Northcentral University
Accredited, online higher education plus personal faculty attention —welcome to Northcentral University.
Our online university was truly designed for individuals like you. We provide a highly qualified faculty mentor for each course along with an academic advisor that will help you successfully achieve your graduation goal.
Today, this proven, online university offers Doctoral, Master's and Bachelor's degree programs in:
Business and Technology Management, with 59 different specializations
Education, with 34 specializations
Behavioral and Health Sciences, with 18 specializations
Plus, Certificates of Advanced Graduate Studies
Northcentral is regionally accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Regional accreditation is the most respected and recognized level of accreditation for both online and traditional universities. Also, our School of Business is one of only eight worldwide to receive accreditation by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs. We are the only online institution offering Doctoral, Master's and Bachelor's degrees to have ever received this honor.
With online classes and no residency requirements, our degree programs are designed to meet the needs of a diverse population of adult Learners — full-time workers, heads of families, members of the military … people just like you.
So if you're a busy adult and are ready to advance your career and your life, our college degree programs can help you reach your goals with:
Online classes
Flexible monthly start dates
24/7 access to all resources
Individual faculty attention when you need it
Affordable tuition
Financing options
Education that works for you!
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) in General Business (Online)
The General Business specialization allows students to select courses from a broad range of electives to fit their personal and professional goals.
Doctor of Business Administration - Advanced Accounting (Online)
The Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) serves as preparation for advanced positions of leadership in business, government, philanthropy, and policy and advocacy organizations. The DBA emphasizes the application of research as a means to solve organizational problems, and devise and execute strategies that are effective and ethical.
DBA learners gain the skills to advance to top leadership positions and to retain them through rigorous reflection on their professional experiences, in-depth exposure to the insights offered by the world's leading organizations, review of classic and cutting edge theory, and research and mastery of methods and techniques to identify, understand, apply, and communicate strategically critical knowledge.
Doctor of Business Administration - Applied Computer Science (Online)
The Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) serves as preparation for advanced positions of leadership in business, government, philanthropy, and policy and advocacy organizations. The DBA emphasizes the application of research as a means to solve organizational problems, and devise and execute strategies that are effective and ethical.
DBA learners gain the skills to advance to top leadership positions and to retain them through rigorous reflection on their professional experiences, in-depth exposure to the insights offered by the world's leading organizations, review of classic and cutting edge theory, and research and mastery of methods and techniques to identify, understand, apply, and communicate strategically critical knowledge.
Doctor of Business Administration - Criminal Justice (Online)
The Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) serves as preparation for advanced positions of leadership in business, government, philanthropy, and policy and advocacy organizations. The DBA emphasizes the application of research as a means to solve organizational problems, and devise and execute strategies that are effective and ethical.
DBA learners gain the skills to advance to top leadership positions and to retain them through rigorous reflection on their professional experiences, in-depth exposure to the insights offered by the world's leading organizations, review of classic and cutting edge theory, and research and mastery of methods and techniques to identify, understand, apply, and communicate strategically critical knowledge.
Doctor of Business Administration - Electronic Commerce (Online)
The Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) serves as preparation for advanced positions of leadership in business, government, philanthropy, and policy and advocacy organizations. The DBA emphasizes the application of research as a means to solve organizational problems, and devise and execute strategies that are effective and ethical.
DBA learners gain the skills to advance to top leadership positions and to retain them through rigorous reflection on their professional experiences, in-depth exposure to the insights offered by the world's leading organizations, review of classic and cutting edge theory, and research and mastery of methods and techniques to identify, understand, apply, and communicate strategically critical knowledge.
Doctor of Business Administration - Financial Management (Online)
The Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) serves as preparation for advanced positions of leadership in business, government, philanthropy, and policy and advocacy organizations. The DBA emphasizes the application of research as a means to solve organizational problems, and devise and execute strategies that are effective and ethical.
DBA learners gain the skills to advance to top leadership positions and to retain them through rigorous reflection on their professional experiences, in-depth exposure to the insights offered by the world's leading organizations, review of classic and cutting edge theory, and research and mastery of methods and techniques to identify, understand, apply, and communicate strategically critical knowledge.
Doctor of Business Administration - Human Resources Management (Online)
The Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) serves as preparation for advanced positions of leadership in business, government, philanthropy, and policy and advocacy organizations. The DBA emphasizes the application of research as a means to solve organizational problems, and devise and execute strategies that are effective and ethical.
DBA learners gain the skills to advance to top leadership positions and to retain them through rigorous reflection on their professional experiences, in-depth exposure to the insights offered by the world's leading organizations, review of classic and cutting edge theory, and research and mastery of methods and techniques to identify, understand, apply, and communicate strategically critical knowledge.
Doctor of Business Administration - International Business (Online)
The Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) serves as preparation for advanced positions of leadership in business, government, philanthropy, and policy and advocacy organizations. The DBA emphasizes the application of research as a means to solve organizational problems, and devise and execute strategies that are effective and ethical.
DBA learners gain the skills to advance to top leadership positions and to retain them through rigorous reflection on their professional experiences, in-depth exposure to the insights offered by the world's leading organizations, review of classic and cutting edge theory, and research and mastery of methods and techniques to identify, understand, apply, and communicate strategically critical knowledge.
Doctor of Business Administration - Management (Online)
The Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) serves as preparation for advanced positions of leadership in business, government, philanthropy, and policy and advocacy organizations. The DBA emphasizes the application of research as a means to solve organizational problems, and devise and execute strategies that are effective and ethical.
DBA learners gain the skills to advance to top leadership positions and to retain them through rigorous reflection on their professional experiences, in-depth exposure to the insights offered by the world's leading organizations, review of classic and cutting edge theory, and research and mastery of methods and techniques to identify, understand, apply, and communicate strategically critical knowledge.
Doctor of Business Administration - Management Information Systems (Online)
The Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) serves as preparation for advanced positions of leadership in business, government, philanthropy, and policy and advocacy organizations. The DBA emphasizes the application of research as a means to solve organizational problems, and devise and execute strategies that are effective and ethical.
DBA learners gain the skills to advance to top leadership positions and to retain them through rigorous reflection on their professional experiences, in-depth exposure to the insights offered by the world's leading organizations, review of classic and cutting edge theory, and research and mastery of methods and techniques to identify, understand, apply, and communicate strategically critical knowledge.
Doctor of Business Administration - Management of Engineering and Technology (Online)
The Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) serves as preparation for advanced positions of leadership in business, government, philanthropy, and policy and advocacy organizations. The DBA emphasizes the application of research as a means to solve organizational problems, and devise and execute strategies that are effective and ethical.
DBA learners gain the skills to advance to top leadership positions and to retain them through rigorous reflection on their professional experiences, in-depth exposure to the insights offered by the world's leading organizations, review of classic and cutting edge theory, and research and mastery of methods and techniques to identify, understand, apply, and communicate strategically critical knowledge. Specializations include the following:
Management of Engineering and Technology
This specialization focuses on integrating practical technical experience with management theory and practice. Focusing on technical expertise in a management environment, the curriculum provides understanding of the synergism between technology and business practices to improve organizational outcomes through awareness of principles of productivity, quality management, improving productivity through technology, and environmental systems management. Learners will complete a final written research project demonstrating the ability to conduct an investigation of a workplace problem, identify an area for intervention, critique, justify, and recommend a plan of preventative action.
Doctor of Business Administration - Marketing (Online)
The Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) serves as preparation for advanced positions of leadership in business, government, philanthropy, and policy and advocacy organizations. The DBA emphasizes the application of research as a means to solve organizational problems, and devise and execute strategies that are effective and ethical.
DBA learners gain the skills to advance to top leadership positions and to retain them through rigorous reflection on their professional experiences, in-depth exposure to the insights offered by the world's leading organizations, review of classic and cutting edge theory, and research and mastery of methods and techniques to identify, understand, apply, and communicate strategically critical knowledge.
Doctor of Business Administration - Organizational Leadership (Online)
The Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) serves as preparation for advanced positions of leadership in business, government, philanthropy, and policy and advocacy organizations. The DBA emphasizes the application of research as a means to solve organizational problems, and devise and execute strategies that are effective and ethical.
DBA learners gain the skills to advance to top leadership positions and to retain them through rigorous reflection on their professional experiences, in-depth exposure to the insights offered by the world's leading organizations, review of classic and cutting edge theory, and research and mastery of methods and techniques to identify, understand, apply, and communicate strategically critical knowledge.
Doctor of Business Administration - Project Management (Online)
The Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) serves as preparation for advanced positions of leadership in business, government, philanthropy, and policy and advocacy organizations. The DBA emphasizes the application of research as a means to solve organizational problems, and devise and execute strategies that are effective and ethical.
DBA learners gain the skills to advance to top leadership positions and to retain them through rigorous reflection on their professional experiences, in-depth exposure to the insights offered by the world's leading organizations, review of classic and cutting edge theory, and research and mastery of methods and techniques to identify, understand, apply, and communicate strategically critical knowledge.
Doctor of Business Administration - Public Administration (Online)
The Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) serves as preparation for advanced positions of leadership in business, government, philanthropy, and policy and advocacy organizations. The DBA emphasizes the application of research as a means to solve organizational problems, and devise and execute strategies that are effective and ethical.
DBA learners gain the skills to advance to top leadership positions and to retain them through rigorous reflection on their professional experiences, in-depth exposure to the insights offered by the world's leading organizations, review of classic and cutting edge theory, and research and mastery of methods and techniques to identify, understand, apply, and communicate strategically critical knowledge.
Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration - Advanced Accounting (Online)
The need has never been greater for business leaders who can contribute to the knowledge base of contemporary business. PhD learners gain the skills to meet that need through rigorous reflection on their professional experiences, in-depth exposure to the insights offered by the world's leading organizations, review of classic and cutting edge theory, and research and mastery of methods and techniques to identify, assess, understand and communicate strategically critical knowledge. As stewards of the discipline of Business Administration, PhD learners focus upon the creation of new knowledge in business administration.
Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration - Applied Computer Science (Online)
The need has never been greater for business leaders who can contribute to the knowledge base of contemporary business. PhD learners gain the skills to meet that need through rigorous reflection on their professional experiences, in-depth exposure to the insights offered by the world's leading organizations, review of classic and cutting edge theory, and research and mastery of methods and techniques to identify, assess, understand and communicate strategically critical knowledge. As stewards of the discipline of Business Administration, PhD learners focus upon the creation of new knowledge in business administration.
Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration - Electronic Commerce (Online)
The need has never been greater for business leaders who can contribute to the knowledge base of contemporary business. PhD learners gain the skills to meet that need through rigorous reflection on their professional experiences, in-depth exposure to the insights offered by the world's leading organizations, review of classic and cutting edge theory, and research and mastery of methods and techniques to identify, assess, understand and communicate strategically critical knowledge. As stewards of the discipline of Business Administration, PhD learners focus upon the creation of new knowledge in business administration.
Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration - Financial Management (Online)
The need has never been greater for business leaders who can contribute to the knowledge base of contemporary business. PhD learners gain the skills to meet that need through rigorous reflection on their professional experiences, in-depth exposure to the insights offered by the world's leading organizations, review of classic and cutting edge theory, and research and mastery of methods and techniques to identify, assess, understand and communicate strategically critical knowledge. As stewards of the discipline of Business Administration, PhD learners focus upon the creation of new knowledge in business administration.
Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration - Human Resources Management (Online)
The need has never been greater for business leaders who can contribute to the knowledge base of contemporary business. PhD learners gain the skills to meet that need through rigorous reflection on their professional experiences, in-depth exposure to the insights offered by the world's leading organizations, review of classic and cutting edge theory, and research and mastery of methods and techniques to identify, assess, understand and communicate strategically critical knowledge. As stewards of the discipline of Business Administration, PhD learners focus upon the creation of new knowledge in business administration.
Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration - International Business (Online)
The need has never been greater for business leaders who can contribute to the knowledge base of contemporary business. PhD learners gain the skills to meet that need through rigorous reflection on their professional experiences, in-depth exposure to the insights offered by the world's leading organizations, review of classic and cutting edge theory, and research and mastery of methods and techniques to identify, assess, understand and communicate strategically critical knowledge. As stewards of the discipline of Business Administration, PhD learners focus upon the creation of new knowledge in business administration.
Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration - Management (Online)
The need has never been greater for business leaders who can contribute to the knowledge base of contemporary business. PhD learners gain the skills to meet that need through rigorous reflection on their professional experiences, in-depth exposure to the insights offered by the world's leading organizations, review of classic and cutting edge theory, and research and mastery of methods and techniques to identify, assess, understand and communicate strategically critical knowledge. As stewards of the discipline of Business Administration, PhD learners focus upon the creation of new knowledge in business administration.
Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration - Management Information Systems (Online)
The need has never been greater for business leaders who can contribute to the knowledge base of contemporary business. PhD learners gain the skills to meet that need through rigorous reflection on their professional experiences, in-depth exposure to the insights offered by the world's leading organizations, review of classic and cutting edge theory, and research and mastery of methods and techniques to identify, assess, understand and communicate strategically critical knowledge. As stewards of the discipline of Business Administration, PhD learners focus upon the creation of new knowledge in business administration.
Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration - Management of Engineering and Technology (Online)
The need has never been greater for business leaders who can contribute to the knowledge base of contemporary business. PhD learners gain the skills to meet that need through rigorous reflection on their professional experiences, in-depth exposure to the insights offered by the world's leading organizations, review of classic and cutting edge theory, and research and mastery of methods and techniques to identify, assess, understand and communicate strategically critical knowledge. As stewards of the discipline of Business Administration, PhD learners focus upon the creation of new knowledge in business administration. Specializations include the following:
Management of Engineering and Technology
This specialization focuses on integrating practical technical experience with management theory and research. This specialization focuses on the synergism between technology and business practices to improve organizational outcomes. Research projects provide in-depth analysis of principles of productivity, quality management, productivity using technology, and environmental systems management.
Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration - Marketing (Online)
The need has never been greater for business leaders who can contribute to the knowledge base of contemporary business. PhD learners gain the skills to meet that need through rigorous reflection on their professional experiences, in-depth exposure to the insights offered by the world's leading organizations, review of classic and cutting edge theory, and research and mastery of methods and techniques to identify, assess, understand and communicate strategically critical knowledge. As stewards of the discipline of Business Administration, PhD learners focus upon the creation of new knowledge in business administration.
Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration - Organizational Leadership (Online)
The need has never been greater for business leaders who can contribute to the knowledge base of contemporary business. PhD learners gain the skills to meet that need through rigorous reflection on their professional experiences, in-depth exposure to the insights offered by the world's leading organizations, review of classic and cutting edge theory, and research and mastery of methods and techniques to identify, assess, understand and communicate strategically critical knowledge. As stewards of the discipline of Business Administration, PhD learners focus upon the creation of new knowledge in business administration.
Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration - Project Management (Online)
The need has never been greater for business leaders who can contribute to the knowledge base of contemporary business. PhD learners gain the skills to meet that need through rigorous reflection on their professional experiences, in-depth exposure to the insights offered by the world's leading organizations, review of classic and cutting edge theory, and research and mastery of methods and techniques to identify, assess, understand and communicate strategically critical knowledge. As stewards of the discipline of Business Administration, PhD learners focus upon the creation of new knowledge in business administration.
Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration - Public Administration (Online)
The need has never been greater for business leaders who can contribute to the knowledge base of contemporary business. PhD learners gain the skills to meet that need through rigorous reflection on their professional experiences, in-depth exposure to the insights offered by the world's leading organizations, review of classic and cutting edge theory, and research and mastery of methods and techniques to identify, assess, understand and communicate strategically critical knowledge. As stewards of the discipline of Business Administration, PhD learners focus upon the creation of new knowledge in business administration.
PhD in Business Administration - Industrial/Organizational Psychology (Online)
The School of Business and Technology Management at Northcentral University is accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs - ACBSP, the premier accrediting association for business schools and programs with a focus on teaching excellence. ACBSP is recognized by the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
Northcentral University is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA) (230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500, Chicago, IL 60604, 1.800.621.7440, www.ncahlc.org).
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