Master of Business Administration

at Southern New Hampshire University USA

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

The Electrical Engineering Program prepares students to perform professionally in the design, development, and integration of electronic equipment and systems in a wide range of industries; including telecommunications and networking, electrical machinery and power generation and distribution, automation and control systems, aerospace and robotics. The program includes a design sequence within which students use our well-equipped labs to work in teams applying theories learned in the classrooms to transform concepts into functional designs that they will build and operate. The Electrical Engineering program provides engineering students at CETA the opportunity to choose the Telecommunication Concentration, along with other concentration choices of Robotics, and Unmanned Aerial Systems. These concentration courses complement core engineering training and enhance students’ post-graduation placement opportunities. Students also have the opportunity to be involved in different clubs and organizations within the College and on campus.

Program Outcomes

• Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
• Ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
• Ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgements, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and social contexts.
• Ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
• Ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
• Ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

The Accounting/Finance degree offers students the course work they need to qualify for careers in the accounting or finance professions. The degree prepares graduates for meaningful employment in accounting, banking, corporate finance, insurance, investments and personal finance.

Program Outcomes

• Identify long-term corporate investment opportunities to increase shareholder value
• Apply theories of asset allocation, security analysis, & portfolio diversification to efficiently manage an investment portfolio
• Demonstrate knowledge of the rules and regulations for financial accounting and reporting and how they are established in a global economy
• Generate financial records and financial statements for internal and external users in accordance with applicable governing rules and regulations
• Analyze, interpret, and communicate financial and accounting information to various internal and external stakeholders

The Pure Mathematics Concentration gives students the mathematical skills and theory to work with the conceptual aspects of mathematics that are studied for their intellectual challenge and are not associated with direct applications.  

By earning your degree in Mathematics with a concentration in Pure Mathematics you’ll learn conceptual mathematical skills while completing theory-based coursework. This type of concentration is often studied for intellectual challenge as opposed to real world application. This concentration also qualifies as appropriate preparation for graduate programs in mathematics.

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

The BA in English with a concentration in Professional Writing is designed for students interested in technical writing, editing, publishing and web-based careers such as social media editing, copy editing and web development. During a time when branding is on the rise and companies are looking for talented writers to tell their stories, having this concentration in your toolkit could be useful in the job market.

Our program stands out from those at other four-year institutions of higher education in that we put students in a position to start engaging in professional activities while they learn. Students are encouraged to participate in field experiences at mental health clinics and social service agencies, publish in Psychological journals and books, present professional papers, administer psychological tests, simulate therapy sessions and/or lead student organizations. Our program includes faculty who have won teaching awards and published books and journal articles.

We offer specific concentration areas including child/adolescent development, forensic psychology and mental health. Students also enjoy a variety of extracurricular opportunities. We have a Psychology Student Association and an honors association, Psi Chi. Alumni have attended graduate school or continued on to work (after graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree) in such areas such as mental health clinics, social service agencies and human resources.

Program Outcomes

• Apply foundational psychological theories, principles, and methodologies in accordance with ethical principles and professional standards
• Develop researchable questions and methods of inquiry that inform further study in the field of psychology
• Analyze and interpret data to communicate findings and implications to professionals in the field of psychology, interdisciplinary fields, and non-academic audiences
• Develop and promote professional mindsets and practices grounded in psychological evidence that foster unbiased, globally aware, and culturally responsive behaviors in individuals and communities

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

The Aeronautical Engineering program prepares students for professional careers in civilian and military aviation, including aircraft piloting and the design, development and testing of aircraft and aircraft systems. The program includes a multi-semester design sequence within which students work in teams applying theories learned in the classroom to solve complex problems and transform concepts into functioning designs that they will build and operate. In addition to the design sequence, CETA offers students the opportunity to plan and conduct their own flight tests. The College maintains an instrumented light aircraft flown by professional pilots to provide students with in-flight experience; this allows students to participate as flight test engineers, using a specially designed data collection system to record key flight parameters and perform post-flight data analysis.  CETA offers specific concentration areas in Robotics, Telecommunications, and Unmanned Aerial Systems that complement core engineering training and enhance student’s post-graduation placement opportunities. Students also have the opportunity to be involved in engineering clubs and organizations, such as student chapters of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), and Sigma Gamma Tau, the national aerospace engineering honor society.   The BS.AEG program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org.

Program Outcomes

• An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering.
• An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data.
• An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability.
• An ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams.
• An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems.
• An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility.
• An ability to communicate effectively.
• The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context.
• A recognition of the need for, and the ability to engage in life-long learning.
• A knowledge of contemporary issues.
• An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools needed for engineering practice.
• A knowledge of aerodynamics, aerospace materials, structure, propulsion, flight mechanics, and stability and control.
• Design competence that includes integration of aeronautical topics.
• An ability to develop flight test plans and conduct in-flight experiments, as well as analyze, interpret, and report the resulting data.

The business analytics concentration includes courses that cover the three major areas of business analytics (descriptive analytics, predictive analytics and prescriptive analytics) and other courses that support the study of business analytics. The curriculum of the program is very hands-on and will prepare you for a successful career in the world of business analytics.