At Argosy University, we offer flexible online programs in
business, education and psychology. Argosy University has
established campuses around the country and supports one of the
largest graduate student communities in the nation. As a student
in one of our online programs, you will enjoy a collegial,
supportive academic environment.
Our academic approach emphasizes teaching and practical training
that builds on your expertise to advance your career. Our
interactive classes are taught by seasoned faculty members in a
small class setting. We offer a professional education built on a
rich academic heritage.
Flexible online programs - Argosy University makes
earning your degree and balancing your busy schedule
convenient. You attend classes anytime, any where.
Experienced faculty trained to teach online - Every
faculty member at Argosy University successfully completes
approximately 100 hours of training through Socrates Distance
Learning Technologies Group. The training equips each faculty
member with the skills and knowledge to support the success of
adult students in our online classrooms.
One of the largest graduate student communities in the
nation - As a student, you will join a community of adult
students that, like you, want to expand their knowledge, build
on their expertise and advance their career.
Interactive learning - Argosy University's online
programs offer plenty of two-way communication with faculty and
other students, just as you would expect in a live classroom
setting. You will experience active learning through our
multiple interactive methods such as text, video, animation and
live chats.
Personalized service - From the moment you inquire,
Argosy University provides you with attentive, personalized
service. Our Help Desk offers 24/7 technical support for our
online classroom, and our Student Support Center provides phone
and email support Monday - Friday from 8am till 8pm (EST) and
Saturday from 8am till noon (EST).
Established campuses nationwide - Argosy University
supports 19 locations across the United States, with locations
in cities such as Atlanta, Chicago, Denver, Dallas, San
Francisco, Seattle and Washington DC.
Professional education with a rich academic heritage -
Our academic heritage comes from three diverse schools:
American Schools of Professional Psychology, the Medical
Institute of Minnesota and the University of Sarasota. These
three schools were combined to form Argosy University.
Regional Accreditation - Argosy University is regionally
accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and is a
member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
(NCA).
Our online community connects you - When you become a
student at Argosy University, you will join a collaborative and
collegial online community that will extend your learning
experience far beyond the classroom. Our students take
advantage of the following:
- Student forums
- Online library
- Online bookstore
- Worldwide professionals network
- Career services
- Professional organizations
- Guest speakers
The Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Liberal Arts program at Argosy
University offers an integrative approach to learning which aims
to develop competencies in the basic academic areas and
disciplines in higher education. It incorporates courses that are
designed to develop the individual, prepare them for the
workplace, and to participate constructively in a global society.
The BA in Liberal Arts is a degree program alternative which may
appeal to those with previous transferable college credit seeking
to complete and earn their bachelor's degree as well as those
seeking a broader focused bachelor's degree program.
The BA in Liberal Arts gives students the opportunity to
integrate real-world experience with the critical acquisition of
a variety of knowledge and skills that not only encourage
sensitivity to the diversity of cultures, but can also create a
desire to achieve personal and professional excellence.
According to the U.S. Department of Commerce, U.S. Census Bureau,
workers with a bachelor's degree earned an average of $57,181 in
2007. By contrast those with some college or an associate's
degree earned an average of $35,138 during the same period a
difference of 63%. The average earnings of those with just a high
school degree in 2007 was $31,286.
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (Online)
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The four-year Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
degree program is designed for students with clearly defined
career goals in the business field. Through the completion of
core business courses, students can engage in solving global,
real-world problems. Students have an opportunity to learn to
diagnose research, solve, execute and evaluate business problems
in a team environment. Interactivity of students, coursework,
faculty, and peers can enhance critical skills of collaboration
and cooperation. The program is geared towards coursework that
students can apply in ways that are meaningful for professional
and personal growth. The bachelor's degree program prepares
students to pursue entry-level positions within the public or
private sector and for continuing education in graduate business
programs. We also offer degree completion opportunities that
allow students who have begun their study at one or more
institutions to complete their bachelor's degree.
Students can select from the following concentrations to focus
their study:
- Finance
- Healthcare Management
- International Business
- Marketing
- General
Master of Business Administration (Online)
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Organizations need leaders who maximize the impact of solutions.
Argosy University understands that need, so they developed a
Master of Business Administration (MBA) program that emphasizes
leadership, action and solutions. Our program enhances your
professional abilities and gives you the skills sought by
contemporary businesses.
You can learn to identify challenges and opportunities, draw on
technology and information, and use advanced analytical and
planning approaches that position you to create positive changes
for an organization. You can also build competencies in critical
thinking, persuasive communication, systems analysis, change
management, leadership, diversity and business ethics.
Argosy University developed its MBA program for working
professionals who want to achieve a balance among their career,
family and education. It serves the needs of driven professionals
looking to advance their career prospects, regardless of
undergraduate degree. Argosy welcomes and encourages enrollment
of students from diverse academic backgrounds.
Concentrations
You may tailor your MBA program to suit your interests by
selecting one of the following concentrations:
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Customized Professional: Designed to allow students to
work with their faculty advisor to tailor their learning to
meet their individual or specific needs
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Finance: Designed for students that want to improve
their skills, effectiveness or career prospects in finance
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Health care Administration: Focuses on the application
of business analysis to the healthcare setting, this
concentration is for those seeking to enter or realize broader
responsibilities in this rapidly growing sector
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Information Systems Management: Request information to
find out more about this concentration.
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International Business: Created to meet the needs of
business professionals seeking careers managing international
organizations
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Management: Targeted for students on track for
management that desire additional training in leadership,
communication, ethics and supply chain management
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Marketing: Built to enhance the knowledge of current
marketing professionals and those students who want to make a
career move into marketing
Master of Science in Health Services Management (Online)
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The Master of Science in Health Services Management provides a
comprehensive course of graduate study to prepare health service
providers and managers for the challenges of modern health care.
The program recognizes the value of applied research in solving
the problems of today's health systems, and encourages the
acquisition of sustainable research methods and skills.
The program curriculum is intended to provide students with an
advanced understanding of contemporary business practices, modern
health care systems and organization, policy development and
planning techniques, management and leadership strategies, health
behaviors, financial management and analytical research methods.
The program provides students with the knowledge and skills to
fully utilize proven health care management methods, while
developing new theories and applications relevant to modern
health care management.
Master of Science in Management (Online)
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The Master of Science (MS) program in management is designed to
meet the operations and leadership needs of managers and
supervisors in public, private and not-for-profit industries. A
goal of this program is to enable students to diagnose multiple
organizational circumstances, determine and evaluate options, and
implement and evaluate a plan of action.
This concentration will benefit individuals, practitioners,
consultants and advisors who are or want to become responsible
for administrating for-profit and not-for-profit organizations.
Online Experience
As an online student at Argosy University, you will join one of
the largest graduate student communities in the nation and enjoy
a collegial, supportive academic environment. You will take
classes online in our interactive, user-friendly classroom and
learn from seasoned faculty members who provide personalized
attention in a small class setting.
Throughout your matriculation, we will support you with a student
advisor, faculty mentor, career services and an online campus
community enabling you to connect with your global peers. Argosy
University developed the MS in Management program for working
professionals who want to achieve a balance among their career,
family and education.
Doctor of Business Administration (Online)
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The Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) program is designed
to enhance your professional ability so that you can meet the
dynamic needs of modern organizations and academic institutions.
The DBA program features a curriculum that focuses on practical
business concepts and active research rather than a purely
theoretical approach to research. The DBA is often referred to as
a professional research doctorate.
The DBA program meets the needs of both working academic and
business professionals who want to advance their careers. In the
DBA program, you will develop expertise in conducting and
understanding research, oral and written communication, critical
thinking, problem solving, information literacy, leadership,
business ethics and diversity. You will also be able to learn the
attributes essential to teaching at higher education
institutions.
As a student in the DBA program, you can expand your critical
knowledge through professional development while attaining the
credentials essential to organizational leadership, management
consulting and higher education instruction. During the program,
you will conduct research projects of actual change efforts that
will enhance your evaluation skills. You will also have the
opportunity to hone your leadership strategies to continuously
improve operations in times of adaptation and change.
The DBA program has been developed to provide you with the
opportunity to enhance your personal and professional
competencies while you balance the demands of your full-time
career, your family and your education.
Concentrations
Argosy University offers the following DBA concentrations:
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Accounting: Built for students who want to have a
greater understanding of contemporary accounting theory, its
evolution and corporate governance
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Customized Professional: Designed to allow students to
work with their faculty advisor to tailor their learning to
meet their individual or specific needs
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Information Systems Management: Request information to
find out more about this concentration.
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International Business: Designed to train individuals
for careers in consulting, academics and multinational
corporations by providing an understanding of global business
operations and applied research
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Management: Designed to teach students the science of
management, advanced topics in organizational behavior and
leadership in the global economy
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Marketing: Targeted for those who want to develop their
expertise in multinational marketing, branding, marketing
research and marketing organization
Course Requirements
The DBA Program consists of four research foundation courses, six
core courses, four concentration courses, and two elective
courses. Following successful completion of all courses, and
passage of the comprehensive written examination, students begin
the dissertation process.
