The graduate program offers two degree options – the Master of Business Administration (MBA) and the Master of Management (MM), so students can find the master’s degree that’s right for them. Students can enroll in classes for these programs completely online or a combination of both on-campus and online to complete their degree. The blended model of learning offers students the face-to-face support that campuses offer, while still providing the convenience of taking classes online. This gives students the flexibility to schedule completion of their degree program to best fit their busy lifestyles since students have access to learning 24 hours a day from anywhere the Internet can be accessed.
The MBA degree is a professional-level graduate degree for students who have completed a bachelor's degree in virtually any discipline. This degree is ideally suited for individuals needing advanced training in various business subjects such as accounting, marketing, economics, statistics, human resource management and quantitative skills. Students lacking an undergraduate background in business will find an opportunity to enroll in foundation business and management courses through NAU.
The Master of Management degree is designed for students with diverse professional backgrounds who hold undergraduate degrees in a variety of disciplines. This MM program will incorporate more of a qualitative ‘soft skills’ management approach as opposed to the quantitative side of business that is the focus of the MBA program. It was developed to offer an innovative curriculum that includes both the traditional management content areas and the rapidly changing skills that you need for effective leadership and management in today’s organizations.
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 retailing, 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's 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.
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.
