Online Generalist Degree :: Accredited Universities

The Generalist specialization within the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree program is designed to offer a strong foundation in business and management or provide preparation for advanced study by combining the required General Education courses with a strong business administration degree core. - See more at: http://www.aiuniv.edu/degrees/bachelors/business/general#sthash.uMmMoRa7.dpuf

Successful completion of AIU's Bachelor of Business Administration program with a Generalist specialization can provide students with an applicable foundation of industry-related knowledge and skills, including how to:

- Utilize team building and leadership skills and employ methods for improving decision-making.

- Apply quantitative tools to analyze contemporary business functions and practices.

- Understand the concepts and principles of finance, economics and accounting to make effective decisions in the global business environment.

- Employ current operations and marketing management practices and principles used in the business environment.

- Examine the implications of technology and the Internet on today's businesses.

- Recognize and manage potential ethical and legal conflicts in today's business environment.

Entry Requirements

The following requirements must be met in order for the admissions process to be successfully completed:

Complete all required online admissions application documents.

Submit proof of high school graduation or equivalent.

You will be required to complete an informational admissions interview.

Non-native speakers of English are required to provide proof of English proficiency (e.g. TOEFL or other English proficiency assessment) prior to admission.

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The Generalist specialization within the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice degree program is designed to offer a well-rounded overview of the criminal justice system. With a specialized focus on the criminal justice system, the organizational components, processes and the legal and public policy contexts, this criminal justice bachelors degree can help prepare students in the areas of law enforcement, courts, criminology, corrections, juvenile justice and forensic science.

Successful completion of AIU's Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice program with a Generalist specialization can provide students with an applicable foundation of industry-related knowledge and skills, including how to:

- Apply appropriate knowledge and skills necessary for a vital career in criminal justice and related professions.

- Analyze and synthesize key theories of criminology, including the causes of crime, typologies, offenders, and victimization.

- Differentiate between the substantive and procedural aspects of the criminal and juvenile justice processes.

- Use the knowledge and understanding of law enforcement, homeland security and crisis management principles to analyze and evaluate police organization, discretion, terrorist threats and legal constraints.

- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of law adjudication including criminal law, prosecution, defense, court procedures, and legal decision-making processes.

- Utilize knowledge and analytical skills pertaining to corrections including incarceration, community-based corrections, and treatment of offenders, as well as other alternatives to incarceration programs.

- Employ knowledge and understanding of techniques, abilities, and limitations in the forensic science laboratory, the field of medicolegal death investigations, forensic psychology and computer crimes and computer forensics.

Entry Requirements

The following requirements must be met in order for the admissions process to be successfully completed:

Complete all required online admissions application documents.

Submit proof of high school graduation or equivalent.

You will be required to complete an informational admissions interview.

Non-native speakers of English are required to provide proof of English proficiency (e.g. TOEFL or other English proficiency assessment) prior to admission.

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Sometimes the basics just aren’t enough – especially in the highly competitive business world. This degree program will provide you with a working knowledge of areas identified by you as important to your career path. JIU’s exceptional BBA in General Business is deliberately flexible to meet the diverse needs of our students.

This program builds on the foundational business knowledge and skills developed through the core courses and consists of four additional courses chosen from any of the other specializations in the BBA program (with the approval of your faculty advisor). This generalist program provides you with the flexibility to make the most of your education. Whether your interests lie in corporate finance, accounting, sales and marketing, or, perhaps, more accurately, a combination of these areas, we can tailor your course of study to meet all of your personal and professional goals.

Ideal for students committed to gaining a diverse foundation that draws from a variety of business disciplines, this specialization offers graduates an array of career options.

This program also provides a strong basis for those looking to extend their academic careers with an MBA.

Entry Requirements

Applicants who are admitted into any bachelor degree program have met the following admission requirements:

- Have earned high school diploma from an institution that is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (or its international equivalent).

International Applicants
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1. Completion of secondary education (high school diploma); translated and evaluated to U.S. equivalency by an approved credential evaluator.

2. English Language Proficiency: Applicants must demonstrate sufficient English language skills for admission into a JIU degree program by meeting one or more of the following criteria:

- Test of English as a Foreign Language (link is external) (TOEFL®): Evidence of having scored at least 61 on the Internet-based Test (iBT™), 173 on the Computer-based Test (CBT), or 500 on the Paper-based Test (PBT). Results must be sent directly from the testing service by selecting JIU as the recipient along with entering our Designation Code (DI) of 7463, OR

- International English Language Testing System (link is external) (IELTS): Reading and writing band scores must be 5.5 or higher with no band less than 5.0. Results must be sent to JIU directly from the testing service.

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Books and supplies: $6,800

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Enroll in Northern Arizona University’s accredited online Nursing master’s degree program and choose an emphasis to match your career path. The Family Nurse Practitioner* emphasis trains you to deliver primary care to rural and underserved populations. The Generalist emphasis helps you advance your nursing knowledge in the area of your choosing and start the journey to becoming a nursing manager or instructor.

The NAU master’s in nursing program is highly respected and accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). This graduate degree gives you a competitive edge in the nursing job market, as hospitals, medical clinics and major providers continue to push for nurses to hold advanced degrees.

NOTE: The Family Nurse Practitioner emphasis offers all courses online but has an Arizona residency requirement for certain courses.

If you hold an MSN currently and want to deliver primary care to rural populations, consider NAU’s accredited, online Post Master’s Family Nurse Practitioner certificate.

The program prepares you for Nurse Practitioner certification in Arizona and/or nationally.

Prepare for an advanced career in rewarding nursing jobs such as:

Charge Nurse
Nursing Instructor
Nursing Manager
Nursing Practioner

Entry Requirements

1. Bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited program or an associate’s degree in nursing from an accredited program with a bachelor’s degree in another field.

2. 3.0 GPA in all nursing coursework

3. Current RN license in good standing to practice as a registered nurse in Arizona, or eligibility to obtain an Arizona license, or meet the Arizona Board of Nursing regulations regarding multistate licensure.

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As an HR professional, you can shape the future of your organization. Finding, hiring and retaining the best people is the surest way for your company to compete and win in the marketplace. Strayer University’s master of science in human resource management degree gives you advanced human resource management skills to develop better programs, negotiate wisely and bring increased value to your company. Strayer’s human resource degree helps you manage human capital in any industry across all sectors, including public, private, consulting, nonprofit and government.

From understanding the strategic role of HR to the core functions of total rewards, talent management, organizational development, HR information systems, and employee and labor relations, your human resource management degree will help you craft policies that get results. Learn how to make the most out of talent, and create your own critical advantage for success.

ADVANCE YOUR HR EXPERTISE:
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- Gain a deeper understanding of the methodology for attracting and retaining top talent

- Focus on building a global workforce

- Develop effective labor relations and compensation packages

- Learn to measure performance, productivity and return on investment

- Learn HR theory and practices and how they impact individuals and organizations

- Develop HR policies and practices that align with the larger business strategies of an organization

- Develop the critical thinking skills to conduct research and measure human resource performance within the organization

- Refine your ability to apply ethical thinking and judgment to a wide range of HR situations

- Build leadership skills in order to motivate others toward organizational growth and change

- Increase your familiarity with the increasingly complex and powerful technologies used in measuring HR performance and forecasting needs

- Strengthen the communication skills you need to effectively share information, persuade others and manage conflicts

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.

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