Last January we told you about our strategic
partnership with the University of the Arts that helps better prepare
students for today’s job market. Through the partnership, Peirce offers current
students of the University of the Arts a variety of courses in management,
marketing, application development, and entrepreneurship along with many other
courses that will help them build careers in business and as creative
entrepreneurs. Peirce students can also take courses at University of the Arts
in graphic design, multimedia, photography, performing arts, and many other
courses that align with their personal and professional interests.
Recently
the Philadelphia Inquirer reported on the value of this partnership along
with other initiatives to help students throughout the region develop
personally and professionally as they head out into the modern workforce.
The article echoes the sentiment of University of the Arts
President Sean T. Buffington who stated when the partnership was announced a
year ago, “Artists and designers are increasingly building careers as creative
entrepreneurs, and business leaders see more and more opportunity in the arts
fields. The University of the Arts is excited to partner with Peirce College to
help both student communities develop the skills necessary to succeed in the
creative economy.”
James J. Mergiotti, Peirce College president and chief
executive officer also sees the value the partnership brings to Peirce, “This
cross registration agreement provides new opportunities for our students.
Partnering with UArts will broaden Peirce students’ creative abilities while
upholding our mission of equipping them with the career-related knowledge and
tools they need to reach their educational and life goals.”
To learn more about the types of courses offered by Peirce
to University of the Arts students take a look at the full
list of courses.
If you’re a current Peirce student interested in enrolling
in courses at the University of the Arts through the partnership and have a
cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above, earned at least 12 college-level credits, and
completed any applicable developmental courses, you can get a full
list of the courses offered to Peirce students here.
Learn more about the partnership and how to enroll in
courses by contacting your advisor at advisingcenter@peirce.edu
or 888.868.4269 ext. 9177.
