Strayer University

Wondering where you can get a degree that will benefit you in the global economy? Stayer University's Online Bachelor's Degree program in International Business is just another reason why Strayer is a leader in online education. This is great for any dedicated, polished businessperson looking to extend their skills into the global market.

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Regionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, Strayer University delivers its program entirely online. Strayer University is dedicated to providing students with programs that help them to form their employable skills.

Bachelor of Science in International Business

Strayer University's Bachelor of Science (BS) in International Business program is designed to expand with the marketplace and hone your business skills for the modern world. Earning your degree in international business can lead you on a path to a rewarding career that provides you with the chance to engage in business activities all throughout the world.

The program develop the skills needed in international business, marketing, finance, and trade worldwide. Students majoring in international business will learn policy analysis and business prospect management in today's global economy. The BS in International Business is comprised by four distinct areas of study, totalling 180 credit hours:

• Area 1: Core Component (27 credit hours)
  • Fundamental introductory courses
• Area 2: Major Component (54 credit hours)
  • Advanced courses specific to major
• Area 3: General Studies Component (54 credit hours)
  • A blend of courses to choose from, outside the student's major
• Area 4: Elective (45 credit hours)
  • Courses selected with the guidance of an academic advisor
  • Can be used to achieve a complementary minor (requires 10 courses)

Strayer University's BS in International Business is a great choice for the next generation of business professionals, and those wanting to stay competitive in an increasingly integrated global marketplace. For details regarding the BS in International Business program and campuses, the Strayer University 2010- 2011 catalog is available here (PDF format).

Diploma in Acquisition and Contract Management

The Acquisition and Contract Management diploma program offered at Strayer University supplies students with current and relevant knowledge pertaining to contract management policies and procedures. Program graudtes will be prepared for a career in contract management, in both corporate and governmental agencies.

The Acquisition and Contract Management programs provided by Strayer University were developed with the assistance of the Contract Services Association of America (CSA). Students attending part-time, this program can be completed in as little as 18 months with the 54 required credit hours. Coursework includes:

• Accounting I
• Introduction to Business
• Fundamentals of E-Business
• Purchasing and Materials Management
• Cost and Price Analysis
• Principles of Federal Acquisition and Contract Management
• Contract Administration and Management
• Contract and Purchasing Negotiation Techniques
• Project Management
• Introduction to Information Systems
• Procurement and Contract Law
• Introduction to College Mathematics

Strayer University also offers an Associate in Arts, and an Undergraduate Certificate in Business Administration. To learn more about the Diploma in Acquisition and Contract Management program, the browse through the Strayer University 2010- 2011 catalog (PDF format).

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Strayer University recently re-designed the MBA program to offer a broad set of business management tools, while affording students a choice of concentrations, to acclimate their degrees to fit their careers and learning objectives.

The MBA program helps already working professionals to advance in their careers, by giving them insight into better decision making, globalization, technology, and ethical challenges. Any prospective graduate student who has not completed required coursework prior to acceptance into the graduate program will be required to do so.

MBA students will need basic knowledge of MS Office, or a similar program, and be familiar with basic computer skills within their field of choice. Students can obtain a self-study preparation CD at the Strayer University Online Bookstore.

With a wide array of educational options and concentrations available, students of the MBA program will be able to improve their comprehension, advance their careers, and expand their opportunities in the business world.

MBA programs are available with the following areas of concentration:

• Accounting
• Acquisition
• Finance
• Health Services Administration
• Hosptality and Tourism Management
• Human Resource Management
• Information Systems Management
• International Business
• Management
• Marketing
• Professional Studies
• Project Management
• Public Administration

Strayer University's coursework combines theoretical knowledge with practical experience, which can instantly be put to use in your career. For more information about Strayer's MBA programs and any areas of concentration, turn to the Strayer University's 2010- 2011 catalog (PDF format).

Master of Public Administration (MPA)

The Master of Public Administration (MPA) is for individuals who wish to get into public service at a management level. The academic track focuses on the development of practical, conceptual and analytical competencies shared by Strayer University's MBA degree, yet highlight the 'public' view of administration.

The MPA degree prepares scholars to manage and direct public groups and government offices. Graduates with MPA degrees work for local, state and federal governments as well as non-profits, non-governmental organizations, trade associations, political parties, and consulting firms, according to the National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration (NASPAA).

Prerequisite coursework may be necessary for entrance into the graduate program, especially for students who earned a degree in an unrelated field of study. The MPA program requires a minimum of 54 credit hours and consists of:

• Area 1: Core Component
  • Information Systems for Decision-Making
  • Managerial Economics and Globalization
  • Quantitative Methods
  • Research Methods
• Area 2 Major Component
  • Managing Public and Non-Profit Organizations
  • Leadership and Conflict Resolution
  • Public Personnel Management
  • Directed Research Project
• Area 3: Concentration
  • Public Budgeting and Finance
  • Politics, Policy and Ethics in the Public Sector
  • Policy Analysis and Program Evaluation

For further information about Strayer University's MPA program, check out the 2010- 2011 course catalog (PDF format).

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