Bachelor of Science, Major in Economics and Finance

at Southern New Hampshire University USA

SNHU's Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a concentration in Forensic Psychology challenges students to apply their research skills, psychological knowledge, and critical thinking abilities to a variety of issues facing the legal system. This concentration helps prepare students for careers within the criminal justice field, in areas such as psychological assessment, investigative research, and crime analytics. Students wishing to become forensic psychologists would need to continue on to graduate-level study in forensic psychology, and this concentration provides the ideal curriculum for this pursuit.  

Students study subjects such as:

• How psychologists serve as expert witnesses and advisors in courts
• Motives and patterns of criminal behavior
• Definitions for insanity
• Treatment, rehabilitation and assessments used in corrections and in private practice
• Eyewitness memory
• Criminal profiling

The past two decades have generated unparalleled change in business, industry and society. Emerging trends suggest that change is going to continue to be rapid, unpredictable at times and frequently disruptive.

As business and society have grown more complex, the demand for trained managers and leaders has increased. Managers no longer can make business decisions based on hunches or look to old solutions to solve new problems.

Students in the Business Administration Program will learn how to be leaders and managers in this ever-changing and hectic business environment.

Southern New Hampshire University's Business Administration Program emphasizes leadership, communication, accounting, behavioral dynamics and quantitative analysis. These business and management skills, when complemented with the solid foundation provided by the B.A./B.S. Core courses, enable students to become successful managers.

Program Outcomes

• Interpret business & societal trends in historical, political, economic, financial, social, cultural, geopolitical, technological context for purpose of leading a business unit.
• Apply cross-cultural awareness & sensitivity designed to facilitate the creation of shared values, attitudes, beliefs.
• Apply social and emotional awareness for the purpose of fostering shared leadership, group process, organizational learning.
• Integrate ethical principles & core personal values into business decision-making.
• Employ change management theories & concepts in various organizational contexts.

The BA in English with a concentration in Literature is designed for students interested in concentrated literary study, secondary education majors and other students seeking education-related careers such as college teaching or instructional design. In this concentration, students will immerse themselves and become well-versed in literature from multiple time periods and genres.

The 21st century has seen an explosion in data generation, as well as the rapid development of analytical and information technologies and the growth in storage and processing capabilities. This has led to the need for business analysts now more than ever. By earning your Master of Science in Business Analytics from Southern New Hampshire University, you could learn to be the go-to person for making informed, data-driven decisions in any company or organization you work for in the future.

The MS in Business Analytics is one of the high-quality degree programs taught on our campus in Manchester, and it provides a market-relevant combination of a comprehensive education in business analytics with real-world applications.

In our MS in Business Analytics degree program, you’ll learn how to collect and interpret business data, communicate findings to stakeholders and execute strategic business decisions. A degree in this area could give you the knowledge, tools and skills necessary to pursue or accelerate a career in business analytics.

As a private, nonprofit university, SNHU has one mission - to help you see yourself succeed. The benefits of earning your master’s in business analytics at SNHU are:

• Supportive community. Join the SNHU campus community of students who are closely connected with faculty and staff dedicated to your success.
• Affordability. SNHU is one of the most affordable private, nonprofit universities in New Hampshire.
• Accessible faculty. Learn from highly credentialed faculty who are experts in their fields and interact with you in the classroom, dining hall, fitness center and the stands.
• Efficiency and flexibility. Complete your graduate degree on campus in 12-18 months, with 3-5 courses per 16-week term.
• Minimal requirements. No GRE or GMAT required for admission.
• Networking. Tap into our nationwide network of alumni for tips and career opportunities.
• Campus experience. Enjoy more than 50 student clubs, champion Division II athletics and fun events on our 300-acre campus in Manchester, NH, named a "Best Place to Live" by Money magazine.

The growth of sports as a major industry has increased the need and opportunities for well-trained professional managers. A well-rounded business education with a focus on sport management skills is essential in this rapidly growing field.

The mission of Southern New Hampshire University's Sport Management program is to deliver an innovative educational experience grounded in relevant theory and practice that enables students to be successful leaders in the global sport industry. Students couple ten specialized courses in sport management with a strong mix of business and liberal arts courses. Students will have an opportunity to gain practical experience through field experiences with a variety of sport, fitness and recreational organizations.

The Sport Management programs have Program Approval from the North American Association of Sport Management & the National Association of Physical Education for both the Undergraduate and Graduate degrees; and are in the Candidacy Process for accreditation with the Commission of Sport Management Accreditation. Through the national program accreditation the requirements of the major in Sport Management include extensive field experience(s) totaling a minimum of 300 hours. Therefore, students majoring in Sport Management are required to complete SPT 491 which has a minimum GPA requirement of 2.5. Any student with a minor or concentration in Sport Management is encouraged to complete field experience(s) which also have a minimum GPA requirement of 2.5. In order to facilitate this and to ensure that all students are eligible and prepared for their field experience, any student with a Sport Management major, minor or concentration must receive a minimum of a "C" in all required Sport Management courses. Similarly, all students wishing to change their major to Sport Management must complete a brief application process to ensure their understanding of the field experience requirement in the program.

Program Outcomes

• Recognize management and leadership theory in an applied environment
• Use management and leadership theory in an applied environment
• Demonstrate problem solving in an applied environment
• Formulate connections between classroom learning and practical experience
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate
• Understand and practice networking and relationship building
• Employ ethical frameworks in decision-making
• Display a professional personal image
• Use reflection to develop multiple perspectives of self as a professional
• Demonstrate an awareness of factors that contribute to global sport business issues
• Apply sport management principles in an international context
• Analyze the influences of social, cultural, or political institutions on global sport businesses
• Analyze the role of social responsibility in global sport business
• Understand the interrelationships between functional areas in sport organizations
• Employ a strategic analysis to demonstrate an understanding of the forces that a sport business must have in order to achieve its mission
• Integrate strategic analysis into the strategic planning process
• Evaluate external and internal factors and the interrelationships affecting decision-making

Sociology is the scientific study of social life and the causes and consequences of human behavior, social groups, and societies. The term social life encompasses all interpersonal relationships, all groups, all types of social organizations, and all human culture; past and present. We want our majors to experience Sociology. Our emphasis is on professional practices as well as scholarship, with a career orientation and experiential learning approach. We provide first-person experiences in analyzing and dealing with processes, problems and institutions of society. In a world of globalization and cultural diversity, Sociology is of increased practical importance in many career paths. Partnering with community organizations, the Sociology major emphasizes a hands-on approach to learning.

Graduates of our program seek employment in social services and counseling, management and administrative support, teaching, research, sales, marketing, public relations, criminal justice positions, and many other fields. Our program also prepares students to continue their education to obtain a graduate degree in Sociology or in other areas: for example, entrance into law school or a MBA program

Program Outcomes

• Analyze group behavior through current and emerging sociological theory for a broader understanding of society
• Analyze and employ appropriate sociological research to critically assess published research and develop sociological research proposals that address contemporary social issues
• Evaluate the social construction of realities for their impact on human social interactions and their consequences across cultures
• Develop sociological questions demonstrating versatility of thought and problem-solving skills in addressing contemporary social issues, employing ethical and professional communication of sociological information
• Cultivate the sociological perspective in communicating research interests and career goals in the social sciences
• Analyze social structures and processes within social institutions for recognizing patterns and relationships across cultures

The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration concentration in Marketing introduces students to various professional areas within the fast-paced and ever evolving field of marketing. This concentration provides students with the opportunity to explore areas of marketing, through a business lens, in areas such as market research, social media marketing and communication, and consumer behavior.

Concentration Outcomes

• Utilize marketing principles to develop various aspects of the marketing mix to address challenges and achieve organizational goals

A master's in information technology degree is a vital tool in today's competitive business environment. Organizations in every industry seek IT professionals who can think beyond traditional computer programming and basic technology expertise. Learn how to bridge the gaps between communications, IT and business management and increase your marketable skills with the Master of Science in Information Technology degree program at Southern New Hampshire University.

Program Outcomes

• Develop innovative and agile, computer-based solutions to business problems through a systems analysis approach and technology integration and application
• Design a plan for implementing and monitoring solutions that incorporate core information technologies, concepts and methods appropriate for secure information use across an enterprise
• Collaborate and communicate effectively in a variety of environments through situational awareness and audience analysis
• Develop an implementation plan for systematic information risk assessment for change management plans and processes within enterprise business and information technology environments
• Using computational logic and critical analysis, construct ethically sound, technology-informed procedures to ensure legal compliance and maintain security within enterprise information technology environments

Students selecting a concentration in mental health will take coursework in counseling techniques and psychological assessment. They will also gain direct experience in the field as early as their freshman year, with placements including school guidance offices, community mental health centers, and social service programs throughout the Manchester NH area. Graduates of SNHU's Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a concentration in Mental Health have taken jobs as case managers, residential counselors, and intake coordinators, among other psychology-related professions. This concentration further helps to prepare students for graduate programs in mental health counseling, clinical psychology, and social work.

The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration concentration in Management Information Systems provides students foundational knowledge and skills in client systems, enterprise information systems, SQL programming, data and information management, and business intelligence tools and techniques for reporting.  Students in this concentration are prepared to be a liaison between the technical and business aspects of management information systems and contribute to data-driven business decisions.    

Concentration Outcomes

• Apply information management tools and techniques to mine, compile and  analyze data for the purpose of addressing business questions and problems
• Develop effective communications using audience appropriate terminology to  relay complex data and management information systems information to stakeholders