Online Integrative Leadership Degree :: Accredited Universities

Anderson University offers a brand new Bachelor of Science degree major, Integrative Leadership.

With a strong emphasis in developing students' leadership potential, the major integrates leadership principles with an approved concentration in the student's area of interest.

48 credit hour Bachelor of Science degree major including:

- 36 hours of integrative leadership core

- 12 hours of a concentration (See details below)
50% of major courses must be taken at Anderson University

- Liberal arts required courses

- Leadership major with concentration of choice

- Will prepare professional and dynamic leaders for various career choices

- Provides depth within the field of leadership and breadth as students integrate another subject area of their choice into the theory, principles and application of leadership
Offered in accelerated, face-to-face and online formats

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A Master of Divinity at GCU opens a pathway in service to the Church. It appeals to learners who have devoted their lives to ministry and faith. The Master of Divinity is a standard theology degree that sets the stage for ordained professional ministry and the foundational elements for a successful academic career.

The emphasis in worship leadership enables a scholar to advance in a worship ministry setting. The program offers an additional skill set for a worship leader to deeply engage within the ministry of a church and other Christian worship environments.

Learners are exposed to a profound depth of biblical and theological knowledge, as they nurture the skills of a leader in Christian study. An integrative examination of the bible allows a scholar to connect with the world through powerful expository sermons that deliver the word of God in its true intent.

Entry Requirements

Applicants to university graduate programs may be accepted for admission by meeting one of the criteria specified below:

Degree Bearing Transcripts
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An undergraduate degree from an accredited, GCU-approved college, university or program with a GPA of 2.8 or better on the degree-bearing transcript

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A graduate degree from an accredited, GCU-approved college, university or program

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If students cannot meet the GPA requirement, they may still be eligible for admission by meeting certain graduate test scores:
Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT): 500
Graduate Record Examination (GRE): 1,000 combined verbal/quantitative, prior to August 2011; 300 combined verbal/quantitative, after August 2011

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The Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) combines research-based and professional studies in psychology with broad studies in the liberal and creative arts, and provides you with opportunities to develop skills of critical and systematic thinking; an imaginative understanding and appreciation of the theory and practice of the social sciences, the humanities or the arts; and enhanced cultural sensitivity and understanding through genuine reciprocity of values.

The course develops capabilities inherent in interpreting sources of knowledge, and develops the capacity for quantitative and qualitative analysis, and the capacity for critique and creative thinking in various arts disciplines. At the same time, you will develop an understanding of psychology as a scientific discipline and appreciate the role it plays within society as a whole.

In the Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) you will:

be exposed to a contemporary integrative approach to the understanding of psychology

recognise the importance of, and interrelationships between, biological, developmental, social, cognitive, and developmental factors

understand the broad areas of psychology, including behavioural and clinical neuroscience, child and adolescent psychology, relationships and the psychology of groups, cognitive psychology, forensic psychology, and psychopathology

acquire knowledge and competence in the theory and practice of psychological assessment with a range of clients

acquire knowledge and competence in the design and delivery of empirically informed treatment programs for a range of clients

understand the subject matter, concepts and techniques of selected arts, social sciences and humanities disciplines at internationally recognised levels and standards

gain an awareness of ethical issues, social responsibility and cultural diversity in the arts and in psychological practice
acquire cross-cultural and international awareness in order to take citizenship and leadership roles in local, national or international communities

reflect on the experience of personal and professional practice in international and cross-cultural settings and have the capacity to act in professionalised settings responsibly, ethically and with integrity.

The psychology and arts sequences seek to develop in students the skills required to integrate, evaluate, and communicate knowledge; produce new knowledge through research and analysis; apply knowledge of theory and methodology into professional situations; and work successfully both independently and in teams. Moreover, it strives to engage and enthuse students, instilling a lifelong passion for learning, coupled with the desire and confidence to become agents of positive change.

Entry Requirements

Applicants should have successfully completed VCE, or equivalent, including Units 3 and 4–a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or 20 in English other than EAL.

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees

Textbooks

Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year)

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The purpose of the MBA program is to provide a learning experience that students can readily transfer into everyday practice in their careers and businesses. Performance competency (skill- and knowledge-developing projects) and affective development (value-challenging experiences) are emphasized. Projects focus on enhancing the following skills: Internet, primary, and secondary research; software (MSWord, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project Management); creative; decision making; project and people management; analytical; synthesis; integrative; conceptual; and communication. The MBA program includes core courses in general functional areas and covers general management and administration skills that can be applied toward any field or industry. The program builds upon the core curriculum by focusing on advanced topics in business administration.

Program Objectives
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Graduates of the general MBA program will be able to demonstrate the ability to:

Broaden the base of business administration knowledge, smoothing the transition from specialist to generalist.

Utilize an expanded business vocabulary by exploring the functional and specialty areas of business.

Conceptualize the impact of strategic decisions on various functional areas of business and evaluate business- and corporate-level strategies.

Perform market segmentation, SWOT, and competitive analyses to take advantage of changes in the marketing environment and advances in technology.

Apply cost management tools and techniques to managerial decision making.

Develop overall leadership and team building skills to become a more effective change agent and achieve desired business outcomes.

Analyze the various functions of a human resources department, and examine the interaction between the human resource department and other departments to develop and implement corporate strategy.

Analyze the financial disclosures required to effectively evaluate a business and make appropriate strategic decisions.

Evaluate the legal issues arising in the operation of a typical business and apply legal concepts in making and implementing business decisions.

Examine the concepts of entrepreneurship and small business to include identifying new business opportunities; analyzing markets, customers, and product risks/benefits; developing marketing and financial plans.

Strategically and functionally examine the development of a business from domestic to international, and evaluate the impact of diverse cultures on international business processes, strategies, and human resource management issues.

Manage large and small business projects, to include developing timelines to guide completion, writing associated reports, and utilizing project management software.

Evaluate ethical and legal issues relevant to the policies, practices, and management of employee behaviors and business operations in a competitive environment.

Research and analyze the competitive environment of an industry, recommend product, business, and strategic positioning changes within the industry, and develop associated strategic plans.

Entry Requirements

Bachelor's Degree

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MBA program at Idaho State University was the first to be accredited by the AACSB in the State of Idaho and remains committed to the delivery of a high quality, rigorous program.

The traditional MBA provides a broad general degree particularly suited to those pursuing a managerial focus in their careers. The Accounting, Computer Information Systems,Finance, and Health Care Administration,Project Management, and Marketing options provide specialized knowledge relating to their respective fields. The Accounting emphasis meets the needs of students who wish to satisfy requirements for certification as public accountants (CPA) or certification as management accountants (CMA).

In the interest of a more diverse student body,the college encourages and attracts a number of full-time students from other parts of the United States and foreign countries.

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The Idaho State University MBA program's mission is to develop and deliver programs that address the diverse needs of stakeholders. Our primary mission is to offer an MBA program that enhances our students' competence
in business management, fosters their intellectual curiosity, and develops the personal skills necessary to be an effective manager. The MBA program prepares students for leadership roles in all areas of business requiring skilled
and ethical decision making and analytical abilities

Programs goals are to:

 Develop an integrative and strategic focus
for applying business disciplines to solve
problems and make business decisions.

 Understand human behavior in business situations and the manager’s roles as a leader in influencing behavior.

 Conduct skillful industry and financial analyses.

 Appreciate the economic, political, social, legal, ethical, and global environments in which business operates.

 Demonstrate competency in (1) Communications (written and oral), (2) criticalthinking, and (3) group processes/
interpersonal skills.

Entry Requirements

Admission to the MBA program is granted only to students showing high promise of success. The College of Business uses various measures of high promise, including the candidate’s performance on the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) and upperdivision grade point average (GPA). Suchmeasures, along with other reasonable indications of promise, will be used in combination
to arrive at a final judgment.

The minimum requirement for admission is defined by the following:

The sum of 200 times the grade point average in upper-division course work (4.0 system) plus the total score on the
Graduate Management Admission Testmust equal at least 1150 points.

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