Online Business Administration Top Degree :: Accredited Universities

Aberdeen Business School is recognised both nationally and internationally for its corporate and management education. In 2014 this course was listed as one of the top 30 online MBA courses available globally.

It has been developed to ensure that it meets the highest international standards and is of direct relevance to the real world. This distance learning MBA course is delivered online through the University's virtual learning environment, Campus Moodle, where you will have access to teaching material and communicate with lecturers and fellow students.

Entry Requirements

To gain admission you will normally:

- hold a first degree, at honours level in a top class banding

- have at least three years full-time work experience at a professional level

- where appropriate be able to demonstrate competence in written and oral English

All international students, for whom English is not their first language, must provide evidence of linguistic ability, by gaining either IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 570 (paper) or TOEFL 230 (computer) prior to receiving an unconditional offer of a place on the course.

English Language requirements
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International studetns should possess

IELTS Academic Test 6.5 overall* (with a minimum score of 5.5 in each component)

TOEFL iBT 90 (with a minimum score of Listening 17, Reading 18, Speaking 20 and Writing 24)

Pearson PTE Academic 61 (with a minimum score of 51 in each component)

Other Fees

Tuition fee varies for each year

Year 1 - £5,515

Year 2 - £5,515

Year 3 - £1,971

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“Challenging the notion that online education is inherently a 'one size fits all' proposition, we help each student leverage their unique individual strengths and personal experience to succeed in our increasingly globalized economy.” -- School of Management Chair Randolph Schwering

Aspen University's innovative Master of Business Administration program builds solid career foundations for adult learners. Perfect for students who already have some experience in the business world and are ready to take their professional game to the next level, our graduates gain the essential skills to succeed as well-rounded business professionals.

Our program takes students beyond passive "sage on the stage" lectures, encouraging students to actively apply cutting-edge business practices to real world organizational challenges. Our core courses focus on proven best practices in areas like marketing, finance, strategy, accounting and supply chain management. Students also hone their competitive edge by gaining real world organizational skills in team collaboration, conflict management, process improvement and technology deployment. Fundamental courses on topics such as Business Finance and Organizational Behavior are paired with cutting edge coursework covering issues related to e-Business and Business Ethics. Additionally, the Capstone Course is designed to promote the most essential assets of learning integration, synthesis and skills in change management and leadership.

Many students pursue Aspen's online MBA program to follow their entrepreneurial ambitions or to attain executive jobs and prestigious leadership positions in fields including finance, marketing, and information management; they frequently work as business executives and managers.

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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Whatever your expertise or sector, you will find our programme intellectually stimulating, challenging, relevant and rewarding.

Designed for those in employment who wish to study on a part-time basis, our course encapsulates the educational requirements of senior and executive level management. For those wishing to study full time, we offer a one year MBA and also a two year programme which includes a business placement.

On this course you can:

Attend our Master Class programme or our Evening Hot Topic seminars, during which you will be encouraged to exchange ideas and discuss latest business thinking
Participate in live web-based chat forums to discuss your work with lecturers and other students
Make an effective contribution to your workplace, as well as improve your career prospects
Attend UK, European and international residentials and learn from overseas lectures and company visits

Entry Requirements

A good honours degree (or equivalent, including professional qualifications), not necessarily in a business related subject,plus a minimum of three years appropriate and relevant postgraduate managerial/professional experience. Applicants with no formal qualifications but with appropriate management experience will be considered for our Non-Graduate Entry Programme.
English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 with no component score below 6.0.

Other Fees

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Grand Canyon University's Master of Business Administration and Master of Science in Leadership is a dual degree program designed for students who wish to pursue a traditional MBA degree and a leadership degree concurrently. This MBA/MSL program blends the quantitative skills associated with an MBA along with the interpersonal skills of a leadership degree, for a comprehensive program that prepares graduates for leadership roles in a variety of business settings.

Students in the MBA/MSL degree program will have the opportunity to study the leadership principles, including servant leadership and values-based management. Time will be spent exploring leadership models and theories, learning how to improve leadership in real-world organizations, and gaining the necessary skills to become an empowering leader.

Quantitative principles and practices will also be explored and studied including financial analysis, financial planning, working capital management, applied business probability and statistics, and international banking. Managerial topics will be explored including managerial accounting, concepts and procedures for internal reporting, the management of operations in manufacturing and service environments, financial forecasting, and raising funds in capital markets.

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

OR

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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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

OR

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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