Associate of Applied Science in Business Administration (Online)

If you are ready to advance your career, consider how the online Associate of Applied Science in Business Administration could help.

Kaplan University's curriculum combines accounting and microcomputer skills with managerial techniques. Study to develop teamwork and leadership skills, as well as how to motivate people and communicate effectively. The program's emphasis on decision-making and problem-solving skills could help prepare you for a career in business, administration, or management.

Advanced Start Bachelor's Degree Completion Programs (Online)

The Advanced Start degree completion programs are structured for students who already hold an associate's degree from a regionally or nationally accredited institution and want to pursue a four-year degree. Kaplan University's innovative degree option combines the career-oriented focus of a two-year degree with the academic curriculum of a four-year program, offering you the flexibility of joining the workforce while pursuing your goals.‡ Current Advanced Start offerings include:

• Bachelor of Science in Accounting
• Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

Bachelor of Science in Accounting (Online)

Today's best-run organizations recognize that skillful accounting is as important to their success as any other aspect of their business. They also know that accountants could become effective company leaders. Kaplan University's Bachelor of Science in Accounting is designed to provide you with the academic knowledge and technical expertise you need to pursue an entry-level accounting position. Study to acquire a solid background in economics, finance, management, law, information systems, and quantitative methods. You will also have the opportunity to help improve your skill levels in communication, teamwork, and decision-making processes. By working with faculty members who are highly esteemed in the accounting field, you could develop a strong professional ethic and practical experience.

Accountants and auditors will be needed to set up books, prepare taxes, and provide management advice. Career opportunities exist in public accounting firms, corporate accounting or tax departments, not-for-profit organizations, governmental agencies, and more. Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Accounting could be prepared to sit for the CPA or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) examinations.§

Your accounting degree can be further specialized by focusing on one of following five emphasis areas:

• Auditing-Forensic Accountancy
• Government-Nonprofit Accountancy
• Public Accountancy
• Managerial Accountancy
• Tax Accountancy

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (Online)

The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration program is designed to help prepare students to pursue a variety of positions in the field of business while incorporating communication skills, critical thinking, and technical competencies required in the modern workplace. The program offers students an opportunity to develop a breadth of knowledge that could provide a foundation appropriate for work in the field. This program accommodates both the student whose immediate educational goals are satisfied by the bachelor's degree and the student who is planning to pursue study in business fields beyond the baccalaureate level.#

Your business administration degree can be further specialized by focusing on the following emphasis area:

• Project Management

Master of Business Administration (Online)

What Are the Career Opportunities?

A Master of Business Administration (MBA) could increase your earning potential and marketability in today's competitive job market. As a graduate of this program you could be qualified for high-level employment opportunities in finance, marketing, operations, management of information systems, or human resources. An MBA could also help you advance your current career. The program is designed to let you focus on an area of study that best fits your career and educational goals.

Focused Master of Business Administration (Online)

This comprehensive program combines the career-oriented focus of a traditional MBA with the rigorous academic curriculum of a more advanced program, designed to provide you with the specific knowledge and skills you could need to excel in the modern business world. Study to master the specialized expertise necessary for an executive career by focusing on one of eight specialization areas. The focused MBA can take between one and two years to complete, depending on if you are attending school full-time or part-time and if you have applicable transfer credits.

When you choose the Focused MBA option at Kaplan University, you will have the opportunity to develop expertise in one of the following areas of specialization:

• Entrepreneurship
• Finance
• Health Care Management
• Human Resources
• International Business
• Marketing
• Project Management
• Supply Chain Management and Logistics

Who Should Take This Program?
If you currently hold a bachelor's degree and want to advance your business career in a corporate setting, consider pursuing this comprehensive MBA.

Non-Specialization Master of Business Administration Option (Online)

If you work full-time, but want to earn your MBA quickly, you have the option to not include an area of specialization to your degree. You could earn your MBA in as little as two years as a part-time student, taking just one course at a time. Alternatively, if you can enroll as a full-time student, you could earn your MBA in just over a year. You could also have prior work experience or course credits that could be transferred toward your degree. This core program focuses on essential business knowledge and critical skills like finance, management, marketing and strategy.

Master of Science in Accounting (Online)

With changing financial laws and tougher scrutiny of company finances, many organizations increasingly rely on the knowledge of accounting and auditing professionals. If you have successfully completed a baccalaureate degree in business, with a major in accounting or finance, Kaplan University's Master of Science in Accounting could be your next step in the pursuit of a mid-to-senior-level position within the field of accounting.* This program is designed to provide students with the necessary critical thinking and problem-solving skills, as well as the knowledge base to prepare for professional practice within the field of accounting.

The Master of Science in Accounting (MSA) program is designed to prepare students to pursue mid-level management positions in both the public and private sectors. The curriculum is designed to enrich skills in auditing, taxation, cost accounting, and financial accounting while providing students the opportunity to choose elective courses to meet their specific interests and goals. Graduates will be better prepared to sit for professional certification examinations, which include the Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA®), and Certified Management Accountant (CMA®) examinations.† The curriculum focuses on:

• Familiarizing you with overall department management
• Generating and analyzing accounting data
• Creating quality improvement processes, compliance strategies, and reimbursement procedures
• Conducting research
• Addressing risk management and legal issues

Master of Science in Management (Online)

Whether you are looking to build upon your existing career or pursuing a new profession, pursuing a Master of Science in Management online at Kaplan University is designed to offer you the knowledge and skills to succeed.

The Master of Science in Management (MSM) program teaches focuses on the most effective management and organizational strategies and concepts to make a difference in the global marketplace. In this comprehensive online master's degree program you will receive rigorous training--including assignments, reports, presentations, and group projects--all designed to help you develop the proficiencies you may need to find solutions in real-life business situations.

Specialization areas are built into the Master of Science in Management's core requirements, so students can choose from the following specialization areas:

• Change Leadership
• Health Care Management
• Project Management
• Supply Chain Management and Logistics

*Kaplan University's programs are designed to prepare graduates to pursue employment in their field of study, or in related fields. However, the University does not guarantee that graduates will be placed in any particular job or employed at all.

†Although certain programs at Kaplan University are designed to prepare students to take various certification or licensing exams, the University cannot guarantee the student will pass those exams. In some cases, field experience and/or background checks may be necessary to be eligible to take or to successfully pass the exams.

‡Please refer to the University Catalog for transfer of credit policy.

§Individual state requirements regarding the CPA Exam vary by state and may change from time to time. Thus, Kaplan University makes no representations or warranties as to whether the degree program or any individual courses meet specific state requirements. Kaplan University suggests and encourages its students to research independently the requirements in any state where they intend to seek licensure.

#While the program is designed to prepare graduates to pursue continued graduate-level education, the University cannot guarantee that students will be granted admission to any graduate programs.