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The Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies (BIS) program is exclusively designed for learners with at least two years of transferable credit from institutions other than UNCP, who hold either Associate in Applied Arts or Associate in Applied Science degrees. The program serves adult students, in particular, who seek a broad, more flexible degree program to help them to advance or become more established in their careers or to improve their understanding of the world around them. The BIS is intended for a set of diverse students who bring to the university many academic, personal, and work-related experiences. They may choose the BIS program because (1) they are aware that they are more employable in many occupations with the degree, (2) that learning in the arts and sciences and in a field of specialization leads to understanding and empowerment, and (3) they review their personal plans and recognize that they can effectively meet their most important goals for a bachelor's degree through the BIS. The Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies in Public & Non-Profit Administration prepares graduates for a variety of careers in local, state, and national government and a variety of not-for-profit organizations, like social service agencies, hospitals, schools, religious organizations, and philanthropic foundations. This major gives students an overall understanding of the organization and administration of public and non-profit organizations and their relations with other local, state, national and international entities. Beyond this foundation, students may craft a specialization to fit their future career goals or choose to receive training in one of four pre-set areas of specialization: Accountancy, Communication, Public Management, or Spanish. The program of study for the BIS in Public & Non-Profit Administration consists of five components: General Education Requirements (44 hours); Core Requirements (24 hours);Track Requirements (18 hours for General, Allied Health Administration, Communication, Financial Administration or Spanish; 15 hours for Public Management); 30 hours upon verification of the student holding an Applied Associate Degree; and 4 to 7 hours for Electives. (Only General and Financial Administration tracks available online).

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have completed a associate degree from an accredited institution with GPA of 2.0

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The basic program consists of 36 graduate credit hours of core, directed elective and elective study which builds upon a 21 credit hour foundation of accepted management skills, concepts, and principles. This program is intended to be equally applicable to private, public, and governmental sectors of management. This program can be completed in the classroom or entirely online. Upon entrance into the program each participant will work closely with the MBA Director to develop an individualized study plan.

Entry Requirements

A program participant must hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university. Applicants to the program should have a minimum of a 2.6/4.0 undergraduate GPA and a score of 500 on the Graduate Management Aptitude Test (GMAT) for admission, requirements for both are subject to increase in subsequent years.

Applicants whose native language is not English must submit scores on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). A minimum score of 560 (paper-based) or 220 (computer-based) or 83 (Internet based) is needed.

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Your knowledge of financial accounting gives you a unique view into the business world. It can also build a flexible foundation for leadership. A Strayer accounting degree at the master’s level can help you position yourself to go beyond financial data and analysis to insight into expanding markets, resource and asset management and emerging economic opportunities.

This is more than just an advanced accounting degree. The Strayer accounting program prepares you to grow your role in your company or confidently embark on your own business venture.

A Strayer master’s degree in accounting helps you apply theoretical constructs to domestic and global business operations, relevant economic theory to business problems and accounting principles to the business decision-making process. You’ll develop not only your knowledge of financial information and systems but also your ability to communicate information effectively to multiple audiences. Use managerial accounting data and reports and make recommendations for ethical business decisions and business growth.

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- Prepare to take your Certified Public Accountant* exam.
Does not by itself meet the requirements to obtain licensure for CPA. Check with your state board of accountancy for specific requirements.

- Recommend solutions to ethical situations in the context of public accounting, informed by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Code of Professional
Conduct, tax practice, common law liability to clients and third parties.

- Apply the rules of contract law, the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) and real property issues to business situations and solutions

- Develop solutions to problems applicable to the federal taxation of individuals, corporations, partnerships, fiduciaries, estates and gifts

- Apply the techniques of financial statement audits and
Electronic Data Processing (EDP) audits to businesses, and prepare various types of audit reports, as well as other types of reports issued by certified public accountants.

- Analyze the domestic and international micro- and macro-economic principles that affect businesses

- Apply various advanced financial management tools and planning and measurement methodologies to business situations and solutions

- Analyze the financial statement transaction methodologies of for-profit companies, not-for-profits and governmental entities, as well as business combinations

- Demonstrate improved oral and written communication skills in presenting and analyzing financial accounting and reporting information

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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This degree program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to become effective leaders and managers. The program is designed to meet the specific needs of managers working in federal, provincial, municipal, and First Nations government, as well as managers in the not-for-profit sector. The development of this program was sponsored by the Municipal Finance Authority of BC

Entry Requirements

• Applicants to specific programs are required to fulfill program admission requirements.
• Upon reading suggested or required course requisites, applicants registering in Open Learning courses must determine if their level of education or experience is suitable to meet course prerequisites and be prepared to support this declaration, if required. Once registered, students are affirming they either meet course prerequisites or are taking responsibility for their enrolment in courses, as applicable. In doing so, students are acknowledging personal responsibility for their educational proficiency and performance in the courses they have enrolled in. Open Learning students wishing to take courses on campus may have to prove that they meet certain prerequisites.
• Applicants must have proficiency in English at a level suitable to the course or program of study for which they are applying. University-level courses require English proficiency equivalent to Grade 12 English or higher. While most courses and programs offered through TRU-OL do not require any particular English proficiency tests, prospective students who have English as a second language may be asked to provide information concerning their proficiency in English.

Other Fees

• $91.78 Course Extension

• $86.13 Course Administration Fees

• $17.16 Technology Fees (Per 3 Credit)

• $114.60 Formal Grade Appeal

• $143.25 Program Planning Fees

• Shipping & Handling Fees

 Canadian Mailing Address: $21.00

 USA Mailing Address: $70.00

 International Address: $140.00

• $252.84 Material Fees (not including shipping)

Notes

• All persons are eligible for general admission to Open Learning and can apply for course registration as well as admission into credential programs. Differential fees and services may apply to applicants who are classified as international students as well as non-permanent residents of British Columbia.
• Applicants do not require a specific grade point average (GPA) and are not required to submit transcripts from secondary school to be admitted to TRU-OL and to register in courses.
• International students required to write their exams outside of Canada must submit a Statement of Presiding Supervisor form. Students are required to locate their own exam supervisor and once the student and supervisor have completed their portion of the form, it should be faxed or mailed to Open Learning.
• Currently Open Learning has exam centres in Hong Kong, Mainland China, Taiwan and Korea where students can access exam supervisors. Please contact the Open Learning Exams department at exams@tru.ca for contact information at these locations, or for any exam related questions.
• TRU-Open Learning recommends (but does not require) students to complete U-Vic’s Public Sector Management Diploma or Local Government Management Diploma prior to being admitted to the BPA.
• The reason is that all 11 of the courses taken in either of these diplomas fully ladder into the BPA, that is, they count towards the degree. Thus students starting with a UVic diploma and then completing the BPA will get two credentials (the diploma and the degree), whereas students completing all of the requirements through TRU will only get the degree.

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The Master of Public Administration (MPA) Online program is for active professionals preparing to advance their careers in local, provincial, First Nations and federal governments, as well as in non-profit and international organizations.
The program encourages students to explore theory and practice in both policy analysis and public management. Students acquire a mix of skills that create career opportunities as managers, analysts and consultants. Our graduates manage city governments, administer non-profit organizations, run large government ministries, and lead in the interface between business and government.

Entry Requirements

• You must have earned the equivalent of a "B" average over the last two years (or equivalent of 30 UVic units) of your degree to be considered.
• Practica, non-graded (pass-fail) courses, credit granted on the basis of life or work experience, or credit earned at institutions not recognized by the university will not be used in determining an applicant's grade point average or units completed.
• Any courses used in the calculation of the entering average cannot be used as credit toward a graduate degree program.
• Many academic departments require a higher average for admission to a master's degree.
• A baccalaureate degree (or equivalent degree from another country) from a recognized institution
• A grade point average of 5.0 (B) in the work of the last two years (30 units) leading to the bachelor’s degree. Please note that individual academic units often set higher entrance standards.
• Satisfactory assessment reports
• The availability of an appropriate supervisor within the academic unit concerned
• The availability of adequate space and facilities within the academic unit concerned.

Other Fees

• $112.20 CAD - all transcripts arriving from institutions within Canada

• $137.70 CAD - any transcripts arriving from institutions outside of Canada

Course Challenge Per fee unit

- Domestic 168.60

- International 545.53

Audit Fees Fee Per Unit Under age 65

Graduate Level Courses

- Domestic 292.72

- International 369.66

Age 65 or Over

- Graduate Level Courses 96.16

Notes

Applicants are required to provide the information necessary for the University record. This includes disclosing all post-secondary institutions where any course registrations were made, and if admitted, arranging for all final official transcripts to be sent directly to Graduate Admissions and Records. Applicants who fail to meet these requirements may lose transfer credit and/or have their admission and registration cancelled.

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