University of Phoenix

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The Bachelor of Science in Business degree program with a concentration in Accounting promotes identification with and orientation to the accounting profession. Core competencies in technology, critical thinking and communication are emphasized throughout the curriculum. Students also have broad exposure to varied business disciplines, including management, organizational behavior, economics and finance.

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The Bachelor of Science in Business with a concentration in Administration is designed to enable graduates to deal effectively with an increasingly complex business environment. The concentration courses examine the areas of operations management, project management, economics, accounting, finance and strategic management.

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The Bachelor of Science in Business with a concentration in Finance emphasizes financial concepts, theories, and practices to promote well-informed financial decision making. Course work within this concentration examines the areas of risk management, business law, global finance, and investment analysis and portfolio management. Students integrate advanced topics in financial management through real-world business application.

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This concentration covers the basic concepts of human resource management and study of employment law and risk management. Students will also learn about recruitment and selection of employees, international HR, change management, compensation and benefits, employee development and performance management.

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The Bachelor of Science in Business with a concentration in Management focuses on managing human and fiscal resources within the structure, culture and mission of any organization. The curriculum stresses skill development in the areas of critical thinking and decision making, organizational behavior, global business strategies, quality management and productivity, human resource management and employment law.

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The Bachelor of Science in Business with a concentration in Marketing is designed to develop students' creative, analytical and leadership skills. Coursework within this concentration examines sales management, buyer behavior, advertising, market research, and marketing to the international arena. Students learn to identify customers and customer needs, communicate product and service information, and develop and use marketing strategies.

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The Project Management course sequence emphasizes real world application, with assignments designed to apply the newfound skills and knowledge to the workplace. Practical study materials, team activities and presentations to the class foster teamwork, critical thinking, self-confidence and application of project technical and leadership skills on a real-time basis. This program is consistent with generally accepted project management principles, including the project management processes and knowledge areas.

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The Small Business Management and Entrepreneurship concentration provides students with a course framework built around small business planning, financial management and integrated business topics on entrepreneurship and small business management. Within the concentration, students can elect to study advanced concepts in small business marketing, leadership, family business management, operations management and business law for entrepreneurs. They may also elect to explore in more depth either small business management or entrepreneurship studies as a function of their concentration electives. Students graduating with the Small Business / Entrepreneurship concentration will be prepared to address the challenges and opportunities specific to small business management and entrepreneurship.