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The Graduate Certificate in Data Analytics, an online business analytics degree, allows students to explore this topic without dedicating themselves to a master’s degree program.  This can be applied toward a Master of Science in Information Systems degree, or it can be used to increase your knowledge and add value to your career.  The curriculum features Christian values as students complete a program that bridges the gap between the technical expertise of data scientists and the operational expertise of marketing, supply chain, risk, and other frontline managers.  Courses in this online data science degree will likely be:

• Statistical Concepts for Data Analytics
• Data Visualization
• Data Quality and Preparation for Analytics
• Applied Data Analytics  

Complete this program at your own pace, taking as few as 12 months or up to four years.  Along the way you will benefit from a faculty with real-world expertise and one-on-one academic advising and support.

The Graduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship online degree prepares students to further their knowledge in this field, taking their career to the next level.  While many students choose to complete this certificate in order to add value to their career, the credits gained can also be applied to the Master of Business Administration in Management and Business Ethics degree.  

This online entrepreneurship degree provides the tools needed to build and grow a business.  Courses cover such topics as:

• Entrepreneurial Execution
• Venture Finance
• Marketing Tactics
• Family Business Management
• Exit Strategy Planning

The online nature of this program allows students to study at their own pace and wherever it is convenient.  Completion can take as little as 12 months or as long as 4 years.

The Graduate Certificate in Executive & Workplace Coaching, an online organizational leadership degree, is designed for students with an undergraduate degree who are seeking additional knowledge in this area.  You will gain expertise and insights that will provide ethical and effective coaching.  The curriculum is developed in alignment with the definition of coaching and coaching standards and is taught by faculty credentialed by the International Coaching Federation (ICF).  Courses will likely be:

• Coaching Theory and Methodology
• Coaching Application and Practice
• The Ethical Practice
• Coaching for Growth

Students receive 60 hours of coach specific training required for the Associate Certified Coach (ACC) Credential.  Credits can count toward the Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership.

The Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management, an online human resources degree, prepares students who wish to work with an organization’s greatest asset, its employees.  You will gain the knowledge and skills needed to grow as a leader, helping you to advance in your career.  This program is perfect for those who care deeply about people and wish to make a positive difference in the lives of others.  Courses will likely be:

• Human Resource Management
• Talent Acquisition, Management & Retention
• Compensation Management
• Human Resources and the Law

While many students choose to complete this program as a way to advance their career, the credits earned can also be applied toward the Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership.

The Graduate Certificate in Learning & Development, an online human resources degree, is designed for professionals who are passionate about developing leaders.  The curriculum teaches students how to design and deliver effective training and development programs.  Courses, taught by faculty with academic knowledge and real life experience, will likely be:

• Foundations in Training and Development
• Training Design Theory & Application
• Evaluating Training Transfer & Effectiveness
• Learning and Development Practicum

The flexibility of this online instructional design degree allows students to study when and where it is convenient.  You can set your own pace, completing the certificate in as few as four months or taking up to three years.

The Graduate Certificate in Principled Leadership, an online organizational leadership degree, prepares students to further their knowledge in this field, taking their career to the next level.  While many students choose to complete this certificate in order to add value to their career, the credits gained can also be applied to the Master of Business Administration in Management and Business Ethics degree.  Regardless of your end goal, you will still benefit from an experienced faculty and one-on-one academic advising and support.  

This program equips professional leaders and managers with concepts and tools that help to create and foster vibrant, productive organizations and communities.  You will learn about personal integrity based on leadership principles and virtue ethics.  Courses will likely include:

• Ethics and Social Issues in Business 
• Leadership Theory and Process
• Managing People and Organizations 
• Data Ethics and Privacy

The Graduate Certificate in Project Management online degree allows students to increase their knowledge and skills in the area without committing to a master’s degree program.  While the credits can be applied towards a Master of Science in Information Systems degree, students also use this certificate to advance their current careers.  

The curriculum prepares students to manage information systems projects.  You will learn the latest agile methodologies and have the opportunity to be certified by the Project Management Institute.  The online nature of this certificate allows students to study when and where it is convenient, earning their degree in as little as 12 months or taking as long as four years.

This online master's in organizational leadership degree is an interdisciplinary program that focuses on individual and team success.  Courses improve skills that allow students to recruit talent, develop and execute strategic plans, build teams, manage conflict, communicate clearly, and evaluate organizational effectiveness.  The curriculum includes three graduate certificates, which can also be completed separately:

• Executive and Workplace Coaching
• Human Resource Management
• Learning and Development

Students benefit from the flexibility of a 100% online organizational leadership degree program that allows them to successfully continue careers while studying.  The faculty believe in putting students first, creating courses that better understand each student’s unique needs and creating a positive environment that both challenges and supports.  Courses are designed by practitioner scholars and prepare graduates who are ready to meet real world challenges in both their personal and professional lives.

The online Master of Business Administration degree program provides a faith-based curriculum designed to give students a comprehensive survey of business theory and practice.  This is a highly flexible program designed to meet the needs of working professionals.

Customize your degree through a wide range of elective options, some of which include:

• Entrepreneurship and family business management
• Project management and operations
• Leadership and management

Courses are ethics-based and prepare business professionals for advancement and success personally and professionally.  Students will take courses that emphasize business ethics, critical thinking, communication skills, and problem-solving techniques.  You will focus on becoming a leader with integrity who can provide solutions that contribute to the ethical culture of your organization.

The Master of Science in Information Systems, an online management information systems degree, is designed for business professionals who want to stay current with technology.  The curriculum is a combination of technical, business, and managerial expertise. This field is increasingly important with more business decisions being data driven and jobs being reshaped by technology.  Emphasis is placed on the integration of business and technology, but coursework also focuses on ethics in technology, critical thinking, communication skills, and problem solving techniques.  Students choose from concentrations in:

• Data Analytics
• Information Assurance and Security
• Project Management

Even if you do not have a technical undergraduate degree, this program will make you a successful user of technology and a leader in your organization.

The online Master of Arts in Excellence in Teaching from Harding University allows educators to continue to grow academically and scholarly while remaining in the classroom. Students may choose courses that suit their interests and professional goals. Multiple endorsement areas are offered.

• Classes include, but are not limited to:
• School and families in a changing environment
• Spirituality and the educator

This degree does not lead to any licensure. A valid teacher’s license is required for admission to the program. Graduates go on to work as Team Leaders, Lead Teachers, and more. The faculty at Harding are dedicated and experienced. The online master’s degree in Excellence in Teaching enables educators to further their knowledge and skills in academic instruction for the benefit of students.