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A Social Enterprise (SE) is generally understood to be a business operated or owned by a non-profit organization, established at least partly to supplement its public funding and charitable donations. The growth of the Social Enterprise sector is strong, and the need for capable and seasoned leaders even stronger. But leading such businesses is arguably more complex than leading a for-profit business - rather than having a single focus on profitability, Social Enterprise executives must achieve a “blended value” return on investment, balancing sustainable profitability with a social mission. Thus, in response to the growing demand for SE leaders, and the complexity of SE leadership, our online Executive MBA program has been developed with the advice of some of Canada’s leading practitioners to meet the sector’s specific needs.
Our online Executive MBA with a focus in Social Enterprise Leadership is designed for advanced-career professionals and managers of social enterprises who aspire to lead their businesses towards much higher performance. It begins with coverage of fundamental management essentials such as financial, analytical and decision-making skills, and knowledge of an organization's core functions and interactions. The program goes much further than that. Its core focus is on leadership techniques, especially collaborative leadership in the complex context of dual objectives and multiple stakeholders; but it augments this core focus with a series of specialty courses focused exclusively on the needs of Social Enterprise leaders.

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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The singular challenges of leading and managing a nonprofit organization in today’s competitive fundraising and marketing climate inspired Crown College to develop its new online MBA with a Concentration in Nonprofit Management. The unique online, Christian-focused nonprofit MBA produces executives who thoroughly comprehend the complexities of leading and managing a nonprofit organization.

Crown’s online MBA with an online masters in nonprofit management program includes 12 credits of content critical to the success and sustainability of nonprofit organizations: Nonprofit Law; Fundraising and Philanthropy; Financial Management for the Nonprofit and Marketing for Nonprofits. Crown recognizes that developing expertise in marketing, fundraising and navigating the nonprofit environment is of tremendous value to students whose first degree isn’t business-focused. At the same time, the program complements other majors with its strong leadership orientation.

Christian leaders are needed to address our communities’ most challenging humanitarian and social problems. The curriculum for the online nonprofit MBA with a Concentration in Nonprofit Management includes a Spiritual Foundations for Leadership Course. In addition, the curriculum intentionally integrates a Christian worldview throughout every course and activity. Using supplementary textbooks, students examine content, experiences and learning through a God-centered lens.

Crown’s online MBA with a Concentration in Nonprofit Management can be completed in 2½ years. Each course is seven weeks long. While with Crown, students apply their nonprofit MBA online learning to real work situations in the nonprofit sector, in order to make an impact in organizations and communities. Crown’s masters degree in nonprofit management online uniquely positions students to grow professionally and lead others from a faith-based perspective—while in school and after.

Other Fees

Application Fees $20.00

Technology Fee $100 per semester

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A Social Enterprise (SE) is generally understood to be a business operated or owned by a non-profit organization, established at least partly to supplement its public funding and charitable donations. The growth of the Social Enterprise sector is strong, and the need for capable and seasoned leaders even stronger. But leading such businesses is arguably more complex than leading a for-profit business - rather than having a single focus on profitability, Social Enterprise executives must achieve a “blended value” return on investment, balancing sustainable profitability with a social mission. Thus, in response to the growing demand for SE leaders, and the complexity of SE leadership, this program has been developed with the advice of some of Canada’s leading practitioners to meet the sector’s specific needs.
Our online MBA with a focus in Social Enterprise Leadership is designed for early-career professionals and managers of non-profit organizations and social enterprises who aspire to lead their businesses towards much higher performance. It begins with coverage of fundamental management essentials such as financial, analytical and decision-making skills, and knowledge of an organization's core functions and interactions. The program goes much further than that. Its core focus is on leadership techniques, especially collaborative leadership in the complex context of dual objectives and multiple stakeholders; but it augments this core focus with a series of specialty courses focused exclusively on the needs of Social Enterprise leaders.

Entry Requirements

The Admissions Committee reviews each MBA program applicant's academic and work history. Individuals wishing to be admitted to the MBA program must present 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 grade scale;
• One or more years of full-time work experience. (Requirement may be waived on the recommendation of the Admissions Review Committee. One year practicum graduation requirement may be substituted for the work experience.);
• Resume package outlining current responsibilities, awards, career accomplishments and reasons for applying to the MBA program; and
• Two strong business and/or academic reference letters from past or present managers or supervisors indicating the applicant's likelihood of success in an MBA program.
Note: An English proficiency examination may be required if the student's undergraduate degree was not delivered in English. A score of 550 or better on the TOEFL test (213 for computer based test), score of 6.5 on the IELTS.

In addition (if necessary) an individual (or applicant) may be required to take the GMAT examination. This requirement will only apply to individuals (applicants) deemed marginally qualified by the Admissions Committee. Applicants who fulfill all other university entrance requirements without marginal conditions are not required to undertake the GMAT. Multiple criteria are used to make admission decisions. Individuals will be notified if taking the GMAT will be necessary before program admission is allowed. If a GMAT is requested, we would prefer to see a GMAT score greater than 550, with balanced quantitative and verbal scores.

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.

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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You have a vision for your future, and you’re willing to work to achieve it. Strayer’s MBA degree complements and enhances your commitment. Learn how to work across business functions, manage people and assets, and apply critical thinking to complex resource and economic challenges. This is more than just an advanced degree. The Strayer business management program teaches you to lead with tenacity, whether that means stepping into an executive position in your current company or industry, or starting your own business.

A Strayer Master’s Degree in Business Administration helps you build your leadership skills in the business area of your choice. Each one of our business management majors will help you sharpen your skills in strategic analysis, learn how to build functional business areas to achieve organizational goals, develop your own leadership style and understand today’s complex and globally intertwined business environment. Whether you pursue an online MBA, an on campus option or a mix of both, you can create a program that works with your busy schedule.

ADVANCE YOUR BUSINESS EXPERTISE:
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- Create marketing strategies that will be competitive in todays global marketplace

- Develop marketing strategies within social media outlets leading to a competitive advantage in the marketplace

- Apply marketing approaches to the various aspects of consumer behavior, recognizing the implication on marketing strategies

Entry Requirements

To qualify for admission to an advanced degree program at Strayer University, we require the following credentials:

1. Proof of completion of a Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university. Any undergraduate major will be considered, but if it varies widely from a proposed graduate major, you may need to take certain undergraduate foundation courses.

2. Satisfactory performance in at least one of the following areas:

- A minimum cumulative score of 450 on the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT)

- A minimum cumulative score of 1,000 on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE)

- A 2.75 undergraduate grade point average on a 4.0 scale during the junior and senior years of the Baccalaureate degree (that is, the second half of the credits required for the degree, normally the last 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours).

- Evidence of graduate potential. Special consideration may be given to applicants who show graduate potential and have a minimum of three years of professional or business experience. A personal interview with a Campus Dean is required.

Other Fees

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