Online Business Sustainability Degree :: Accredited Universities

The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Business program consists of 40 credit hours and is offered fully online. The Online Business Degree is designed for busy adult students who are interested in obtaining their degree and require the flexibility of attending class on their schedule.

The Bachelor of Arts in Business program at Concordia allows students to develop academic credentials as well as leadership, writing and communication skills. They explore core business principles in marketing, finance, management, law, economics and accounting with an emphasis on international perspectives, environmental sustainability and ethics. Students investigate various dimensions of business decisions by delving into case studies and developing solutions to situations they may face in the business world.

The Online Business Degree is attractive to students interested in a business degree that encourages the integration of liberal arts courses. Students who find fulfillment in this area of study have an interest in management, teamwork, communication, project management, finance, accounting, marketing and other staples of business.

Entry Requirements

A student must submit the following items before the admissions office can process the application:

- Online application

- Official transcript(s), showing degree conferral when appropriate, from all colleges attended. A high school transcript is required if applicant has less than 20 college credits.

- Satisfactory score on the TOEFL (for international students); minimum scores: 523 on paper or 193 on computer

- Statement of goals: Write a brief statement (1-2 pages, double-spaced) covering your employment history and long-term academic and professional goals

Other Fees

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The UNE online MBA will equip you to deal with the rigours of today's changing work environment. As a signatory to the United Nations Principles of Responsible Management Education (PRME) the GSB is committed to embedding corporate social responsibility and sustainability into our curriculum.

Our MBA will challenge you to think in new ways and encourage you to apply that learning immediately. From day one, you will be testing your knowledge against the real world, integrating it into your thinking and becoming a more effective and adaptable manager in the process. The MBA enables students to develop a broad range of management skills and also provides the opportunity to specialise by majoring in human resource management or international business.

The MBA is comprised of twelve units, with eight core units and four electives. In addition, students will be required to complete a leadership development e-portfolio over the life of their course that will enable them to undertake personal development and engage in reflective practice around their learning. The specific content of their portfolio will be determined in consultation with the Graduate School to allow students to pursue activities that will develop the skills they need.

Entry Requirements

1. A candidate shall:

(a) have fulfilled all the requirements of a degree in any discipline at AQF Level 7 or above; or

(b) have completed the Graduate Diploma in Management (AQF Level 8); or

(c) have completed the Graduate Certificate in Management or any graduate certificate (AQF Level 8) as approved by the Program Director.

2. In addition, candidates must provide evidence of at least three years' work experience in management or a related field of employment.

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees

Textbooks

Incidental unit costs

Notes

Optional weekend schools are available for some units.

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Deakin's distinctive MBA is one of Australia's premier business education programs. For 30 years, the Deakin MBA has been offering relevant skills, contemporary knowledge and real experience, while developing the business leaders of tomorrow.

Coherent themes of teamwork, sustainability, globalisation and social and regulatory responsibility run through the entire MBA program. The focus is on profit with principles, which means graduates understand the importance of ethical behaviour and sustainable decision-making. The program content is informed by research, scholarship and industry engagement.

The Deakin MBA program is renowned for its experiential learning opportunities. Innovative teaching techniques include our intensive Residential Units where you can complete a unit in one week. You can also choose to enrich your degree with study tours offered in Australia, China, Europe, India and the United States.

The Deakin MBA can be undertaken full-time or part-time and in any combination of off-campus, on-campus, residential and overseas study modes. Whatever you choose, the Deakin MBA is designed to be a stimulating and satisfying study experience.

Other Fees

Completion of a tertiary program equivalent to not less than 3 years of full-time study at a university or other approved educational institution and 3 years of full-time (or equivalent part-time) managerial or professional work experience, or for those without a degree, a masters degree may be accepted in lieu of a 3-year bachelor degree and 3 years of full-time (or equivalent part-time) managerial or professional work experience, or a graduate certificate in a cognate area plus 5 years minimum professional or managerial work experience.

Applicants may be eligible for Credit for Prior Learning for appropriate units of completed postgraduate study.

All applicants must provide the following with their application:

current CV

current contact details of two referees who can be contacted concerning your work experience

a one page brief outlining why you believe that your work experience would be valued by your MBA peers

Notes

The Deakin MBA can be undertaken full-time or part-time and in any combination of off-campus, on-campus, residential and overseas study modes. Whatever you choose, the Deakin MBA is designed to be a stimulating and satisfying study experience.

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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 provides the tools necessary to analyze business functions and processes, formulate effective business strategies and identify characteristics of effective leadership.

With a unique focus on sustainability and innovation, Brandman University faculty draw on industry experience and the latest academic research to help you integrate ethics, corporate social responsibility and sustainability 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. It is designed to meet the demands of both students and employers.

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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Green Mountain College offers the premier, 100% Online Sustainable MBA. “Green” isn’t just a word we throw around. We truly practice what we teach. Green Mountain College has been teaching sustainability for more than fifteen years and we have been recognized many times for our mission. In the past two years we were named the #1 and #2 green school by Sierra Magazine, the only college in the nation to place in the top 10 two years in a row. The Princeton Review featured us in their 2011 Guide to the “Top 311 Green Colleges” and their “322 Green Colleges” in 2012. Our online Sustainable MBA program has been offered since 2006. Our faculty is very experienced, both in the corporate world, as well as in online instruction, which provides our students with a rich, meaningful learning experience.

Our online Sustainable MBA program is 37 credits. Each course lasts six weeks, with a one week break before the start of the next course. We cap each course at 20 students, but our typical class size is 10-18 students, the perfect size for individualized attention and quality group discussion. Our faculty members have highly regarded work backgrounds, and they are committed to helping students understand green business issues. In 1995, Green Mountain College was one of the first colleges in the country to embrace an environmental mission. We have kept this focus throughout the years with many successes, including achieving carbon neutrality in 2011. We are innovators in Green Business Education and have been recognized many times for our mission, including being ranked the #1 and #2 green school by Sierra Magazine in 2010 and 2011. Our online Green MBA program has been offered since 2006. We have a committed and enthusiastic faculty that is very experienced in both the corporate world and online instruction. Our students can expect a rich, meaningful learning experience that will prepare them in all areas of business (finance, marketing, accounting, economics) with sustainability lessons woven throughout.

Here's what makes the GMC Sustainable MBA program so unique:

In-Depth Exploration & Application of Sustainable Business Concepts and Practices

Low Residency Requirement Reduces Travel Time & Expense

Leading Faculty

Recognized College Leadership in Sustainability

Student Variety

Alumni Accomplishment

Proven Online Learning System & Small Classes Facilitate Learning

Entry Requirements

Admission to the MBA program is based on a review of the following:

Transcripts from each college or professional school previously attended (where applicable indicating degrees earned). A GPA of at least 3.0 is strongly preferred. A Bachelor's degree is required.

Letters of recommendation from three individuals who are not relatives and who can provide a well-rounded perspective of your background and character. Recommendations can be based on any combination of professional, academic, and/or personal relationships. The letters should address your capabilities for graduate education, leadership and management. The letter of recommendation should be sent directly by its author to the college. The author may email the letter to mastersprogram@greenmtn.edu as a Word or PDF document. However, the author will need to also mail the signed original letter directly to GMC to the address listed below.

A personal essay. The personal statement is an opportunity to tell us about yourself, including (1) Why you would like to pursue a GMC MBA; (2) How your advanced degree fits into achieving your career goals; and (3) How you will manage competing personal, professional, and academic priorities during your advanced course of study?

GMAT or Assessment of Quantitative Skills. Ideally, applicants will submit the results of the Graduate
Management Admissions Test (GMAT) taken within the last 5 years. Alternatively, applicants may submit a quantitative skills assessment, including (1) a list of college-level math, statistics, economics, finance, and accounting courses (include workplace and other professional development in quantitative subjects); (2) a list of quantitative skills currently used at the workplace; and (3) a description of experience with spreadsheet and/ or other math-related software.

At least 3 years of full time work experience. Students with work experience are better prepared to grasp and apply MBA concepts and contribute to the classroom discussions. We do not accept students directly from undergraduate programs unless there are significant extenuating circumstances.

Other Fees

Notes

One residency period is required in each of two years.

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