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As an early pioneer of online education, The New School has long been at the forefront of remote learning for creative professionals. Today we carry forward this tradition with thoughtfully designed online offerings that draw on the art and design expertise of Parsons as well as distinguished programs in media and liberal arts.
Through flexible, personalized, collaborative platforms and immersive faculty-led course instruction, we make it easy for you to access our online curriculum from anywhere in the world and engage with the world-renowned faculty and forward-thinking community that make our university a hub for those seeking to advance their careers in creative fields.
As an online student, you participate in discussion boards with your classmates and communicate with professors through video conference, email, text chat, and online discussion boards. These interactions enable you to refine your skills as a collaborator in the virtual workplace.
Community is a matter not of geography but of sensibility. Although students in our online programs are based around the world, the design of the courses requires close interaction between students and faculty. Each online class is highly collaborative; students learn and grow together throughout their studies and after graduation.
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At Franklin Pierce, you can choose a traditional, in-person experience perfect for first-time college students or transfers. Or, for some majors, you can select a flexible online curriculum that helps you balance education, work, and family.
Understand and learn how to apply core business principles of marketing, organizational behavior, entrepreneurship, finance, accounting, economics and statistics from a leadership decision-making perspective. Courses are taught from a Christian worldview by faculty who are experienced business professionals dedicated to helping you excel as a skilled character-driven leader and inspiring you to grow in your faith. Why start your MBA now with Cornerstone University?
With over 80 years of experience in traditional and online higher education, Cornerstone University has prepared thousands of business professionals who serve in a wide range of industries with skill, character, and distinction, leading in corporate, non-profit, entrepreneurial, and ministry roles. The Master in Business Administration online degree is accredited by the respected Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP)* and the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).
An examination of research methods available for the 21st century organization and statistical concepts useful for data-driven decision making. Focus is placed on the systematic process of collecting, analyzing and interpreting research articles and data to answer a specific research question. The course will also introduce students to basic descriptive and inferential statistical tools within the context of a business related problem.
A theoretical and practical overview of ethics theory, values formation and ethical decision making within the context of management and leadership. Ethics and values are presented from a Judeo-Christian perspective with emphasis on workable models for ethical decision making and social responsibility at both the professional and personal level.
A study of quantitative techniques useful in business decision-making. Topics include exploratory analysis, descriptive statistics and inferential statistics: t-tests, analysis of variance, correlation, regression and chi-square analysis.
The study of the behavior of individuals and teams within organizations based on current management theory. Emphasis is given to understanding, predicting, motivating and changing work-related behaviors in organizations. Key topics include organizational structure, understanding culture, power, diversity, leadership and communication within the organization.
An examination of contemporary accounting issues for managers, such as principles, techniques and uses of accounting in the planning and decision making of organizations. The use of information technology plays a key role in this course. Areas of emphasis include the budgetary process, performance evaluation techniques, product costing methods, constraint management and ethics.
A study of essential concepts of financial management including working capital management, capital budgeting, capital structures, planning, time value of money and dividend policy. Prerequisite: ACC-525.
A study of the decision-making skills necessary for managers and entrepreneurs in the context of the macroeconomic environment and the application of microeconomic price theory as it pertains to human capital issues. Readings include essays by several Nobel prize-winning economists. Further, the course challenges students to develop a Christ-centered worldview regarding economic issues pertinent to managers.
A focused study of the tools needed in identifying and capitalizing on entrepreneurial business opportunities, methods for managing those opportunities and critical thinking skills needed for innovation and growth. Students work with a team to design an entrepreneurial venture. Additional topics include stimulating new ideas, managing innovative ideas, adapting to change and individual and group roles in the creative process.
Prepare for a career in a variety of financial institutions and finance-related industries. Discover advanced methods and analytics techniques to positively impact financial decision-making and financial planning. Learn cash management, capitalization issues, risk management, and ethical and legal issues related to effective financial outcomes.
An exploration of advanced methods and techniques important to the financial success of an organization. Topics include cash management, capitalization issues, risk management, ethical and legal issues in financial decision-making and approaches to financial planning. Students learn to assess the financial operations and positions of an organization using various analysis methods. Prerequisite: FIN-643.
A study of crucial concepts and tools to strategically manage international financial activities. Students will develop an understanding of policy issues affecting international trade and finance. Other topics covered include the role and impact of international trade policies on the global economy and financial markets, currency markets, international financial systems and management and macroeconomic policies. Prerequisite: FIN-645.
An introduction to current thinking in the areas of valuation, real options such as mergers and acquisitions, and the economics of contracts to a new venture decision. Topics include investment analysis, financing the entrepreneurial firm, harvesting, the role of angel investors, incubators, venture capital and financial contracts. Prerequisite: FIN-646.
Advance your mobility in an array of health care business administrative roles by focusing on how to manage health care quality, risk management, safety and outcomes. Course topics include outcomes management, regulatory issues and a final capstone project.
A study of lean quality management principles, theories and application to the health care environment. Focusing on managing health care quality, safety and outcomes, the course emphasizes the use of tools and techniques to manage and lead quality improvements and drive successful clinical outcomes.
A study of the historical and current views of ethics and regulations of health care delivery and the impact of the regulatory environment on availability of services. Students examine principles and practical applications of ethics and laws that affect operational decisions of health care providers, health plans, third-party payers and managers. Additional topics include a discussion of the for-profit and not-for-profit delivery models.
A project-based capstone course in which the student will demonstrate the ability to integrate health care education and practical experience by selecting a problem of practice at work and implementing a plan for improvement and/or action research or a program evaluation to solve the problem or improve the issue. Prerequisites: MGT-534 and BUS-504.
Learn how to implement organizational initiatives and strategies. Discover how to meet budget and time commitments, define the scope of a project, manage changes, and build internal trust to navigate complexity. Learn essential tools, techniques and the process required to become a certified Project Manager.
An exploration of the framework and fundamental methodologies of project management. Topics include foundational concepts such as requirements gathering, scope management, change control and time management, as well as an introduction to common tools, techniques and the process required to become a certified Project Manager.
An exploration of a variety of project management principles necessary to manage the resources of a project. Specific topics include project budgeting, cost estimation and control, quality assurance and control, acquiring, developing, and managing a project team, conflict management and negotiation skills. Prerequisite: BUS-530.
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