Walden University
You can make a greater contribution to the greater good. And
you can start today.
At Walden, we believe that knowledge is most valuable when put to
use in organizations, communities, and families. We offer over 40
online degree programs with more than 140 specializations and
more than 40 concentrations, all designed to help professionals
gain the knowledge they need to have a real impact in their lives
and the lives of others.
Our advanced degrees are intended to advance the quality of life
not just for the Walden graduate, but for everyone he or she
encounters. Whether it be in business, community and charitable
service or friendship, to make a difference in any life is to
serve the greater good. Doing so doesn't just make you a better
corporate citizen. It makes you a better corporate asset, a
better neighbor and friend, a better person.
As an accredited institution with 40 years of experience, Walden
has graduated over 34,500 alumni, all of whom now have the
credentials and desire to make a real difference and be a force
for good.
To learn more about Walden degree programs and how we're helping
adult learners make a positive change, submit your information in
the form on the right.
You can make a better future. And you can start today.
College of Management and Technology
School of Management
Whatever your business educational needs, gain the credentials
and confidence that come from learning at an accredited
university. In January 2008, Walden was ranked No. 4 as having
among the largest online graduate management programs by
enrollment, by U.S. News & World Report.
Walden's School of Management offers a comprehensive range of
business and management programs--including bachelor's, master's,
and Ph.D.--that can help you make a greater difference in your
organization or field.
B.S. in Accounting
In today's increasingly complex and diverse business world,
accounting professionals need a broad knowledge of accounting
combined with technical and functional expertise. Walden's B.S.
in Accounting program is designed to give you a strong foundation
in accounting—both in theory and practical
application—to help prepare you to advance your career and
contribute to your organization.
Our program takes a unique approach that provides you with an
introduction to how accounting tools are used in the context of
the larger business environment. Then you will learn the
knowledge and skills to design, manipulate, and implement
accounting products. This intuitive approach to learning allows
you to view accounting's role as more than a series of unrelated
activities and details, and gives you insight into organizational
and ethical issues.
The curriculum is aligned with the national standards set by the
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA),
teaching critical content for those students who may wish to
continue on to become a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).*
*Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor,
Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2008– 09 Edition,
Accountants and Auditors, on the Internet at http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos001.htm
(viewed online Aug. 3, 2008).
B.S. in Business Administration
This program puts working professionals like you on a clear path
to lifelong learning and success. Maximizing your career
opportunities, making important contributions to your profession,
reaching your potential--you define success, and Walden will help
you achieve it. Through a program that combines academic theory
with practical application, you'll gain knowledge and experience
in areas vital to business and society, such as: social
awareness, responsibility and civic engagement; cross-cultural
competence; and evidence-based decision making in an
information-rich world.
Concentrations
- General Program
- Finance
- Human Resource Management
- Information Systems
- International Business
- Management
- Marketing
- Public Relations
B.S. in Computer Information Systems
Gain the knowledge to work collaboratively within your
organization to analyze and evaluate information-processing needs
and construct solutions from an ever-changing set of
technologies.
Concentrations
- Educational Computing
- Healthcare Informatics
- Human Computer Interaction
- Information Systems Management
- Information Systems Security
- Online Work and Communities
- Self-Designed
Master of Information Systems Management (M.I.S.M.)
Gain the knowledge and experience you need to pursue leadership
positions in the information systems field and to make important
contributions to your organization and profession.
Specializations
- Business Information Management
- Customer Relationship Marketing
- Enterprise Information Security
- IT Strategy and Governance
- Managing Global Software and Service Supply Chains
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
As an M.B.A. student, you need new insights and comprehensive
cross-disciplinary skills to meet the increasingly complex issues
and challenges of the global economy. Walden's M.B.A. program can
help you gain the added credentials and valuable knowledge you
need to advance your career. Throughout the program, you will
have the opportunity to address challenges within your own
organization so that what you learn in class can have an
immediate real-world impact.
Specializations
- Entrepreneurship
- Finance
- Healthcare Management
- Healthcare System Improvement
- Human Resource Management
- Leadership
- Marketing
- Project Management
- Risk Management
- Self-Designed
- Technology
Master of Science in Project Management
Help advance your career in one of the nation's fastest growing
industries. The M.S. in Project Management allows you to learn
the management and technical skills required to lead a range of
projects and help your organization achieve its strategic goals.
Explore ways to communicate effectively with stakeholders and to
control project risks as you successfully develop and deploy
initiatives for your organization. The program is designed to
align with the standards of the Project Management Institute
(PMI), and course content will help prepare you for PMI's Project
Management Professional (PMP) credential exam.†
†Eligibility for the PMP Credential requires
individuals to first attain specific educational and project
management experience, including 35 contact hours of project
management education and a minimum of three years, or 36 months,
of project management experience, during which at least 4,500
hours were spent leading and directing project tasks. The final
step for earning the PMP Credential is passing the PMP exam. For
more information, visit the Project Management Institute (PMI)
Web site at www.pmi.org.
Specializations
Ph.D. in Management
This program prepares you to anticipate the impact of global
interdependencies, technology, and diversity on you and on the
organizations you lead. Based on your applied research, you will
gain a deeper understanding of the primary trends impacting the
21st-century enterprise.
Specializations
- General Program
- Accounting
- Engineering Management
- Finance
- Information Systems Management
- Knowledge Management
- Leadership and Organizational Change
- Learning Management
- Operations Research
- Self-Designed
Doctor of Business Administration (D.B.A.)
Walden's Doctor of Business Administration (D.B.A.) is designed
for experienced business professionals who are looking to
translate their expertise into leadership positions as
consultants or within their organizations. While just as
academically rigorous as the Ph.D. program in Applied Management
and Decision Sciences, the D.B.A. program tackles issues relevant
to the workplace, so students can apply what they learn directly
and effectively to their organizations.
In a nutshell, some of the main differences between the Doctor of
Business Administration and the Ph.D. in Applied Management and
Decision Sciences look like this:
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D.B.A.
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Ph.D.
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Time to completion
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3 years (varies individually)
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5 years (varies individually)
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Programs
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- Structured sequence of courses, leading to a doctoral
study
- Choice of 9 specializations plus a self-designed option
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- Indiviualized research, largely self-directed, leading
to 6 research papers and a dissertation
- Choice of 8 specializations plus general or
self-designed options
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Learning format
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Doctoral study based on a real-world project within an
organization or business
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Traditional, self-paced doctoral study leading to a
dissertation
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Residency requirement
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Two 4-day residencies (8 days total)
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Two 4-day residencies and two 6-day residencies (20 days
total)
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Specializations
- Entrepreneurship
- Finance
- Global Supply Chain Management
- Information Systems Management
- International Business
- Leadership
- Marketing
- Social Impact Management
- Technology Entrepreneurship
- Self-Designed
College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
School of Public Policy and Administration
Today's complex world calls for visionary public and nonprofit
leaders who can facilitate real social change. These degree
programs and certificates are designed to provide public sector
and nonprofit professionals with the practical knowledge and
proven skills to navigate successfully among government, private,
and nonprofit organizations to create more effective, innovative
community solutions.
Master of Science in Nonprofit Management and Leadership
Whatever your background, you'll have the opportunity to gain the
management and organizational skills you need to lead diverse and
complex nonprofit organizations and serve as a social change
agent in local and global communities. Learn from
scholar-practitioners who share their academic and professional
experiences to help you quickly apply what you learn.
Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.)
Through in-depth research and practical coursework, you will have
the opportunity to acquire the management and organizational
capabilities you need to administer and oversee diverse and
complex agencies as you work for the public good. Learn from
scholar-practitioners who share their academic expertise and
experience in the field to help you quickly apply what you learn.
Specializations
- General Program
- Health Policy
- Homeland Security Policy
- Interdisciplinary Policy Studies
- Law and Public Policy
- Local Government Management for Sustainable Communities
- Nonprofit Management and Leadership
- Policy Analysis
- Public Management and Leadership
- Terrorism, Mediation, and Peace
Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration
The Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration program prepares
you to meet the challenges of governance and effective service
delivery as government and nonprofit institutions increasingly
become intertwined. You'll integrate scholarly research with your
professional experience, gaining the knowledge, confidence, and
expertise to create effective solutions. Earn your degree in two
ways:
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Course-based
This option is a structured program of study comprised of
online courses. As a student, you will follow a specific plan
for completion and may be eligible to graduate in three years.*
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Mixed-model
This option is a more flexible program of study that includes
online courses and Walden's signature Knowledge Area Modules
(KAMs). Study independently and work closely with a faculty
mentor to apply your research to an area in which you are
passionate.
Graduate Degree Specializations
- General Program
- Criminal Justice
- Health Services
- Homeland Security Policy and Coordination
- International Nongovernmental Organizations (NGOs)
- Law and Public Policy
- Local Government Management for Sustainable Communities
- Nonprofit Management and Leadership
- Public Management and Leadership
- Public Policy
- Public Safety Management
- Terrorism, Mediation, and Peace
*Time to completion may vary by student, depending on
individual progress and credits transferred.
Certificates
- Graduate Certificate in Government Management
- Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Management and Leadership
Accreditation Walden University is accredited by The Higher
Learning Commission and a member of the North Central
Association, www.ncahlc.org;
1-312-263-0456.
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