Accelerated MBA (Online)

With Benedictine University's Accelerated MBA degree program, you could earn an advanced degree and upgrade your income potential in as little as one year. You will take two courses at a time and can finish the entire program in half the time it takes to finish a traditional program. Best of all, you aren't locked into the accelerated track. If you need to slow down, you are free to vary your course load as you work toward your degree.

With the Accelerated MBA program, you can:

• Earn your degree from an accredited, traditional university with over 120 years of prestigious history
• Graduate in little as one year (dependant on undergraduate coursework taken)
• Choose from regular and fast-track degree options
• Customize your degree with one of seven market relevant concentrations

Accelerated MBA in Accounting (Online)

All types of organizations need ethical professionals with accounting expertise and skills—especially in an environment in which businesses are increasingly subjected to scrutiny and oversight. The online MBA with a concentration in Accounting offers a solid foundation in accounting theory and best practices.

In addition to the advanced business knowledge through core MBA courses, the Accounting concentration (consisting of three courses) offers studies in profit planning, cost analysis, the theory and practice of financial accounting, and an overview of how tax issues can influence accounting decisions.

Plan for a stable and rewarding career in this vital aspect of business operations: choose the Accounting concentration with your MBA studies online at Benedictine.

Accelerated MBA in Entrepreneurship and Managing Innovation (Online)

Do you long to strike out on your own? Benedictine's online MBA in Entrepreneurship and Managing Innovation teaches you to manage the risks and challenges of starting or running your own company. You can apply what you learn to your own career whether you are already small-business owner, dream of founding an organization, or work at a start-up.

Coursework consists of a robust business foundation curriculum of the general MBA and three concentration-specific courses in the practices and challenges of entrepreneurship, managing creativity and innovation in business, and securing financing for new ventures.

Along with core coursework in vital business functions, these courses will help you go develop the key skills and abilities you need to start your own company—and keep it running successfully.

Accelerated MBA in Finance (Online)

Organizations must not only account for their finances—they must also create and implement plans and strategies for growth in order to be successful. Develop a solid foundation in the ins and outs of managerial finance and enhance your value to your organization or on the job marketplace with Benedictine's online MBA in Finance.

The three-course curriculum takes a systematic approach to financial analysis, teaching you strategies for profit planning, exploring the theory and practice of financial reporting, and modern theories of international economics. In combination with the in-depth business curriculum of core courses, the Finance concentration of Benedictine’s online MBA will provide you with highly valued expertise that you can apply to any industry or field.

Accelerated MBA in Healthcare Administration (Online)

The growth and complexity of the health care industry is driving demand for business professionals with expertise specific to this challenging field. Benedictine's online health care administration MBA explores the financial, operations, and marketing functions as applied to the health care context, preparing graduates for leadership roles in this expanding area.

In addition to the rigorous foundation coursework of Benedictine’s MBA program, students take three concentration-specific courses to develop advanced knowledge and skills in strategic thinking, innovation, management, and planning as applied to health care organizations. Graduates will be well-positioned to take advantage of the growing employment opportunities at all kinds of health care organizations.

Accelerated MBA in International Business (Online)

As the nature of business turns increasingly global, organizations need professionals with the know-how to manage the many challenges and potential pitfalls of doing business in other countries and cultures. Benedictine University's MBA in International Business focuses on the many factors organizations should consider when planning global operations.

The three-course curriculum of the International Business explores cultural sensitivity and diverse workforce management, the application of marketing principles and concepts in the international environment, and theories of international economics and finance.

The online MBA International Business degree can be applied to jobs at multinational corporations, non-governmental organizations, non-profits, government agencies, and any other organization with an international focus. With a nuanced understanding of cultural issues and expertise in international trade and finance, you can help organizations successfully develop new markets in foreign countries.

Accelerated MBA in Marketing (Online)

Consumers are bombarded with more marketing and advertising than ever before. How are you going to get them to pay attention to your organization’s message? With the Marketing concentration of Benedictine University’s online MBA, you will develop the tools to develop a comprehensive and effective marketing strategy across the life cycle of a product or service—a skill that’s increasingly in demand by organizations facing heated competition.

The Marketing concentration offers specific, in-depth coursework on consumer behavior, digital marketing strategies, and marketing in the international context. Combined with the advanced business expertise offered by the MBA core curriculum, the program can position you to lead an organization to more marketing presence, more customers, and more profits.

Associate of Arts in Business Administration (Online)

Benedictine's Associate of Arts in Business Administration (AABA) will give you the knowledge of economics, math, accounting, and entrepreneurship you'll use as tools throughout your business career, while showing you how they work together in the business context. You'll also study vital professional skills and topics, such as ethical practices, social psychology, oral and written communication, and technology--subjects you'll need to master to inspire confidence and respect as a professional.

Benedictine's online AABA prepares you for a job in the business world or can give you an edge when you want to move up. An AABA can serve as the foundation for a successful career in virtually every field of business. An Associate's in Business Administration can also open educational doors as a stepping stone to a bachelor's degree or further studies in business and management.

Bachelor of Management - Disaster Management (Online)

You'll be prepared to handle a variety of business roles with a degree in Management from Benedictine University. Our program provides a strong, fundamental business core and offers the following concentrations:

• Disaster Management
• Human Resources Management
• Marketing

Bachelor of Management - Human Resource Management (Online)

Bachelor of Management - Marketing (Online)

Bachelor of Organizational Leadership - Human Resource Management (Online)

Bachelor of Organizational Leadership - Marketing (Online)

Similar to a traditional management degree, our Organizational Leadership program provides a strong foundation in business. What sets it apart? An increased emphasis on leading and managing - with less focus on quantitative coursework. This unique degree will prepare you for a variety of roles in any business environment. You can customize your degree by choosing one of these concentrations:

• Consulting
• Human Resource Management
• Marketing
• Multi-Cultural Dynamics

Dual MBA/MSMOB (Online)

Be prepared for almost any situation in business or management with the online dual degree Master of Business Administration (MBA)/Master of Science (MS) in Management and Organizational Behavior at Benedictine University. It combines the in-depth business acumen of an MBA with the management skills and understanding of group dynamics offered in Benedictine’s innovative MS program.

The MBA portion prepares you to succeed in a challenging business environment with in-depth coursework in accounting, economics, operations management and more. Choose one of seven concentrations to explore your area of interest: Entrepreneurship and Managing Innovation, Accounting, Finance, Marketing, International Business, Health Care Administration and Internet Marketing.

MS coursework emphasizes management and organizational skills that are increasingly in demand: learn how to build effective teams, resolve conflict, and manage large-scale change and development.

With the dual degree program, you can earn two full master’s degrees from a respected, traditional institution in 96 credit hours, compared to 128 if you took both programs separately.

Learn more about how you can position yourself for success with Benedictine’s online MBA/MS.

Graduate Certificate in Disaster Management (Online)

News coverage of natural and man-made disasters spreads rapidly. So does news coverage of disaster recovery operations gone awry. If you are interested in working in the field of emergency management, earning your Disaster Management Certificate can help prepare you to act knowledgably, capably, and decisively in the face of catastrophe. And knowing you?ve made a significant difference is a reward beyond compare.

• As a public health official, you'll have the essential abilities to prepare for and prevent disasters, assess risk, and navigate communication channels effectively.
• You'll see the role of disaster management from both a top-down perspective and a "boots-on-the-ground" view.
• You'll understand the psychological and sociological impact of disasters on individuals, families, and communities.

Graduate Certificate in Internet Marketing (Online)

The Benedictine University Certificate in Internet Marketing is a completely updated, real-world, flexible, distance-learning program for the business-minded. Where other online marketing certificate curricula struggle to keep pace with the latest trends, the online marketing education at Benedictine is continually updated as technology changes by leading experts and authorities in the field.

Customize your certificate around your career goals by choosing from the following topics: search engine optimization (SEO), social media and online public relations, web analytics, pay per click advertising (PPC), and conversion optimization.

Master of Business Administration (Online)

Business professionals know that an MBA is a valuable asset on the career ladder—especially during difficult economic times. Benedictine's online MBA degree program is designed to prepare you to successfully lead organizations through the challenges and pitfalls of the 21st century business environment. Our online MBA program offers a robust business foundation curriculum as well as seven concentrations to provide in-depth study in key management areas:

• Health Care Administration
• Entrepreneurship and Managing Innovation
• Accounting
• Marketing
• International Business
• Internet Marketing

Benedictine also offers an accelerated MBA program during which you can take two classes at a time to complete your degree faster—possibly in as little as one year. Both the traditional and the accelerated MBA offer a dual concentration option to help you further increase your expertise and value in the job market.

Those with an undergraduate background in business may be able to waive up to four foundation courses, and in some cases, the GMAT requirement may be waived as well.

Master of Science in Leadership (Online)

Benedictine University's online MS in Leadership is a comprehensive, women-centric, flexible, distance-learning program that reaches far beyond the scope of popular women's workshops and seminars. The Benedictine leadership curriculum was created by women, for women, and classes are taught by women with real-world leadership experience. Guest lecturers include men and women who are well-versed in the unique qualities of women's leadership in organizational culture. Faculty and mentors come from a wide range of industries and experiences, including C-level executives, attorneys, top-level managers and entrepreneurs.

Graduates of the online MS in Leadership from Benedictine University develop proficiencies in identifying and valuing personal strengths and competencies, effecting change, taking smart risks, networking, and skills assessment. You'll learn to apply your leadership strengths in a variety of business structures—corporations, not-for-profits, community organizations and entrepreneurship.

MBA - Health Care Administration (Online)

The growth and complexity of the health care industry is driving demand for business professionals with expertise specific to this challenging field. Benedictine's online health care administration MBA explores the financial, operations, and marketing functions as applied to the health care context, preparing graduates for leadership roles in this expanding area.

In addition to the rigorous foundation coursework of Benedictine’s MBA program, students take three concentration-specific courses to develop advanced knowledge and skills in strategic thinking, innovation, management, and planning as applied to health care organizations. Graduates will be well-positioned to take advantage of the growing employment opportunities at all kinds of health care organizations.

MBA in Accounting (Online)

All types of organizations need ethical professionals with accounting expertise and skills—especially in an environment in which businesses are increasingly subjected to scrutiny and oversight. The online MBA with a concentration in Accounting offers a solid foundation in accounting theory and best practices.

In addition to the advanced business knowledge through core MBA courses, the Accounting concentration (consisting of three courses) offers studies in profit planning, cost analysis, the theory and practice of financial accounting, and an overview of how tax issues can influence accounting decisions.

Plan for a stable and rewarding career in this vital aspect of business operations: choose the Accounting concentration with your MBA studies online at Benedictine.

MBA in Entrepreneurship and Managing Innovation (Online)

Do you long to strike out on your own? Benedictine's online MBA in Entrepreneurship and Managing Innovation teaches you to manage the risks and challenges of starting or running your own company. You can apply what you learn to your own career whether you are already small-business owner, dream of founding an organization, or work at a start-up.

Coursework consists of a robust business foundation curriculum of the general MBA and three concentration-specific courses in the practices and challenges of entrepreneurship, managing creativity and innovation in business, and securing financing for new ventures.

Along with core coursework in vital business functions, these courses will help you go develop the key skills and abilities you need to start your own company—and keep it running successfully.

MBA in Finance (Online)

Organizations must not only account for their finances—they must also create and implement plans and strategies for growth in order to be successful. Develop a solid foundation in the ins and outs of managerial finance and enhance your value to your organization or on the job marketplace with Benedictine's online MBA in Finance.

The three-course curriculum takes a systematic approach to financial analysis, teaching you strategies for profit planning, exploring the theory and practice of financial reporting, and modern theories of international economics. In combination with the in-depth business curriculum of core courses, the Finance concentration of Benedictine’s online MBA will provide you with highly valued expertise that you can apply to any industry or field.

MBA in International Business (Online)

As the nature of business turns increasingly global, organizations need professionals with the know-how to manage the many challenges and potential pitfalls of doing business in other countries and cultures. Benedictine University's MBA in International Business focuses on the many factors organizations should consider when planning global operations.

The three-course curriculum of the International Business explores cultural sensitivity and diverse workforce management, the application of marketing principles and concepts in the international environment, and theories of international economics and finance.

The online MBA International Business degree can be applied to jobs at multinational corporations, non-governmental organizations, non-profits, government agencies, and any other organization with an international focus. With a nuanced understanding of cultural issues and expertise in international trade and finance, you can help organizations successfully develop new markets in foreign countries.

MBA in Internet Marketing (Online)

As more marketing, sales, and advertising happens online, business professionals need to be experts in the most up-to-date and effective tactics. Benedictine’s online MBA with an Internet Marketing concentration delivers continually updated courses designed to develop your ability to successfully deploy these marketing tools.

Offered through a partnership with the Internet marketing experts at Market Motive, coursework in the Internet Marketing MBA is designed by industry leaders and constantly revised to reflect changes in this fast-moving field. The result is a real-time curriculum with instant real-world application.

In addition to core MBA coursework, students complete three electives from a list of classes that cover social media marketing, search engine optimization (SEO), web analytics, online advertising, and conversion optimization.

Combine a high-quality business education from a respected traditional university with cutting-edge expertise in online marketing with the online Internet Marketing MBA from Benedictine.

MBA in Marketing (Online)

Consumers are bombarded with more marketing and advertising than ever before. How are you going to get them to pay attention to your organization’s message? With the Marketing concentration of Benedictine University’s online MBA, you will develop the tools to develop a comprehensive and effective marketing strategy across the life cycle of a product or service—a skill that’s increasingly in demand by organizations facing heated competition.

The Marketing concentration offers specific, in-depth coursework on consumer behavior, digital marketing strategies, and marketing in the international context. Combined with the advanced business expertise offered by the MBA core curriculum, the program can position you to lead an organization to more marketing presence, more customers, and more profits.

MPH - Disaster Management (Online)

This certificate equips you with the essential abilities needed from a public health standpoint to prepare for and prevent disasters, assess risk, communicate with organizations and populations, make decisions and take action according to established models and practices, and aid in the recovery process.

MS in Management and Organizational Behavior (Online)

Re-Invent Your Future with the Benedictine University Master of Science in Management and Organizational Behavior

Benedictine's online MSMOB gives you the credentials and knowledge to become a leader in managing organizational change by helping others reach their potential and initiating solutions to a variety of workplace issues. This highly-recognized and internationally-acclaimed Master of Science in Management and Organizational Behavior has over 40 years of tradition and was one of the pioneer programs in organizational behavior. With this degree, you will gain insight on how and why people behave within organizations and learn to apply the appropriate methodologies to achieve positive results.

If you are seeking to advance to a high level of responsibility within your company or another organization, the MSMOB degree offers a variety of career paths and opportunities. This sought-after management credential can help open the doors to finding your ideal role among a variety of industries and organizations.