Accelerate Your Ascent in Business.
Today's job market demands that you stand out. A Master of Business Administration (MBA) online degree from Benedictine University tells employment decision-makers three things. You're prepared for high-level leadership.

Choose from seven concentrations to tailor your studies to your professional goals and interests—or do a dual concentration and increase your expertise, marketability, and flexibility.

• Entrepreneurship and Managing Innovation: This concentration consists of the general MBA curriculum plus three courses which focus on recognizing and acting on opportunities involving new ventures.
• Accounting: This concentration solidifies your understanding of accounting theory and best practices so you can provide ethical and accurate services.
• Finance: Benedictine's online curriculum helps you build a solid understanding of managerial finance through a systematic approach to financial analysis; applying techniques for planning, forecasting, and managing finances; and evaluating ways to improve your organization's financial performance.
• Marketing: Develop an effective, comprehensive marketing strategy for each stage of a product or service's life cycle. You'll examine consumer behavior, the impact and application of technology in market research, and acquiring a global perspective.
• International Business: Succeeding in a global economy requires an understanding of multicultural values and norms, as well as as knowledge of international trade and finance.
• Health Care Administration: Benedictine's online health care MBA examines how financial, operations, and marketing apply to health organizations.
• Internet Marketing: Master the powerful online strategies and viral marketing tools you need to succeed in today's fast-moving marketing environment.

Business professionals know that an MBA is a valuable asset on the career ladder—especially during difficult economic times. Benedictine's online MBA degree program is designed to prepare you to successfully lead organizations through the challenges and pitfalls of the 21st century business environment.

Those with an undergraduate background in business may be able to waive up to four foundation courses, and in some cases, the GMAT requirement may be waived as well.

Consistently ranked on US News and World Report's annual list of top master's institutions in the Midwest, Benedictine is an established institution with more than 120 years of history and a tradition of academic excellence. You'll earn the same highly respected MBA degree as our traditional, on-campus students with the convenience of the online format, so you can be confident that your education will help prepare you to navigate your organization successfully through market turbulence, organizational change and global competition.

The functions of the field of public health are vital: from communicating information about diseases to educating communities about proper diet and nutrition, public health practitioners help ensure society runs smoothly, keep medical costs down and encourage the spread of accurate and factual information. Benedictine's online Master of Public Health (MPH) degree program provides you with the essential tools to lead organizations, agencies and companies that deal with these tasks. The Benedictine online MPH degree covers core areas of public health, such as:

• Biostatistics
• Epidemiology
• Health services management
• Health policy
• Behavioral and social aspects of public health
• Environmental health

Coursework may also intersect with related areas, such as urban planning, policy, advocacy, community organizing, social work and social sustainability.

Certificate Options
While you can apply the MPH degree to a wide range of population-based health concerns, you may want to add a certificate in a specific area of public health to increase your expertise and job marketability. Or you may choose to earn a certificate only. With requirements of just four classes, a certificate is a fast way to get up to speed on these crucial areas of public health:

• Health Management and Policy
• Disaster Management
• Health Education and Promotion

About Benedictine University
Consistently well ranked on US News and World Report's annual list of top master's institutions in the Midwest, Benedictine is an established institution with more than 120 years of history and a tradition of academic excellence. You'll earn the same highly respected MPH degree as our traditional, on-campus students with the convenience and flexibility of the online format, a geographically and professionally diverse student body and abundant support when you need it.

Share the Key to Academic Success.
There's no subject material, in school or beyond, that doesn't call upon reading or critical thinking. With performance-based testing required in schools nationwide, skilled Reading Specialists are in constant demand. Learn from a leader in teacher education for more than 44 years. Benedictine's online Master of Education in Reading and Literacy program helps certified teachers address today's literacy demands and instill the habit of lifelong reading.

• You'll be provided with the knowledge and tools needed to address the specific literacy needs of your students.
• You'll explore performance-based assessment as a primary avenue for understanding complex behavior.
• You'll learn how to design an instructional curriculum that develops and assesses literacy of all students, including ESL.

Benedictine University prepares students of all faiths to be informed, responsible citizens and leaders. Working in post-secondary education is a prime example of service to others. Our Master of Education Reading and Literacy program familiarizes you with classroom, clinical, and community settings. Your hands-on experience in this program is meaningful and connected to the issues teachers encounter daily in the classroom.

• Benedictine online programs are competitively priced and approved for use of federal student loan funds for qualified applicants.
• Military members receive tuition discounts.
• Benedictine University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. This program is approved by the state of Illinois for K-12 reading specialist certification and may meet the requirements of other states.

Step Up to Responsibility and Reward.
News coverage of natural and man-made disasters spreads rapidly. So does news coverage of disaster recovery operations gone awry. If you are interested in working in the field of emergency management, earning your Disaster Management Certificate can help prepare you to act knowledgably, capably, and decisively in the face of catastrophe. And knowing you've made a significant difference is a reward beyond compare.

• As a public health official, you'll have the essential abilities to prepare for and prevent disasters, assess risk, and navigate communication channels effectively.
• You'll see the role of disaster management from both a top-down perspective and a “boots-on-the-ground” view.
• You'll understand the psychological and sociological impact of disasters on individuals, families, and communities.

• Benedictine's online programs are competitively priced and approved for use of federal student loan funds for qualified applicants.
• Military members receive tuition discounts.
• Benedictine University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Re-Invent Your Future with the Benedictine University Master of Science in Management and Organizational Behavior

Get the credentials and knowledge to become a leader in managing organizational change by helping others reach their potential and initiating solutions to workplace issues. In Benedictine's online MS in Management and Organizational Behavior, you will gain insight on how and why people behave within organizations and learn to apply the appropriate methodologies to achieve positive results.

The program provides a comprehensive curriculum that investigates the human side of management. You will learn key aspects of human behavior within an organizational structure as well as timely topics such as ethics and social responsibility, service management, leadership and power strategies, and labor relations. The curriculum also includes advanced courses in financial management, organizational research and power strategies.

What Makes Benedictine University's Online MSMOB Unique?
There has never been a greater need for business leaders who can effectively guide an organization through the turbulence of today's rapidly changing business environment. The MSMOB program at Benedictine University will help equip you to meet these challenges with confidence and skill.

• The online MS in Management and Organizational Behavior is a prestigious and established program in the field that is ranked among the top programs of its kind by the Organization Development Institute.
• Benedictine is ranked one of the top master's universities in the Midwest by U.S. News & World Report® in its “Best Colleges” edition for 2010.
• Benedictine University's online master's degree programs are recognized for the small class sizes and personal attention expected of a top-tier, private university.
• Our unique virtual-classroom setting provides ample opportunity for interaction with your professors and other students.
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Deepen Your Expertise in Nursing Leadership
The health care industry is changing, as are the populations being served by it. One factor remains constant, however: the need for nurses, and the leaders to train them. Benedictine University Online offers a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program that prepares you for certification as a leader, educator, or administrator of nurses.

• Our Master of Science in Nursing curriculum is grounded in comprehensive core skills and can be personalized for your specific career.
• You can train in the context of today's most relevant issues and emerging demographic trends: older adults, chemically addicted patients, the homeless, and other vulnerable populations.
• You'll complete the program with a capstone experience that integrates all the disciplines covered.

Why Benedictine Online
At Benedictine you'll broaden and deepen your expertise in a way that no other university can match. Supplement the core MSN curriculum with elective classes from six areas of focus: public health, health education, administration, leadership, disaster management, and health policy. With 27 electives to choose from, you can tailor a degree to your career goals and interests. The four electives and eight core classes can be taken at the same time, enabling you to complete the 24-month program in roughly 16 months.

• Benedictine online programs are competitively priced and approved for use of federal student loan funds for qualified applicants.
• Military members receive tuition discounts.
• Benedictine's Master's Degree in Nursing program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) through 2015.

Is an online Accelerated MBA in Accounting Right for You? The online Master of Business Administration in Accounting at Benedictine University is designed for business professionals and those entering the field who are interested in business management or accounting jobs at various types of organizations, such as independent businesses, large corporations, non-profits, and consulting firms.

Benedictine University's online Accelerated MBA degree program with a concentration in accounting will help you and your organization thrive in a business environment that is increasingly competitive and saddled with greater financial oversight and regulation. In addition to the core Accelerated MBA curriculum, the program will cover financial and managerial accounting, the theory and practice of financial reporting, and the impact of taxes on business decisions.

Look at Financial Information from a Manager's Perspective. An Accelerated MBA in Finance at Benedictine University is widely recognized as an important credential in today's business world. Benedictine's online Finance Accelerated MBA will sharpen both your quantitative and qualitative skills; prepare you to assume leadership roles in financial management and meet the demands of executive leadership.

Through this progressive online finance Accelerated MBA program, your knowledge will become an asset to any organization. Our courses will help you gain a working knowledge of managerial finance by learning to develop a systematic approach to financial analysis; to apply techniques for planning, forecasting, and managing; as well as to evaluate and recommend improvements in your organization's financial performance.

What could you do with an Accelerated MBA in Entrepreneurship and Managing Innovation? The entrepreneur has an enthusiastic vision, and is the driving force of any enterprise. Whether you are thinking about starting your own business, work for someone else's business, or are currently a business owner.

Every successful entrepreneur brings about benefits not only for themselves but also, for their community, country, and potentially, the world as a whole. An online Accelerated MBA in Entrepreneurship and Managing Innovation will give you the tools you need to assess opportunity and grow your venture.

Look at marketing from a strategic view point. Marketing is a creative and challenging career path that offers incredible rewards for top performers. An online Accelerated MBA in Marketing from Benedictine University will prepare you to be the strategic decision maker in your organization. Our online Accelerated MBA in Marketing equips you with a broad marketing skill-set; after graduation, you will be able to confidently develop target markets, tactical plans and marketing strategy - whether your organization is for-profit or not-for-profit.

Beat the market. Invest in yourself. Prepare to Earn More with an online Accelerated MBA Degree from Benedictine University. If you're an ambitious professional, you probably dream of a high-powered career. If you've got the drive to succeed in today's job market, Benedictine University can help. With our Accelerated MBA degree program, you can earn an advanced degree and upgrade your income potential. And you can do it in as little as one year.

Why choose an accelerated MBA degree? When it comes to ROI on your education, our affordable MBA program is in a class of its own. With our Fast Track MBA program, you can: Graduate in little as one year if you have a business undergraduate degree; enjoy the prestige of an accredited, brick-and-mortar university; get assistance from a full-time advisor whenever you need some help; and receive the quality, convenience and flexibility you deserve.

You'll be prepared to handle a variety of business roles with a degree in Management from Benedictine University. Our program provides a strong, fundamental business core and offers the following concentrations:

• Marketing 

• Disaster Management

• Human Resources Management

You'll be prepared to handle a variety of business roles with a degree in Management from Benedictine University. Our program provides a strong, fundamental business core and offers the following concentrations:

•Accounting

•Consulting

•Disaster Management

•Human Resources Management

•Marketing

Similar to a traditional management degree, our Organizational Leadership program provides a strong foundation in business. What sets it apart? An increased emphasis in leading and managing, which will prepare you for a variety of roles in any business environment, such as (but not limited to): Branch Manager, Supervisor, Manager of Human Resources and Marketing Manager. Customize your degree by choosing one of these concentrations:

•Consulting

•Human Resources Management

•Marketing

•Multi-Cultural Dynamics

Similar to a traditional management degree, our Organizational Leadership program provides a strong foundation in business. What sets it apart? An increased emphasis in leading and managing, which will prepare you for a variety of roles in any business environment, such as (but not limited to): Branch Manager, Supervisor, Manager of Human Resources and Marketing Manager. Customize your degree by choosing one of these concentrations:

•Consulting

•Human Resources Management

•Marketing

•Multi-Cultural Dynamics

Business professionals know that an MBA is a valuable asset on the career ladder—especially during difficult economic times. Benedictine's online MBA degree program is designed to prepare you to successfully lead organizations through the challenges and pitfalls of the 21st century business environment.

Those with an undergraduate background in business may be able to waive up to four foundation courses, and in some cases, the GMAT requirement may be waived as well.

Consistently ranked on US News and World Report's annual list of top master's institutions in the Midwest, Benedictine is an established institution with more than 120 years of history and a tradition of academic excellence. You'll earn the same highly respected MBA degree as our traditional, on-campus students with the convenience of the online format, so you can be confident that your education will help prepare you to navigate your organization successfully through market turbulence, organizational change and global competition.

YOUR BUSINESS EDUCATION STARTS HERE.
Whether you're launching your post high-school education or are repositioning yourself in the marketplace, the online Associate of Arts in Business Administration (AABA) from Benedictine University is where you start.

• You'll develop fundamental skills in economics, mathematics, accounting, and entrepreneurship—a solid foundation for any business.
• You'll be taking a commanding step toward a bachelor's degree or managerial fields.
• And you'll find that earning your AABA online from Benedictine University is a smart business decision in terms of time, quality, and money.

Inspiring Instructors, Engaging Coursework
Benedictine University has a longstanding tradition of excellence. Our values-centered education prepares students of all faiths to be informed, responsible citizens and leaders. Your Benedictine online experience offers no less. Our AABA curriculum helps you inspire confidence and respect as a person and as a professional. Topics include ethical practices, social psychology, oral and written communication, and technology.

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• Benedictine online programs are competitively priced and approved for use of federal student loan funds for qualified applicants.
• Military members receive tuition discounts.
• Benedictine University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
  
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Benedictine University's online MS in Leadership is a comprehensive, women-centric, flexible, distance-learning program that reaches far beyond the scope of popular women's workshops and seminars. The Benedictine leadership curriculum was created by women, for women, and classes are taught by women with real-world leadership experience. Guest lecturers include men and women who are well-versed in the unique qualities of women's leadership in organizational culture. Faculty and mentors come from a wide range of industries and experiences, including C-level executives, attorneys, top-level managers and entrepreneurs.

Benedictine's online Master of Science in Leadership curriculum is unique in its female perspective on leadership. Coursework covers topics such as social responsibility, gender awareness, financial management and business intelligence, servant leadership, critical thinking and strategic planning, entrepreneurship, and globalization—all guided by a woman's point of view.

Graduates of the online MS in Leadership from Benedictine University develop proficiencies in identifying and valuing personal strengths and competencies, effecting change, taking smart risks, networking, and skills assessment. You'll learn to apply your leadership strengths in a variety of business structures—corporations, not-for-profits, community organizations and entrepreneurship.

Consistently well-ranked on US News and World Report's annual list of top master's institutions in the Midwest, Benedictine University is an established institution with a tradition of academic excellence and more than 120 years of history. You'll earn the same highly respected MSL degree as our traditional, on-campus students with the convenience and flexibility of the online format, a geographically and professionally diverse student body, and abundant support when you need it.

The Benedictine University Certificate in Internet Marketing is a completely updated, real-world, flexible, distance-learning program for the business-minded. Where other online marketing certificate curricula struggle to keep pace with the latest trends, the online marketing education at Benedictine is continually updated as technology changes by leading experts and authorities in the field.

The graduate-level Internet marketing certificate, offered through a partnership between Benedictine and Market Motive, begins with the conceptual and moves quickly and deeply into the practical. Students learn by doing, undergoing comprehensive testing at the conclusion of each master course. Coursework covers social networking, search engine optimization, conversion optimization, pay-per-click advertising and web analytics practices—all informed by industry experts and best-selling authors in the field. Classes include topics such as:

• The Blog as a Home Base
• Video Strategy and Marketing
• Tools and Tracking for Twitter
• Press Release Optimization
• SEO Fundamentals and Best Practices
• Keyword Research and Competitive Analysis
• Web Analytics 2.0
• Actionable Segmentation Ideas
• Experimentation and Testing Demystified
• The Art and Science of PPC Advertising
• Creating Conversion Structure for Optimization

This kind of online marketing education prepares business professionals for jobs such as analytics consultant, digital marketing manager, director of interactive marketing, director of new media relations, director of online advertising, director of online testing, online community manager, online marketing consultant and SEO specialist.

Accelerate Your Ascent in Business.
Today's job market demands that you stand out. A Master of Business Administration (MBA) online degree from Benedictine University tells employment decision-makers three things. You're prepared for high-level leadership. You prepared at a school that's known for academic rigor. And you prepared in the most productive and time-efficient way possible.

• Build a solid foundation of business knowledge that's customized to your area of professional interest.
• Navigate your organization successfully through market turbulence, organizational change, and global competition.
• Fast-track your potential for success by choosing the Accelerated MBA program.

With a concentration in Internet Marketing: Master the powerful online strategies and viral marketing tools you need to succeed in today's fast-moving marketing environment. This concentration offers constantly updated, hands-on, how-to instruction on such topics as social networking, search engine optimization, conversion optimization, pay-per-click advertising and web analytics practices—all informed by industry experts and best-selling authors in the field.

By choosing Benedictine, you'll earn your degree from an accredited, established institution with a tradition of academic excellence. Your Benedictine online experience offers no less. Our values-centered education prepares students of all faiths to be informed, responsible citizens and leaders. Our business management curriculum offers seven concentrations: Entrepreneurship and Managing Innovation, Accounting, Finance, Marketing, International Business, Health Care Administration, and Internet Marketing. You may choose to take a dual concentration to further hone your competitive edge.

Enjoy a Higher Degree of Potential
A bachelor's degree is perhaps the single greatest asset to improving your earning potential. If you're ready to add to your education and boost your career, consider the Bachelor of Arts in Management at Benedictine University Online.

• Choose from five concentrations to tailor your studies to your interests: Marketing, Accounting, Human Resources Management, Disaster Management, and Consulting.
• Our bachelor's degree in management curriculum offers enough electives for you specialize in dual concentrations—increasing your value in the job market.
• You'll find that earning your bachelor's degree in management online from Benedictine University is a smart business decision in terms of productivity and time efficiency.

Why Benedictine Online?
Benedictine University has a longstanding tradition of excellence. Our values-centered education prepares students of all faiths to be informed, responsible citizens and leaders. Your Benedictine online experience offers no less. Our bachelor's degree in management curriculum is taught by professors with real-world experience, and takes about ten months to complete. Your previous work experience and/or associates degree can accelerate the timetable.

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• Benedictine online programs are competitively priced and approved for use of federal student loan funds for qualified applicants.
• Military members receive tuition discounts.
• Benedictine University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

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Improving Health through Nutrition and Wellness
The online Master of Science in Nutrition and Wellness (MSNW) from Benedictine University offers a life-science based curriculum, an emphasis on research, and a holistic approach to health--defined by balanced nutrition and concern for overall well-being.

Benedictine's flexible, online degree program incorporates wellness, nutrition, and complementary care and alternative therapies. The curriculum provides a strong foundation in nutrition and health risk assessment, motivation, intervention and evaluation.

Classes include topics such as advanced nutrition, obesity, the cultural context of health and community health analysis. Graduates of the online MS in Nutrition and Wellness from Benedictine University develop proficiencies in:

• assessing health and wellness risks
• creating programs that promote optimal nutrition and wellness to groups and individuals
• monitoring the effectiveness of health, wellness and nutrition programs
• health promotion and risk reduction
• community-based education programming
• therapeutic intervention

Consistently well-ranked on US News & World Report's annual list of top master's institutions in the Midwest, Benedictine University is an established institution with a tradition of academic excellence and more than 120 years of history. You'll earn the same highly respected MSNW degree as our traditional, on-campus students with the convenience and flexibility of the online format, a geographically and professionally diverse student body, and abundant support when you need it.