Online Accelerated Business Administration Degree :: Accredited Universities

Many business professionals looking to advance their business careers choose to pursue an MBA. But while earning an MBA is a challenge, earning an MBA in one year is a completely different kind of commitment. If you are a business professional who has the intensity to take on a rigorous course load and the dedication to further your business education and skills in a compressed amount of time, the Northcentral University accelerated, one-year MBA track may be for you.

In our accelerated MBA track, you should expect to devote 30-35 hours per week to your program. You will be required to organize your time more efficiently than ever before and meet stringent deadlines. You will more than likely face unforeseen obstacles that will require you to think on your feet and adapt. You will also have to maintain frequent communication with your faculty mentor, employer and even family members whose support and feedback will be so critical to your success.

These challenges will give you an even greater opportunity to develop your essential business skills. We encourage you to attack it like a business project—the kind that will show your current or future employer that you have the commitment and focus to immerse yourself in our rigorous accelerated MBA track and handle any challenge thrown your way.

Entry Requirements

There are two options for entering a master of business administration program (MBA) in the School of Business and Technology Management

Direct Entry: Individuals with a previously completed bachelor's degree in business from a regionally or nationally accredited academic institution may immediately begin the MBA program.

Evaluation Track: Individuals who do not meet direct entry requirements would begin their degree plan with SKS5000-8 prior to taking the remaining courses in their degree plan.

International applicants
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If English is the second language of a student, an official score demonstrating English proficiency is required for admission.

TOEFL

iBT - 79
pBT - 550

IELTS - 6.5
PTE - 53

Other Fees

Average book cost per course: $110

Learning Management Fee (one-time per program): $250

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Our online MBA program is crafted to support professionals who are seeking credentials necessary to qualify for management and leadership positions, both in government and industry. MBA core coursework and projects focus on developing your leadership skills, enhancing your understanding of new technologies, strengthening your ability to use technology to solve business problems, and understanding the process of innovation. Specialization options include leadership, information assurance, information technology, or technology management law and policy. An additional specialization option emphasizing acquisition in the federal government and DoD contracting arena is under development. Students complete the 36-39 credit hour program through a combination of accelerated 8-week terms and 16-week semesters.

Entry Requirements

Applicants who possess an undergraduate degree in business are waived from completing MBA-600 “Fundamentals of Professional Management.” All other MBA-students must complete it. MBA-600 provides a broad foundation in accounting, finance, economics and statistics.

Other Fees

Information Technology fee, per semester - $15 per credit hour

Late registration for continuing students - $40

Late payment - $25

Deferment payment plan - $30

Drop/add (each form) - $10

Returned check - $40

Transcript (each) - $10

Certificates - $25

Replacement of Diploma - $75

Exam fee for RSC 802 only - $50 (Doctorate students)

Master's program - $150 (non-refundable)

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In the highly competitive business world a business administration degree can make a difference. Through an integrated curriculum that incorporates business fundamentals with an emphasis on ethical leadership and strong values, CCU's Business Administration degree has made a difference for hundreds of adult students who wanted to advance their careers.

Focus areas in the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Business Administration degree include: business management, project management, ethics and international considerations, and real-world learning experience.

Business Administration Degree Program Benefits
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Students in the Business Administration program are challenged to develop a framework for personal and professional ethics that makes them highly marketable in today's business climate.

The program is specially designed for adult students who are busy with work and family commitments.

Students take one course at a time with classroom-based courses meeting one night a week for five weeks.

Students can complete the coursework online. Internet-based courses run for seven weeks and weekly assignments may be completed around your schedule.
Small class sizes encourage individualized learning and networking.

The program is taught in an accelerated format and can be completed in as little as 16 months by attending courses on week nights or weekends.

Business Administration degree students have the opportunity to participate in CCU’s annual Values-Aligned Leadership Summit, a one-day conference designed to bring business executives and students together to discuss the role of values and ethics in today’s workplace.

Students have direct access to professors who are also professionals in the field.

Entry Requirements

CCU sets test scores and grade point averages as our minimum level of acceptance for traditional undergraduate students. Normally, the minimum requirements for admission are:

2.8 High School GPA;
21 ACT composite scoreor1500 SAT score;
A strong spiritual recommendation; and
Application essay responses

Students who do not meet these minimum requirements are encouraged to apply and the University will consider their application under a committee review process which may include a personal interview. Factors such as essay content, recommendation content, and extracurricular activity all contribute to an individual admission decision.

International Student Requirements
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As an international student, you must meet regular entrance requirements and follow standard application procedures. In addition, you will need to demonstrate the ability to understand college-level English. All non-native English speaking undergraduate students must achieve a minimum score of 550 or better on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).

If you are admitted on a student visa you must be enrolled for at least twelve semester hours of credit. In order to work off campus, international students must meet with the International Student Coordinator at CCU to obtain permission from the United States Immigration authorities. International students may be eligible for institutional financial aid and awards, but are not eligible for federal financial aid.

Other Fees

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The Online MBA with a concentration in general management provides students with the necessary skills and theoretical background sought by managers of businesses and organizations, while offering the convenience of a fully online degree program. All courses in the Online MBA are taught by the Brennan School's respected faculty members, so students receive the same outstanding learning experience as in our traditional MBA program.

All courses are offered in accelerated 8-week sessions over a calendar year, for a total of six sessions per year. The program is designed for students with busy schedules. Courses feature asynchronous learning, allowing students to complete coursework when it is most convenient for them, from anywhere in the world.

Entry Requirements

Admission to the graduate programs of the Brennan School of Business is open to those who hold a bachelor’s degree in any field with an appropriate general education component from an accredited institution. No prior business courses are required. The Admission Committee bases its decision on:

The applicant’s total academic record

A satisfactory score on the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) or the Graduate Record Exam (GRE), as required by the degree program

Two recommendations (from a current or past employer, professor or professional colleague)

The applicant’s personal statement and resume

Other Fees

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The master of business administration (MBA) degree prepares experienced business professionals to be effective, knowledgeable, and ethical managers in the corporate, nonprofit, and public sectors. Coursework covers advanced topics in finance, economics, organizational behavior, strategic management, marketing management, and more. The broad, interdisciplinary nature of an MBA has made it an established stepping stone for advancement to leadership roles in many aspects of business.

Earn the degree you need to be an effective and respected business leader at companies of any size. The School of Business and Nonprofit Management offers classes in an accelerated format that take place at night, on weekends, and online—flexible enough to fit into your schedule. Our faculty—both full-time PhDs and working executives—get to know you in small classes so they can help you achieve your goals. Courses in our fully-accredited program integrate ethics and decision-making with proven strategies for success and business best practices.

Entry Requirements

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution

International applicants
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A bank statement and affidavit of support indicating available funds of a minimum of US $33,000, exclusive of North Park scholarship assistance.

English language proficiency:

TOEFL - 68 or above

IELTS - 6.0

Other Fees

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