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This online Business Administration degree in Management is designed to prepare you for a career with the knowledge and skills needed to become an effective and efficient leader. As part of this program, students will learn about a range of vital industry knowledge, some of which includes human resources, operations, analytics and more. In addition, increase your proficiencies in building teams, strategic planning, cultural communications and soft skills applicable in just about every organization.

Benefit from online or on-campus course options, taught by the same faculty.

This online business management degree can prepare you for many types of careers, some of which include:

• Labor Relations Manager
• Manufacturing Manager
• Planning Specialist
• Business Owner

With a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree focusing on Management Information Systems, you will receive solid preparation for a career working with computer-based information systems. The program emphasizes skills readily applicable to practical scenarios.

Your computer literacy will be enhanced through collaborative problem solving situations. This online management information system degree is ideal for students who have a broad understanding of computer technologies and the ability to think analytically and logically to solve problems.

Information Systems students can go on to fulfill job roles such as:

• Systems analyst
• Chief security officer
• Mobile developer
• Webmaster
• Database administrator

The Master of Arts in Strategic Communication degree was designed to fit the needs of working professionals. Flexible online coursework and some weekend campus visits provide the best of both worlds - the ability to continue working while furthering your education, and developing relationships with fellow classmates and faculty mentors in person.

In this online Communication degree, you will learn how to use a variety of tools to create coordinated, purposeful messaging. Strategic Communication can help an organization meet its goals and fulfill its mission. The program combines components of planning, research, leadership, and communication strategies.

Fields that can benefit from this degree include:

• Public relations
• Journalism
• Social media marketing
• Political campaign management
• Organizational communications

The online MBA program is open to students of all fields and prepares them to advance professionally.  The curriculum is designed to be convenient, high quality, and practitioner-focused, and is designed for full time employees.  The program is cohort-based and limited to 20 students per cohort, allowing students to help keep each other motivated and to interact with each other and faculty with personalized instruction.  Courses are taught by full-time faculty who use a variety of technology to teach courses, including discussion boards, email, virtual classrooms, and virtual group meeting rooms.

Students will develop a range of relevant skills and knowledge in areas including critical thinking, sales and marketing, strategic planning, leadership, technology, regulations, business ethics, financial analysis, human resources, and more.  Graduates are able to demonstrate:

• Effective written and oral communication
• Effective leadership and teamwork skills
• Understanding of the integrated nature of business functions
• Analytical approaches in decision making
• Understanding ethical dimensions of business decisions

You can train to solve crimes with the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice / Forensics from the University of Tennessee-Martin. The online criminal justice program leads to such roles as:

• Detective
• Criminal investigator
• Crime scene technician

Through the online criminal justice bachelor’s program, you gain a specialized education for a competitive edge in today’s job market. Your online studies delve into topics like latent prints, human remains recovery, bloodstain pattern analysis, and evidence identification and collection.

You can promote justice in this changing world with the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice / Justice Studies from the University of Tennessee-Martin. The online criminal justice program leads to such careers as:

• State trooper
• Private detective
• Probation officer
• Fish and Game Warden

Through the online criminal justice program, you gain the knowledge and skills to work in a broad range of positions. Your online studies pull from history, mathematics, and science.

You can train to serve and protect our youth with the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice / Juvenile Justice from the University of Tennessee-Martin. The online criminal justice program delves into research methods, criminology, and law enforcement for a broad overview.

Through the online criminal justice bachelor’s program, a concentration in juvenile justice can lead to work as a probation officer, social worker, or juvenile counselor. Your online studies cover such topics as:

• Courts
• Corrections
• Criminal law
• Juvenile justice

You can train for police employment with the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice / Law Enforcement from the University of Tennessee-Martin. The online criminal justice program delves into the history, science, and social expectations of this field.

Through the online criminal justice bachelor’s program, you study such areas as criminal evidence, investigation, and law enforcement administration. Graduates find success working in the following careers;

• Detective
• FBI agent
• State trooper
• Crime scene investigator

You can take your career further with the Master of Science in Criminal Justice from The University of Tennessee-Martin. The online criminal justice program covers such topics as:

• Civil liberties
• Criminological theory
• Administration of justice
• Applied research in criminal justice

Through the online criminal justice master’s program, students enjoy online courses presented in shortened semesters. Students may earn certificates in law enforcement or corrections administration. 

Get ready to make a difference in students’ lives outside of the classroom with this online master’s in school counseling. Gain the skills to support teachers, other school personnel, and parents in addressing student needs related to academics, career preparation, and personal growth. Become a socially ethical and competent professional in clinical mental health and school settings. This online school counseling degree’s goal is to graduate counselors who are:

• Technically skilled
• Personally aware
• Empathic
• Accepting of cultural and social differences

Choose between two degrees: the full degree program or the endorsement program. The endorsement program is for those who have already earned a master’s degree in counseling or education and just want to satisfy the requirements for school counseling endorsement. Both tracks lead to eligibility to earn Tennessee licensure as a school counselor.

The online Master of Science in Education in Teaching / Curriculum & Instruction program continues educators’ professional development by helping them become leaders and enhancers of human development. The curriculum consists of four key areas: Knowledge, Skills, and Application; Human Relations; Inquiry; and Professional and Ethical Behavior. These areas are linked together by a commitment to diversity, technology, and assessment.

Help special needs students learn with this online special education degree. The curriculum uses research and research-based practices to teach the skills needed to help develop students identified with disabilities’ fullest potential. Learn to provide specialized instruction that is designed to meet the students’ learning needs. Graduates may pursue careers as: 

• Autism Specialists
• Special Education Advocates
• Special Education Teachers

This online special education degree is designed for busy professionals with the flexibility needed to balance their careers and education. Students benefit from small class sizes and low student-to-teacher ratios.

The online Master of Science in Family and Consumer Sciences program is designed to prepare students to serve the needs of children and their families in various areas. This flexible program allows students to choose the path they wish to take depending on their interests, knowledge, and backgrounds. The two main options are: General Family and Consumer Sciences and Dietetics. The General Family and Consumer Sciences option is a general program that is based on a range of comprehensive courses and allows students to further narrow their studies by choosing an emphasis in child and family studies, in food science/nutrition, or to remain generalist. The Dietetics option incorporates dietetic courses into the program.

You can train for the growing field of the business side of farming with the Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Business / Agribusiness from The University of Tennessee-Martin. The online agriculture bachelor’s degree program covers topics in such areas as:

• Policy
• Accounting
• Marketing
• Management
• Agricultural economics

Through the online general business program, students learn the importance of agriculture in the global economy. Graduates find work in banking, distribution, processing, and cooperative management.

You can prepare for management roles in livestock and farming with the Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Business / Farm & Ranch Management from The University of Tennessee-Martin. The online agriculture bachelor’s degree program covers such topics as:

• Soil science
• Animal science
• Accounting and finance
• Agricultural engineering technology

Through the online agriculture program, you train to manage a farm. Graduates find success as farm managers, livestock ranchers, or agricultural managers.

The online MBA with a concentration in Agriculture is designed for current professionals who want to advance their careers in the field of Agricultural business.  The curriculum is comprised of both MBA courses and courses in Agriculture, so graduates are ready to take on leadership positions.  Courses in Agriculture cover topics such as:

• Agricultural Marketing
• Commodity Futures and Options Market
• International Agricultural Trade
• Econometric Applications in Agribusiness
• Agricultural Risk Analysis and Decision-Making
• Strategic Management Issues in Agriculture

MBA courses provide knowledge and skills in communication, leadership, teamwork, critical and analytical decision making, and more.  Graduates are able to understand business regulations and ethics in business.  This flexible program is high quality, convenient, and practitioner-focused, allowing students to complete the program on their own schedules with personalized instruction by full-time faculty.

You can sharpen your business skills in all things farming with the Master of Science in Agriculture & Natural Resources / Agribusiness & Risk Management from The University of Tennessee-Martin. This online agriculture master’s degree program focuses on risk management as it relates to agricultural economics. Your online studies cover such topics as:

• Agricultural marketing
• Commodity futures and options markets
• Project management issues in agriculture
• Applied management science

You can focus your interests in sustainability with the Master of Science in Agriculture & Natural Resources / Natural Resources Systems Management from The University of Tennessee-Martin. The online sustainability master’s degree program covers such topics as;

• Geosciences
• Wildlife biology
• Parks administration
• Agricultural engineering

Through the online sustainability graduate program, students also learn about natural resources management. Other considerations within the coursework may include climate change, biorenewable resources, and wetland science.

You can expand your technical and business knowledge around farming with the Master of Science in Agriculture & Natural Resources / System Science in Agriculture from The University of Tennessee-Martin. The online agriculture master’s degree program focuses on agricultural engineering and economics. Your online studies cover such areas as:

• Safety and ergonomic sciences
• Production of biorenewable resources
• Advanced soil and water conservation engineering
• GIS for agricultural and natural resources management

The online RN to BSN degree completion program from The University of Tennessee-Martin provides registered nurses with the specialized knowledge and skills required to pursue leadership positions and advance their careers. Coursework explores topics such as:

• ​Trends & Issues in Nursing
• Pharmacology
• Health Assessment
• Advanced Health Care
• Community Health Care
• ​Leadership & Management
• ​Research in Nursing