University of Phoenix
You work hard. A college degree does too.
With convenient class locations as well as online learning,
University of Phoenix makes quality higher education highly
accessible for working students. Whether you're seeking an
associate's, bachelor's, master's or doctoral degree, we can help
you reach your goal--and sooner than you may think.
About University of Phoenix
Higher Education. Highly Accessible
At the largest private university in North America, you can
attend classes at one of our more than 190 convenient locations.
Or learn online--on your schedule. Regardless of where or how you
attend class, you'll receive a real-world education with real
value.
- Earn your degree sooner than you think.
- Attend class at times and places that fit your schedule.
- Learn from instructors who have substantial experience in the
fields they teach.
- Receive personal attention in small, interactive classes.
- Acquire the knowledge and skills that are in high demand.
How It Works
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Earn your degree when, where and how you want.
University of Phoenix fits your lifestyle and learning style.
Depending upon the degree program you select, you can attend
class on campus or online. Some campuses offer a combined
campus-based and online learning format. While widely available,
not all learning formats are offered at all locations.
Campus-Based Learning Format
Providing the convenience of attending classes near your
home or workplace.
- Attend class just once a week. Classes are offered in the
evening or on weekends. Some campuses offer day classes.
- Complete homework assignments on your own, as well as with
your learning team.
Online Learning Format
Providing the flexibility of a 100% online education.
- Complete coursework through electronic forums
- Download lectures and assignments from your student website
and study them at your convenience.
- Login to class at least four days per week for University
of Phoenix or three days per week for Axia College of
University of Phoenix. You choose the days and times.
- Build teamwork skills by collaborating on learning team
assignments.
Finance Options
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Your degree is within reach.
University of Phoenix strives to make higher education highly
accessible. Finance options, including financial aid, are
available for those who qualify. Options include:
Financial Aid
Several low-interest financial aid options are available.
University of Phoenix participates in many federal student aid
programs, including the Stafford Student Loan, PLUS Loan and
the Pell Grant.
Financing Options
University of Phoenix offers numerous options for financing
your education. Our cash-paying plans let you pay for one
course at a time rather than an entire semester or year at
once. Alternatively, pre-paying tuition will guarantee that
your rate will not increase for the duration of your program.
Company Funding
University of Phoenix is eligible for most company
reimbursement programs.
Programs
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Get a real-world education.
Whether you're seeking an associate's, bachelor's or advanced
degree, University of Phoenix can help. Program availability
varies by location and format.
Associate of Arts in Accounting
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The Associate of Arts degree in Accounting is designed to provide
graduates with the skills and knowledge required to work
effectively in a variety of business settings. The curriculum
provides a solid foundation in areas of the role of accounting in
business strategy, financial statements, cost information,
economics, management and ethical issues.
Associate of Arts in Business
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The Associate of Arts degree in Business is designed to provide
graduates with the skills and knowledge required to work
effectively in a variety of business settings. The curriculum
provides a solid foundation in areas of business management,
information technology, economics, international business, and
legal and ethical issues.
Associate of Arts in Communications
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The Associate of Arts in Communications focuses on the growth and
convergence of major venues of telecommunications, the role of
media in a democratic society and standards of social
responsibility within the culture of journalism. Courses include
win-win communication processes, problem-solving information
strategies, an extensive review of information sources and news
presentation for print, web and broadcast delivery. Students
review and assess pivotal influences on the development of mass
media and speculate upon their future evolution.
Other Associate of Arts Programs
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Axia College of University of Phoenix offers additional Associate
of Arts degrees with specializations in Financial Services, Sport
Management, and Hospitality, Travel and Tourism. The Associate of
Arts curriculum provides a foundation and overview within the
academic disciplines of communication arts, social sciences,
mathematics, life sciences, and the humanities. Instruction
focuses on the development of student skills in writing, critical
thinking, and information utilization, as well as foundational
competencies in the selected discipline. The completion of an
Associate of Arts degree represents an important milestone for
many students as they pursue their educational goals.
Bachelor of Science in Business
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The Bachelor of Science in Business program is designed to
prepare graduates with the requisite knowledge, skills and values
to effectively apply various business principles and tools in an
organizational setting. The Bachelor of Science in Business entry
sequence exposes students to valuable theoretical knowledge and
best practices in the areas of management, organizational
behavior, research and evaluation, and critical thinking and
problem solving. In all program course work, the curriculum
addresses critical business issues in the areas of diversity,
globalization, ethics, technology and e-business.
There are several different areas of concentration available for
the Bachelor of Science in Business program:
- Accounting
- Administration
- Communication
- e-Business
- Finance
- Global Business Management
- Hospitality Management
- Information Systems
- Integrated Supply Chain & Operations Management
- Management
- Marketing
- Organizational Innovation
- Public Administration
- Retail Management
Bachelor of Science in Communications
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Bachelor of Science in Human Services - Management
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The Bachelor of Science in Human Services - Management program
prepares graduates by giving them knowledge and basic skills to
work in the human services industry. The major is an integrated
program combing academic instruction in the foundations of human
services, such as counseling, social work and psychology, with
the management skills of planning, organizing leading, assessing
and evaluating. This program prepares students for careers in
management in the growing field of human services, and is
designed to be an applied degree that includes teaching students
strategies and techniques of intervention and good management
practices. Graduates will be prepared to make interventions at
individual, family, group, organizational and community levels,
and to use sound management practices in a variety of human
services settings.
Bachelor of Science in Management
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The Bachelor of Science in Management program is designed to
develop professional knowledge and skills of general managers in
their organization or professional industry for improving
organizational effectiveness.
Master of Business Administration
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The Master of Business Administration program is designed to
enhance the management skills students need to function
effectively within an organization. Students will create and
defend their solutions to problems of crisis management,
profitable growth opportunities and change leadership. Throughout
the program, students gain experience in distilling a situation
into a well-defined problem; applying tools and concepts to
analyze a variety of alternative solutions; and selecting and
defending their recommended course of action.
There are several different areas of concentration available for
the Master of Business Administration program:
- Accounting
- Global Management
- Health Care Management
- Human Resource Management
- Marketing
- Technology Management
Master of Business Administration / Master of Science in Nursing
- Health Care Management
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The Master of Science in Nursing / Master of Business
Administration - Health Care Management program is designed to
provide nurses with a unique blend of advanced nursing and
business management skills needed to manage today's innovative
health care delivery systems. The program combines essentials
from both degree programs to provide students with the knowledge
and skills necessary to enhance and support patient services. The
program emphasizes the identification, analysis and solution of
complex management problems that require technical understanding
and balanced decision making. Although a functional knowledge of
accounting, finance and management underlies the program, equal
attention is given to the development of report writing, oral
reporting and group process skills.
Master of Management
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The Master of Management program is designed to enhance the
management skills needed to function effectively within an
organization. Students focus on leadership and management--the
human side of an organization. This program emphasizes emerging
management theory, techniques and practices, and incorporates
feedback and key competencies from senior business executives,
curriculum-design experts and university academic professionals.
The program develops management skills in defining business
problems, assessing information, considering alternatives and
choosing the best solutions. Graduates attain the skill sets
necessary to evaluate and manage the challenges facing
contemporary organizations.
There are two different areas of concentration available for the
Master of Management program:
- Human Resources Management
- Public Administration
Master of Science in Accountancy
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The Master of Science in Accountancy (MSA) provides the breadth
of knowledge for the professional accountant. Students master the
theory and principles that frame a wide range of problems and
issues encountered in the accounting profession.
This program is designed for accountants and non-accountants who
are preparing for a professional certification in accounting such
as the uniform Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam. This
degree will allow students to seek positions in such career areas
as accounting, auditing and budgeting.
The MSA consists of 36 credit hours. Thirty credit hours
constitute the core curriculum which covers the following areas
of accounting: accounting theory and research, accounting
information systems, managerial accounting and legal aspects of
business, internal control systems, financial reporting,
auditing, taxation, not-for-profit and government accounting,
forensic accounting and accounting ethics.
Doctor of Business Administration
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The Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) degree program
offered by the University of Phoenix provides learners with a
professional master's degree a means of exploring their personal
readiness to become leaders in management professions. Learners
gain a mastery of business administration literature and
demonstrate their competence by applying this knowledge to
current business environments. As the global information economy
evolves, organizations are becoming increasingly complex, and
innovative organizational models and practices have become
crucial to successfully addressing this complexity. Consequently,
leadership in this environment requires higher, more
sophisticated levels of knowledge and skills. The DBA program is
designed to serve this need by providing doctoral-level education
to professional practitioners in business and management.
Doctor of Management in Organizational Leadership
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The Doctor of Management in Organizational Leadership degree
program offered by the University of Phoenix provides those with
a professional master's degree a means of exploring their
personal readiness to become leaders in their professions or
their current organizations. Learners gain a mastery of
leadership literature, and demonstrate their competence in
applying what they learn. The doctoral program creates a perfect
opportunity for mid-career professionals to refresh and recreate
their commitment to the tasks required of organizational leaders.
Learners will think deeply about the current state of
organizations and their leadership; create imaginative new
applications from what is learned and contribute new knowledge to
the profession and society.
Doctor of Management in Organizational Leadership - Information
Systems and Technology
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The mission of the information systems and technology
specialization of the Doctor of Management in Organizational
Leadership degree is to enable professionals from any industry to
understand and evaluate the scope and impact of information
systems and technology (IST) from organizational, industry-wide
and global perspectives. This doctoral specialization in IST
incorporates course work in fundamental management,
organizational and leadership concepts to engender the
development of IST leadership perspectives. As such, learners
with a professional leadership background in any discipline will
be able to add their unique perspective to the study of the
context, breadth and processes of IST management.
Certificate - Call Center Professional
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This five-course executive level program is designed to help call
center industry professionals to better understand the theories
and methodologies behind successful management of customer
contact centers. Call center leadership, strategic development
and process evaluation strategies are primary areas of focus.
Practical knowledge is gained through class lectures, web-based
research, focused discussions and group exercises. Courses may be
taken in any order.
Certificate in Human Resource Management
The Certificate in Human Resource Management addresses issues
that the human resource employee faces daily, from legal matters
to staff recruitment and development. This program series is
designed for those who have functional responsibility to carry
out the duties of an organization's human resource department;
seasoned human resource staff members wishing to keep current;
newcomers to the field requiring new knowledge and skills; or
specialists wanting to broaden their knowledge. Major topic areas
that are covered include the role of human resources; employment
practices; employment law; compensation; benefits, safety and
health; and employee development. Students acquire knowledge and
skills that are essential in order to face the challenges of the
human resource profession.
Certificate in Project Management
The courses in the Project Management Certificate program are
designed to provide outcomes that translate into improved
performance. Course instructors are also practitioners in the
field who integrate real-world experiences. Their experiences,
combined with theoretical knowledge and Microsoft® Project
software instruction, provide thorough expertise in this complex
field. The program curriculum will help prepare students for the
nationally-recognized Project Manager Professional (PMP)
certifying examination granted by the Project Management
Institute.
Other Certificate Programs
University of Phoenix also offers certificates in the following
areas:
- Global Management (Bachelor's Degree Required)
- Graduate Certificate in Accounting (Bachelor's Degree
Required)
- Graduate Certificate in Human Resources Management
(Bachelor's Degree Required)
- Graduate Certificate in Marketing (Bachelor's Degree
Required)
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