National American University Undergraduate Programs
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A.A.S. in Accounting
Earning an associate degree in Accounting can prepare individuals for various positions working for business, government, or non-profit organizations. Career opportunities include payroll clerks, bookkeepers, and clerical assistants, and with further experience, graduates may advance to positions such as payroll supervisors, lead accountants, or tax specialists. After graduation we offer lifetime career placement services when needed and other post-graduate services that can assist graduates achieve their career goals.
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A.A.S. in Applied Information Technology
Our associate degree in Applied Information Technology program of study prepares graduates for various entry-level positions in the information system field with a balanced overview of technology in the major core. Students are encouraged to work with their advisors to design a program in their area of interest and their technology-related certifications, which may be in Microsoft networking, Cisco networking, or other technical disciplines. Graduates may qualify for positions such as network administrators, network engineers, or other technical positions.
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A.A.S. in Applied Management
Earning an associate degree in Applied Management through our unique program allows individuals to use their previous occupational, educational, or industry-related experiences towards college credits to advance completion time towards their degree. Military training, technical and trade school education, and business or health care experience can be taken into consideration for granting credit towards this associate degree. Our career counselors can let prospective students know if their training qualifies for these credits.
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A.A.S. in Business Administration
Earning an associate degree in Business Administration introduces learners to basic business disciplines as well as the use of computer applications and technology that are widely used by businesses today. The program also encourages students to develop critical thinking and leadership skills and prepare for entry into a rewarding career.
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A.A.S. in Business Logistics
Business Logistics is a program meant to help the student prepare for a career in business that involves the shipping, housing and relocation of products. Managing this inventory as it is purchased, stored and reassigned requires skills in accounting, finances, marketing, management, economics and more. Being able to respond to the wants and needs of your community or region will also be important in being successful, and classes aim to teach the prepared student these skills.
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A.A.S. in Computer Security
The dedicated students will be motivated to have accomplished the following by the time they are successful graduates of National American University's Computer Security program: Perform the tasks necessary to bolster the data management needs of industry for this field, prove ability to perform the rudimentary information technology skills needed to give user support to organizations, implementation and upkeep of necessary information systems for the proper functioning of business management teams and safeguard data via the installation of proper security prototypes and more!
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A.A.S. in Criminal Justice
Earning an associate degree in Criminal Justice can prepare learners for entry-level positions in private security, advancement within criminal justice agencies, or after completion of additional training in an officer's training academy, policing and institutional corrections employment. Our program helps students identify and develop appropriate solutions for criminal justice issues and understand the need to handle their position of authority ethically, logically, and wisely within the parameters of their organization. Graduates will gain an overall knowledge of the various agencies and their responsibilities within the American criminal justice system.
Students in the state of Minnesota are not eligible to sit for the Minnesota Police Officer licensing examination upon completion of this program. Other public and private career options may be available to graduates.
This program may also benefit current officers who are seeking to advance their careers through education.
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A.A.S. in Electronic Health Record Support Specialist
With a degree as an Electronic Health Record Support Specialist you will be asked to use your computer skills and apply them to the health industry. It is the basis for storing medical records in the healthcare system today. You will take classes such as legal procedures, regulations and other applicable courses to know the ins and outs of law as it applies to the medical profession and the creation of documents.
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A.A.S. in Health and Beauty Management
The Health and Beauty Management associate degree program prepares the licensed cosmetologist to own or operate a beauty parlor, salon or spa or to manage his or her own booth. This degree is designed for individuals who have earned a cosmetology certificate or diploma and have successfully passed their state board of cosmetology exam. A maximum of 60 quarter credit hours from a cosmetology certificate or diploma program is required to transfer into the health and beauty vocational core.
Students are able to add business skills to their industry knowledge and experiences through a performance-based curriculum that includes studies in management, marketing, communication, and career management. This program is an excellent option for students who wish to pursue a management career or become an entrepreneur in the health and beauty sector.
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A.A.S. in Health Information Technology
Individuals who are interested in a career in the health care field without providing direct patients' care can earn an Associate of Applied Science degree in Health Information Technology and become a vital member of a health care team. Students will learn how to assemble patients' charts and ensure complete and accurate information for current and future providers of care to provide the best treatment based on each individuals needs and conditions. The prospect for graduates of this program are expected to stay in high-demand according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2008-09 Edition.
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A.A.S. in Information Technology
Earning an associate degree in Information Technology can prepare learners for a variety of entry-level positions in the information systems field. Students will work with an advisor to customize a program based on their own particular area of interest such as programming, database administration, Microsoft networking, or software applications.
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A.A.S. in Medical Administrative Assistant
Earning an associate degree as a Medical Administrative Assistant prepares students for entry-level positions in multiple health care settings. Training includes managing medical records, insurance billing and coding, scheduling appointments and hospital admissions, and general medical office procedures. The program is designed to provide practical, experiential training in dealing with patients, staff, and paperwork involved in running a medical practice.
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A.A.S. in Medical Staff Services Management
Earning an associate degree in Medical Staff Services Management (MSSM) can prepare individuals to become credentialing experts in hospitals or other health care facilities. Certified MSSM professionals are responsible for overseeing staff credentialing, complying and adhering to governmental regulations, continuing education programs, and upholding organizational policies, procedures, and regulations within an organization. Graduates can become an integral part of health care administration in this specialized field.
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A.A.S. in Small Business Management
If you are interested in beginning your own homegrown business or in adding to an existing business that you own, this degree is designed to help you acquire the ability to plan, analyze and strategize a new business. You will learn in a collaborative environment where teamwork is valued — and such hands-on lessons are valuable for anyone who wants to succeed in the business world.
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B.A.S. in Applied Information Technology
Earning a bachelor's degree in Applied Information Technology can prepare individuals for careers involving software engineering, technical support, technical writing, and database development. Our program is well-suited for learners with an interest or background in technology who have previous transfer credits that can be applied toward program completion in the shortest amount of time. Upon completion graduates may be qualified to sit for national certification exams in CompTIA A+, Project+, Linux+, Network+, and i-Net+.
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B.S. in Accounting
Earning a bachelor's degree in Accounting can prepare individuals for various career opportunities working in business, government, or non-profit organizations. Along with fundamental accounting principles and practices courses, our program also prepares students to sit for the Certified Managerial Accounting (CMA) exam as well as the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam in those states not requiring the fifth year of education. Learners will also enhance critical thinking skills, utilize current technology to analyze information, and understand the ethical and legal guidelines that govern the conduct of accountants in the workplace. Successful graduates can seek certifications as CMAs and/or CPAs to increase their marketability.
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B.S. in Applied Management
The Applied Management Bachelor of Science degree program is for those of you with degrees, diplomas or certificates in specialty areas. This degree is designed to meet the needs of individuals who have acquired occupation-related training at community colleges, technical institutions, military service schools, industry-related schools, or training classrooms in their field of specialty. Combined with our sound business and general education courses, this degree will prepare you for advancement in management areas associated with your specialty field. This is the degree that can give you a jump-start toward completion of your bachelor's degree.
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B.S. in Business Administration
Earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration provides training for students in the knowledge base and strategic mindset that is requisite for career success in the field of business. Graduates of this program will be qualified for a wide range of career opportunities in for-profit and non-profit business organizations or governmental institutions. This program is also an excellent foundation for students who may wish to pursue a business-related graduate degree.
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B.S. in Business Administration: Emphasis in Accounting
Earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with an Accounting emphasis provides learners with an overall management background and then focuses on financial accounting and budgeting to prepare graduates to oversee an organization's fiscal operations as well. The need for managers with these specific skills may make a difference in hiring decisions and enhance career opportunities for successful graduates.
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B.S. in Business Administration: Emphasis in Entrepreneurship
If you are interested in being an entrepreneur in any field of business or in adding to an existing business that you own, this degree is designed to help you acquire the ability to plan, analyze and optimize your own business. You will learn in a collaborative environment where teamwork is valued - and such hands-on lessons are invaluable for anyone who wants to succeed in the business world.
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B.S. in Business Administration: Emphasis in Financial Management
Earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with Financial Management emphasis in our program builds on the basic disciplines of business administration such as accounting, management techniques, and marketing, and then the financial management courses explore specifics in financial planning, insurance portfolios, and investment strategies. Graduates can seek positions in mortgage and brokerage firms as well as management positions in banking and other financial institutions.
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B.S. in Business Administration: Emphasis in Human Resource Management
Earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a Human Resource Management emphasis provides learners with an overall management background and then focuses on specific skills required to oversee human resource departments. Students will learn training and development strategies, benefits and compensation laws, policies on discrimination in the workplace, and much more, as they successfully complete this program. Many organizations value individuals who have strong business skills and have mastered human resource knowledge to effectively manage the company's most valuable assets — humans.
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B.S. in Business Administration: Emphasis in Information Systems
Earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Information Systems can give graduates a wide range of career options because of their ability to use information technology to its maximum benefit for an organization. Along with the fundamental disciplines relating to business management, the expansion of technology applications that increase proficiency in the business arena has made this degree combination a very advantageous choice.
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B.S. in Business Administration: Emphasis in International Business
Earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with an International Business emphasis can prepare learners to become effective leaders here in the U.S. and abroad. Understanding the diversity and cultural distinctions involved in conducting business worldwide can make the difference in whether or not ventures are successful. Along with the multi-faceted approaches involved in this field, the legal and ethical issues will also be covered to make graduates of this program better equipped to make strategic planning and decision-making more versatile.
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B.S. in Business Administration: Emphasis in Management
Earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a Management emphasis provides training in the basic disciplines of business administration and then goes more in depth to explore advanced management techniques and strategies for a wide range of career options. Graduates can seek positions as human resource directors, operations managers, production supervisors, and more, in public, private, and non-profit organizations requiring well-trained leaders.
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B.S. in Business Administration: Emphasis in Marketing
Earning a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with an emphasis in Marketing degree prepares students to effectively understand and evaluate marketing alternatives and be able to apply critical marketing-related skills. This program is an excellent choice for students seeking a career in areas such as retail management, sales management, marketing research, advertising, and promotions. Graduates will also attain a well-rounded business administration knowledge of other disciplines such as accounting principles, leadership skills, and technology applications.
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B.S. in Business Administration: Emphasis in Supply Chain Management
Business Administration with an emphasis in Supply Chain Management is a program meant to help the dedicated student prepare for a career in business that involves the shipping, housing and relocation of products. Managing this inventory as it is purchased, stored and reassigned requires skills in accounting, finances, marketing, management, economics and more. Many industries have goods that need to be moved to different warehouses and areas of the country, and the skills possessed by an effective supply chain manager will be needed to sort, categorize, catalog and ship a variety of products in any one of a diverse group of industries.
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B.S. in Business Administration: Emphasis in Tourism and Hospitality Management
Earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a Tourism and Hospitality Management emphasis provides learners with an overall management background and then focuses on specific skills required to seek positions in private sector and public sector organizations that provide services and products to business and leisure travelers. It is estimated that worldwide the tourism and hospitality industry is a $5 trillion enterprise. By some standards it may be the world's largest industry and needs well-educated professionals to meet continuing demands of consumers.
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B.S. in Criminal Justice
Earning a bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice can prepare learners for entry-level positions in private security, advancement within criminal justice agencies, or after completion of additional training in an officer's training academy, policing and institutional corrections employment. Our program helps students identify and develop appropriate solutions for criminal justice issues and understand the need to handle their position of authority ethically, logically, and wisely within the parameters of their organization. Graduates will gain an overall knowledge of the various agencies and their responsibilities within the American criminal justice system.
Students in the state of Minnesota are not eligible to sit for the Minnesota Police Officer licensing examination upon completion of this program. Other public and private career options may be available to graduates.
This program may also benefit current officers who are seeking to advance their careers through education.
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B.S. in Health Care Management
Earning a bachelor's degree in Health Care Management prepares learners to enter the growing health care industry as effective managers and leaders equipped with the knowledge and skills required in this profession. To assure student's success in this program, admission requirements consider previous education and work experience to tailor an education plan to best complement each students own clinical/professional expertise in their field.
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B.S. in Information Technology: Emphasis in Computer Security & Forensics
Our Bachelor of Science in Information Technology with an emphasis in Computer Security & Forensics program is meant to prepare the student for a career in the important field of information security in an increasingly technical age. The focused student will gain from the courses available in digital forensics and more. Skills taught will include the ability to gather, safely store, retrieve and carefully probe digital evidence. Those who successfully complete this program will be prepared to assess the risk of computer attacks and know the proper ways to minimize threats to information systems.
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B.S. in Information Technology: Emphasis in Internet Systems Development
Earning a bachelor's degree in Information Technology with an Internet Systems Development emphasis in our program can prepare individuals to become computer professionals capable of developing web pages for themselves or other business corporations as a profession. After becoming familiar with essential information technology applications, learners will train in the skills required to become knowledgeable webmasters that can develop and maintain sites to draw traffic and business to the site that meets company-related goals.
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B.S. in Information Technology: Emphasis in Management Information Systems
Earning a bachelor's degree in Information Technology with an emphasis in Management Information Systems combines IT specialization with business, finance, management, and accounting courses to prepare graduates to assume leadership positions overseeing modern business operations. Some of the positions graduates may qualify for are systems analysts, computer center managers, and sales and marketing representatives, to name a few.
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B.S. in Information Technology: Emphasis in Network Management/Microsoft
Earning a bachelor's degree in Information Technology with an emphasis in Microsoft Network Management prepares individuals to manage systems and provide technical support as they oversee corporate multi-computer networking systems. Courses begin with a solid background of computer applications that solve the information technology needs of organizations. Learners will then focus on mastering the designing, configuring, operating, and troubleshooting involved in Microsoft networking. Graduates of the program will be prepared to take the Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) exam which is recognized as an industry-standard certification.
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B.S. in Nursing: RN to BSN/Online
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN online program) provides necessary knowledge for registered nurses to transition to effective professional nursing practice in a rapidly changing environment. This program is designed for working RNs with an associate degree or diploma certificate, building on the students' past education and experience. This program offers a flexible and practical way for RNs to expand their knowledge and prepare for leadership positions in a variety of health care settings. It also provides the skills and credentials necessary to pursue graduate education.
This online program is not offered in Texas.
The baccalaureate and master's programs in nursing at National American University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 530, Washington, DC 20036, (202) 887-6791.
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B.S. in Organizational Leadership
Managers today need the necessary skills to be effective leaders. This bachelor's in Organizational Leadership degree program is designed for working professionals who recognize the need to develop their individual leadership abilities. Graduates of this program will have a distinct advantage over others managers and can expect to find opportunities in a wide range of leadership positions. This program takes 4 years or less to complete.