National American University’s Bachelor of Science in Accounting degree program is designed to provide students with the preparation needed to sit for the certified managerial accounting (CMA) exam as well as the certified public accountant (CPA) exam in those states not requiring the fifth year of education. Students plan to taking the exam in these states will take the CPA review courses as part of their undergraduate degree.
Graduates of the accounting program will find many opportunities as private accountants for corporations, partnerships, sole proprietorships, government agencies and non-profit organizations. They may also find opportunities to secure positions leading to executive management in large corporations.
The Associate of Applied Science degree in Accounting provides specialized education for various entry-level positions in the accounting profession. It is designed for easy transfer into the bachelor’s degree in accounting.
Graduates of this program can expect to find employment as accounting technicians, payroll clerks, bookkeepers, or clerical assistants in business, government or non-profit organizations. With experience, graduates may qualify for more advanced positions, such as payroll supervisor, lead accountant or tax specialist.
The applied management program is designed for individuals with degrees, diplomas or certificates in specialty areas, such as merchandising, dental hygiene, electronics, medical assisting, drafting, welding or other vocational areas.
The Associate of Applied Science degree in Applied Management is designed to meet the needs of individuals who have acquired occupationally-related training at community colleges, technical institutes, military service schools or industry-related schools in business, health or another technical field.
This degree is an excellent choice for those who do not care to specialize in any particular business area but want a broad understanding of business. Graduates of this program will be qualified for a wide range of challenging jobs in business, government or non-profit organizations, including various management positions in retail, finance, insurance and marketing. It is an excellent degree for those who desire to operate a business of their own.
This specialized Associate of Applied Science degree program emphasizes an understanding of business and an introduction to the use of computers in business. Students may elect to continue in the Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration. They may also choose an emphasis in accounting, information technology, financial management, pre-law, international business, management or marketing.
The Associate of Science degree in General Education Studies offers an opportunity for those students who have not declared a career goal. Upon completion of this degree, students may apply most of the course work toward a four-year degree at National American University. The number of credits applicable toward the four-year degree will depend on the program selected.
The health care management program is designed for individuals interested in finding career opportunities in administrative or leadership positions within the diverse health care field or within their own area of clinical/professional expertise.
The curriculum was created to give students a deeper knowledge of current health care management topics, operations and practices. Courses focus on the analytical skills necessary to determine the needs of the health care industry and problem-solving skills to implement and manage the solutions. The program focuses on critical areas in health care today including policy, regulatory, finance, ethics, administration and technology.
Two enrollment options are available to students who wish to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Care Management:
Option 1: A "four-year" program designed for students who wish to enter the health care management field. If a student has completed prior course work, a course-by-course evaluation will be conducted and credit granted where possible.
Option 2: A “degree completion” program that allows students who have previously earned a diploma or associate degree in nursing or allied health to complete their Bachelor of Science degree in Health Care Management in two years, or less, if attending classes full-time at NAU. Length of time to earn a bachelor’s degree may vary depending on extent of diploma program.
This two-year program of study provides education for various entry-level positions in the 
information systems field. Students are encouraged to work with their advisor to design a program in their area of interest, which may be in programming, database administration, Microsoft networking or software applications. Graduates may qualify for positions such as computer operators, programmers, database administrators or microcomputer specialists.
Credits earned in this program will apply toward the information technology bachelor's degree with an emphasis in management information systems.
The requirement for management personnel to understand information technology and its impact upon modern business operations has never been greater. This degree program, with its component of business, finance, management and accounting courses and its specialization in MIS, prepares graduates to be managers in information technology. Graduates are qualified for positions as systems analysts and information systems managers.
The medical assistant performs administrative and clinical duties in a physician's office or other outpatient care settings within the scope of specific training and state law, and in accordance with assignments by a physician.
Administrative duties may include patient scheduling, receptionist duties, medical record management, medical transcription, office correspondence, medical insurance procedures and office accounts, fees and collections.
Clinical duties may include interviewing and teaching patients, taking vital signs, preparing patients for examination and assisting the physician during the exam, performing routine laboratory testing, sterilizing instruments and equipment, and administering medications. A medical assistant with sufficient training and experience may become responsible for office management.
The medical assisting program utilizes a combination of lecture and laboratory sessions, as well as an externship following completion of other required course work. Students are required to obtain a Hepatitis B vaccination prior to enrolling in the clinical science lab and laboratory techniques courses. In addition, they must complete a physical examination and tuberculosis testing prior to externship.
The medical staff services management degree is designed to prepare graduates to work in a hospital or health care facility as a credentialing expert. A certified MSSM is qualified to become an integral part of health care administration that would be responsible for: managing compliance, adherence to government bylaws, credentialing of staff, operations management (staffing, budgets, database administration, etc.), continuing education, and upholding organizational policies, procedures, and regulations.
Managers today need the necessary skills to be effective leaders. This degree is designed for working professionals who recognize the need to develop their individual leadership abilities. Graduates of this program will have a distinct advantage over other managers and can expect to find opportunities in a wide range of leadership positions.
The pre-engineering degree with its strong emphasis in chemistry, calculus and physics introduces students to the scientific demands required of professional engineers. The course work is typical of the first two years of study at most four-year schools of engineering. After successful completion of this degree, students should be qualified to enter the third year of studies in most engineering programs. Students should work closely with the academic dean to identify schools of engineering for possible transfer.
