With three campuses conveniently serving more than 2,100 students in the greater Chicago area, Northwestern Business College provides a solid, career-focused education in some of the fastest growing professions. In as little as one to two years, NBC students can earn their certificate or degree and begin working in their chosen fields.

The following mission statement has been adopted by the Board of Directors of Northwestern Business College to guide the development and growth of the College.

The professionals of Northwestern Business College, an institution of higher education, empower students to realize their career potential and individual goals. Our quality educational programs combined with our commitment, integrity, and personal attention, provide a vital human resource to the community.

Throughout its existence, Northwestern Business College has maintained the principles of the above mission statement and shared values. To accomplish its mission, Northwestern Business College is committed to:

• Providing students with an enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and professional faculty and staff who are dedicated to student success.
• Offering educational programs that effectively prepare students for entry and advancement in their careers.
• Promoting an environment that encourages respect for each individual and promotes effective listening, learning, thinking, reasoning, and communicating.
• Providing support services that enhance the college experience.
• Promoting personal development and lifelong learning.
• Addressing the workforce needs of the community.

Northwestern Business College welcomes you to apply today. We make the admissions application process convenient and easy for you. Once you make contact with us, we will assign a personal admissions representative to you. From this point on, you will be guided through every step of the way to make sure that all of your questions are answered. Our goal is to put you on the right path to a successful future that's filled with opportunities.

Northwestern Business College seeks students who have the desire for practical career preparation and the ability to achieve academic success.

NBC has a policy of non-discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, physical handicap, or religion in the administration of its admissions policies, educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, and other school programs.

To be admitted, a prospective student must be a high school graduate or hold a GED (General Educational Development) equivalency diploma, pass a placement examination administered on campus, complete a personal interview, and meet other requirements.

Your education is one the best investments that you'll make. Let us help you discover how you can afford college. Our helpful Financial Aid Representatives will meet with you in person and guide you through the process of identifying appropriate grants, scholarships, and/or loans. They will explain the Free Application For Federal Student Aid (FAFSA application process, and let you know about important opportunities and deadlines.

We want to make applying for financial assistance as simple as possible for you, and answer all the questions that you may have. We will do whatever we can to clarify what may seem like an overwhelming process.