About Ottawa University

Ottawa University is a not-for-profit, comprehensive 4-year liberal arts and professional studies university. Founded in 1865, Ottawa University has a residential campus in Ottawa, Kansas, and adult education campuses in Arizona, Indiana, Kansas, Missouri and Wisconsin, as well as multiple instructional sites. Online studies are also offered.

Ottawa University offers a variety of bachelor's degree programs, degree completion, and graduate programs through online and classroom-based program offerings.

In Kansas City, Ottawa University features bachelor's degree majors in more than seven disciplines including business, education, human resources and psychology. An MBA and Master of Arts in human resources are also available.

Master of Arts in Business Administration

Ottawa University's Master of Business Administration (MBA) has been developed to serve the needs of adult learners with high quality professional preparation in business incorporating personal values and professional ethics. The MBA program is offered both online and during the evening in a classroom setting for maximum flexibility.

At Ottawa University, we provide several options for graduate and post-graduate business study. In addition to our MBA program, students have the opportunity to gain more in-depth knowledge in specific content areas through completion of an MBA with a concentration area.

Master of Arts in Human Resources

Our master's program in human resources is offered both online and during the evening in a classroom setting for maximum flexibility. Additionally, Ottawa University offers students the opportunity to gain deeper knowledge in a specialty area by completing the Master of Arts in Human Resources degree with one of four concentration areas.

All programs require a total of 36 semester credit hours with courses offered in 12-week terms. A personal graduation plan will be developed in conjunction with your faculty advisor and may vary based on prior credit granted.

Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration

Ottawa University's business administration program is results-oriented and offers busy professionals an understanding of leading-edge, 21st century business practices. Focus areas include economics, accounting and finance, human resources, management, law and ethics--all presented in an atmosphere to challenge conventional thinking and expand analysis and problem-solving skills.

Bachelor of Arts in Health Care Management

Ottawa University's health care management major is a unique program that combines face-to-face weekend sessions with online coursework. It promotes an understanding of the complex and continuously-evolving issues within an integrated health care system. You learn to analyze perspectives, methods and values associated with the delivery and financing of health services. Specifically designed to increase organizational insight and managerial ability, this major is most suitable for health care professionals who already possess technical/clinical degrees and certifications which can be applied toward the degree.

Bachelor of Arts in Human Resources

Double majors and concentrations are available in our Bachelor of Arts degree in Human Resources. Your personal graduation plan may vary based on prior credit granted.

Programs included in the human resources degree include:

• Compensation and benefits
• Employment and staffing
• Labor relations
• Managing cultural diversity
• Planning and budgeting
• Training and development

Bachelor of Arts in Management

Double majors and concentrations are available in our Bachelor of Arts degree in Management. Your personal graduation plan may vary based on prior credit granted.

Programs included in the management degree include:

• Conflict resolution
• Human resources administration
• Managing organizational conflict
• Performance appraisal
• Persuasive communication
• Women in management

Bachelor of Arts with Individualized Option

An individualized major is a customized program of study designed specifically to meet student interests. Individualized majors may include courses and learning experiences from more than one subject area and from more than one division. You and a faculty advisor collaborate to develop specific, measurable learning outcomes and assessment strategies, drawing on expertise provided by other faculty members and professionals in the chosen discipline.

Examples of prior individualized majors include areas such as adult education, fire service management, labor relations and Christian ministry. Students interested in learning more about individualized major opportunities should contact Ottawa University to schedule an appointment with a faculty advisor.

Post-Bachelor's Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies (CAGS)

If you already have your bachelor's degree, have taken on a new assignment that includes human resources, or are looking to increase your knowledge in this area, a Certificate of Graduate Study in Human Resources from Ottawa University is just what you need. The program is designed to provide core competencies within the field of human resources.

All credits earned will apply toward the completion of a Master of Arts in Human Resources degree. Contact a graduate advisor to see how the Certificate of Graduate Study in Human Resources can help you advance your career.

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