Online Advanced Legal Practice Degree :: Accredited Universities

The LLM in Advanced Legal Practice is an innovative masters programme designed especially for those who are qualified solicitors or barristers. Building upon legal qualification on completion of the Legal Practice Course or the Bar Professional Training Course (or an accepted international equivalent), the programme provides the ideal opportunity for professional development in a specialist area of law. Candidates are expected to undertake in-depth study of an agreed legal topic under individual tutor supervision.
The programme commences in October each year and is delivered via distance learning. Whilst it is normally of two years duration, the programme can be completed within 12 months with hard work.
Students begin the programme by completing a Legal Research and Study Skills unit designed to update their writing and research skills. The remainder of the programme requires students to complete a project of between 15,000 - 17,000 words. The project must concentrate on the law in England and Wales, but providing there is an appropriate tutor available to supervise it the project can include a comparative study of international legal jurisdictions.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must either:
Have successfully completed the Law Society Finals Examination, Legal Practice Programme, Bar Finals Programme, Bar Vocational Course/Bar Professional Training Course or their equivalent. The completion of these programmes, which are postgraduate diplomas, entitles students to 120 points advanced standing.

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Have enrolled on Northumbria's Full Time Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC) or Full Time Legal Practice Course (LPC) at the same time as they enrol to the LLM Advanced Legal Practice and be expected to complete either the BPTC/LPC within that academic year. The completion of the BPTC/LPC programmes, which are postgraduate diplomas, entitles students to 120 points advanced standing. Any student who enrols upon the BPTC/LPC at the same time as the LLM Advanced Legal Practice must satisfactorily complete the BPTC/LPC programme before they can be awarded the LLM Advanced Legal Practice.

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Have enrolled on Northumbria's Part Time BPTC, or Part Time LPC and have commenced their second year and are expected to complete the BPTC/LPC within that academic year. The completion of the BPTC/LPC programmes, which are postgraduate diplomas, entitles students to 120 points advanced standing. They will enrol on the LLM Advanced Legal Practice at the start of their second year. Any student who is enrolled upon the part-time BPTC/LPC at the same time as the LLM Advanced Legal Practice must satisfactorily complete their BPTC/LPC programme before they can be awarded the LLM Advanced Legal Practice.

International/English Language Requirements:
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International applicants are required to have one of the following English language qualifications with grades as shown below.
A British Council International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 6.5 (or above) with a minimum score in each component of Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking of 5.5

Pearson Academic score of 62 (or above) with a minimum score in each component of Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking of 51

The University also accepts many other English language qualifications and if you have any questions about our English Language requirements please contact the International Admissions Office and we will be glad to assist you.

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The AIU Master of Accounting (MAcc) degree program can help holders of a baccalaureate degree in accounting acquire advanced specialization in the field and prepare for senior-level opportunities. The Master of Accounting degree program culminates in two courses that may prepare students for the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) licensure examination. Students are immersed in accounting for managers, accounting information systems, leadership and ethics for managers and public accounting.

The Master of Accounting (MAcc) program offers a more in-depth approach to the practice of accounting, focusing especially on helping students currently participating in the field to grow or for students looking for management and administrative positions in the industry. Students in this program can expect to learn to:

- Develop organizational and operational plans to solve problems and improve the business environment and performance.

- Analyze various leader, follow, cultural and situational characteristics that contribute to leadership, and adapt to the needs of situations, employees and co-workers.

- Utilize qualitative and quantitative analysis to evaluate the quality of decision-making and research to solve problems.

- Engage knowledge of economic concepts, principles and theory to critically analyze and evaluate economic problems and opportunities.

- Evaluate the opportunities provided by technology for businesses.

- Recognize, evaluate and manage potential ethical and legal conflicts.

- Communicate effectively in business situations

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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Kaplan University’s Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) is designed to prepare advanced practice nurses to thrive in today’s rapidly changing health care environment. With the shrinking number of primary care providers, the nursing shortage, and the increasing complexity of patient care, the field of nursing needs clinical experts and leaders with the highest level of scientific knowledge and expertise. To meet this need, the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) has called for advanced practice nurses to hold doctoral degrees by 2015.*

Kaplan University’s online Doctor of Nursing Practice fits into the schedules of busy advanced nurses, allowing them to earn a valuable health care credential while continuing to work. This degree could open the door to new opportunities for clinical and leadership positions in a variety of roles.† Students can also enhance their current practice expertise by choosing a specialization.

Our online Doctor of Nursing Practice is designed to prepare nurses to:

- Practice at the highest level of nursing

- Analyze data and scientific research to improve nursing practice

- Provide organizational and system leadership to continuously improve quality of health care and foster interprofessional collaboration

- Evaluate ethical, legal, and social factors in shaping and developing health policies

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At this time, the Doctor of Nursing Practice program is available only in the following states: Alabama, Alaska, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Vermont, Virginia, and Wyoming.

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The Adult-Gerontological Health Nurse Practitioner Program prepares nurses as expert providers of primary health care to young adults, adults, older adults and their families across health care settings. The primary focus of the program is to prepare the graduate to promote, maintain, supervise, and restore health, identify health risks, and assess, diagnose, and manage acute and chronic illnesses common in primary care. The ability to function as an educator, leader, consultant, advocate, and change agent is an essential to the development of clinical expertise in this role.

Graduate Curriculum Objectives
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- Integrate clinical prevention and population health concepts in the provision of evidence-based, culturally relevant healthcare.

- Incorporate knowledge from nursing and related sciences into the delivery of advanced nursing care across diverse populations

- Translate relevant research to improve practice and associated health outcomes for diverse populations.

- Demonstrate leadership skills in the provision of high quality health care and within the context of an interprofessional team.

- Integrate current and emerging technologies into the delivery of safe, quality care.

- Interpret the effect of legal and regulatory processes on nursing practice, healthcare delivery, and outcomes.

- Apply ethical analysis and social responsibility to delivery of advanced nursing care across diverse populations.

- Demonstrate cultural competence to improve patient and population outcomes.

- Demonstrate behaviors of professional engagement and life-long learning in the provision of quality health care.

Entry Requirements

- Baccalaureate degree with a major in nursing (non-nursing bachelor degrees, see Clinical Practice Portfolio below)*

- Minimum of one year's recent relevant experience (preferred)

- Unofficial transcripts from all college/universities attended

- Cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0.

- Current professional Registered Nurse license

- Three credit undergraduate course in Health Assessment (by advisement)

- Three credit undergraduate course in Statistics (by advisement)

Clinical Practice Portfolio - Applicants to a master's program with a non-nursing bachelor's degree are required to submit a clinical practice portfolio to be evaluated for baccalaureate-level nursing competencies once they have been admitted to a program. The Clinical Practice Portfolio fee is $300. If the portfolio does not meet academic standards, the student cannot be matriculated.

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The purpose of the online Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree is to prepare students for entry-level management positions in business, industry and non-profit organizations. The accredited online courses provide the foundational background for students seeking to acquire a high-level of knowledge from a broad base of business concepts to create solutions to contemporary business problems.

Students will acquire the critical knowledge and skills needed to integrate management, marketing, accounting, and finance concepts to develop strategies to improve short-, medium-, and long-term organizational performance.

Allied American University also offers an Associate of Science in Business Administration degree.

Program Learning Outcomes
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Apply advanced verbal and written communication skills to research, evaluation, and presentation in appropriate business situations.

Use critical thinking skills to identify, categorize, and distinguish ideas, concepts, theories and practical approaches to solving moderately complex business problems.

Demonstrate the ability to solve global problems using analytical, critical thinking, and interpersonal skills.
Apply technology and other resources to remain current in the student's chosen business field.

Use appropriate analytical and critical thinking processes to make effective business decisions.

Identify, analyze, and address legal and/or ethical issues that arise in business practices and institutions.

Demonstrate effective written communication skills in a business environment.

Demonstrate a mastery of business knowledge and technical skills that support and facilitate lifelong professional development and lifelong learning.

Interpret and analyze quantitative information and draw conclusions for application in business.

Entry Requirements

AAU has only one admissions requirement - you must have a high school diploma or a GED® test credential.

Program Entrance Exams
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Certain programs may require students to complete an entrance exam prior to enrollment. Admissions representatives are responsible for placing students into the appropriate entrance exam during the admissions process. Any student that does not pass a program required entrance exam will not be allowed to enroll in that particular program.

AAU Orientation
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Students wishing to enroll into AAU programs are required to successfully complete the AAU new student orientation. The orientation course is offered at no cost to the student and is a non-semester credit course. Students are required to successfully complete the orientation course prior to the start of their first semester. The purpose of this course is to expose students to AAU's policies, prepare them for what they will experience during their semester, and to help students learn how to navigate and find information through our iboard learning platform.

In order for a student to schedule the new student orientation, they must have an approved admissions application on file. Admissions representatives are responsible for scheduling students into orientation prior to the start of the students first semester. Students that complete all admissions requirements and successfully complete orientation will be granted acceptance into the university.

Any student that does not successfully complete orientation will have to defer their start date and will not be admitted into the university. These students must go through the admissions department to schedule another orientation course. Any student that does not successfully complete the orientation course after two attempts will not be admitted into the university.

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