Jones International University

The Gold Standard Online University

Choosing to earn your degree from Jones International University® (JIU®) is more than a smart educational choice. It's a smart career choice.

As the nation's first 100 percent online, accredited university, JIU focuses on the needs of working professionals by using online-developed programs that provide the tools to be successful--without disrupting work or family obligations.

JIU's mission is to be an active partner in helping you reach your goals through developing skills immediately applicable to your career advancement. You will also receive one-on-one mentoring from an elite, diverse faculty from some of the most renowned academic institutions in the world.

Because some students may have been out of school for an extended time, the JIU Academic Counseling Team has been developed to help build their confidence to succeed. There is also help in finding financial aid options that fit a variety of different needs.

The workplace is becoming more competitive every day. That's why JIU has developed the Total Professional Advantage® 2.0--an exclusive career-building program customized for all JIU students, as well as graduates, to assist them through every step of their academic experience and beyond.

At JIU, The Gold Standard Online University,™ you can become the total professional you wish to be.

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

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Business communication is a unique field of study, combining business acumen, management knowledge, interpersonal, organizational and inter-cultural communication skills along with technological expertise. JIU's Bachelor of Arts in Business Communication programs offer a multidisciplinary approach in preparing you to meet the complex interpersonal and management challenges in today's marketplace. Creativity, innovation, entrepreneurship and leadership in communications are emphasized.

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)

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If you want to succeed in business or e-commerce but want the broad knowledge and practical interpersonal and management skills of a leader, JIU's Bachelor of Business Administration degree programs may be exactly what you need. Our courses stress the application of current and relevant administration, management and technical solutions to workplace challenges. We don't just cover the fundamentals; you will acquire a keen understanding of the methods and strategies used in today's marketplace as you implement technology to achieve your goals. You will learn to innovate instead of imitate. As a JIU graduate, you will have advanced management skills and an in-depth knowledge in the specialization of your choice, giving you a competitive edge in your career.

Specialties within the Bachelor of Business Administration program include:

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

4-Year Accelerated Bachelor's-to-Master's Programs (Online)

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JIU now offers a series of online Accelerated 4-Year Bachelor's-to-Master's programs. Choose from the following options, which include Bachelor of Business Communication programs, Bachelor of Business Administration programs, Master's programs and Master of Business Administration programs:

• BABC-Master's Entrepreneurship
• BABC-Master's Leadership and Influence
• BABC-Master's Leading the Customer-Driven Organization
• BABC-Master's Project Management
• BBA-Master's Leadership and Influence
• BBA-Master's Entrepreneurship
• BBA-Master's Global Enterprise Management
• BBA-Master's Information Security Management
• BBA-Master's Information Technology Management
• BBA-Master's Leading the Customer-Driven Organization
• BBA-Master's Negotiation and Conflict Management
• BBA-Master's Project Management
• BBA-MBA Health Care Management

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

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Do you have what it takes? Every business begins with a dream. But what separates those that fail from those that flourish is someone who has the vision, strategy, and discipline to nourish and grow that dream. 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.

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

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Become the leader you were meant to be. Today's headlines are filled with news of corporate scandals, fiscal mismanagement and executive greed at the expense of the company, employee and shareholders. Public awareness of corporate abuse has renewed interest in the role of a leader and the power of influence within an organization, especially in our global economy. This degree program was designed to give business leaders (or those aspiring to positions of power) a strong foundation in the principles of strong leadership and stewardship and arm them with the most effective strategies to resolve conflict and affect positive change.

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

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Putting your customer first is key. The best and brightest leaders in any organization share one common secret: If you take care of your customer, success will follow. Despite most companies' claim that they are customer-centered, most organizational structures are, in fact, product-driven. But times are changing. 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 organizations 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.

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

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An unstoppable combination. A core competency in business communications paired with comprehensive strategic project management knowledge will undoubtedly give you the competitive edge in today's global project-oriented marketplace. This degree program will you 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.

Master of Business Administration (MBA) (Online)

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JIU's Master of Business Administration programs are specifically designed for working professionals who want to advance their careers with a sophisticated level of specialization tailored to meet their academic and professional goals.

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 Financial Analysis
• MBA in Financial Planning
• MBA in Forensic Accounting
• MBA in General Studies
• MBA in Global Enterprise Management
• MBA in Health Care Management
• MBA in Information Security Management
• MBA in IT Management
• MBA in Leading the Customer-Driven Organization
• MBA in Negotiation and Conflict Management
• MBA in Project Management

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

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The modern-day explosion of information and knowledge management tools has made accessing and creating information anytime, from anywhere, a new reality. Corporate trainers and those who lead adult learning organizations must keep pace with changing education and training methods to infuse e-Learning into national and international teaching and learning models.

Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) (Online)

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Do you seek the pinnacle in academic credentials? Jones International University® (JIU®) 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 towards 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

Accreditation

Jones International University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, a commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The HLC may be contacted at www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org or by calling 800.621.7440.

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