the requirements to earn your associate degree, diploma and/or certificate, please select from the left menu options.

Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs

In addition to Gaston College’s regional accreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, many of its Business and Information Technology programs are also accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). ACBSP is a leading specialized accreditation body for business education supporting, celebrating, and rewarding teaching excellence. The Business and Information Technology programs at Gaston College that are accredited by ACBSP include: Accounting, Business Administration, Business Administration-Human Resources Management, Global Logistics and Distribution Management, Computer Information Technology, Computer Programming, Networking Technology, Web Technologies, Office Administration, Legal Office Administration, and Medical Office Administration. Additional information on ACBSP can be found on its website at www.acbsp.org.

Divisional Contact Information

Dean
Nick Edwards
(704)922-6262
edwards.nick@gaston.edu

Associate Dean
Lisa Albright-Jurs, J.D.
(704)922-2256
jurs.lisa@gaston.edu

Administrative Assistant
Karen Jenkins
(704)922-6263
jenkins.karen@gaston.edu

Administrative Support
Debbie Thibeault
(704)922-6277
thibeault.debbie@gaston.edu