Bachelor of Arts in Business Communication (BABC) (Online)

Business communication is a unique field of study, combining business acumen, management knowledge, interpersonal, organizational and intercultural communication skills with technological expertise. This program's multidisciplinary approach prepares students for the interpersonal and management challenges of today's workplace. Creativity, innovation, entrepreneurship and leadership in communications are program priorities. We focus on vital business communication issues involved in e-business and global organizational communication. Students can expect our exciting blend of academic theory and practical skills to give them new insights into how they work and interact.

Specialties within the Bachelor of Arts in Business Communication program include the following:

• BABC in Communication Management
• BABC in Sales and Marketing

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) (Online)

Leading business and education professionals from around the globe have tapped into the internet's extraordinary power for business, technical and managerial support. JIU brings university-quality online learning to the next level with our Bachelor of Business Administration degree programs.

JIU focuses on individuals who are looking for training in business administration to enter the world of global or e-business administration or for those already in the field who want to accelerate their careers.

With the JIU curriculum, you do not need to have significant business and technical preparation to enter the program because it is designed to provide a very strong base in the fundamentals of business administration. All courses stress the application of current administration, management and technical solutions to business problems.

Specialties within the Bachelor of Business Administration program include:

• BBA in Accounting
• BBA in Corporate Finance
• BBA in Customer Care Management
• BBA in General Management
• BBA in Health Care Management
• BBA in Sales and Marketing Management
• BBA in Technology Services Management

Master of Arts in Business Communications (MABC) - Entrepreneurship (Online)

If you possess the entrepreneurial spirit but need the practical skills to run a successful business in the field of professional communication, this program is for you. In this specialization, you will study key principles and practices critical to establish a communications-oriented small business and position it for growth. Students in this program will do the following:

• Develop the skill set required of accomplished leaders to effectively initiate and manage change
• Write a business plan and develop a comprehensive marketing plan
• Test a business concept through feasibility analysis
• Understand the value proposition of telecommunication technologies in enterprise and learn how to utilize this resource to build a business
• Evaluate opportunities for new ventures

Master of Arts in Business Communications (MABC) - Leadership and Influence (Online)

This degree program was designed to give current or future business leaders a strong foundation in the principles of strong leadership and stewardship as well as arm them with the most effective strategies to resolve conflict and affect positive change.

This program will enable you to confront a variety of interpersonal management challenges by integrating principles of positive leadership, persuasion and conflict resolution into your communications style. In this specialization, you will do the following:

• Identify and hone personal leadership strengths and apply them to problem-solving and decision-making
• Apply effective leadership strategies to a variety of contexts
• Identify, evaluate and demonstrate a leadership response to the socio-economic, political and cultural forces pushing firms and industries to become global
• Direct the corporate communication of an organization

Master of Arts in Business Communications (MABC) - Leading the Customer-Driven Organization (Online)

This specialization examines the paradigm shift in business assumptions about the customer and enables you to implement important structural changes designed to meet the needs of your customers--both external and internal. You also will gain highly relevant and valued practical knowledge on positive leadership and how it functions in relation to the customer. Students pursuing this specialization will do the following:

• Learn how to assess customer needs and expectations and develop customer-driven goals, strategies and standards
• Apply effective leadership strategies and coaching to a variety of contexts, whether you work in teams, in front of a large audience or in situations of crisis or conflict
• Identify, evaluate and respond effectively to the socio-economic, political, cultural, environmental and competitive forces pushing firms and industries to become global
• Direct the corporate communication of an organization, including designing a comprehensive communications plan to disseminate key messaging within a diverse environment

Master of Arts in Business Communications (MABC) - Project Management (Online)

This degree program will equip you with tangible communications strategies and expertise for leadership in business while providing you with critical management skills to optimize performance throughout any project life cycle. In this specialization, you will do the following:

• Design project life cycles and manage teams responsible for their execution
• Learn how to effectively and efficiently plan for resources, costs, budgets, risk assessments and staffing requirements
• Develop timelines, conduct evaluations and measure overall strategic impacts for all manner of projects
• Use and evaluate various collaborative technologies to increase project impact
• Advance your career opportunities

Master of Business Administration (Online)

Students in our online MBA programs explore critical business processes, design real-life projects, collaborate with other students, and conduct in-depth studies of high-demand business areas.

Courses are structured so that students learn by directly applying course content to real-life challenges and problems they encounter in the workplace. Each course of study connects the academic to the practical, giving Jones MBA graduates skills they can put to work immediately.

Students work with their academic advisors to pace themselves through the program. The time needed to complete the degree depends on each student's time, energy and abilities.

MBA candidates at Jones International University will graduate with the following skills:

• Effective organizational management skills
• The ability to use financial data in planning and decision-making
• An understanding of information systems and their management
• A strategic understanding of marketing in a global economy
• Skills for developing and implementing a competitive economic strategy
• Project management skills immediately applicable to real-life challenges
• A personal and professional code of ethics that incorporates cultural, economic and political factors

Specialties within the Master of Business Administration program include:

• MBA in Accounting
• MBA in Entrepreneurship
• MBA in Finance
• MBA in Global Enterprise Management
• MBA in Health Care Management
• MBA in Information Security Management
• MBA in IT Management
• MBA in Negotiation and Conflict Management
• MBA in Project Management

Master of Education in Corporate Training and Knowledge Management (Online)

The MEd in Corporate Training and Knowledge Management degree prepares students to develop, implement and evaluate professional corporate training programs and curricula. Incorporating hands-on experience with an understanding of program management strategies, students master all aspects of the training process, including human resource development, internal and external marketing, and maintaining professional standards.

Doctorate in Business Administration

Do you seek the pinnacle in academic credentials? Jones International University has created a fully online Doctorate of Business Administration program that requires no residency and can be completed in as few as three years.

JIU's world-class doctorate faculty deliver a powerful program designed to enhance your critical thinking and analytical skills, hone your leadership abilities and enable you to develop an expertise in conducting and understanding research.

Your coursework builds toward a final project with emphasis on the solution of real business problems. In addition, JIU's unique mentoring program supports your academic progress and helps ensure the successful completion of your degree.

Who Should Enroll:

• Middle level managers with goals to become executives
• Non-profit managers who may not have specific business training
• Military officers transitioning to civilian careers
• Corporate trainers with goals to be business executives
• Community college administrators looking for the next level in their administrative careers
• Corporate/executive coaches desiring business credentials to expand their practice
• Management consultants looking to gain a competitive advantage over their competition
• School Superintendents who desire more business expertise
• Community College business faculty members wanting to remain competitive
• Entrepreneurs seeking stronger business management credential

Application Requirements:

• JIU Application and $60 U.S (non-refundable) application fee
• Submit an official transcript that documents an earned master's degree and a minimum GPA of 3.0 from a college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (or its international equivalent)
• Submit a well-written essay
• Submit a professional résumé
• Submit three strong recommendations from professionals who are familiar with his/her academic and/or field performance

Accreditation

Jones International University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, a member of the North Central Association, a United States regional accrediting agency. Contact them at www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org or at 30 North La Salle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602 or call toll-free 800.621.7440. Regional accreditation is the highest level of accreditation a university can obtain and is recognized throughout the USA.