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The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration online degree prepares students to be broadly and competitively marketable in a variety of industries.  This is a degree completion program, allowing students to transfer credit earned in an AAS, AS, or Diploma to this degree so it can be earned in just two years.  This also serves as a direct pathway to a master’s degree.  Courses, combined with experiential learning, provide a firm foundation in business, covering such topics as:

• Marketing
• Management
• Accounting
• Human Resources

All students complete a global course and a human diversity course as well, keeping up with modern times and the global business world.  Graduates are ready to be entrepreneurs, managers, change-leaders in the business world, and much more.

Concentrations are available in International Business, Management, or Marketing.

Complete a business education that prepares you for a career in the international environment with the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in International Business degree online.  Learn to manage an organization in this age of globalization and increasing diversity.  Gain an understanding of the wider world that prepares you for work both at home and abroad.  

This is a degree completion program, allowing students to transfer credit earned in an AAS, AS, or Diploma to this degree so it can be earned in just two years.  This also serves as a direct pathway to a master’s degree.

Prepare for a career in almost any business organization with the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Management degree online.  Learn to direct, lead, plan, manage, encourage, and coach all management within an organization.  Understand the theory and application of management functions to business firms, non-profit organizations, hospitals, educational institutions, and government agencies.  All students complete a global course and a human diversity course as well, keeping up with modern times and the global business world.  
 
This is a degree completion program, allowing students to transfer credit earned in an AAS, AS, or Diploma to this degree so it can be earned in just two years.  This also serves as a direct pathway to a master’s degree.

Prepare for a successful business career with the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing degree online.  Combine creativity and analytical expertise in order to identify and satisfy customers’ wants and needs.  The curriculum examines all an organization must do to build a prosperous relationship between the company and consumers.  Learn to create, communicate, deliver, and exchange offerings that have value for customers and clients.

This is a degree completion program, allowing students to transfer credit earned in an AAS, AS, or Diploma to this degree so it can be earned in just two years.  This also serves as a direct pathway to a master’s degree.

Begin an exciting career in construction with this Bachelor of Science in Construction Management degree online.  Offering a unique blend of construction knowledge and business know-how, this program prepares students for a professional career managing and leading projects in the construction industry.  Topics covered include:

• Estimating
• Project Management and Scheduling
• Safety
• Equipment

Improve skills in communication, problem solving, teamwork, leadership, and management while learning to ensure good ethical practices are used.  

The program ends with a capstone project that is the students’ opportunity to put their knowledge into practice by developing a construction project from conception to completion.

As an online construction management degree, this program is flexible enough to allow you to continue your current career while earning it.  Small classes allow individualized attention and camaraderie among students and faculty, so even though you are studying alone you will not feel alone.

Prepare for a satisfying career with the Bachelor of Science in Global Supply Chain Management.  This online operations management degree prepares you for careers planning and implementing successful supply chain strategies for the movement of goods and services on the local, national, and international levels.  Learn about global organizations and how they adapt to cultural changes.  Coursework covers such topics as:

• Marketing
• Process leadership
• Inventory management
• Sourcing

Coursework goes beyond reading textbooks and listening to lectures, including project-based learning and case studies analyses so you become a well-rounded problem solver.

The Bachelor of Science in Operations Management online degree is designed for technical students and industry professionals who are looking for a four-year bachelor’s degree.  As a bachelor completion degree, this is a great partner for a two-year technical degree, and generous transfer credits are available for your technical and liberal arts classes.  Study operations, management, and business as you prepare for career advancement and leadership positions.  

Courses are taught by experienced faculty who are dedicated to your success, offering virtual office hours for tutoring, advising, and mentoring.  Real-world application helps students learn professional knowledge and problem-solving skills.  Accelerated classes and flexible delivery options allow you to successfully balance your education with other obligations.

Complete your bachelor’s degree with this Bachelor of Science in Project Management degree online.  Gain the technical and leadership skills needed to deliver successful projects in your organization and field of work.  This highly customizable and versatile degree blends business, operations, and project management classes.  Learn to plan, organize, manage, and complete large- and small-scale projects.  All students take a PMI certification, either the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) or the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

The flexible nature of this online project management degree allows you to complete your degree while you continue working and meeting other obligations.  Faculty support students, assisting them with homework, advising, and mentoring through virtual office hours.

The online Certificate in Project Management is designed for business and non-business employees who would like to add the project management skill to their respective disciplines and/or wish to prepare for the CAPM exam from PMI.  The curriculum focuses on the methodology, software, stakeholder management, risk, liability, project leadership, and change management that are vital to being a successful project manager in the student’s area of expertise.  Project Management is a core competency regardless of the student’s background as it teaches how to manage projects within any discipline with a solid methodology to ensure projects are on time, within budget, and high quality.

Whether you want to be an entrepreneur, a manager, or a change-leader in the business world, the online MBA degree program from Minnesota State University-Moorhead will prepare you to be broadly and competitively marketable in a variety of industries. Students increase their operational understanding of the functional areas of business, acquire the tools to apply critical thinking skills to managerial decisions, and are provided a framework for strategic planning that applies to all areas of business through courses in:

• Finance
• Marketing
• Management
• Entrepreneurship
• Investments
• Project Management

Climb the career ladder with this online criminal justice degree. This program is excellent preparation for a career in rehabilitation corrections, law enforcement, and restorative justice, or as preparation for a doctoral degree in criminal justice. Regardless of the direction you are heading, you will benefit from courses that explore such areas as criminal justice:

• Leadership
• Systems
• Professions
• Ethics
• Theory

Graduates are proficient in criminal justice research, policy, and assessment after completing coursework that includes completing research, analysis, planning, or assessment projects. You will choose projects that are of professional and personal interest in this online criminal justice degree that delivers an individualized and customized education.

This is an Online+ program, which allows you to attend courses online or in person. Both options are taught by research and teaching experts in small classes.

Become an effective educational leader in a culturally diverse society with this online doctorate in education leadership. The world, and therefore education, is rapidly changing. Develop the skills and knowledge needed to meet challenges in the changing world, becoming a creative change agent committed to advocacy, action, and equitable education. Graduates have leadership skills, specialized knowledge, and innovative techniques that allow them to make meaningful impacts in their P-12 schools, districts, colleges, universities, or other educational organizations.  

Students move through this online education administration degree with a cohort. Enjoy interactive instructional mentoring and communications along with the flexibility of online learning.

The online Education Specialist in Educational Leadership program is designed for educators with master’s degrees in Educational Leadership, Curriculum and Instruction, or related education fields that want to further their knowledge, skills, and employment opportunities as leaders in educational institutions. This flexible program builds on each student’s current knowledge, skills, and dispositions and develops individualized Plans of Study to fit their needs and goals. Graduates will be effective, visionary leaders in educational institutions that are able to respond to community needs while optimizing organizational performance. Career opportunities include K-12 principals, community education directors, special education directors, school business managers, school superintendents, and more.

Enroll in online school counseling programs and advance professional opportunities. If you have a master’s degree in counseling, education, or a related field, this program may be of interest. It will lead to state licensure in K-12 school counseling. Learn about the roles, functions, settings, and professional identities of school counselors. You will also study models of school counseling programs. Courses prepare students to design, implement, manage and evaluate programs to enhance the academic, career, and personal/social development of students, as well as the theories and processes of effective counseling and wellness programs. Graduates are prepared to provide both individual and group counseling and classroom guidance, promoting student development.

The online Master of Science in Curriculum and Instruction program provides a theoretical base and opportunity for practical application within the areas of educational foundations, curriculum theory, instructional best practices, and educational research to help educators gain skills and advance in their careers. The curriculum provides educators with the knowledge and skills necessary for P-12 teachers to increase student achievement. Graduates demonstrate knowledge of curriculum design, implementation, modification, options, and instructional strategies, and of social and technological developments affecting curriculum. Students chose an emphasis in one of these areas:

• Teacher Leadership 
• Literacy 
• Mathematics Education 
• Special Education 
• Teaching English as a Second Language 
• Technology
• Kodály

The online Master of Science in Educational Leadership program prepares educators to be effective, visionary leaders in educational institutions with the ability to respond to the needs of communities while optimizing organizational performance. This degree equips graduates for positions as K-12 principals, community education directors, special education directors, athletic directors, school business managers, technology or curriculum coordinators, school superintendents, or higher education administrators. Educators may choose from these emphases:

• Generalist 
• K-12 Administration 
• Technology and Student Affairs 
• Higher Education

Prepare to meet the need for professionals who are capable of teaching a growing population of students, those in special education, with this online special education degree. Advance your skills in special education and related research in a program that focuses on teaching advanced concepts and critically reviewing research. Learn to apply these to professional practice through ongoing, systematic professional development.  

Customize your degree to meet your career goals and interests by choosing one of these areas of disability to study:

• Developmental Disabilities
• Early Childhood Special Education
• Physical/Health Disabilities
• Specific Learning Disabilities

There are also four licensure options available, including special education teaching licensure in Minnesota.

The MBA in Healthcare Management online is tailored to professionals who want to be high-level leaders within the healthcare industry. This program combines faculty expertise from the School of Business, along with the departments of Economics and Health Services Administration. You will complete core requirements in addition to specialized studies ranging from law and policy to information systems. Learn skill sets in communication, management, strategic thinking and basic business disciplines.

Students will have the option to either participate in live interactive sessions or view recorded sessions later. Though offered completely online, some face-to-face courses are available should you desire a hybrid approach to learning.

Minnesota State University-Moorhead offers the online Master of Healthcare Administration. This program is designed for early to mid-careerists working in the healthcare field, whether you are seeking to advance within your organization or market yourself for future positions in the industry. The interdisciplinary program develops your strategic and analytical skills as an organizational leader to effectively and dynamically improve the delivery, organization and management of services within a variety of diverse healthcare environments.

This degree will prepare you to be an effective, visionary leader in the healthcare industry who can respond to the needs of communities while optimizing organizational performance.

The online RN to BSN degree completion program from Minnesota State University Moorhead allows registered nurses to earn their bachelor's degree at a pace that fits their life. Courses are relevant and support real-world application for practicing RNs, focusing on topics such as:

• ​Emerging healthcare issues/trends
• ​Evidence-based practice
• ​Population-focused practice
• ​Leadership
• ​Systems-thinking

The online Certificate in Nurse Educator program from Minnesota State University Moorhead provides students with a basic understanding and evidence-based application of the nurse educator role. Built upon the art and science of nursing education within the changing contexts of healthcare, nursing, higher education, and evidence-based practice, the curriculum explores topics such as:

• ​Nursing Science and Ethics
• Teaching and Testing Strategies
• ​Curriculum/Course Development and Evaluation

The online Certificate in Nursing Administration & Organizational Systems Leadership program from Minnesota State University Moorhead trains early career and current nurse leaders in the areas of nursing and healthcare leadership. The curriculum emphasizes the key areas of leadership essential to successfully navigating complex healthcare systems while in a leadership role, preparing graduates to:

• ​Incorporate theoretical contributions and scientific knowledge of the discipline into nursing practice, nursing administration, and nursing leadership
• ​Collaborate in scholarly activities of inquiry related to nursing practice, nursing administration, and nursing leadership
• ​Contribute to the improvement of health policy, delivery of health services, and the financing of health care
• ​Demonstrate competency in the specialized role of nurse administrator and/or leader within the context of independent and collaborative nursing practice

The online MSN degree program from Minnesota State University Moorhead builds upon the general baccalaureate nursing competencies and provides specialty education and skills necessary for advanced roles in healthcare.  This concentration in nursing education online degree adapts to provide students with understanding and evidence-based application of the faculty role.  You will study such topics as:

• Curriculum development, management, and evaluation
• Program evaluation
• Student evaluation

As a result, you will be prepared to pass on your experience and knowledge to future nurses.  Graduates are ready to contribute to the advancement of nursing practice, to collaborate in clinical practice, and to form research partnerships in education and healthcare settings.

The MSN with a concentration in Nursing Administration & Organization Systems Leadership is an online nursing administration degree from Minnesota State University-Moorhead.  This program addresses the need for systemwide leadership in healthcare, increasing the understanding of the complex systems and issues involved.  You will complete such courses as:

• Healthcare Law and Ethical Decision-Making 
• Healthcare Economics 
• Human Resources Management
• Applied Financial Management 
• Organizational Strategy and Systems Leadership  

With this nursing administration online degree students benefit from an interdisciplinary approach to healthcare, integrating nursing services and leadership practice.  Plus, you will be able to select the areas that best fit your practice areas or areas of interest.