Online Business Global Leadership Degree :: Accredited Universities

This course is designed to deliver accesible, creative and flexible postgraduate business education and offer choices in how, when and where you study. It is ideally suited to individuals who intend to balance their personal and professional commitments with their studies. It is a fully online course that will build on your existing experience and knowledge, and develop your business and management skills, giving you the expertise you need to take on senior roles.

You will gain a sound understanding of business and human resource management theory, including international HR management, the skills needed to successfully manage and motivate staff, and the real issues faced by contemporary HR managers. the curriculum is tailored for the dynamic contemporary business environment and focuses on developing skills in leadership and the application of conceptual management theories to current practice.

Our online learning environment uses materials created especially for the course by our module leaders, and your learning experience will be enriched through online discussions that upplement the written materials, as well as case study analyses from diverse sectors and articles from leading academics and practising professionals. You will be able to study at home or at work, and proceed at a pace that suits your personal and work commitments.

This course will provide you with a sound theoretical grounding in business and human resource management, and stimulate an enquiring, analytical approach to a number of subject areas. You will develop competencies in innovative and creative problem solving, critical thinking and strategic reasoning, and apply these skills to your studies of the contemporary global economic environemnt, international business issues, and organisational change management.

Entry Requirements

You will need a recognised Honours degree at 2:2 or above, or equivalent. Alternatively, you may have an equivalent professional qualification, or qualifications and experience, in which case you will be asked to complete a specified piece of work as part of the selection process, or attend an online interview.
In order to determine suitability for postgraduate study, information is sought through the application form. The process is designed to enable judgement to be made regarding equivalence to Honours degree outcomes:
Applicants without the required level of academic qualification, for example holders of a degree without honours may be considered if they have significant experience in a post of appropriate professional, administrative or managerial responsibility. It is anticipated that the additional experience will provide learning opportunities which will be regarded as equivalent to honours level outcomes.

Those applicants who do not possess an honours degree may be enrolled, in the first instance, as Associate students for the first trimester. Satisfactory performance on these modules may result in registration on the MSc Business Management programme.
Applicants with other relevant qualifications from recognised academic or professional institutions may be considered for entry where the learning outcomes from these qualifications can be satisfactorily matched against those of the MSc BM.
If appropriate, applicants may be required to provide evidence of competence in English (IELTS 6.0, TOEFL 575).
All applicants are required to have an Internet connection.
The admissions process is designed to assure the programme team and the applicant that they will be able to undertake the programme. It also acts as a diagnostic process allowing the identification of students who may need additional guidance and support in undertaking postgraduate study

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This course is designed to deliver accessible, creative and flexible postgraduate business education and offer choices in how, when and where you study. It is ideally suited to individuals who intend to balance their personal and professional commitments with their studies. It is a fully online course that will build on your existing experience and knowledge, and develop your business and management skills, giving you the expertise you need to take on senior roles.

You will gain a sound understanding of business and human resource management theory, with a focus on tourism and hospitality, covering topics including the management of international business events and contemporary issues in hospitality management. The curriculum is tailored for the dynamic contemporary business environment and focuses on developing skills in leadership and the application of conceptual management theories to current practice.

Our online learning environment uses materials created especially for the course by our module leaders, and your learning experience will be enriched through online discussions that upplement the written materials, as well as case study analyses from diverse sectors and articles from leading academics and practising professionals. You will be able to study at home or at work, and proceed at a pace that suits your personal and work commitments.

This course will provide you with a sound theoretical grounding in business and tourism and hospitality management, and stimulate an enquiring, analytical approach to a number of subject areas. You will develop competencies in innovative and creative problem solving, critical thinking and strategic reasoning, and apply these skills to your studies of the contemporary global economic environment, international business issues, and organisational change management.

Entry Requirements

You will need a recognised Honours degree at 2:2 or above, or equivalent. Alternatively, you may have an equivalent professional qualification, or qualifications and experience, in which case you will be asked to complete a specified piece of work as part of the selection process, or attend an online interview.
In order to determine suitability for postgraduate study, information is sought through the application form. The process is designed to enable judgement to be made regarding equivalence to Honours degree outcomes:
Applicants without the required level of academic qualification, for example holders of a degree without honours may be considered if they have significant experience in a post of appropriate professional, administrative or managerial responsibility. It is anticipated that the additional experience will provide learning opportunities which will be regarded as equivalent to honours level outcomes.

Those applicants who do not possess an honours degree may be enrolled, in the first instance, as Associate students for the first trimester. Satisfactory performance on these modules may result in registration on the MSc Business Management programme.
Applicants with other relevant qualifications from recognised academic or professional institutions may be considered for entry where the learning outcomes from these qualifications can be satisfactorily matched against those of the MSc BM.
If appropriate, applicants may be required to provide evidence of competence in English (IELTS 6.0, TOEFL 575).
All applicants are required to have an Internet connection.
The admissions process is designed to assure the programme team and the applicant that they will be able to undertake the programme. It also acts as a diagnostic process allowing the identification of students who may need additional guidance and support in undertaking postgraduate study

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The program prepares you to manage and lead enterprises that create value for stakeholders in a dynamic, global business environment. The Master of Business Administration with an emphasis in E-Business Strategic Management studies subjects such as information technology development, innovation, internet based systems, and project management.

With a unique focus on sustainability and innovation, Brandman University faculty members draw on industry experience and the latest academic research to help students integrate ethics, corporate social responsibility into decision making. Available fully online or on campus with online components, the MBA is designed for those who want a high quality education with built-in flexibility. Students may customize their program through the selection of electives.

Program Learning Outcomes
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Business Functions/Processes: Analyze and evaluate business functions and processes.

Strategic Planning: Evaluate and formulate effective domestic and global business strategies.

Sustainability/Ethics: Integrate ethics, corporate social responsibility and sustainability in decision-making.

Leadership: Identify, evaluate, communicate and implement effective leadership of a diverse workforce.

Innovation: Research, design and apply the innovation process from creativity to solution design and implementation.

Entry Requirements

All graduate admissions options listed below require an earned baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution.

Option One
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A 3.0 grade point average (GPA) calculated over the most recent 30 graded semester (45 quarter) credits completed in either a baccalaureate or post baccalaureate program, including credits earned toward a credential. All credits used for GPA calculation must be from a regionally accredited institution.

Option Two
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A GPA between 2.5 and 2.99 calculated over the most recent graded 30 semester (45 quarter) credits completed in either a baccalaureate or post baccalaureate program, including credits earned toward a credential. All credits used for GPA calculation must be from a regionally accredited institution. A satisfactory score on an accepted graduate admissions exam is required.

- Graduate Record Exam (GRE): achieve the required minimum scores on two out of three of the subsections of the GRE. (Minimum score for Quantitative: 141, minimum score for Verbal: 150, minimum score for Analytic Writing: 4.5)

- Miller Analogies Test (MAT): achieve a minimum scaled score of 400.

- Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT): fulfill the formula GMAT + (GPA X 200) > 1000.

Option Three
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An earned master's degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution.

Option Four
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Submission of a portfolio of evidence that shows adequate preparation for graduate studies. The portfolio will contain: writing samples that show graduate level communications and analytical skills; a detailed resume showing professional development and achievements; awards; professional recognition; letters of reference from persons who can attest to the applicant’s ability to do graduate level work; and a letter of explanation detailing the reasons the student believes he or she is a good candidate for graduate study in the field of Organizational Leadership.

Other Fees

Please refer this link for additional fee relevant to the course

http://www.brandman.edu/files/attachments/Brandman-Tuition-Fees-2014-2015.pdf

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The program is designed to help students develop the high-performing leadership skills needed to create positive change for the renewal and improvement of their professional systems without pursuing a credential for public school administration. The Master of Arts in Education with an emphasis in Educational Leadership allows students to customize and strengthen their programs to meet their unique career goals through the selection of education and alternative coursework in related fields such as human resources, public administration, organizational leadership and business administration.

Program Learning Outcomes
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Leadership: Apply facilitative leadership skills to promote effective problem-solving and collaborative decision-making in specific organizational situations.

Research: Evaluate the various educational research paradigms and develop a theoretical research project utilizing one or more of the methodologies.

Democratic Schools: Apply democratic principles to an authentic educational context.

Global Perspectives: Analyze best practices of global educational systems.

Learning Theory: Utilize theories of learning and brain research to enhance teaching and student learning.

Curriculum Design: Evaluate curriculum design and curricular decisions as they relate to meeting the diverse needs of students.

Ethics: Analyze issues and make ethical decisions within an educational context.

Entry Requirements

Admission to the program may be achieved by meeting the following requirements:

Satisfactorily fulfill graduate admission requirements for Brandman University as stated in the catalog (see the Graduate Admission section).

A GPA between 2.5 and 2.99 (MAE/MAT requires 2.75-2.99) calculated over the most recent graded 30 semester (45 quarter) credits completed in either a baccalaureate or post baccalaureate program, including credits earned toward a credential, is required. In addition, a candidate must submit a satisfactory score on an accepted graduate admissions exam (GRE, GMAT, CSET, or MAT).:

- Graduate Record Exam (GRE): achieve the required minimum scores on two out of three of the subsections of the GRE. (Minimum score for Quantitative: 141, minimum score for Verbal: 150, minimum score for Analytic Writing: 4.5.

- Miller Analogies Test (MAT): achieve a minimum scaled score of 403.

- State Teacher Examinations: successfully complete the appropriate California Subject Examinations for Teachers (CSET), or Single Subject Assessments for Teaching (SSAT) and/or Praxis Examination.

Applicants who have successfully completed any of the Brandman University Preliminary Credential programs and have passed the CSET, MSAT, SSAT or PRAXIS examination automatically qualify for admission to MAE program.

Applicants to the MAE/Educational Leadership must submit a resume and a letter of intent, indicating their purpose in acquiring this degree and potential career goals.

Two letters of recommendation from individuals who are familiar with the applicant's academic/professional ability to undertake graduate study.

Prospective students intending on enrolling in this program, whether online or on campus, must be California residents to do so.

Applicants to the MAE/Teaching and Learning emphasis must hold a valid California Multiple or Single Subject SB 2042 Professional “Clear” Teaching Credential earned through a California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) approved 2042 BTSA Induction Program.

Prospective students intending on enrolling in this program, whether online or on campus, must be California residents to do so.

Other Fees

Please refer this link for additional fee relevant to the course

http://www.brandman.edu/files/attachments/Brandman-Tuition-Fees-2014-2015.pdf

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"The Doctor of Education program is designed for highly qualified educational professionals who seek to further their professional standing and formal training by embracing the challenges of innovative, cutting-edge theories, methodologies, research and applications.

The primary objective of the program is to produce graduates who can contribute to the advancement of their profession and to the expansion of knowledge and awareness of contemporary strategic issues and practices. Through the Ed.D. curriculum and its correlative components, participants will achieve this objective through the development of:

A thorough and deep-rooted knowledge of scientific and scholarly research methods and their application in the educational setting for leaders, consultants, educational affiliates and university professors

Advanced critical thinking as well as refined conceptual and analytical skills
A mastery of both the seminal theories and the latest practices in educational management
The tools to perform original applied research that advances knowledge within the educational arena
An appreciation of cultural, ethical, and global issues and their impact on evolving theories and practices The skills necessary for sophisticated and effective decision-making in complex environments through the integration of theoretic insights, extensive practical knowledge and innovative concept development.
At the successful conclusion of all course and course-related work, each degree candidate will submit three original research papers (the qualifying examination), and will put forth a formal dissertation proposal to be approved by a Director and three other members of the doctoral faculty (the four constituting the official committee). The dissertation proposal, once approved, should focus on a topic of current import and personal interest. The dissertation should significantly impact and illuminate strategic professional matters.

Every faculty member teaching in the University of Atlanta's Ed.D. program must have a doctoral degree from a leading university, a record of successful graduate teaching, a distinguished scholarly profile and substantial practical experience. Each brings a theoretical grounding as well as real-world expertise to the program and a commitment to dynamic, progressive education.

The program encourages participants at every turn to accept the added responsibility of a shared commitment to the advancement of the profession and to the upholding of the highest ethical standards in the private and/or public educational sectors."

Program objectives
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- Apply critical thinking and reasoning skills to identify problems and to develop problem-solving abilities within the business context.

- Develop potential, enabling them to face the future with confidence and determination.

- Prepare for leadership and service within a broad spectrum of business and business-related arenas.

- Acquire the tools specific to business processes and procedures and the capacity to understand the principal theory, significance and practical applications related thereto.

- Develop a solid understanding of the functional components of business - economics, marketing, accounting, finance, law, management, thus enabling the graduate to assume managerial trainee and like positions, in which they will have the occasion to grow and develop further.

- Apply theoretical knowledge to the solution of real-life (field related) problems both individually and through teamwork within the context of a variety of active learning environments.

- Develop strong communication skills with due emphasis on the tools of effective writing.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must hold both a Bachelor’s degree and a Master’s degree from an accredited university or from a Ministry of Education approved institution, if outside the United States

International Applicants
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International student (educated outside of the United States), must provide proof of college level proficiency in English when native language is not English in one of the following

- A college transcript indicating a grade of C or higher in an English composition course.

- A high school diploma completed where instruction is conducted in English.

- College transcript indicating completion of 30 semester hours of credit with an average of "C" or higher where instruction is conducted in English.

- Graduation from a school or university where instruction is conducted in English

- A minimum grade of level 3 on the ACT COMPASS's English as a Second language Placement Test
A minimum grade of Pre-1 on the Eiken English Proficiency Exam

- IELTS (International English Language Testing System) - Minimum score of 6.0 on the academic writing and academic reading modules.

- TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) scores( (hardcopy) (PBT) or online version (iBT), or computer-based (CBT), score required for:

550 (PBT) or, 81 (iBT) or 213 (CBT)

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