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Introducing the 2015-2018 Peirce College Strategic Plan

Since our founding, Peirce has been committed to providing working adults with the employer-valued skills and knowledge they need to achieve workplace success and advance in their careers. As we celebrate our 150thanniversary, we are further exemplifying that commitment with the launch of our 2015-2018 Strategic Plan. There are many exciting developments included in the […]

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Peirce College as an Eyewitness to History

Thomas May Peirce founded Union Business College in one of the most notable years in United States history, 1865. On April 9thof that year, Confederate General Robert E. Lee surrendered to General Ulysses S Grant, ending the Civil War. Just six days later, President Lincoln was assassinated at Ford’s Theater in Washington. Philadelphia mourners came […]

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Video: Online Learning at Peirce College

Peirce has long been an innovator in online education.  Starting with a pilot in 1999 and rolling out full degree programs in 2000, we’ve continued to innovate and offer more classes and degree programs in a convenient format to help busy working adults achieve their dreams of earning a degree. As a result, we’ve been […]

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Peirce College Accounting Degree Prepares Students for Large Growth in Demand

According to the Bureau of Statistics, employment of accountants is expected to grow 22% by 2018. As new innovations, processes and technology emerge, the skills students will need to excel as accounting professionals must also reflect these changes. Our career-oriented Accounting program prepares students for diversified positions in the field of accounting. The strong concentration […]

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