National University

Founded in 1971 in San Diego, California, National University is a private, accredited, nonprofit institution of higher education. Since its founding, the University has provided access to high-quality lifelong learning opportunities to a diverse population of adult learners.

National University is dedicated to making lifelong adult learning opportunities accessible, challenging, and relevant to a diverse population of adult learners. Its aim is to facilitate educational access and academic excellence through exceptional management of the University operations and resources, innovative delivery systems and student services, and relevant programs that are learner-centered, success-oriented, and responsive to technology. National University's central purpose is to promote continuing education by offering a diversity of instructional approaches, by encouraging scholarship, by engaging in collaborative community service, and by empowering its constituents to become responsible citizens in an interdependent, pluralistic, global community.

School of Business and Information Management

The mission of the School of Business and Information Management is to give adult learners the skills and knowledge they need to advance in their careers as managers in global, technological organizations. The school's primary emphasis is teaching. Its curriculum, faculty selection, methods of instruction, and research reflect this emphasis. Additionally, the school is guided by the following principles:

• Instructional formats are convenient and efficient, without compromising academic quality.
  
  
• Teaching is the first priority of the faculty.
  
  
• Teaching methods are centered on the learner rather than the faculty.
  
  
• The school provides service to local community organizations by applying the theoretical concepts taught in the classroom.
  
  
• The school continually strives to advance the currency and relevancy of its academic programs.

Executive Master of Business Administration

The executive masters in business administration (EMBA) provides adult learners with a comprehensive theoretical orientation and the skills needed for executive decision-making and negotiation. The focus of this program is on multidisciplinary approaches, such as economic, political, and cultural analyses in strategic planning and development in national and international businesses. Moreover, the ethical application for executives in organizations is emphasized.

This program offers two alternative tracks to provide working executives with the theories, skills, and abilities to improve their performance in the workplace. Students can choose from a General EMBA and an EMBA with an area of specialization in:

• International Business Relations
• E-Business
• Marketing

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