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The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Business Analytics and Economics degree program will provide you with the software programming and data science knowledge you will need for various financial analysis roles. This flexible online program enables you to fit studying into your schedule and customize your learning by selecting upper-level courses and electives based on your goals. Our transfer credit policy enables you to potentially earn your degree faster.

Prepare to identify new opportunities and implement practical strategies in real-world challenges and leadership practice.

In this program, you will deepen your knowledge of cost-based decision making, corporate financial management, operations, marketing strategy, business policy, organizational management, corporate planning and more.

This innovative program integrates a leadership emphasis into the curriculum, in addition to developing your broad-based business background. Students will learn to apply talent management theories and make effective, ethical decisions that drive business results.

Set yourself apart in the HR field with the online MBA in Human Resources program. You will learn to attract, retain and manage an organization’s most valuable assets – its people – while building a strong business perspective.

Courses emphasize how to utilize collaboration, communication and conflict management skills to help you become a strategic partner who supports organizational goals. This HR MBA degree also suits entrepreneurs seeking advanced business and HR insight.

Develop expertise in consumer behavior, along with practical knowledge of marketing strategies and tactics employed across industries to deliver results. In this program, you will deepen your understanding of consumer trends and learn effective methods to boost your company's bottom line.

In particular, you will examine consumers and their behaviors in a digital world. You will study the decisions that consumers make while evaluating and acquiring goods and services, the role technology plays in addressing those needs, and how to develop successful marketing plans.

This innovative program integrates a leadership emphasis into the curriculum.

The online Master of Science in Business Analytics program from Youngstown State University prepares you to become a data-driven leader who can help organizations thrive in the competitive digital age. This accelerated program is flexible for working professionals and designed to give you hands-on experience applying leading-edge technology and strategies that are changing how business is conducted around the world.

Through this quantitative degree, you'll gain core business acumen and S.T.E.M expertise to open up a wide range of career advancement opportunities. Delve into predictive modeling and data visualization as you expand your AI skillset to create efficiency and innovation. Develop your credentials in business intelligence and economics as you prepare to manage cross-team collaboration for decision-making and problem-solving.

At YSU, our faculty are committed to your success, bringing industry expertise and mentorship as you complete your online master's in business analytics in as few as 12 months.

Prepare to effectively lead in public, private, and charter schools as well as health and human service agencies by earning your Doctor of Education – Educational Leadership online. Our dedicated faculty combine engaging instruction with real-world application, including clinical experience and an embedded dissertation, to build your capacities as an effective educational leader who can drive organizational change in a broad range of professional settings.

Develop your expertise in our rigorous online Ed.D. curriculum aligned with state and national standards (ELCC, NELP, OPS, and OSS)—which you can complete while you continue your career. Plus, you can transfer up to 15 credit hours of post-master's coursework toward elective and required clinical hours. Become a distinguished Youngstown State University alum and earn your doctorate degree in as few as 32 months!

Enhance your organizational capacity and augment your leadership capabilities by earning your Doctor of Education – Educational Leadership – Health and Human Services online. Developed with HHS professionals in mind, this program allows you to tailor the practical and relevant curriculum to your career. Build upon your professional experience by choosing electives and conducting research that matters to you, applying what you learn immediately.

YSU's academically rigorous health and human services Ed.D. is taught by highly supportive faculty and includes an embedded dissertation, and extensive collaboration with fellow students. Designed for working professionals, this CAEP-accredited HHS doctorate program features 100 percent online coursework focused on real-world application and aligned to national and state standards (NELP and OSS). Earn your doctorate and prepare for elevated roles in a variety of settings quickly and affordably.

Strengthen your administrative skills and prepare for leadership positions at the college or university level by earning your Ed.D. in higher education leadership online. This program’s academically rigorous and best-practice oriented coursework examines theories and research about learning processes, leadership in academia, diversity in higher education and ethical decision-making. Build relationships with other students in your cohort through extensive collaboration, and work through relevant real-world challenges with the embedded dissertation.

Gain the advanced leadership skills and qualifications you need to meet the growing demand for more effective administrative leaders serving public school systems in the online Doctor of Education – Educational Leadership with Superintendent Licensure from YSU. Designed to develop your expertise in applying educational management and instructional leadership best practices, this innovative online Ed.D. empowers you to earn your terminal degree and prepare for superintendency in one convenient program.

Learn from dedicated faculty who provide a practitioner-focused approach, featuring collaborative learning strategies, clinical experience, and an embedded dissertation. Our rigorous curriculum is aligned with state and national standards (ELCC, NELP, OPS, and OSS).

The YSU online M.S.Ed. Educational Administration helps you build the advanced expertise you need to be an effective leader in school systems and beyond. Prepare to elevate your impact on educational environments and qualify for administrative specialist roles, including department chair, professional development consultant, and instructional coordinator.

Led by experienced faculty who are committed to academic excellence, the rigorous curriculum is designed to strengthen your abilities in teacher leadership, community relations, educational policy, school finance, and more.

This 100 percent online master’s in education administration is CAEP accredited and is aligned with the National Educational Leadership Preparation (NELP) standards. If you are pursuing principal licensure in the state of Ohio, YSU also offers the M.S.Ed. Educational Administration with Principal Licensure.

Our online M.S.Ed. Educational Administration with Principal Licensure is designed to give you the legal, financial, data, and personnel management knowledge you need to meet the daily challenges of school building administrators as well as the instructional leadership skills required to improve student outcomes.

Gain an in-depth look into current issues affecting education and discover ways to improve collaboration with students, parents, colleagues, and the community to ensure the best learning environment for all. With interactive coursework and a strong clinical emphasis, you can begin to apply what you learn immediately in your education setting.

This CAEP-accredited M.S.Ed. online program is on top of the newest demands facing leaders such as trauma, poverty, opioid crisis, ethical behavior, etc. and meets the National Educational Leadership Preparation (NELP) standards. As a graduate, you will be fully prepared for Ohio principal licensure.

This 100 percent online program is designed to give you the knowledge and skills to become an advocate and decision maker for students affected by autism and related disabilities.

Study current trends in special education and explore the legal issues and federal requirements involved in educating students with disabilities. You will also learn how to collaborate effectively with parents and fellow educators to prepare exceptional students for transition to adulthood including employment, community and daily life.

This M.S.Ed. program also meets the standards of the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC). No teaching license is required to enter this program. For those seeking a teaching license, this program neither prepares the student for nor fulfills the requirements necessary to receive a teaching license.

Gain the specialized knowledge and skills you need to teach children in grades K-12 with mild to moderate special educational needs in this 100 percent online program.

Study the characteristics and behaviors of exceptional individuals, including those with learning, developmental, and emotional disabilities, and learn the best strategies to improve their transition from school to adult life.

This M.S.Ed. program also meets the standards of the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC). No teaching license is required to enter this program. For those seeking a teaching license, this program neither prepares the student for nor fulfills the requirements necessary to receive a teaching license.

Develop your knowledge of digitally enhanced instruction modalities and learn how to apply emerging technologies to classroom instruction with this unique degree. This 100 percent online program is designed to introduce students to the paradigm of digital teaching and learning and provide the framework and foundation for ongoing changes in 21st century approaches to education.

In unique courses such as coding and gaming for educators, learn how to design apps from start to finish and develop digital games to support student learning. Gain cutting edge digital skills and tools that you can implement right away and prepare for exciting new career opportunities.

This 100 percent online program is designed for teachers who want to develop and enhance their expertise in the teaching of literacy.

Focus on understanding and applying major theories, current research, and practical classroom strategies to support the development of your students' speaking, listening, reading, and writing abilities. Learn from our expert faculty who specialize in reading and gain the knowledge and resources you need to create an environment that fosters interest and growth in all aspects of literacy.

The courses in this program also meet the requirements for the reading endorsement for Ohio teachers.

Enhance your expertise quickly and affordably with the 100 percent online M.S.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction program. Learn to develop curriculum and design practical instructional practices to help teachers refine their classroom effectiveness.

Study theories and research on school system leadership and apply your knowledge during a real-world field experience. Courses are taught by expert faculty dedicated to helping you improve student success. Open new opportunities in your teaching career by earning an advanced degree in as few as 12 months.