Summer school and transfer courses from other institutions are routinely approved for Barnard credit if :

the school is reputable. Distance learning is not reputable.

the course is equivalent to one offered at Barnard or Columbia. Management and marketing courses, are not offered at Barnard or Columbia.

the session is 5 weeks or longer.

the course is not a lower-level course in a subject you have already taken at a higher level.

the course does not duplicate a course already taken.

If your courses meet these criteria, you can leave your pre-approval form, along with supporting documentation, in the Department Office to be signed by the Chair and returned to you.

If your courses do not meet this criteria, you will need to see the Department Chair in person. Be prepared to explain why your case merits exceptional treatment.