Master of Business Administration with Concentration in Project Management

at Southern New Hampshire University USA

According to the Sales Education Foundation (SEF), more than 50% of business graduates enter a sales role upon graduation, and sales courses can make a big difference in future employment opportunities.2 Good thing SNHU’s Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Professional Sales has been recognized as a top 100 sales program in the country. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to learn from professionals with real-world experience, participate in peer coaching, experience a sales management simulation to make real-world sales team leadership decisions and even participate in a local, national or international sales competition.

Choose a career that lets you make a difference in the lives of children. Learn how kids grow and develop from birth through adolescence. Get the hands-on experience you need to work with young people in a variety of settings, from schools to clinics to hospitals. Prepare yourself to enter a competitive graduate program in psychology or the social sciences. Introducing SNHU's Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a concentration in Child and Adolescent Development.

By choosing the concentration in child and adolescent development, psychology majors gain an in-depth understanding on the unique physical, social, psychological and cognitive needs of young people. The program stresses experiential learning, so you'll have plenty of opportunities to gain real-world experience by doing internships, a practicum or research and volunteer projects. In fact, in many courses you can even choose to work in the field over writing a research paper. Your professors will work with you to find opportunities that best match your interests.

The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration concentration in Sport Management provides students the opportunity to learn about various elements of the sport industry including media, merchandising, hospitality, facility and event management, and others. Students explore sport management principles, the sociological impact of sport, and ethical theories while learning how these can be applied to address organizational needs across many functional areas related to the business of sports.

The marketing field encompasses activities related to: identifying needs of prospective customers, selecting a target market, designing a product, packaging, pricing, advertising, selling, distributing, and servicing products in both domestic and international markets. It is the driving force in business. Therefore, the degree to which companies are able to do it well and respond to customer needs and wants largely determines their success.

Southern New Hampshire University's Marketing Program integrates theory and application. Marketing majors also study general management, finance, organizational behavior, information technology and selected liberal arts courses, ensuring that students learn the tenets of marketing in concert with those disciplines. Domestic and international marketing internships and study abroad programs allow Marketing majors additional opportunities to link marketing theory with practice.

Students will also formulate an ePortfolio and a career portfolio which are included in the coursework of the marketing curriculum.

Program Outcomes

• Utilize primary and secondary data to determine the position of a product in the market
• Recommend strategies for maximizing both internal and external opportunities through the effective use of the marketing mix
• Develop strategic marketing plans in alignment with stated missions, objectives, and goals of the organizations
• Employ effective written and oral communication skills appropriate to the professional marketing context
• Apply legal and ethical principles to marketing activities
• Collaborate in cross-functional internal and external environments to ensure the creation, capture, and delivery of value

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Southern New Hampshire University. Mechanical Engineering is one of the broadest engineering disciplines, and SNHU's program will ensure that you gain the design, analysis, development, and manufacturing knowledge that you need to succeed in a variety of different fields.

You'll gain a thorough understanding of mechanical systems, and be prepared to enter the engineering field in the areas of advanced materials, robotics, thermal-fluid systems, power and energy systems, propulsion systems, manufacturing, and more.

SNHU has modelled its engineering programs in accordance with the international CDIO initiative, "an innovative educational framework for producing the next generation of engineers that stresses engineering fundamentals set in the context of Conceiving, Designing, Implementing, and Operating real-world systems and products." CDIO is a prominent engineering educational philosophy and is intended to achieve a fine balance between project-based, hands-on learning and traditional, theory-based engineering education. No matter your interest, the program will help you develop the necessary skills to begin your chosen career.

Program Educational Objectives

The following statements describe the career and professional accomplishments that the BS Mechanical Engineering program is preparing graduates to achieve within a few years of graduation:

• Professional careers in Mechanical Engineering or other disciplines utilizing the knowledge and problem-solving skills they developed in the SNHU Mechanical Engineering program;
• Increasing responsibility in technical and/or management areas;
• Recognition or affirmation from their managers and peers as effective and valued members of their work team;
• Increasing discernment and sensitivity in the consideration of global and societal contexts and consequences when making engineering decisions;
• Expansion of their professional, personal, and interpersonal skills and engagement in lifelong learning activities, including post-graduate education for some graduates;
• Involvement with professional and other service activities that contribute to industry and society.

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 Accounting Program provides students with the educational prerequisites required for the certified public accountant examination, certified management accountant examination, certified internal auditor examination and a host of other professional titles related to accounting and taxation.

Accounting students will receive general instruction in business and a thorough education in all areas of accounting, ?nance and taxation. Students majoring in accounting will be able to specialize in either the ?nancial or managerial ?elds of accounting. An internship also is available in this program. Students will be able to take additional electives to supplement their knowledge or to further specialize their educations.

Program Outcomes

• Analyze and apply 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
• Plan and prepare tax returns using knowledge of tax laws and regulations
• Analyze, interpret and communicate accounting information to various internal and external stakeholders
• Audit financial information and controls employing effective techniques and in accordance with professional standards
• Apply professional ethics to guide conduct and decision-making in the field of accounting

 Analyzes effective managerial processes including the initiation, planning, execution and successful completion of a project. You’ll cover topics including project scope, timing, cost, quality, risk, resources, communications and best practices to manage stakeholder expectations. You’ll may also take a course that helps prepare you for the Project Management Professional (PMP)® exam – enhancing your marketability in the workforce.

• Demonstrate specialized knowledge in project management that builds upon and extends the core competencies of effective business administration

Our bachelor's in computer science with a concentration in machine learning will provide you with an introduction to fundamental and advanced concepts, techniques and principles. Machine learning is a field of computer science that takes the approach of teaching computers to learn from data/experience and solve problems, instead of providing solutions. Various real-world applications and examples of machine learning will be discussed in the machine learning concentration. You will also be able to explore the different types of machine learning algorithms, apply them to real-world data and interpret and visualize the results.

The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration concentration in Finance provides students with an overview of financial management for both organizations and individuals that includes various financial planning strategies and investment vehicles. Students analyze quantitative and qualitative data to address a variety of financial scenarios. Students are introduced to corporate finance in a global setting and examine the effects that exchange rate volatility, international risk, and macroeconomic fluctuations have on financial planning and decision-making.