Online Business Administration Top Degree :: Accredited Universities

This degree advances the information that students have already learned in the associate degree. They apply the information they have already obtained in a more advanced study environment. For instance, they will be introduced to case studies and apply their knowledge to solve issues that are afflicting an organization and discus how they would overcome the problem.

At this level, they will be involved in group structure commensurate to the real world of business. Developing a marketing plan as a group will introduce them to one of the many aspects of marketing.

There are numerous skills or knowledge that you’ll come away with in the marketing program. First, you’ll learn the importance of knowing your target market in terms of their wants and needs. If you don’t understand this, then it’s almost impossible to know how to serve them. Second, you’ll learn customer relationship management. Without building that lasting, personal relationship by applying trust, knowledge of the product, empathy and many other unknowns, you have no customers.

The instructors bring real-world application to the classroom by meeting with professionals in the field and discussing what you really need to know in order to be successful in this field. While it is important to discuss marketing topics in the classroom, it’s even more important that you have the opportunity to actually apply what you have learned.

Marketing isn’t for everyone. The field of marketing is a very exciting and rewarding career; however, students need to possess certain personality traits and characteristics to make it in the classroom as well as the world of marketing. Students need to be creative and self-motivated, they have to be able to work well in a team environment, they must learn to be detailed-oriented, and they must understand that they will be put into a leadership role at times. There really is no one trait or list of specific traits, but a combination of these and many more.

Entry Requirements

Students wishing to enter the baccalaureate division must have an associate degree from Sullivan or another accredited institution or have already earned approximately 90 quarter hours or 60 semester hours.

Other Fees

Books and supplies: $7,200

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The Master in Business Administration with a specialization in Pharmaceutical Marketing and Management is ideal for students who are interested in entering a new field and for experienced professionals seeking a degree that will build upon their existing knowledge and skills. In addition to Aspen University’s core MBA curriculum, this program provides students with a carefully assembled series of courses addressing topics directly connected to the pharmaceutical industry, from management to marketing to ethics.

A vital part of the thriving global economy, the pharmaceutical industry offers a wide array of career opportunities and possibilities for advancement. Whether your ideal position in the pharmaceutical world is related to marketing, management, sales, or advertising, the online MBA program in Pharmaceutical Marketing and Management will prepare you to be a leader in your field.

Potential Careers

Students who earn their Master in Business Administration with a specialization in Pharmaceutical Marketing and Management typically pursue the following careers:

Pharmaceutical Sales Manager
Pharmaceutical Marketing Manager
Pharmaceutical Advertising
Market Research Analyst

Entry Requirements

Application

A completed application.

Statement of Goals

A statement of your goals reflecting the academic, professional, and personal goals you would like to achieve through your work with Aspen University. Your goals statement will be evaluated by the Admissions Committee as part of the application process. The statement of goals should be between 300 - 500 words.

Bachelor's Degree Transcripts

Evidence of a bachelor’s degree in the form of official transcripts from an accredited/approved institution, or an equivalently certified degree from a recognized foreign college or university. Official transcripts of all previous baccalaureate and post-baccalaureate study must be sent directly to Aspen University by the granting institution(s).

Military Documentation (Optional)

A Military ID or DD214 for those who qualify for the military discount program.

Transfer Credit Evaluation (Optional)

Students who have earned college credit may submit a transfer credit evaluation report with corresponding course descriptions, and official transcripts from accredited institutions in order to determine which credits may be applied toward the requirements of a program at Aspen University.

Other Fees

Annual Technology Fee - $150

Graduation (one time) - $100

Proctored Examination (per exam) - $100

Textbooks - $1200

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The purpose of the Human Resources Management MBA program is to provide a learning experience that students can readily transfer into everyday practice in their careers and businesses, especially in the field of human resources. Performance competency (skill- and knowledge-developing projects) and affective development (value-challenging experiences) are emphasized. Projects focus on enhancing the following skills: Internet, primary, and secondary research; software (MSWord, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project Management); creative; decision making; project and people management; analytical; synthesis; integrative; conceptual; and communication. The MBA program includes core courses in general functional areas and covers general management and administration skills that can be applied toward any field or industry. The program builds upon the core curriculum by focusing on advanced topics in human resources management.

Program Objectives
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Graduates of the Human Resources MBA program will be able to demonstrate the ability to:

Broaden the base of business administration knowledge, smoothing the transition from specialist to generalist.

Utilize an expanded business vocabulary by exploring the functional and specialty areas of business management and healthcare administration.

Conceptualize the impact of strategic decisions on various functional areas of business and evaluate business- and corporate-level strategies.

Perform market segmentation, SWOT, and competitive analyses to take advantage of changes in the marketing environment and advances in technology.

Apply cost management tools and techniques to managerial decision making.

Develop overall leadership and team building skills to become a more effective change agent and achieve desired business outcomes.

Evaluate the current issues, trends, and limitations of human resource management.

Analyze the financial disclosures required to effectively evaluate a business and make appropriate strategic decisions.

Analyze the major challenges of recruiting and staffing in today’s labor market to include internal and external recruitment, retention and legal compliance.

Examine needs assessment, the development and evaluation of training, and the linking of training to workplace skills and productivity.

Examine the components of pay models, their role in total compensation, internal pay structures and designs, and their relationship to job analysis.

Analyze the variety of employment benefits, the legalities associated with each, and their impact on the employee recruiting, retention, and satisfaction.

Evaluate the challenges of an international workforce to include expatriate employees, culture, training, and development.

Research and analyze the competitive environment of an industry, recommend product, business, and strategic positioning changes within the industry, and develop associated strategic plans.

Entry Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree

Other Fees

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Deakin’s Master of Business Administration (International) will develop business managers, particularly those operating in an international context, with the capability of dealing with all aspects of an organisation's management.

You will study a broad range of topics relating to all aspects of organisational management and the development of creative, analytical and interpersonal capabilities crucial to business leadership.

The on-campus and off-campus modes of study incorporate Deakin's flexible learning model, using electronic conferencing, group-based project work and interaction, high quality course materials, overseas study programs and intensive residential schools.

As part of certain units you can participate in international study tours where formal academic study is integrated with visits to professional bodies in host countries enabling you to develop a real appreciation of key aspects of business in a global environment.

Entry Requirements

Completion of a tertiary program equivalent to not less than 3 years of full-time study at a university or other approved educational institution -normally requires weighted average mark (WAM) of 65% or approved equivalent, or for those without a degree, a masters degree may be accepted in lieu of a 3-year bachelor degree -normally requires weighted average mark (WAM) of 65% or approved equivalent, or a graduate certificate in a cognate area -normally requires weighted average mark (WAM) of 65% or approved equivalent plus 5 years minimum relevant work experience. Applicants may be eligible for Credit for Prior Learning for appropriate units of completed postgraduate study.

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees

Textbooks

Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year)

Incidental unit costs

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The Master of Business Administration and Master of Science in Nursing with an Emphasis in Nursing Leadership in Health Care Systems (Dual Degree) is designed to afford experienced nurses having completed a Bachelor of Science in Nursing with the opportunity to develop cross-functional business management skills and leadership competences appropriate to preparing individuals in the nursing and health care fields for advanced management and executive positions.

This masters in nursing leadership and management program goes beyond patient care and studies the business side of health care by examining the costs, how to set and maintain a budget, and the management of workforce challenges. Graduates of this degree may be prepared to either fulfill an entrepreneurial goal and start their own health company or move into a leadership role within a health care organization, such as Chief Nursing Officer, VP of Patient Services, or Chief Executive Officer.

The following topics are included in the masters in nursing leadership and management: leadership theory and application, finance, accounting, economics, quantitative methods, marketing management, managerial accounting, managerial finance, operations management, and ethics in the healthcare system. Other courses examine nursing as a profession and a discipline and the role of the nurse as a vital member of the interprofessional team providing patient-centered care. Students will explore and learn to apply the theoretical foundations for nursing practice. The behavioral forces and relationships that influence organizational effectiveness and change are studied, as well as intervention strategies and application skills. Nursing and health care research and its application to nursing education, nursing practice, and the delivery of health care services will also be explored. Emphasis is placed on strategies to access current and relevant data, synthesize the information, and translate new knowledge into practice.

A capstone course culminates the program, which provides an opportunity for students to develop an evidence-based practice project proposal that addresses a business problem, issue, or concern in professional practice. Students identify a problem amenable to research-based intervention; search literature; propose a solution; and develop a plan to implement the solution, evaluate its outcome(s), and disseminate the findings.

Entry Requirements

Applicants to university graduate programs may be accepted for admission by meeting one of the criteria specified below:

Degree Bearing Transcripts
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An undergraduate degree from an accredited, GCU-approved college, university or program with a GPA of 2.8 or better on the degree-bearing transcript

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A graduate degree from an accredited, GCU-approved college, university or program

Test Scores
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If students cannot meet the GPA requirement, they may still be eligible for admission by meeting certain graduate test scores:
Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT): 500
Graduate Record Examination (GRE): 1,000 combined verbal/quantitative, prior to August 2011; 300 combined verbal/quantitative, after August 2011

Other Fees

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