PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Applied Management degree programs offer far-reaching opportunities for students looking for a transition in entry-level positions to advancement in their professional career. Honing their skills in leadership and management, critical thinking, and problem solving, a degree in Applied Management allows the graduate to have a competitive edge among other professionals without their specialized education.
With its relevant, updated, practical, and innovative curriculum, the program gives students the quality education needed to assume leadership roles in a variety of companies and agencies without requiring additional training or work experience. A degree in Applied Management allows graduates to gain the skills and knowledge fundamental to succeed in the competitive work environment. Basic skills in leadership and management include: quality assurance; technical services management; learning strategies; employee training; research methods; techniques for virtual communication; and strategies for working within a global culture.
The Applied Management program emphasizes on management skills and general business education, and offers practical understanding and application of long- and short-term goal-setting characteristics of highly-effective managers. This degree program offers a myriad of opportunities for meaningful employment in different fields – accounting, technology, food management, government work, hospitality, and health care, among others.
CURRICULUM
The Applied Management degree programs are offered by some of the Nation’s top universities and colleges. With its cutting-edge curricular framework that is both concept- and practice-based, the graduate is assured of a holistic educational experience. The curriculum for the Applied Management degree program includes courses that emphasize on leadership and management such as strategic management, human resource management, project management, business management, compensation and benefits, interpersonal skills, effective leadership strategies, communications, international business, and data analysis. To reinforce concepts in business, other subjects such as planning, problem-solving, analysis, evaluation, conflict-resolution, finance, marketing, and accounting are offered alongside major courses. To cope with the fast-paced modernization and IT-age, graduates are equipped with concepts about the growing impact of technology in business management and information exchange through courses on network security, networking, and databases, among other electives. Hands-on experience with the use of state-of-the-art programs and software allows the graduates to enhance management decisions both in strategic planning and daily operations through a fundamental understanding of concepts in information technology.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
With a sundry of fields to explore – accounting, technology, food management, government work, hospitality, and health care, among others – the graduate has access to a vast number of opportunities as administrator, manager, or consultant. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), management and executive positions such as these will grow at an average rate of at least 17% in the coming years, despite the competition for the good pay and high status that comes with the job description. With average salaries ranging from $50,000 to $88,500 annually – and with some even earning six-figure salaries – the opportunities not only prove to be limitless but also enticing. Effective managers are a fundamental cornerstone to all types of organizations, including commercial businesses, governments, non-profit organizations, and academic institutions, making graduates with a degree in Applied Management highly sought after.
Applied Management Degree Programs
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National American University
National
American University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and
is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. |
National American University has been a cornerstone of higher education,
offering flexible associate, bachelor's and master's degree programs designed specifically for working adults who are seeking new careers, new
adventures and new lives. Our guiding principles clearly focus on the
individual needs of each student, with one-on-one attention that is
unparalleled anywhere in higher education.
 Associate of Applied Science Degree in Applied Management
The purpose for this program is to give students a deeper understanding of the key functional areas of management. Courses focus on managing the complex interactions between different management topics when defining and solving real-world business problems. In addition to the development of analytical tools, emphasis is placed on communications, teamwork, ethics, and the skills for managing diversity. Our Applied Management degree is an excellent degree for students who want to develop management skills to combine with their specialty to become the future managers in all industries. The applied management program is a degree completion program designed for transfer of credit for students with vocational or technical degrees or training who wish to expand into supervisory or management positions.
Bachelor of Science Degree in Applied Management
The purpose for this program is to give students a deeper understanding of the key functional areas of management. Courses focus on managing the complex interactions between different management topics when defining and solving real-world business problems. In addition to the development of analytical tools, emphasis is placed on communications, teamwork, ethics, and the skills for managing diversity. Our Applied Management degree is an excellent degree for students who want to develop management skills to combine with their specialty to become the future managers in all industries. The applied management program is a degree completion program designed for transfer of credit for students with vocational or technical degrees or training who wish to expand into supervisory or management positions. See Requirements below.
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Everglades University
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Bachelor of Science - Applied Management
The Bachelor of Science Degree in Applied Management provides students with a supportive environment in which to learn and refine management skills, develop a philosophy and an ethical framework of management, and broaden their knowledge of business and management. This program enables students to incorporate previous educational experiences into a Bachelor's Degree Program, and provides greater flexibility in the highly competitive job market. This program prepares graduates for managerial employment positions in a wide variety of industries.
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Grand Canyon University
Grand Canyon University is regionally accredited by the North Central
Association. Ken Blanchard College of Business, is nationally
accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and
Programs to offer: Bachelor of Science (BS) in Accounting, Business
Administration, Marketing; Master of Business Administration (MBA). |
The prestigious Christian university is regionally accredited and is
recognized as offering some of the best online education programs in
the nation by noteworthy sources including Fortune Small Business,
Technology & Learning Magazine, Fox.com, and more. Grand Canyon
University offers online and campus-based bachelors and master's degree
programs through the Ken Blanchard College of Business, College of
Education, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, and College of
Liberal Arts. GCU emphasizes individual attention for both traditional
undergraduate students as well as the working professional.
BS in Applied Management
The Applied Management Program is a bachelor's degree completion program designed for the adult working professional 25 years and older that has completed at least two years of college. The program emphasizes organizational behavior, real-world management, leadership and supervision, marketing concepts, managerial accounting, and effective oral and written business communications required of business managers.
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Drexel University Online
Drexel University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on
Higher Education. |
Drexel University, Philadelphia's technological university, is among
the top 50 private, non-profit, national doctoral/research universities
in the US, and is ranked by U.S.News & World Report as one of America's Best Colleges for 2007. Drexel University Online also received the 21st
Century Best Practice Award for Distance Learning from the United
States Distance Learning Association. Our quality programs and
sophisticated e-learning method ensure that you will receive the same
Drexel University education online, with no commuting, fixed class
hours, or career interruption.
MS in Professional Studies
The Master of Science in Professional Studies from Drexel University's Goodwin College of Professional Studies is designed for individuals and practitioners with established career paths who are interested in: developing marketable skills to meet evolving workforce demands, seeking professional development, and expanding promotional opportunities.
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Walden University
Walden University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association. |
At Walden, we believe that knowledge is most valuable when put to use
in organizations, communities, and families. We offer over 35 online
degree programs with more than 140 specializations and concentrations,
all designed to help professionals gain the knowledge they need to have
a real impact in their lives and the lives of others.
Ph.D. in Applied Management and Decision Sciences - General Program
One of the only distance-learning doctoral programs in this field, Walden's Ph.D. in Applied Management and Decision Sciences allows you to design a program of study that incorporates your unique expertise and interests. By focusing on scholarly research you can apply immediately, you'll gain the knowledge and credentials to have a greater impact in your profession. The program includes: faculty-guided research based on your professional interests and background, online courses focused on building your scholarly skills, and face-to-face residencies that prepare you for each phase of your program. Specializations are available in Accounting, Engineering Management, Finance, Leadership and Organizational Change, Operations Research, Self-Designed, Information Systems Management, Knowledge Management and Learning Management.
Ph.D. in Applied Management and Decision Sciences - Leadership and Organizational Change
This specialization prepares you to promote effective leadership development, interpersonal relationships, and group and organizational dynamics, which in turn, lead to higher performance levels within an organization. One of the only distance-learning doctoral programs in this field, Walden's Ph.D. in Applied Management and Decision Sciences allows you to design a program of study that incorporates your unique expertise and interests. By focusing on scholarly research you can apply immediately, you'll gain the knowledge and credentials to have a greater impact in your profession.
Ph.D. in Applied Management and Decision Sciences - Accounting
The Accounting specialization is designed to help accountants and auditors broaden their knowledge and business skills in various areas, including auditing, budget analysis, financial and international accounting, management accounting, accounting information system consulting, fraud examination, forensic accounting, and tax consulting and preparation services. Note: Students who do not have an undergraduate or master's degree in accounting must complete MGMT 3104 Accounting Principles or equivalent. In addition, students must complete a college-level course in differential and integral calculus. One of the only distance-learning doctoral programs in this field, Walden's Ph.D. in Applied Management and Decision Sciences allows you to design a program of study that incorporates your unique expertise and interests. By focusing on scholarly research you can apply immediately, you'll gain the knowledge and credentials to have a greater impact in your profession.
Ph.D. in Applied Management and Decision Sciences - Finance
This specialization helps you build an understanding of financial theory, systems, and practices on a foundation of management and decision sciences. One of the only distance-learning doctoral programs in this field, Walden's Ph.D. in Applied Management and Decision Sciences allows you to design a program of study that incorporates your unique expertise and interests. By focusing on scholarly research you can apply immediately, you'll gain the knowledge and credentials to have a greater impact in your profession.
Ph.D. in Applied Management and Decision Sciences - Knowledge Management
This specialization will help you gain a competitive advantage by understanding how to identify, acquire, store, analyze, distribute, and use explicit and tacit knowledge to enhance organizational productivity and competitiveness in the new field of knowledge management. One of the only distance-learning doctoral programs in this field, Walden's Ph.D. in Applied Management and Decision Sciences allows you to design a program of study that incorporates your unique expertise and interests. By focusing on scholarly research you can apply immediately, you'll gain the knowledge and credentials to have a greater impact in your profession.
Ph.D. in Applied Management and Decision Sciences - Information Systems Management
The Information Systems Management specialization provides an integrative approach to all aspects of organizations?people, technology, and management?in today's information-rich environment. This specialization focuses on executive leadership skills similar to those of a CEO, CTO, or COO in depth, breadth, and application. The curriculum design is intended to promote the scholarship of discovery, integration, application, and teaching in order to derive maximum value and innovation from systems investments and strategic direction. One of the only distance-learning doctoral programs in this field, Walden's Ph.D. in Applied Management and Decision Sciences allows you to design a program of study that incorporates your unique expertise and interests. By focusing on scholarly research you can apply immediately, you'll gain the knowledge and credentials to have a greater impact in your profession.
Ph.D. in Applied Management and Decision Sciences - Learning Management
This specialization prepares you to develop innovative solutions to the most critical organizational challenges through the human side of creating, sharing, and using knowledge. Learning Management is focused on developing learning organizations and the education of participants, including the deployment of corporate universities. One of the only distance-learning doctoral programs in this field, Walden's Ph.D. in Applied Management and Decision Sciences allows you to design a program of study that incorporates your unique expertise and interests. By focusing on scholarly research you can apply immediately, you'll gain the knowledge and credentials to have a greater impact in your profession.
Ph.D. in Applied Management and Decision Sciences - Operations Research
This specialization (often referred to as management science or by the acronym OR/MS) prepares you to understand new and innovative approaches to operations management. One of the only distance-learning doctoral programs in this field, Walden's Ph.D. in Applied Management and Decision Sciences allows you to design a program of study that incorporates your unique expertise and interests. By focusing on scholarly research you can apply immediately, you'll gain the knowledge and credentials to have a greater impact in your profession.
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