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Averett University offers an online Bachelor of Applied Science through a completion platform called IDEAL – Individually Designed Education for Adult Learners.  This unique program enables students to begin or complete their bachelor’s degree while working to advance their knowledge and career potential.  The degree is designed by students, under the guidance of academic advisor, and takes into account any previous college coursework and professional or military experience. The flexibility of learning online with IDEAL enables coursework to be completed whenever and where ever it is convenient.  There are several minors to choose from with Averett’s BAS degree online: Business Administration, Criminal Justice, CyberSecurity and Computer Forensics, Homeland Security, Leadership and Sociology.

The broad-reaching bachelor’s degree in Business Administration focused on Management prepares students for leadership positions in commercial, nonprofit, and government organizations, and well as for graduate-level business degree programs. Students in this online business management degree program gain skills in professional communication, critical thinking, and a variety of essential primary business functions. 

Courses explore practical applications of business theories. Students will undertake an independent study project where they apply learned concepts to a real-world business issue. Graduates can find success in roles including public relations specialist, consultant, broker, financial examiner, and more.

Business topics covered in this online BSBA program include:

• Accounting and finance
• Human resource management
• Economics
• Legal, regulatory, and ethical issues
• Management theory
• Marketing
• Quantitative analysis and statistics

Averett University offers an online Master of Accountancy degree program to enhance students’ skills in accounting and prepare them for the Uniform Certified Public Accounting (CPA) Examination. This online accounting master’s degree is designed for working professionals, allowing you to study whenever and wherever is convenient for you, guided by an advisor to ensure the program meets your personal needs and professional goals. 

The curriculum helps you fulfill the 150 hour requirement for CPA licensure in certain states, as well as requirements for 150 hours or a graduate degree to sit for the CPA exam in other states. Courses explore a broad range of skills and current technology to keep you competitive in the workplace. 

Students in this program can expect to gain advanced understanding of topics including:

• Accounting information systems
• Auditing and assurance
• Financial accounting
• Federal tax research

Learn to manage a workforce from 5 to 5000, with an online MBA in Human Resource Management from Averett University.  You will combine a core foundation across the major business disciplines with studies in HR, and be ready for an executive or management role within your company.  Averett’s MBA in Human Resource Management culminates in a capstone project where you will apply theory to practical use in solving a contemporary HR issue. Coursework covers topics such as:

• Employment and labor laws and regulations
• Managing conflict and negotiation
• Recruitment, hiring and training
• Compensation and benefits management

Gain a core set of skills that you can take across the world and use within any business sector, with an online MBA in Leadership from Averett University.  You will gain a strong foundation in business across economics, accounting, finance and human resources.  Within the Leadership concentration you will learn how to create effective teams within your organization and to make strategic decisions that can improve workforce efficiency. Averett’s MBA in Leadership culminates in a capstone project where you will apply theory to practical use in solving a contemporary leadership issue. Concentration coursework covers:

• Leading in a global economy
• Effective decision-making
• Forming, directing and resolving problems within teams

Learn how to effectively place your product on the market with an online MBA in Marketing from Averett University.  You will gain a strong foundation in business across economics, accounting, finance and human resources.  Then you will delve into a marketing concentration that will enable you to strategically form marketing plans, analyze consumer behavior and find new opportunities in today’s global market.  Averett’s MBA in Marketing culminates in a capstone project where you will apply theory to practical use in solving a contemporary business issue. Concentration coursework covers:

• Market research project design and analysis
• Brand management
• Marketing to global audiences
• Consumer behavior and marketing influence

An online Master of Science in Applied Data Analytics is offered to the working adult student at Averett University.  This accelerated program is designed to provide students with approaches to complex issues in business.  Studies may include but are not limited to:

• Big Data
• Data Mining
• Web Analytics

Students will develop skills in presentation, administrative knowledge, and leadership abilities.  Class sizes are small, lending to more individualized attention in the virtual classroom.  Become a data story teller, with the confidence to solve problems, make decisions and lead organizations of any size with an online degree in data analytics from AU distance learning.

If you are passionate about criminal justice or social services, you might be interested in a B.S. in Sociology and Criminal Justice from Averett University. This online criminal justice degree provides a path to serving in law enforcement, criminal law, corrections, and the court system.

The program teaches you how to apply practical research methods to real-world problems. You’ll learn to apply critical thinking, de-escalation, and conflict resolution methods to situations in your life and your career. Coursework covers topics including the U.S. court system, corrections and rehabilitation, juvenile delinquency, and sociological theories of criminality.

Graduates may pursue careers in:

• Juvenile justice
• Probation and parole
• Victim advocacy
• Social work

Averett University offers a Master of Science in Criminal Justice in Administration and Leadership. This criminal justice administration online degree grants you the vision to meet the problems of today’s criminal justice system head on. 

The program is designed in an affordable, accelerated format. It’s designed for the hectic schedules of working professionals. It focuses on the practical application of criminal justice theories to real-world problems.

Graduates possess:

• A deep understanding of the administrative issues modern criminal justice institutions face
• Applied techniques to combat crime in their communities
• Skills for assessing research and program evaluation

The online Master of Science in Criminal Justice/Disaster Management is designed for professionals already working in criminal justice. Through this program, students acquire advanced knowledge and administrative skills needed to become leaders in the field. Emphasis is placed on building critical analysis skills to tackle the diverse needs of criminal justice agencies and other organizations.

Topics include, but are not limited to: 

• Peacekeeping
• Community Building
• Community-Focused Problem Solving

Students take their leadership skills to the next level with the Disaster Management concentration. This specific concentration is a competitive advantage in the job market and also provides the skills criminal justice practitioners need to manage disasters. This concentration is ideal for individuals who wish to work in public safety.