Online Masters of Executive Administration Innovation Leadership Degrees :: Accredited Universities

In today's global business environment, every part of an organization must run in perfect alignment and at peak efficiency in order to meet the demands imposed by relentless global competitors. However, the same organization must also be able to regenerate itself to seek bold new directions that offer new opportunities for motivation and growth, be they new product categories, new markets, new partnerships, new processes, or new organizational structures. For example, think of Apple's foray into portable MP3 music players with their famous iPod, which represented a substantial departure from their main lines of computer hardware and software; yet which, successfully done, garnered over 90% share of the MP3 market within three years of its launch, at premium prices. Our online Executive MBA with a focus on Innovation Leadership is designed for advanced-career professionals who aspire to lead their companies towards much higher performance. We focus on developing leaders who are ready and able to identify a bold new venture, to convince other leaders of its merits and gain their commitment, and to ensure that the venture is successfully accomplished.

Entry Requirements

All admission determinations are based on the recommendations of the Admissions Review Committee and an official decision rendered by the Dean of the Sandermoen School of Business. The Admissions Review Committee reviews each EMBA program applicant's academic and work history, with special consideration given to individuals with strong professional development records. Individuals seeking to be directly admitted to the EMBA program must first meet the following minimum admission requirements:
• An undergraduate degree from a recognized and accredited university with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 (B) on a 4.0 scale*;
• Five years of full-time employment, preferably with two years of management experience, that collectively provide strong evidence of the potential to work successfully at the middle or senior management level;
• Proficiency in English language communication (oral and written)**;
• Applicants who do not possess an undergraduate degree, but who have had significant training and/or relevant professional experience, have demonstrated potential for senior management, and/or otherwise possess demonstrable knowledge or expertise that would prepare them adequately for successful study in a specific graduate program may be granted admission and initially classified as “Pre-EMBA” students until they have successfully passed the asynchronous (self-paced online) bridging courses in business communication, accounting and in finance.*** (Upon satisfactory completion of the necessary bridging courses the student will be reclassified and enrolled as “Conditional” until he/she has completed the first three EMBA courses with at least a “B” grade earned in each course.)
*International applicants must be qualified for university or college admission in their home countries. Transcripts must show a superior performance on the basis of the country's grading scheme. All records in a foreign language must include copies of the originals accompanied by certified English translations. **An English proficiency examination and oral interview may be required if the applicant's undergraduate degree was not delivered in English, or if an applicant’s occupational experience was conducted in a non-English communication business environment. An applicant must achieve a score of 550 or better on the TOEFL test (213 for the computer-based test), or a score of 6.5 on the IELTS. ***Individuals providing an official university transcript indicating passage of a standard course in accounting and/or finance will be waived from taking one or both of those bridging courses.
Exemption from the TOEFL Requirement

An EMBA or MBA applicant may be exempted from the TOEFL requirement if at least one of the following conditions applies. An applicant must have:
• The applicant has obtained an undergraduate degree from an English-language University;
• The applicant has studied in an English-speaking country for at least five years;
• The applicant has scored high on a well-known standardized English test;
• The applicant has successfully completed a well-known English language program;
• The applicant has scored a minimum grade of B on the Challenge Test (Placement test may be recommended preceding the challenge test at the discretion of the Admissions Review Committee).

Other Fees

$10 Library fees Per Course

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Indiana State University offers the master of science (M.S.) in nursing with a nursing administration concentration for students who are interested in advancing their education or careers to assume leadership roles in diverse health care and organizational settings.

1. The master of science is a 35-38 credit program that varies in length depending on the culminating experience course selected at the conclusion of the program.

2. All courses are offered online and clinical placement can be arranged in the student's community.

3. The program does not require on-campus visits and requires only high-speed internet access to facilitate course delivery.

4. The program can be completed in 2-2½ years with full-time study. Students also have the option of part study; however students are required to complete the program in 7 years.

Graduates of this program are qualified specialists having expertise to utilize a wealth of administration and executive skills to assume first-line, middle management, and leadership roles in diverse health care settings.

Knowledge and skills attained through this program include an emphasis in the following areas to meet the ANCC and AONE certification competencies:

-Strategic management
Knowledge of the clinical practice environment
Systems thinking
Human resource and relationship skills
Financial management
Health information technology and informatics
Health care policy evaluation

In applying these skills, instructors encourage students to be innovative and evidence-based in their approach to nursing to support the delivery of high quality, safe patient care.

As leaders in nursing education, research, and community engagement, ISU faculty have a collective vision to nurture innovation as we chart our path for the future. Our primary goal is to support our students in becoming an integral part of our learning community to address society's need for caring, knowledgeable, and scientifically well-prepared, nurse professionals. By building upon and expanding our students' knowledge and skills as professional registered nurses, the family nurse practitioner concentration prepares graduates to meet the ANCC and AANP certification competencies.

Entry Requirements

1. Earned bachelor’s degree in nursing from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program of nursing at
time of application. Students in an RN to BS nursing program may apply in their final semester of
studies

2. The equivalent of one year full-time RN experience (minimum of 1500 verifiable hours) at time of
application. This experience must have been completed within the last five years.

3. GPA 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale in undergraduate studies

4. Current, unencumbered licensure as a registered nurse in the state of practice

5. Resume or CV

6. Two professional and one academic reference

7. Maximum 500 word personal statement of professional goals that describes your leadership and
community service as a Registered Nurse and the ability to meet program competencies:
(http://www.indstate.edu/apn/nurse_admin/)

8. English as second language students must achieve the following TOEFL scores or greater:
TOEFL – 550 (PBT), 79-80 (IBT), or 213 (CBT). The Department of Advanced Practice Nursing
does not accept alternate English proficiency tests.

9. Meet all health clearances and criminal background checks, as required by ISU and your state of
practice

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Master of School Administration. The Master of School Administration (MSA) degree program prepares school personnel to become PreK-12 school principals. Program materials and experiences focus on school leadership, organizational theory, innovation, and best practices. Students work together to apply theories to real situations in schools. The graduate program is aligned with National ISLLC Standards and the NC Standards for School Executives (NSSE). The MSA is offered fully online through interactive and engaging formats. From personalized feedback on discussion boards to interacting with professors and guest speakers via webinar, students can feel connected as they prepare to become school administrators.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have completed a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with GPA of 2.5

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