Walden University

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With Walden's Doctor of Business Administration (D.B.A.), you can develop skills and gain hands-on learning experience that can position you to advance into a leadership position as a consultant or executive. Sharpen your decision-making and leadership skills, broaden your knowledge of both theory and applied research, and gain the experience you need to manage positive change within your organization. Specializations focus on the latest research, theories, and trends influencing business.

 

Specializations

• Accounting
• Entrepreneurship
• Finance
• Global Supply Chain Management
• Healthcare Management
• Information Systems Management
• International Business
• Leadership
• Marketing
• Project Management
• Self-Designed
• Social Impact Management
• Technology Entrepreneurship

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When you earn a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from Walden, you can enhance your knowledge, expand your influence, and position yourself to advance your career. This ACBSP-accredited program focuses on the development of leadership and management skills. Choose from a range of specializations to meet your career goals.

 

Specializations

• Accounting for Managers
• Corporate Finance
• Entrepreneurship
• Healthcare Management
• Healthcare System Improvement
• Human Resource Management
• International Business
• Leadership
• Marketing
• Project Management
• Risk Management
• Self-Designed
• Strategies for Sustainability
• Technology Management

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Across the public sector spectrum, career opportunities are predicted to expand rapidly over the next five years. At every level-federal, state, and local-this growth trend in employment will fuel a demand for qualified managers who can lead public agencies or direct public policy organizations.* Prepare to advance your career and to meet this increasing need for public sector professionals as you gain the skills to translate public policies into effective programs and projects. International themes and concepts incorporated throughout your coursework will broaden your perspective of public service. Walden's M.P.A. program can be completed in less than two years, depending on individual progress and credits transferred.

* Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Career Guide to Industries, 2008-2009 Edition, on the Internet at http://www.bls.gov/oco/c9/cgs041.htm and http://www.bls.gov/oco/c9/cgs042.htm.

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Across the public sector spectrum, career opportunities are predicted to expand rapidly over the next five years. At every level-federal, state, and local-this growth trend in employment will fuel a demand for qualified managers who can lead public agencies or direct public policy organizations.* Prepare to advance your career and to meet this increasing need for public sector professionals as you gain the skills to translate public policies into effective programs and projects. International themes and concepts incorporated throughout your coursework will broaden your perspective of public service. Walden's M.P.A. program can be completed in less than two years, depending on individual progress and credits transferred.

* Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Career Guide to Industries, 2008-2009 Edition, on the Internet at http://www.bls.gov/oco/c9/cgs041.htm and http://www.bls.gov/oco/c9/cgs042.htm.

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As strategies and policies to combat crime become more complex, the need for specialized executive leadership continues to grow. Help yourself prepare for criminal justice-related executive leadership and management roles or for a career in higher education or as a consultant through Walden's M.S. in Criminal Justice Leadership and Executive Management program. Study the management philosophies and communication and budgeting skills that criminal justice professional require so that you may develop policy and influence policymakers.

Specializations

• General
• Emergency Management
• Homeland Security Policy
• Homeland Security Policy and Coordination
• Law and Public Policy
• Policy Analysis
• Public Management and Leadership
• Self-Designed
• Terrorism, Mediation, and Peace

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The need for strong leadership across all sectors has never been greater and the nature of leadership in the 21st century is changing. Organizations are demanding authentic leaders who can generate trust, empower others, and find innovative answers to today's problems and challenges.

Walden University's School of Management is committed to providing the knowledge base required for globally competent and ethical leaders to advance their communities, organizations, and the world. To fulfill this vision, Walden is offering an M.S. in Leadership degree program to help you explore your own leadership styles and use them to motivate others and build highly effective, diverse work teams. Through the M.S. in Leadership program, you can learn to develop a comprehensive approach to leadership that crosses functional areas and increases your capacity to influence people and lead them to a shared goal.

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The need for strong leadership across all sectors has never been greater and the nature of leadership in the 21st century is changing. Organizations are demanding authentic leaders who can generate trust, empower others, and find innovative answers to today's problems and challenges.

Walden University's School of Management is committed to providing the knowledge base required for globally competent and ethical leaders to advance their communities, organizations, and the world. To fulfill this vision, Walden is offering an M.S. in Leadership degree program to help you explore your own leadership styles and use them to motivate others and build highly effective, diverse work teams. Through the M.S. in Leadership program, you can learn to develop a comprehensive approach to leadership that crosses functional areas and increases your capacity to influence people and lead them to a shared goal.

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The need for strong leadership across all sectors has never been greater and the nature of leadership in the 21st century is changing. Organizations are demanding authentic leaders who can generate trust, empower others, and find innovative answers to today's problems and challenges.

Walden University's School of Management is committed to providing the knowledge base required for globally competent and ethical leaders to advance their communities, organizations, and the world. To fulfill this vision, Walden is offering an M.S. in Leadership degree program to help you explore your own leadership styles and use them to motivate others and build highly effective, diverse work teams. Through the M.S. in Leadership program, you can learn to develop a comprehensive approach to leadership that crosses functional areas and increases your capacity to influence people and lead them to a shared goal.

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The need for strong leadership across all sectors has never been greater and the nature of leadership in the 21st century is changing. Organizations are demanding authentic leaders who can generate trust, empower others, and find innovative answers to today's problems and challenges.

Walden University's School of Management is committed to providing the knowledge base required for globally competent and ethical leaders to advance their communities, organizations, and the world. To fulfill this vision, Walden is offering an M.S. in Leadership degree program to help you explore your own leadership styles and use them to motivate others and build highly effective, diverse work teams. Through the M.S. in Leadership program, you can learn to develop a comprehensive approach to leadership that crosses functional areas and increases your capacity to influence people and lead them to a shared goal.

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The need for strong leadership across all sectors has never been greater and the nature of leadership in the 21st century is changing. Organizations are demanding authentic leaders who can generate trust, empower others, and find innovative answers to today's problems and challenges.

Walden University's School of Management is committed to providing the knowledge base required for globally competent and ethical leaders to advance their communities, organizations, and the world. To fulfill this vision, Walden is offering an M.S. in Leadership degree program to help you explore your own leadership styles and use them to motivate others and build highly effective, diverse work teams. Through the M.S. in Leadership program, you can learn to develop a comprehensive approach to leadership that crosses functional areas and increases your capacity to influence people and lead them to a shared goal.

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Whether you are looking to advance your career in the business, nonprofit, or government sector, Walden's M.S. in Management program can help prepare you to successfully manage projects and processes and direct people. Gain the knowledge, skills, and confidence to become a more effective manager by learning to integrate and align organizational processes and systems, and motivate people to meet today's critical challenges and goals.

Specializations

• General
• Global Management
• Healthcare Management
• Human Resource Management
• Managers as Leaders
• Project Management
• Research Strategies
• Strategy and Operations
• Sustainable Management
• Technology Management

General Program
Become a more effective manager by learning to motivate people, solve problems, and meet today's critical challenges and goals. Develop a practical, integrated approach to management that helps prepare you to coordinate and align processes, systems, and people.

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Whether you are looking to advance your career in the business, nonprofit, or government sector, Walden's M.S. in Management program can help prepare you to successfully manage projects and processes and direct people. Gain the knowledge, skills, and confidence to become a more effective manager by learning to integrate and align organizational processes and systems, and motivate people to meet today's critical challenges and goals.

Specializations

• General
• Global Management
• Healthcare Management
• Human Resource Management
• Managers as Leaders
• Project Management
• Research Strategies
• Strategy and Operations
• Sustainable Management
• Technology Management

Global Management
Broaden your understanding of the international business climate and the challenges of working with different cultures. Explore political, financial, competitive, regulatory, operational, and social issues faced by global managers.

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Whether you are looking to advance your career in the business, nonprofit, or government sector, Walden's M.S. in Management program can help prepare you to successfully manage projects and processes and direct people. Gain the knowledge, skills, and confidence to become a more effective manager by learning to integrate and align organizational processes and systems, and motivate people to meet today's critical challenges and goals.

Specializations

• General
• Global Management
• Healthcare Management
• Human Resource Management
• Managers as Leaders
• Project Management
• Research Strategies
• Strategy and Operations
• Sustainable Management
• Technology Management

Healthcare Management
Expand your knowledge of the components of healthcare delivery systems and the continuum of health services. Examine the economic principles and decision-making strategies related to the structure and distribution of healthcare resources and services.

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Whether you are looking to advance your career in the business, nonprofit, or government sector, Walden's M.S. in Management program can help prepare you to successfully manage projects and processes and direct people. Gain the knowledge, skills, and confidence to become a more effective manager by learning to integrate and align organizational processes and systems, and motivate people to meet today's critical challenges and goals.

Specializations

• General
• Global Management
• Healthcare Management
• Human Resource Management
• Managers as Leaders
• Project Management
• Research Strategies
• Strategy and Operations
• Sustainable Management
• Technology Management

Human Resource Management
Discover the strategic role of human resources in helping organizations gain competitive advantage. Gain expertise in areas related to recruitment and selection, performance evaluation, compensation and benefits, and job design.

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Whether you are looking to advance your career in the business, nonprofit, or government sector, Walden's M.S. in Management program can help prepare you to successfully manage projects and processes and direct people. Gain the knowledge, skills, and confidence to become a more effective manager by learning to integrate and align organizational processes and systems, and motivate people to meet today's critical challenges and goals.

Specializations

• General
• Global Management
• Healthcare Management
• Human Resource Management
• Managers as Leaders
• Project Management
• Research Strategies
• Strategy and Operations
• Sustainable Management
• Technology Management

Managers as Leaders
Explore the qualities shared by strong leaders and review current perspectives about the importance of leadership in organizations. Evaluate your own leadership style and recognize your potential to inspire others and influence the success of your organization.

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Whether you are looking to advance your career in the business, nonprofit, or government sector, Walden's M.S. in Management program can help prepare you to successfully manage projects and processes and direct people. Gain the knowledge, skills, and confidence to become a more effective manager by learning to integrate and align organizational processes and systems, and motivate people to meet today's critical challenges and goals.

Specializations

• General
• Global Management
• Healthcare Management
• Human Resource Management
• Managers as Leaders
• Project Management
• Research Strategies
• Strategy and Operations
• Sustainable Management
• Technology Management

Project Management
Learn to manage a range of projects and avoid the typical pitfalls of missed deadlines and mismanaged resources. Review current theories and research and put your project management skills to work in real-world exercises.

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Whether you are looking to advance your career in the business, nonprofit, or government sector, Walden's M.S. in Management program can help prepare you to successfully manage projects and processes and direct people. Gain the knowledge, skills, and confidence to become a more effective manager by learning to integrate and align organizational processes and systems, and motivate people to meet today's critical challenges and goals.

Specializations

• General
• Global Management
• Healthcare Management
• Human Resource Management
• Managers as Leaders
• Project Management
• Research Strategies
• Strategy and Operations
• Sustainable Management
• Technology Management

Research Strategies
Explore qualitative and quantitative research methods to enhance your effectiveness in any research-based environment or to prepare you for doctoral studies. Develop your critical-thinking and decision-making skills while you learn the fundamentals of scientific research.

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Whether you are looking to advance your career in the business, nonprofit, or government sector, Walden's M.S. in Management program can help prepare you to successfully manage projects and processes and direct people. Gain the knowledge, skills, and confidence to become a more effective manager by learning to integrate and align organizational processes and systems, and motivate people to meet today's critical challenges and goals.

Specializations

• General
• Global Management
• Healthcare Management
• Human Resource Management
• Managers as Leaders
• Project Management
• Research Strategies
• Strategy and Operations
• Sustainable Management
• Technology Management

Strategy and Operations
Gain an understanding of the concepts of organic growth and value innovation. Use your decision-making and critical-thinking skills to develop and implement effective strategies that can create growth and value.

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Whether you are looking to advance your career in the business, nonprofit, or government sector, Walden's M.S. in Management program can help prepare you to successfully manage projects and processes and direct people. Gain the knowledge, skills, and confidence to become a more effective manager by learning to integrate and align organizational processes and systems, and motivate people to meet today's critical challenges and goals.

Specializations

• General
• Global Management
• Healthcare Management
• Human Resource Management
• Managers as Leaders
• Project Management
• Research Strategies
• Strategy and Operations
• Sustainable Management
• Technology Management

Sustainable Management
Learn to practice both social and environmental responsibility on a daily basis. Develop the management skills to implement large-scale change to add value and contribute to a sustainable future for your organization.

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Whether you are looking to advance your career in the business, nonprofit, or government sector, Walden's M.S. in Management program can help prepare you to successfully manage projects and processes and direct people. Gain the knowledge, skills, and confidence to become a more effective manager by learning to integrate and align organizational processes and systems, and motivate people to meet today's critical challenges and goals.

Specializations

• General
• Global Management
• Healthcare Management
• Human Resource Management
• Managers as Leaders
• Project Management
• Research Strategies
• Strategy and Operations
• Sustainable Management
• Technology Management

Technology Management
Align organizational needs with technology solutions and identify new applications for technology. Learn to manage technology and supporting processes to enhance your organization's competitive position.

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Nonprofit organizations employ a sizable and increasing share of the nation's workforce, with employment growth outpacing a number of major industries. Advance your career in this important high-growth sector as you enhance your ability to create positive social change. Whatever your background, gain the management and organizational skills you need to lead diverse and complex nonprofits. Broaden your perspective of nonprofits through international themes and concepts incorporated throughout your coursework. Complete Walden University's program in just 18 months, depending on individual progress.

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Begin the next chapter of your life with a management Ph.D. from Walden University. Using an interdisciplinary approach to the study of management, this program allows you to conduct self-directed, practical research on the issues that matter most to you. So whether you are preparing to share your expertise as an educator, a consultant, or an author, Walden's management Ph.D. will give you the credentials you need to reach your lifelong goals.

Conduct specialized research in an area of interest to you while you study ways to facilitate positive social change. Help enhance your capabilities as a researcher, scholar, manager, or consultant. Study the theories, concepts, and techniques that provide the foundation for sound management decision-making. Study topics such as leadership and information systems. The program offers you three ways to learn:

Course-Based format

This option is a structured program of study comprising online courses and residencies. As a student, you will work with a faculty mentor and follow a specific plan for completion of your degree. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with peers and faculty through online discussions and face-to-face residencies.

Self-Directed format

This option allows you to study independently while working with a faculty mentor to complete scholarly papers and study topics that apply to your interests. You will pursue faculty-guided independent research through Walden's signature Knowledge Area Modules (KAMs) and face-to-face residencies, in order to demonstrate academic mastery of each subject.

Mixed-Model format (formerly Hybrid format)

This option combines online courses, face-to-face residencies, and KAMs to provide a flexible program of study. You will have the opportunity to work closely with a faculty mentor; study and conduct research on topics that interest you; and learn from faculty members through individual courses.

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Begin the next chapter of your life with a management Ph.D. from Walden University. Using an interdisciplinary approach to the study of management, this program allows you to conduct self-directed, practical research on the issues that matter most to you. So whether you are preparing to share your expertise as an educator, a consultant, or an author, Walden's management Ph.D. will give you the credentials you need to reach your lifelong goals.

Conduct specialized research in an area of interest to you while you study ways to facilitate positive social change. Help enhance your capabilities as a researcher, scholar, manager, or consultant. Study the theories, concepts, and techniques that provide the foundation for sound management decision-making. Study topics such as leadership and information systems. The program offers you three ways to learn:

Course-Based format

This option is a structured program of study comprising online courses and residencies. As a student, you will work with a faculty mentor and follow a specific plan for completion of your degree. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with peers and faculty through online discussions and face-to-face residencies.

Self-Directed format

This option allows you to study independently while working with a faculty mentor to complete scholarly papers and study topics that apply to your interests. You will pursue faculty-guided independent research through Walden's signature Knowledge Area Modules (KAMs) and face-to-face residencies, in order to demonstrate academic mastery of each subject.

Mixed-Model format (formerly Hybrid format)

This option combines online courses, face-to-face residencies, and KAMs to provide a flexible program of study. You will have the opportunity to work closely with a faculty mentor; study and conduct research on topics that interest you; and learn from faculty members through individual courses.

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Begin the next chapter of your life with a management Ph.D. from Walden University. Using an interdisciplinary approach to the study of management, this program allows you to conduct self-directed, practical research on the issues that matter most to you. So whether you are preparing to share your expertise as an educator, a consultant, or an author, Walden's management Ph.D. will give you the credentials you need to reach your lifelong goals.

Conduct specialized research in an area of interest to you while you study ways to facilitate positive social change. Help enhance your capabilities as a researcher, scholar, manager, or consultant. Study the theories, concepts, and techniques that provide the foundation for sound management decision-making. Study topics such as leadership and information systems. The program offers you three ways to learn:

Course-Based format

This option is a structured program of study comprising online courses and residencies. As a student, you will work with a faculty mentor and follow a specific plan for completion of your degree. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with peers and faculty through online discussions and face-to-face residencies.

Self-Directed format

This option allows you to study independently while working with a faculty mentor to complete scholarly papers and study topics that apply to your interests. You will pursue faculty-guided independent research through Walden's signature Knowledge Area Modules (KAMs) and face-to-face residencies, in order to demonstrate academic mastery of each subject.

Mixed-Model format (formerly Hybrid format)

This option combines online courses, face-to-face residencies, and KAMs to provide a flexible program of study. You will have the opportunity to work closely with a faculty mentor; study and conduct research on topics that interest you; and learn from faculty members through individual courses.

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Begin the next chapter of your life with a management Ph.D. from Walden University. Using an interdisciplinary approach to the study of management, this program allows you to conduct self-directed, practical research on the issues that matter most to you. So whether you are preparing to share your expertise as an educator, a consultant, or an author, Walden's management Ph.D. will give you the credentials you need to reach your lifelong goals.

Conduct specialized research in an area of interest to you while you study ways to facilitate positive social change. Help enhance your capabilities as a researcher, scholar, manager, or consultant. Study the theories, concepts, and techniques that provide the foundation for sound management decision-making. Study topics such as leadership and information systems. The program offers you three ways to learn:

Course-Based format

This option is a structured program of study comprising online courses and residencies. As a student, you will work with a faculty mentor and follow a specific plan for completion of your degree. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with peers and faculty through online discussions and face-to-face residencies.

Self-Directed format

This option allows you to study independently while working with a faculty mentor to complete scholarly papers and study topics that apply to your interests. You will pursue faculty-guided independent research through Walden's signature Knowledge Area Modules (KAMs) and face-to-face residencies, in order to demonstrate academic mastery of each subject.

Mixed-Model format (formerly Hybrid format)

This option combines online courses, face-to-face residencies, and KAMs to provide a flexible program of study. You will have the opportunity to work closely with a faculty mentor; study and conduct research on topics that interest you; and learn from faculty members through individual courses.

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Begin the next chapter of your life with a management Ph.D. from Walden University. Using an interdisciplinary approach to the study of management, this program allows you to conduct self-directed, practical research on the issues that matter most to you. So whether you are preparing to share your expertise as an educator, a consultant, or an author, Walden's management Ph.D. will give you the credentials you need to reach your lifelong goals.

Conduct specialized research in an area of interest to you while you study ways to facilitate positive social change. Help enhance your capabilities as a researcher, scholar, manager, or consultant. Study the theories, concepts, and techniques that provide the foundation for sound management decision-making. Study topics such as leadership and information systems. The program offers you three ways to learn:

Course-Based format

This option is a structured program of study comprising online courses and residencies. As a student, you will work with a faculty mentor and follow a specific plan for completion of your degree. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with peers and faculty through online discussions and face-to-face residencies.

Self-Directed format

This option allows you to study independently while working with a faculty mentor to complete scholarly papers and study topics that apply to your interests. You will pursue faculty-guided independent research through Walden's signature Knowledge Area Modules (KAMs) and face-to-face residencies, in order to demonstrate academic mastery of each subject.

Mixed-Model format (formerly Hybrid format)

This option combines online courses, face-to-face residencies, and KAMs to provide a flexible program of study. You will have the opportunity to work closely with a faculty mentor; study and conduct research on topics that interest you; and learn from faculty members through individual courses.

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Begin the next chapter of your life with a management Ph.D. from Walden University. Using an interdisciplinary approach to the study of management, this program allows you to conduct self-directed, practical research on the issues that matter most to you. So whether you are preparing to share your expertise as an educator, a consultant, or an author, Walden's management Ph.D. will give you the credentials you need to reach your lifelong goals.

Conduct specialized research in an area of interest to you while you study ways to facilitate positive social change. Help enhance your capabilities as a researcher, scholar, manager, or consultant. Study the theories, concepts, and techniques that provide the foundation for sound management decision-making. Study topics such as leadership and information systems. The program offers you three ways to learn:

Course-Based format

This option is a structured program of study comprising online courses and residencies. As a student, you will work with a faculty mentor and follow a specific plan for completion of your degree. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with peers and faculty through online discussions and face-to-face residencies.

Self-Directed format

This option allows you to study independently while working with a faculty mentor to complete scholarly papers and study topics that apply to your interests. You will pursue faculty-guided independent research through Walden's signature Knowledge Area Modules (KAMs) and face-to-face residencies, in order to demonstrate academic mastery of each subject.

Mixed-Model format (formerly Hybrid format)

This option combines online courses, face-to-face residencies, and KAMs to provide a flexible program of study. You will have the opportunity to work closely with a faculty mentor; study and conduct research on topics that interest you; and learn from faculty members through individual courses.