Online Professional Studies Organizational Leadership Degree :: Accredited Universities

As U.S. firms expand their businesses abroad, many will need skilled professionals able to formulate market entry strategies, provide advice on legal concerns, and assist with organizational and administrative issues.

Increasing competition and globalization means job opportunities will exist for individuals possessing a comprehensive knowledge of international business, foreign cultures, and languages.

This degree prepares students for critical thinking, problem solving and decision making to succeed in challenging career/management opportunities across world geographies, business practices and cultures.

Entry Requirements

Requires

2.50 high school GPA AND
completion of a college preparatory high school curricula AND
score sufficiently on the COMPASS exam

If applicants do not hold a high school diploma then requires

162 on GED (525+ 2002-2013 or 52+ pre-2002)
13+ on the HiSET

International applicants
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Proof of High school diploma required

TOEFL or IELTS or Michigan Test results for students whose native language is not English

ACT or SAT (for scholarship applicants) test results sent from Collegeview or ETS

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Private sector, public service, non-profit or other agencies are constantly in need of individuals who demonstrate management and leadership skills. While career opportunities are wide-ranging and varied, the qualifications required are similar.

his degree provides a foundation in written and oral communications skills while enhancing critical thinking, problem solving and decision making that lead to management roles in all types of organizations.

Entry Requirements

Requires

2.50 high school GPA AND
completion of a college preparatory high school curricula AND
score sufficiently on the COMPASS exam

If applicants do not hold a high school diploma then requires

162 on GED (525+ 2002-2013 or 52+ pre-2002)
13+ on the HiSET

International applicants
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Proof of High school diploma required

TOEFL or IELTS or Michigan Test results for students whose native language is not English

ACT or SAT (for scholarship applicants) test results sent from Collegeview or ETS

Other Fees

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Develop the skills to succeed in business in an era marked by one constant: change. The online MBA in Leadership is designed for those who want to lead organizational change, manage people effectively or launch a sustainable new venture amid the challenges of an increasingly complex business landscape. You’ll build upon personal experience by using examples from your own relationships and workplaces. You’ll look at research, case studies and real-world situations. And you’ll learn proven strategies and tactics that can inspire individuals, teams and organizations to reach their full potential.

Advantages of an Online MBA in Leadership at SNHU

Taught by business-savvy educators, SNHU's MBA Leadership program provides added value for a broad range of positions in a variety of organizational structures from the corporate world to nonprofits and educational institutions. The program combines best practices with research and real-world case studies for a focused examination of the following subjects:

Communication for Leadership
Leading Change
Psychology of Leadership

Southern New Hampshire University has an 80-year history of graduating successful business professionals, with a main campus in Manchester, N.H., and satellite campuses in Portsmouth, Salem and Nashua, N.H., and Brunswick, Maine. As a fully accredited traditional university with a vast online presence since 1995, SNHU offers you the best of both worlds:

- One of the most affordable MBA Leadership programs available

- Offered by a respected, private, nonprofit, fully accredited university

- An 80-year history of graduating successful professionals

- No GMAT or GRE required for admission

- Courses taught by engaging instructors with expertise in their field

- The ability to earn your online MBA in Leadership in as few as 15 months, with two courses per 10-week term

- The only university on Fast Company’s 2012 World’s Most Innovative Companies list

Entry Requirements

Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree or should anticipate completion of a bachelor's degree before enrollment in the graduate program.

International applicants
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- Applicants should have the equivalent of a US bachelor’s degree

- Applicants will require the equivalent of 2.75 on a 4.0 grading scale for admission consideration.

- Applicants who have some master’s level academic work may be eligible for transfer credits or exemptions.

- Applicants must demonstrate English proficiency as evidenced by: TOEFL score 79-80 and greater, IELTS 6.5 and greater, PPTE 54 and greater, ELS 107 and greater, Michigan 90 and greater. It is recommended that you have TOEFL and IELTS results sent directly to SNHU to avoid delays. SNHU’s TOEFL code is 3649. The TOIEC examination is not accepted.

- English Bridge Applicants with the following scores will start in a bridge program combining English courses and academic courses: TOEFL 71-78, IELTS 6, PTE 49-53, ELS 112, EF 106, Michigan 85-89. English as a Second Language (ESL): Students with scores of TOEFL less than 71, IELTS less than 6.0, PTE less than 48, ELS less than 112, EF less than 106, and Michigan less than 85, can register and attend English as a Second Language (ESL) program

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The Master of Business Administration and Master of Science in Nursing with an Emphasis in Nursing Leadership in Health Care Systems (Dual Degree) is designed to afford experienced nurses having completed a Bachelor of Science in Nursing with the opportunity to develop cross-functional business management skills and leadership competences appropriate to preparing individuals in the nursing and health care fields for advanced management and executive positions.

This masters in nursing leadership and management program goes beyond patient care and studies the business side of health care by examining the costs, how to set and maintain a budget, and the management of workforce challenges. Graduates of this degree may be prepared to either fulfill an entrepreneurial goal and start their own health company or move into a leadership role within a health care organization, such as Chief Nursing Officer, VP of Patient Services, or Chief Executive Officer.

The following topics are included in the masters in nursing leadership and management: leadership theory and application, finance, accounting, economics, quantitative methods, marketing management, managerial accounting, managerial finance, operations management, and ethics in the healthcare system. Other courses examine nursing as a profession and a discipline and the role of the nurse as a vital member of the interprofessional team providing patient-centered care. Students will explore and learn to apply the theoretical foundations for nursing practice. The behavioral forces and relationships that influence organizational effectiveness and change are studied, as well as intervention strategies and application skills. Nursing and health care research and its application to nursing education, nursing practice, and the delivery of health care services will also be explored. Emphasis is placed on strategies to access current and relevant data, synthesize the information, and translate new knowledge into practice.

A capstone course culminates the program, which provides an opportunity for students to develop an evidence-based practice project proposal that addresses a business problem, issue, or concern in professional practice. Students identify a problem amenable to research-based intervention; search literature; propose a solution; and develop a plan to implement the solution, evaluate its outcome(s), and disseminate the findings.

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

Test Scores
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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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Would leadership skills help you perform more effectively in your job? Have you previously attended college, but were unable to complete your degree program? If so, you should consider earning your online bachelor's degree in organizational leadership at SNHU.
Well-developed leadership skills are critical for professional success in today's fast-paced organizations. The business studies degree in organizational leadership provides maximum flexibility for transferring in previously earned college credits while focusing on the leadership and management knowledge and skills you're seeking.

As a private, nonprofit, accredited university, SNHU focuses on ensuring you have the necessary skills to succeed. Whether you enroll in the business studies-organizational leadership degree online or at any of our five regional campuses, you will benefit from an SNHU education:

- Quality education at one of the mostaffordable tuition rates available.

- Choose how you want to learn: online, campus-based or a combination.

- Professors and instructors who are actively involved with their students' success

- High-quality instruction from business department faculty with a wealth of real-world organizational leadership expertise.

- Students in our online organizational leadership degree programs have 24/7/365 access to class – attend when it is most convenient for you.

The online bachelor's degree in organizational leadership program includes leadership courses on managing change, organizational behavior and management principles. Develop effective leadership skills for use in businesses, nonprofits and government organizations.
Organizational Leadership Employment Opportunities

Completion of the organizational leadership degree online or at our New England-based campuses opens career opportunities in a number of fields. Opportunities for skilled leaders are significant. For example, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that new employment opportunities for managers will increase by 454,300 new jobs from 2010 through 2020.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have completed a diploma from a U.S. high school or equivalent program.

International applicants
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Undergraduate applications will be considered for admission to the upcoming term start on a rolling basis. Eligibility for admission is based upon the following:

- Applicants need to have completed the equivalent of a US Secondary School

- Applicants will require the equivalent of a 2.5 on a 4.0 grading scale for admission consideration

- Applicants must demonstrate English proficiency as evidenced by:

TOEFL score of 71 and greater, IELTS score of 6.5 and greater, PTE score of 49 and greater, ELS score of 111 and greater, EF score of 107 and greater, and Michigan score of 85 and greater. The TOIEC examination is not accepted.

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