Learn to deliver projects on time, on budget, and on spec when you earn your Project Management Graduate Certificate online. Finish your program prepared to lead a project through its entire life cycle from initiation to planning, execution to monitoring, and completion. What you learn in this program can help you make an impact that is recognized across all departments of a company or organization. You'll come away from this graduate learning experience not just with the requisite training for certification in project management. You'll have a greater understanding of scheduling, planning, cost and risk assessment, budget management, negotiation and conflict resolution, communications, securing resources, presentation, and evaluation.

Learn how to:

- Manage projects from start to finish

- Prepare for project management certification exams

Becoming a Project Management Professional (PMP)® Through SNHUs relationship with the Project Management Institute (PMI)®, this program is designed to give students the education, experience, and guidance needed to prepare for the Project Management Professional (PMP) exam. The content provided in this program satisfies the 35 hours of project management education required to apply for the PMP® exam. In addition, we require all instructors to complete the PMI® Authorized Training Partner Train the Trainer  PMP exam Prep Program, which equips our faculty with the authority to deliver PMP® exam prep and training content to PMIs quality standards for the revised exam, which went into effect in January 2021.

Students who choose to pursue their PMP certification will find that this in-demand, industry-recognized credential adds significant value to their skillset and job prospect potential, helping to boost their career growth and earning potential. The project management graduate program teaches you the concepts, strategies, and tools that today's project managers need to be successful. The program is taught by practicing business professionals immersed in the field each day. They understand what's working, what's not, and what trends and technology on the horizon are likely to affect project managers. But there will always be two factors important to getting work done.

"Cost and time are the two most valuable resources with any project," said Anthony Allen, an adjunct instructor at SNHU. "Applying the right project management methodology can help you manage those resources effectively."

In your studies at SNHU, you'll take 3 required courses that can help you develop the skills necessary to manage cost and time:

- Project Management

- Quantitative Analysis for Decision Making

- Seminar in Project Management

For your last 2 courses, you'll have the option to choose from a variety of topics. One of the Project Management for PMP® certifications is what you'll want to take if your end goal is meeting the 35-hour educational requirement for the Project Management Professional certification. If you're seeking hands-on experience, another option you may want to seek out is an internship in operations or project management. Not only could you have a project management certificate on your resume by the end of the program, but you also could have the experience to add to it as well giving you an edge in the field.

While you'll learn plenty of hard skills in your coursework, you'll also find yourself developing your soft skills. Dianne Swanciger, an adjunct instructor at Southern New Hampshire University, listed crucial traits like:

- Communication

- Critical thinking

- Leadership

- Negotiation

- Organization

- Self-motivation

Didn't take business undergraduate courses? You may need to take a foundation class Mathematics and Statistics for Business before beginning your project management certificate. The content in the course pertains to many business classes, and your admission counselor or academic advisor may request that you take this class. Find out if this class applies to you by contacting our team at SNHU.

Develop the skills necessary to link operations and projects with relevant activities in almost all areas of business with the Master of Science in Project Management and Operations from Southern New Hampshire University. You'll receive broad exposure to leading-edge topics and skill development in operations management, project management, supply chain management, logistics, quality control, and management science. This exposure and your participation in several team projects will provide you with the concepts, language, insights, tools, and leadership skills you'll need for success in operations and project management.

You'll enjoy access to authentic market-relevant content and projects. In the process, you'll be further prepared for a professional career relating to the analysis, design, implementation, and management of operations and projects in manufacturing and service organizations. The MS operations degree program explores the contemporary issues that make almost any business run smoothly. Areas of study include supply chain management, international supply chain management, project management for PMP® certification, management of service operations, and Six Sigma quality management.

Learn how to:

- Recommend strategies for optimizing the production of goods and services

- Identify total quality management (TQM) principles

- Create, evaluate and assess project plans to ensure outcomes

- Recommend strategies for improving the supply chain

- Evaluate operational and project management environments

- Manage cross-functional environments to ensure project goals

Becoming a Project Management Professional (PMP)® Through SNHUs relationship with the Project Management Institute (PMI)®, this program is designed to give students the education, experience, and guidance needed to prepare for the Project Management Professional (PMP) exam. The content provided in this program satisfies the 35 hours of project management education required to apply for the PMP® exam. In addition, we require all instructors to complete the PMI® Authorized Training Partner Train the Trainer PMP exam Prep Program, which equips our faculty with the authority to deliver PMP® exam prep and training content to PMIs quality standards for the revised exam, which went into effect in January 2021.

Students who choose to pursue their PMP certification will find that this in-demand, industry-recognized credential adds significant value to their skillset and job prospect potential, helping to boost their career growth and earning potential. Program Mission The MS in Project Management and Operations is designed to fulfill the university's mission of training intellectually and culturally enriched individuals to be successful in their careers and contribute to their communities. In addition, the program responds to the university's purpose of preparing students for an ever-changing and increasingly interconnected world. Receive Credit for Prior Learning You've earned it. Now take advantage of it.

Students bringing in the following certifications may be eligible to waive certain courses, helping you save time and tuition.

- Active CPSM Certification can be substituted for QSO-635: International Supply Chain Management

- Active CSCP APICS Certification can be substituted for QSO-630: Supply Chain Management

- Active Six Sigma Black Belt can be substituted for QSO-625: Six Sigma for Black Belt Certification

This 36-credit interdisciplinary program gives you the knowledge, skills, and education you need to pursue or accelerate a career in operations management and project management. The master's in project management can be completed in as few as 15 months and provides a market-relevant combination of comprehensive business education and real-world applications. The program's technology-integrated coursework is continually adjusted to reflect the latest topics, technology, and tactics in the field. As an MS in Project Management and Operations student, you'll take 6 required courses, an additional 4 elective courses in your area of interest, and 2 graduate-level business courses. Of your 36 credits, 24 credit hours must be QSO (Quantitative Studies & Operations Management) courses.

While Jill McCamant '21 says each course gave her new information she can apply to her career, she uses the takeaways from one class frequently. "I enjoyed Managing Difficult Conversations," she said. "No one wants to have difficult conversations with team members. I learned that I need to listen better and actually hear what the team member is saying. Then I can address the situation based on what is being told to me. I use this technique when I am working with my customers."

Michelle Hahn '20 also had great experiences with her courses. "I am an educator in my existing field," she said. "One thing I tell my students is that you know you are in the right place when every class is the best class you've taken. That's how it was for my first graduate degree, and that's how it was for this graduate degree from SNHU." Top-tier faculty boasts advanced academic qualifications and many years of practical experience in operations and project management. "Having these practitioners teaching about their practice surely made a world of difference in how well I understood the concepts," Hahn said.

"All of the instructors had a wide range of experience," McCamant agreed. "I loved hearing about their current and past careers.... They provided great feedback and I was able to use that feedback to improve my grades." Overall, it was a positive experience for both graduates."Learning about operations has changed my outlook on what I am capable of achieving," McCamant said. "I love operations. I enjoy improving processes and setting goals."

Note: Students who take QSO 645: Project Management for PMP Certification as part of their MS in Project Management will meet the 35 hours of project management education required in order to take the PMP exam.

Earn your nursing degree faster with our affordable online Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from Southern New Hampshire University. Healthcare is evolving at a rapid pace. The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated these changes creating even more opportunities for nurses like you to take the next step in your career. You're ready. But with challenges of time, tuition, and a demanding work schedule, it feels impossible to go further. At SNHU, it is possible. We understand the barriers standing between you and your goals. That's why we've updated our online MSN to help you break through to the next phase of your career.

Our online MSN offers A way to fast track your degree. With 5 career-focused program tracks and fewer credits to earn your degree (36 for most MSN tracks; 51 for the family nurse practitioner track), you can earn your MSN in as fast as 1.5 years. At SNHU, you have the flexibility to take one or two courses per term, allowing you to accelerate at times that fit your life and schedule. Plus, at only $627 per credit, you can take advantage of some of the lowest online tuition rates in the nation. For the four 36 credit tracks, this means you pay under $23,000 intuition. The FNP track is 51 credits, meaning students would pay approximately $32,000 in tuition plus the cost of the immersion experience. More options.

Our 5 affordable tracks can help prepare you for various career paths. Whether you want to become a family nurse practitioner (FNP), nurse leader, educator, population health professional, or advocate for healthcare quality and safety, you can tailor your MSN degree to your goals. Advanced skills. Each track is aligned to the latest American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) essentials, helping you build the critical thinking, leadership, and evidence-based practice skills you need to provide equitable care in any number of healthcare environments. Plus, 100% of our faculty are doctorally prepared to give you the industry expertise and insider knowledge you need to get ahead.

"The learning experience goes beyond being simply academic to practical in my everyday work," said Les Rothrock '15, a graduate of the MSN program at SNHU. "It has given me the edge to be better prepared and equipped in doing my job. I have learned how to research and problem solve issues in my work as well."

Our online MSN program has been designed with the future of the nursing profession in mind while keeping a finger on the pulse of the current healthcare industry. This is especially important now, as new therapies, technologies, and complex medical treatments to address patient needs are introduced on a daily basis. Not only that healthcare legislation and regulation continue to evolve. To keep the quality of care aligned with the industry's expectations and demands, healthcare organizations need highly educated nurses to fill leadership roles. The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) online program at SNHU prepares you with the key competencies necessary for the continuous improvement of the safety and quality of healthcare systems.

Learn how to:

- Propose initiatives and technologies that facilitate decision-making for patient care

- Motivate change and drive improvement in healthcare

- Create health prevention and promotion initiatives

- Generate solutions for navigating quality and cost in healthcare excellence

- Advocate for policies and effective systems that meet the needs of consumers

- Build effective working relationships across organizations

No BSN yet? No problem! SNHU offers an accelerated online RN to MSN pathway option that allows eligible registered nurses to achieve their MSN faster and for less money. The RN to MSN accelerated pathway can be applied to the nursing education and population healthcare tracks. The master's in nursing online degree is designed to help you build key competencies you need for nursing practice at the master's level. All online MSN tracks begin with the same 5 core courses giving you the opportunity to explore before you choose the direction you want to go.

The 5 core courses are:

- Role Development and the Transformation of the MSN Nurse. In this course, you'll explore the roles of an MSN professional nurse. This includes the differentiation of the APRN role and scope of practice and the development of a plan for career-long learning. You'll evaluate practice experiences and explore the influence of healthcare systems, policy, and trends in shaping MSN professional practice. Finally, you'll continue to form and cultivate your professional nursing identity through critique, engagement, and the development of inter-professional relationships.

- Interprofessional Leadership in Healthcare. In this course, you'll develop the skills of an MSN professional working in complex healthcare systems to promote a culture of safety and quality outcomes. You'll learn how to challenge assumptions, be prepared to proactively take action based on timely and reliable information, and create solutions that anticipate needs across the four spheres of care: prevention and promotion of health and well-being, chronic disease care, regenerative care, and hospice/palliative care. You'll cultivate leadership, communication skills, and strategies to promote interprofessional team collaboration and strengthen partnerships thereby improving outcomes across a variety of settings.

- Epidemiological and Biostatistical Applications in Healthcare. This course focuses on the principles and foundations of epidemiology and biostatistics for healthcare application. You'll evaluate basic concepts of disease transmission and study designs as you learn how to quantify disease progression and assess risk factors. You'll gain skills in the application of data collection, data analysis, and hypothesis testing to health data as a way to support health promotion, disease prevention, and clinical decision-making.

- Global Health & Diversity. In this course, you'll explore major global health challenges and their impact on healthcare delivery systems. Topics explored include determinants of health, multiple approaches to advance health, social justice principles, and strategies to advocate for social justice. You'll gain critical knowledge to apply social justice and human rights principles to address global health and wellness in the face of a more diverse patient population.

- Evidence-Based Practice & Scholarly Inquiry. This course can help you translate evidence-based practice that is essential for continuous improvement in a variety of healthcare settings. Course topics include the use of scholarly inquiry, evaluation of existing clinical practice guidelines, critical analysis, and synthesis of the best evidence to inform practice. You'll gain skills in using various databases for retrieving scholarly evidence and best practices to improve healthcare outcomes, and then apply evidence-based practices to the role of an MSN professional.

"Each online MSN program track integrates hands-on learning to help you succeed in the role of your choice. Plus, you'll get the expert instruction of our full-time faculty 100% of whom are doctorally prepared to give you the insider knowledge you need to get ahead. The instructors at Southern New Hampshire University are professionals, they're friendly and they connect to you as a person," said Bonnie Fecowicz '16. "They share their personal lives with you and want you to share yours."

Politically charged and civically engaged, New Hampshire has a seat at the head of the election table with the first-in-the-nation primary. From this position, Southern New Hampshire University's Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Political Science can give you a unique perspective on the relationship between the U.S. political system, public perception and the policies that shape government.

"The online political science degree program takes a practical approach to politics, analyzing events in real-time and applying solutions to local, national, and international scenarios. You'll explore political questions, tactics, and strategies from many perspectives while you develop the critical thinking and communication skills you need to succeed in the political arena. Southern New Hampshire University's online political science program is not just for those seeking a career in politics," said Rob Mellen Jr., Ph.D., political science faculty at SNHU. "It is a program designed to help students think critically about the issues facing them in contemporary society through the consideration and analysis of multiple policy options."

In the online political science BA program, you'll develop a pragmatic and comprehensive understanding of the U.S. political system with a special emphasis on ethical and empathetic civic engagement.

Learn how to:

- Understand major components of political systems

- Analyze a wide range of current and historical political issues

- Apply effective research skills using primary and secondary resources

- Communicate to various audiences effectively

- Promote active citizenship and engagement in public service using civic discourse

Earn credits for what you already know: Did you know certain work and life experiences like industry-recognized certifications, law enforcement training and math knowledge could save you time and money at SNHU? Learn how you could get credit for work or life experience. The online political science degree program includes an extensive overview of politics, from the organization of political parties and campaigns to fundraising and finance.

Here's a sample of just a few of the courses you may take:

- International Relations

- American State and Local Government

- The Legal System in America

- Globalization and World Politics

- Analysis and Research in Political Science

- Public Administration

"A degree in political science means you learn and understand how power, in all its various forms, influences the way people think, what they say, and what they do," said Jocelyn Torres, Ph.D., an adjunct faculty member at SNHU. "You become an expert in power relationships applicable to any number of professional arenas." And at the end of the bachelor's in a political science program, you'll see just how true this can be. Synthesizing and integrating the knowledge and skills you've developed throughout your coursework, you'll demonstrate your expertise through a capstone course experience."

Great leaders have a common trait. They're driven to be better leaders. Better problem solvers. Better at leading with mission and purpose. More effective at managing conflict and navigating challenging times. The Master of Science (MS) in Organizational Leadership is a fully online degree program that prepares students to be leaders in their careers. The skills acquired in this program offer flexibility for professional growth and advancement in nearly all industries, which makes graduates with this degree in demand.

The world needs more great leaders. This program is designed to cultivate them. Whether you're in a leadership role now or preparing to step up to one, the MS in Organizational Leadership program lays the groundwork you'll need to succeed. You'll learn to lead individuals, teams, and organizations; become adept at setting strategic goals; manage shifts in the organizational structure, and gain the expertise to move the business forward in times of change. The skills and insights you'll acquire through this program can help you master best leadership practices that can get immediately applied in the workplace.

Ben Locwin '09 already had an MBA and an established career in the biotechnology and pharmaceuticals field when he enrolled in SNHU's online master in organizational leadership. His motivation was to refine my personal leadership brand. Locwin saw the degree as an important credential to show "I had invested a significant amount of time in understanding how organizations operate." He also saw it as a chance to get better at motivating employees to help improve company performance. With the increased complexities of doing business in a global marketplace, leaders need to be more strategic to keep employees motivated and businesses running smoothly. A report from Human Resource Executive that came out amid the 2020 global pandemic shows how technology can help.2 While it focuses on times of crisis, its lessons apply to at least two key aspects of managing today's workforce remote workers and communications.

The MS in Organizational Leadership explores the use of technology in tandem with other strategies to successfully lead teams, business units, and organizations. Workers depend on strong leaders in the best of times. In challenging times, they depend on them even more. "Each business has its own nuance, but they all boil down to the development of products and/or services, said Locwin, "and those don't happen without people producing them. And people need good leadership they can look up to in times of ambiguity. SNHUs MS in Organizational Leadership will not only help you become the kind of leader people look up to. It will help you know how to move the business forward, along with your career."

For students seeking career growth with a specialized focus as a human resources professional, SNHUs organizational leadership masters also offers the opportunity to:

- Pursue certification from the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)

- Pursue certification from the HR Certification Institute (HRCI®) - Earn a graduate certificate in human resource management in conjunction with your degree program

Learn how to:

- Analyze organizational behavior to improve communication and interactions

- Lead individuals, teams, and organizations

- Balance the needs, expectations, and priorities of various stakeholders

- Resolve issues using strategic HR management

- Implement theories and models to drive organizational change

- Apply strategies to enhance organizational performance

- Promote and nurture growth in others to achieve common goals

"Whether you aspire to be an HR manager, a nonprofit administrator, a corporate manager, or a small business owner, the master's in organizational leadership was designed with your goals in mind. The MS in Organizational Leadership provides an opportunity to examine leadership, change management, and corporate social responsibility from a theoretic and practical perspective," said Dr. Jennifer Varney, senior associate dean of SNHU’s business programs.

"SNHUs program offers a balanced blend of theory and practice. You'll study theories about motivation, strategy, and leadership, and then put them into practice. In the process, you'll gain all the rewards of developing a valuable new skill set, without the risks of real-world learning experiences. We provide a safe sandbox or playground for our students to try simulations and develop confidence in their abilities," said Dr. Linda Ellington, SNHU faculty lead for organizational leadership.

Debra Crombie '21G agreed. "There were quite a few classes where I was immediately able to transfer my learning into the workplace, which helped me immensely," she said.

She especially enjoyed her Leading Change class.

"In my former role, we were implementing a new HRIS (human resources information system), and my role was to lead the change management part of the project along with the training part," she said. "Thank goodness I had learned about Kotters 8 Step Change Model, or I would have floundered."

For Melissa Tilton '14 '21G, she found plenty of value in her Negotiation and Advocacy class. "At first, I did not think I would necessarily need or want to learn more about negotiations, but it was not about money," she said. "It was about getting things done and ensuring that you are constantly working with customers/peers/partners/colleagues to make things happen which is what I do all day at work. The coursework in this class forced me outside of my comfort zone, but I was constantly having these a-ha moments at home and work when I realized what I was learning was immediately impacting the work I was doing."

As a master in leadership candidate, you'll acquire the essential skills and mindsets of organizational leadership, including:

- Problem-solving and decision-making

- Communicating (and listening) effectively

- Learning from a diversity of perspectives

- Relationship- and team-building

- Developing leadership potential in others

- Identifying future innovations and opportunities

- Understanding your business environment

- Conducting business with integrity and ethics

- Thinking strategically and holistically

- Spreading the organization's vision

The curriculum for SNHUs 12-course (36-credit) online masters in organizational leadership includes:

- 6 core leadership courses

- 3 leadership electives

- 3 business electives, enabling you to select courses in your areas of interest

For those seeking career growth with a specialized focus as a human resources professional, the program also offers the opportunity to:

- Receive certification from the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)

- Receive certification from the HR Certification Institute (HRCI®)

- Earn a graduate certificate in human resource management

SNHU's online master's degree in leadership features these 6 core courses:

- Human Behavior in Organizations. Look at theories of motivation, communication, leadership, power, and change relative to contemporary issues. Identify organizational issues, conduct a root cause analysis from a human behavior perspective, and determine targeted solutions that create positive sustainable change.

- Strategic Human Resource Management. Examine HR functions and state and federal regulatory requirements. Analyze the strategic role of the HR manager in terms of recruitment, hiring, training, career development, and more. Aligned to the globally recognized Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) Body of Competency & Knowledge Model (BoCK).

- Leading Change. Discover the various techniques and strategies used to effect systematic change and transform organizations. Coursework integrates Kotter's processes for leading change, organizational development, and transformation theory and practice.

- Organizational Leadership. Learn traditional and contemporary leadership theories and apply them to the analysis of the behavior of business managers, entrepreneurs, and other recognized individuals. The course includes readings, cases, exercises, and numerous examples of effective leadership models.

- Responsible Corporate Leadership. Investigate the nature of the environments in which enterprises conduct their operations to determine the actual and desirable levels of business managers' attentiveness and responsiveness to the relationship between the enterprise and society.

- Organizational Leadership Capstone. The culminating experience for the program, the capstone will assess your ability to synthesize and integrate the knowledge and skills developed throughout your coursework.

Prior course assignments scaffold to the final project, so you learn sequential order of analysis techniques that transfer to real-life situations in any organization or industry. Sam Mahra 09G identified topics around responsible corporate leadership.

"I truly enjoyed the social science and corporate social responsibility aspects of the program," Mahra said. "That's not the only aspect that students are thankful for. "

"Another one of the most attractive parts of this program is the caring and dedicated faculty who are subject matter experts in their fields," said Dr. Christina Dumeng, associate dean at SNHU.

"Our MS in Organizational Leadership faculty go above and beyond the call of duty to ensure their students are learning contemporary skills to lead from any seat in their organizations."SNHU selects instructors who have a wealth of knowledge," said Nathalie Ojeda '21G.

"They helped create a conversation between peers, which helped us get a better understanding of material.... Instructors are very supportive, provide feedback and encouragement, and are available throughout the week." Willie Wingfield '21 felt the same way about his experience. "The instructors provided personal and professional experiences that were important to seeing and understanding the real-world applications of each course," he said. "Each instructor was knowledgeable and provided their own personal touch. They were challenging, supportive, knowledgeable, caring, and provided communication that was necessary for me achieving my goal of attaining my degree."

What matters to you? What makes you want to be a better leader? Gain the skills and credentials you need to move your career and your organization forward with SNHU's master's in leadership online.

Operations managers are responsible for developing, improving, and managing the processes used to produce and transport products, services, and even people. They're often tasked with reducing costs, maximizing profits, and increasing customer satisfaction - critical areas to any organization's sustainability. Develop the knowledge and skills you need to help businesses run with the Bachelor of Science in Operations Management online degree program at Southern New Hampshire University.

Learn how to:

- Solve problems with the process, procedure, and product

- Implement continuous improvement practices

- Apply operations management theory and best practices

- Promote low-risk operations management decisions

- Implement procedures that influence business sustainability

- Promote accountability, sustainability, and organizational effectiveness

Leadership skills are key to success in this field. That's just one of many reasons that military students are especially well-suited for the BS in Operations Management. Some students are also able to receive credit for their military service in addition to tuition discounts, allowing them to advance their careers without putting their life on hold. Contact an Admission counselor to learn more. Become a Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® Want to earn a certification that can help position you for success in the field? As part of SNHU's online operations management degree program, you can take QSO-345: Project Management for CAPM® Certification course, which can prepare you to take the PMI® Certified Associate in Project Management® exam. Receive Credit for Prior Learning You've earned it. Now take advantage of it.

If you have the following certifications, you may be eligible to waive certain courses, helping you save time and tuition.

- Active Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® Certification for QSO-345: Project Management for CAPM® Certification

- Six Sigma Green Belt Certification (with an exam score of 280 or above) for QSO-360: Six Sigma Quality Management

Choose the bachelor's in online operations management degree alone, or elect a concentration in Logistics and Transportation or Project Management. SNHU's operations degree provides a solid foundation of knowledge for managing operations in manufacturing, service, and other sectors. The curriculum builds upon a business core, emphasizing communication, ethics, and globalization. This bachelor's program culminates in a capstone course, meant to assess students' ability to synthesize and integrate the knowledge and skills they have developed throughout their coursework.

Enhance your Bachelor of Science (BS) in Operations Management with a concentration in Logistics and Transportation at Southern New Hampshire University. This program is perfect for business-savvy professionals and military service members interested in essential operations and supply chain management strategies. Our specialized operations management degree will help position you for success in a number of dynamic industries. Whether you're managing the daily processes of a manufacturing plant, overseeing the shipment of medical supplies, or playing an integral role in food delivery for a fast-paced restaurant, you'll build skills that make a big impact.

Learn how to:

- Assess and implement operations management theory

- Evaluate and apply continuous improvement practices

- Solve problems with the process, procedure, and product

- Explore factors that influence business sustainability

- Make low-risk operations management decisions

- Promote accountability, sustainability, and organizational effectiveness

SNHU's online logistics degree program explores the complex processes essential to supply chain management, including moving and storing supplies, work-in-progress and finished goods. It also examines the steps necessary to integrate suppliers, factories, warehouses, and stores so products can be distributed to customers in the right quantity, at the right time. Courses in this program can also help prepare you to sit for 2 additional certification exams.

These exams, available through the Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM), are:

- Certified in Logistics, Transportation & Distribution (CLTD)

- Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) Each requires either 3 years of related business experience or a bachelor's degree in a related field.

Become a Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® Want to earn a certification that can help position you for success in the field? As part of SNHU's online operations management degree program, you can take QSO-345: Project Management for CAPM® Certification course, which can prepare you to take the Certified Associate in Project Management® exam offered by the Project Management Institute (PMI). Receive Credit for Prior Learning You've earned it. Now take advantage of it.

If you have the following certifications, you may be eligible to waive certain courses, helping you save time and tuition.

- Active Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® Certification can be substituted for QSO-345: Project Management for CAPM® Certification

- Six Sigma Green Belt Certification (with an exam score of 280 or above) can be substituted for QSO-360: Six Sigma Quality Management

The logistics and transportation concentration will help you focus on the effective management, delivery, and storage of information or materials. This includes production and manufacturing processes.

"SNHU's operations degree provides a solid foundation of knowledge for managing contemporary operations across diverse industries," said Dr. Zuzana Buzzell, associate dean at SNHU. "The curriculum builds upon a business core, emphasizing communication, ethics, and globalization."

Throughout the program, you'll gain fundamental business knowledge and learn how to apply it across global industries. Specifically, you'll explore areas including logistics management, reverse logistics, transportation management, and integrated supply chain management. Real-world application is a cornerstone of this specialized logistics and transportation degree program. You'll analyze business case studies, design and manage spreadsheets and use software and advanced tools to boost delivery consistency.

In terms of specific competencies, you'll learn how to:

- Develop business communication, problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills

- Execute and manage operations

- Implement leading-edge supply chain strategies

- Enhance delivery reliability

- Apply logistics theories and tools

- Optimize the supply chain

This bachelor's program culminates in a capstone experience, giving you the opportunity to apply what you've learned.

Operations managers are responsible for developing, improving, and managing the processes used to produce and transport products, services, and even people. They're often tasked with reducing costs, maximizing profits, and increasing customer satisfaction - critical areas to any organization's sustainability. Develop the knowledge and skills you need to help businesses run with the Bachelor of Science in Operations Management online degree program at Southern New Hampshire University.

Learn how to:

- Solve problems with the process, procedure, and product

- Implement continuous improvement practices

- Apply operations management theory and best practices

- Promote low-risk operations management decisions

- Implement procedures that influence business sustainability

- Promote accountability, sustainability, and organizational effectiveness

Leadership skills are key to success in this field. That's just one of many reasons that military students are especially well-suited for the BS in Operations Management. Some students are also able to receive credit for their military service in addition to tuition discounts, allowing them to advance their careers without putting their life on hold. Contact an Admission counselor to learn more. Become a Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® Want to earn a certification that can help position you for success in the field? As part of SNHU's online operations management degree program, you can take QSO-345: Project Management for CAPM® Certification course, which can prepare you to take the PMI® Certified Associate in Project Management® exam. Receive Credit for Prior Learning You've earned it. Now take advantage of it.

If you have the following certifications, you may be eligible to waive certain courses, helping you save time and tuition.

- Active Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® Certification for QSO-345: Project Management for CAPM® Certification

- Six Sigma Green Belt Certification (with an exam score of 280 or above) for QSO-360: Six Sigma Quality Management

Choose the bachelor's in online operations management degree alone, or elect a concentration in Logistics and Transportation or Project Management. SNHU's operations degree provides a solid foundation of knowledge for managing operations in manufacturing, service, and other sectors. The curriculum builds upon a business core, emphasizing communication, ethics, and globalization. This bachelor's program culminates in a capstone course, meant to assess students' ability to synthesize and integrate the knowledge and skills they have developed throughout their coursework.

Earn your Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Mathematics online and develop a strong mathematical skill set, including advanced ability in mathematical methods, reasoning, and problem solving.

Learn how to:

- Analyze and solve problems across a broad range of mathematical areas

- Construct, evaluate and present mathematical solutions

- Use mathematical reasoning to solve real-world problems

- Create logical mathematical proofs

Earn math credits for what you already know: Save time and tuition with our Pathways to Math Success assessments. Depending on your scores, you could earn up to 12 math credits the equivalent of 4 courses toward your degree for less than $50 per assessment. If you have a genuine interest in mathematics, you have an ideal way to multiply your skills with the help of instructors in the online BA in Mathematics degree program.

"The instructors at SNHU not only brought classroom experience and most of them brought in real-world experience," said Luanne Dexter '18. "They really helped me to understand how the concepts are used and also how to find additional resources if I needed them."

This online math degree provides broad exposure to the key branches of mathematics. In addition, students can strengthen their math skills and marketability through the use of industry-standard programming languages like Python, Matlab, and R to solve real-world problems in business, and finance in just about any discipline. In addition to completing your core BA requirements, you'll complete 13 math courses as you work toward your math degree online 3 of which are elective courses based on your particular areas of interest. Courses in this program are taught by seasoned faculty with real-world experience as mathematicians and educators across a broad range of fields, including business, economics, technology, natural sciences, and social sciences.

"The class that stood out the most to me was Differential Equations," Dexter said. "This was the last in-person course I had taken at a local college ... and the professor told us that most of us would fail. That was the case, and I was really discouraged after that. SNHU was a completely different experience. I was given so many resources and full support from the professor. I was so happy when I completed that course since it signified a new experience, and I knew I was in the right program."

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Tackle complex public health challenges and transform lives with an online Master of Public Health (MPH) degree program. You'll learn how to act swiftly to help control illness and disease outbreaks, develop and enact wellness programs for communities, recommend and champion policy changes with global implications and track progress toward your goal of improving the population's health. You'll be ready to implement effective campaigns, shape public policy, analyze evidence-based research and monitor epidemiological findings all while earning the widely recognized credentials needed for elevating the health of individuals and populations globally and locally.

"We look at the issues that are going on in our communities through a social justice lens," said SNHU adjunct instructor Dede Teteh, a certified health education specialist and public health researcher. "The main difference between [public health] and medicine is we don't look at people one by one. We work with communities and examine trends in behaviors and health outcomes."

There is no greater example of the need for public health professionals than the COVID-19 pandemic. In what felt like a blink of an eye, they became a guiding light, sought after by government officials, organizations, and non-profits to provide advice, data, public health updates, and recommendations for various populations on how the public could remain safe, protecting themselves and others. From wearing masks to social distancing to limiting gatherings, they were trusted partners in stopping the spread and keeping populations safe. The shortage of public health professionals was sorely felt throughout the unfolding of COVID-19 as health care facilities struggled to keep up.

In an article published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in relation to the pandemic, one of the key initiatives outlined for 2021 was maintaining appropriate staffing in all healthcare facilities, an essential factor in providing a safe work environment for healthcare personnel and safe patient care1. SNHU has designed our purpose-built program to align with competencies defined by the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health (ASPPH) and incorporated the World Health Organization (WHO) core functions - so you'll graduate ready to make a difference in a range of industries, from nongovernment industries to national research institutes.

Learn how to:

- Solve population-based health problems through analysis of patterns and trends within public health

- Combine assessment, monitoring, and prevention strategies to improve the wellness of people and communities

- Propose evidence-based programs that improve access, quality, and delivery of healthcare

- Apply research to evaluate the development and implementation of programs

- Analyze policy and create outreach strategies to promote the health and social justice of individuals, communities, and populations

- Develop initiatives that protect and promote healthy lifestyles

CEPH Accreditation: Southern New Hampshire University is an applicant for accreditation by the Council on Education for Public Health. The accreditation review will address the Master of Public Health and the Master of Public Health with a concentration in Global Health programs. Other degrees and areas of study offered by this institution will not be included in the unit of accreditation review. Additional information can be found on the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) website. Program vision: Champion public health and health equity globally through education empowerment, inclusivity, and capacity-building. Program mission: Empower professionals across the country to advance their community's health, through the delivery of high quality, affordable, and innovative learning experiences, scholarship, and community engagement. As is the case with many of our programs, authentic learning experiences are a valuable part of the public health curriculum.

"Each course is set up with a project, based on what a real-world person does. We're training them to have the skills to do this out there, said Dr. Gail Tudor, associate dean of health professions at SNHU. "It used to be, the degree focused on five core areas of public health and everyone wrapped their programs around them: statistics, health policy, environmental science, epidemiology, and health behavior/health education. But in 2016, the Council on Education for Public Health introduced 22 competencies students should have as graduates."

"They're very different; they're grouped into eight categories that, instead of focusing solely on course content, focus on specific skills and best practices, Tudor said. For example, learning evidence-based approaches and how public health organizations run. The pillars of public health and what people in that field actually do. It's a different time in academia nowadays; we're teaching people broader skills for a changing world."

Each course is taught by instructors with real-world expertise, such as Dr. Kelley Sams, an adjunct instructor for anthropology and public health programs. "For me, the most impactful moments occur when my students realize that the information we are covering is not just about someone else, but it's about them," she said. "Public health and the cultural aspects of health and illness are about the human experience, which means they are about us all." Dr. Sabrina Pink '18 appreciated the insight from instructors working in the field. "My instructors were very educated and knowledgeable about what it takes to make it across the finish line," she said.

"They were committed to my success as a student. I could tell they genuinely wanted me to win." Kemar Reid '20 said gaining the knowledge recently has better positioned him among his colleagues. "I have spoken to other people that have completed their Master of Public Health years ago, and a lot of the concepts they're not familiar with, or they're not sure how it works in modern-day public health issues," he said.

Applied Practice Experience As part of the MPH program, you must also complete a practical experience over 2 terms, where you'll gain real-world, onsite fieldwork skills. Similar to an internship, this experience offered in both PHE 680 and PHE 685 courses allows you to apply your knowledge in a public health setting and learn from working professionals in the field while networking and adding valuable experience to your resume. You will locate, select and confirm a site along with guidance and support from program staff, faculty and administration prior to enrolling in PHE 680. You'll focus on preventative measures that can help you make a real impact even before you graduate. In addition to required fieldwork, this public health degree program culminates with a capstone project that synthesizes coursework with real-world experiences.

Note: All practical experience must be completed in the U.S. If you'd like to learn more, ask your admission counselor or advisor for more information.