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.
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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)
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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.
