Established in 1941 in Rapid City, South Dakota, NAU has since
grown to include 14 campuses with physical locations in six
states, found in the heart of the United States. National
American University is truly a global institution with a
world-class distance learning campus that is actively engaged in
partnerships and affiliations with universities across the United
States and throughout the world. Add to that NAU's regional
accreditation with the Higher Learning Commission, the highest
available, and you have a world-class university that is
graduating students who are primed and ready to enter the world's
career workforce.
NAU's core values and mission statement perfectly embody the
history-rich institution's commitment to provide a caring and
supportive environment for all students. National American
University specifically caters to the working adult, offering
associate's, bachelor's and master's degrees in core disciplines
such as business, information technology, business administration
and applied management.
Accreditation
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National American University is accredited by the Higher Learning
Commission and is a member of the North Central Association.
AAS - Applied Management
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National American University's Associate of Applied Science
degree in Applied Management is designed to meet the needs of
individuals who have acquired occupational-related training at
community colleges, technical institutes, military service
schools or industry-related schools in business, health or
another technical field. This program provides business students
with an overview of accounting, economics, finance and management
knowledge and skills needed for entry-level business supervisory
positions. It also gives them an understanding of professional
ethics and its application to the business environment.
AAS - Business Administration
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As a university grounded in the basics of business, National
American University's business administration degree program
might be considered the flagship of all we have to offer. NAU's
Associate of Applied Science degree program emphasizes an
understanding of business and an introduction to the use of
computers in business. Students may elect to continue in the
Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration. They may
also choose an emphasis in accounting, information technology,
financial management, pre-law, international business, management
or marketing.
BS - Applied Management
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NAU's Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Management is an
excellent choice for students who already hold degrees, diplomas
or certificates in specialty areas, such as merchandising, dental
hygiene, electronics, medical assisting, drafting, welding or
other vocational areas.
Combined with our sound business and general education courses,
this degree prepares graduates for advancement in management
areas associated with their specialty fields.
Two options are available in this program: (1) transfer of credit
from the source of the specialty training, or (2) creation of a
specialty area using National American University courses. This
program provides students with a thorough understanding of theory
and application related to the business environment so they can
collect and analyze data, identify alternative solutions and
select the most appropriate course of action for specific
business problems. It also gives them an understanding of
professional ethics and its application to the business
environment.
BS - Business Administration
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As a university grounded in the basics of business, National
American University's business administration degree program
might be considered the flagship of all we have to offer.
A wide variety of emphasis areas gives students the option to
customize their business educations in order to point them
directly into the heart of their chosen career field after
graduation. Students studying business administration are broadly
introduced to all areas of business, including accounting,
information technology, marketing, finance, international
business, management and more.
NAU's Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree
program is a general program that offers a variety of
business-related subjects, without specializing in any one area.
For students who choose to focus on a particular area of business
as an area of emphasis, the following emphasis areas are
available:
Accounting
In today's business world, managers often need skills in
financial management. National American University's Bachelor
of Science in Business Administration with an emphasis in
Accounting degree program provides students with strong
backgrounds in financial accounting and budgeting, as well as
preparing them for careers in management. This program gives
students excellent preparation for various management positions
which also have responsibilities in budgeting and financial
management.
Financial Management
This is an excellent degree for students interested in the
field of finance. Graduates can expect to be well qualified for
careers in banking, lending institutions, financial planning in
the business insurance industry and brokerage firms.
Human Resource Management
The human resources management emphasis prepares graduates of
the program to excel in either a human resources department or
in an upper level management position. Most companies today
value a manager who has mastered human resource knowledge in
addition to strong business skills. Graduates of this program
can expect to find careers in wide range of management and
human resource positions.
Information Systems
This degree is intended for business majors who recognize the
importance and growth of the use of digital information in
today's business world. As with all business administration
degrees, a wide range of job opportunities is available, but
graduates of this degree will have an advantage in the ability
to use information technology to get the job done.
International Business
More and more business is being conducted on an international
level. This degree gives students the opportunity to focus on
how business conducted on a global scale is different from
domestic enterprise. The types of careers available are similar
to those with a general business degree, but graduates from
this degree program will have a distinct advantage in working
for any firm that does business globally.
Management
For students who aspire to high-level executive management
positions in private industry or government agencies, this
degree program is ideal. Graduates can anticipate opportunities
in a wide range of management positions, including human
resource management, operations management and production
supervision.
Pre-Law
For students whose goal is to attend law school, National
American University offers a curriculum designed to provide
them with a foundation of knowledge and skills to facilitate
their success. Specialized courses promote the development of
analytical and critical thinking skills, verbal and written
communication skills, a fundamental understanding of
substantive and procedural law, legal research skills and
knowledge of ethical guidelines governing the conduct of
attorneys.
MBA - Business Administration
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The Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree program
provides you with an innovative curriculum that includes both the
traditional MBA content areas as well as the rapidly changing
skills needed for effective leadership and management. The
coursework encourages you to explore the global perspective of
the business environment while learning to make regionally
relevant decisions for your organization.
Emphasis areas are offered in:
- Health Care Administration
- Information Technology
- Human Resource Management
- Management
MM - Management
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The Master of Management (MM) degree program is designed to help
you develop a well-rounded portfolio of management knowledge,
skills and abilities, and a holistic view of the organization.
The curriculum provides you with both a practical and a
theoretical grounding in business, management and leadership,
along with the opportunity for specialization in an area that
coincides with your professional aspirations
Emphasis areas are offered in:
- Health Care Administration
- Information Technology
- Human Resource Management
