With an online Bachelor of Science (BS) in Community Health Education degree, you can make a positive difference in the communities that need it most. The online bachelor's program focuses on improving the health of individuals and their communities based on their needs and resources. You'll explore effective ways to plan, develop, implement and evaluate community health programs. You'll also learn the critical components of public health education such as social and behavioral health, research and assessment, epidemiology, and chronic and communicable diseases.

Learn how to:

- Analyze the efficacy of health programs

- Apply strategies in assessment, planning, and prevention

- Foster consensus, promote effective use of human resources and enhance operations

- Identify health disparities and promote social justice

- Make globally, socially, and ethically responsible decisions

- Promote effective health communication campaigns

- Use statistical constructs and epidemiological principles

For student Jacqueline Graham, this program gave her so much more than what she learned in the classroom. Graham says, "it was truly life-changing," giving her the confidence to not only complete the program but go on to pursue her master's. This program also aligns with the educational requirements for the Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) examination, offered through the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing."

Successful student graduates will have fulfilled the educational requirements to be eligible to sit for the CHES examination. In the online community health education program, you'll explore how to effectively plan, develop, implement and evaluate community health education programs. You'll also learn the critical components of community health education, such as social and behavioral health, research and assessment, epidemiology, and chronic and communicable diseases. When you earn your health education degree online at SNHU, you've completed a program that was designed to set you up for success in the health field created by subject-matter experts who know the skills you need to have under your belt.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics cites some of those important qualities as:

- Analytical and problem-solving skills

- Instructional skills

- Interpersonal skills

- Writing skills

SNHU's bachelor's in community health education prepares you for the professional certification examination to become a Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) offered through the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing (NCHEC).

According to NCHEC, the CHES credential shows employers that you've mastered the Seven Areas of Responsibility for health education specialists, outlined in the Health Education Specialist Practice Analysis project. Those areas are:

- Administer and manage health education/promotion

- Assess needs, resources, and capacity for health education/promotion

- Communicate, promote and advocate for health, health education/promotion, and the profession

- Conduct evaluation and research related to health education/promotion

- Implement health education/promotion

- Plan health education/promotion

- Serve as a health education/promotion resource person

"The BLS notes that while health educators typically need at least a bachelor's degree, some organizations do require CHES credentials beyond the education requirements. The curriculum in the community health education degree provides you with 12 credits of electives within your program meaning you get the opportunity to choose 4 courses in community health education, integrated health professions, and public health education. "I have learned so much in the years since I have been a student," said student Jacqueline Graham. "

"This major is wonderful, and the courses are interesting. There is so much to learn." Alexisa Humphrey '20 got the most out of her capstone experience. "My capstone was my most loved and valued class," she said. "I was able to focus on my passion in helping a community that is poverty-stricken and provides the youth in that area a way to reverse some unfavorable behaviors." Plus, the community health degree program has plenty of free elective space overall. That's ideal for students with transfer credits, or even those who want to broaden their skillset and explore areas of interest."

Daniel Amato '21 was one student who brought a lot of credits into his program. "I transferred credits to SNHU, which helped me complete my degree much faster," he said. "My credits ended up completing all my electives, so all I had to do for my community health education degree was my core classes. It was much quicker than I thought it would be." Classes are taught by instructors who have experience in the field.

"The instructors at SNHU are so very helpful, and they all want their students to succeed," Graham said.

"They are very accessible, so you will never feel alone or that you cannot have access to them because it is online." Amato agreed. "My instructors were knowledgeable and passionate about community health education," he said. "They allowed all of us to bring our own experiences into the classroom and use them within our studies. It made for a fun learning environment because we got to read each other's stories and bounce ideas off each other."

"Strong communicators are strong leaders. Whether you're looking to lead ad campaigns that drive customers to action, build meaningful community relationships for local nonprofits, or seal business deals with executive leadership teams, a graduate degree in communication can help you build the skills and authority you need to advance your career. Just as the saying goes about every business needs an accountant, I think that no business exists without a communications professional," said Robert Krueger, an instructor in Southern New Hampshire University's Master of Arts (MA) in Communication program.

Virtually every profession values communicators who can shape messages with technology - and keep up with media as it evolves. This online master's in communication is grounded in the hands-on application of current communications practices, so you can immediately apply what you learn to your daily profession. This 36-credit program isn't your typical MA in Communication degree, steeped in traditional theory and research. Our master in communication online program has been newly designed for those pursuing a variety of exciting communication-related careers, including advertising, journalism, marketing, public relations, and social media.

Learn how to:

- Apply moral reasoning to make choices that meet accepted standards in the field of communication

- Build an understanding of multiple strategic approaches to guide decision-making and solve business challenges

- Engage a wide range of audiences effectively through an enriched sense of empathy and insight into global perspectives

- Use multiple communication technologies and channels to collaborate and share ideas

- Create, manage and grow an authentic personal brand

- Apply knowledge, skills, and demonstrate a willingness to adapt and become an empowered agent of change

You'll build your skillset with coursework in areas like social media practices, reputation management, personal and corporate brand building, writing for digital platforms, ethics, and marketing campaign design. The Master of Arts (MA) in Communication program can help you develop media, marketing, branding, and public relations skills essential in a wide range of industries. In the final capstone course, you'll use what you've learned to strategize and execute a real-life communication campaign. Courses are taught by experienced faculty with hands-on, real-world expertise.

"We prepare students, so once they hit the job market, they are really able to soar, said Dr. Karen Wilkinson, associate dean of liberal arts, communication, and online instructor of graduate communication courses at SNHU. She is just one of many experts helping learners reach their goals. "Students within the online master's program begin learning about effective messaging during the very first week of studies in COM-500: Communication, Media & Society," Wilkinson said. "In this very early stage of learning, students are introduced to established communication models and theories." From there, you'll blend theory with practice by engaging in thoughtful discussion and examining real-world scenarios. "Throughout the MA program, students utilize learning opportunities and hands-on experiences to shape messages that will deliver an impact via oral, written, and visual means," Wilkinson said. "Students respond to a myriad of real-world scenarios and craft messaging solutions that inform, educate and enlighten." Finally, the program may be topped off with an elective internship and required capstone, giving you an opportunity to add your voice to the field. "The capstone experience offers a culmination of knowledge obtained throughout the program as students create a well-researched and creative communications plan to deliver an effective message via a comprehensive and strategic approach."

Behind every good communication, a plan is a strategy to build relationships and influence a wider audience. The Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Communication with a concentration in Public Relations at Southern New Hampshire University prepares you to lead or contribute to furthering your organization's mission, message, and public image. In PR, media is earned, not paid meaning you'll need to learn the power of persuasion and how it's beneficial to the people and organizations you're representing. When you earn your public relations degree online from SNHU, you can position yourself for a career that makes an impact.

From learning a variety of formats for sharing your communications to becoming skilled in tools that can make your job more efficient, a specialized PR degree can give you an edge over the competition. This bachelor's in public relations focuses on developing your skills in thinking, writing, research, strategic planning, and execution. Ethics also play a large role throughout the program as you develop the PR savvy needed to be a responsible communicator.

"Students in the BA in Communication public relations concentration will learn how to cultivate, monitor, and maintain relationships in an effort to promote a positive public image for their clients, said Dr. Karen Wilkinson, associate dean of communication at SNHU. They'll learn the art of storytelling in an effort to engage diverse audiences and enlighten, persuade and inform in support of communication goals."

Learn how to:

- Develop and deliver a variety of communications

- Use communication tools to spread your messages

- Collaborate with stakeholders

- Embrace ethical communication plans

"Public relations is fast-paced and you always have to be prepared for change. With your online public relations degree from SNHU, you join a program that positions you for a rewarding career. Because of what I've learned here and the amount of networking that you get to do at SNHU a huge global environment of the network here  I have been able to see that my potential is not just a next level at work," said Stephen Burkhart '16. "I have opportunities to reach a global space, and that makes me feel a little more empowered, a little more like I can go out into the world and make a difference."

"As defined by the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA), PR is a strategic communication process that builds mutually beneficial relationships between organizations and their publics." Your online degree in public relations can help you learn how to create and nurture the connections that will be so crucial to your success in the industry. Samantha Hoyt '21 said she had takeaways from all classes, but one, in particular, stood out. "I've found that each class has taught me something unique," she said. "Personal Brand Communications was my favorite course because it encouraged me to dive into my personal brand and lay the foundation for my branding, allowing me to identify my own goals and aspirations."

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics shares the important qualities of a PR specialist all of which are covered in SNHU's public relations courses online:

- Interpersonal skills: Maintaining a good relationship with the public and the media

- Organizational skills: Being able to quickly switch from one project or client to another

- Problem-solving skills: Using good judgment while handling sensitive issues

- Speaking skills: Explaining an organization's position clearly

- Writing skills: Getting the attention of an audience quickly through succinct messaging

Dr. Karen Wilkinson, associate dean of communication at SNHU, echoes the need for those skills. "Students will learn oral, written, and visual communications," she said. "They'll create messaging solutions for diverse target audiences and apply social media strategies, design principles, and cutting-edge technology to deliver ethical and socially responsible communications. Your online public relations degree not only explores traditional communication channels but also trains you to use emerging technologies to communicate effectively. Courses are taught by faculty with years of real-world, hands-on experience. The courses were also designed by professionals in the industry. We worked intently with industry experts, knowledgeable academics, and subject-matter experts to focus on the skills and competencies that are needed by successful communicators within the contemporary workplace," Wilkinson said. "

Our dedicated efforts were focused on ensuring that our students could hit the ground running as through their studies, they are empowered with the essential tools, knowledge, and skill sets that they need to be competitive and to succeed in the real world. By working with communication experts, you can gain valuable insights from those working in the field.

"The instructors each give their own take on the lessons in each module," said Victoria Comis '21. "It helped me to understand the information better." You'll end your public relations degree program with a capstone course, which includes the opportunity to create an e-portfolio. In turn, that gives you the chance to show your work throughout your program to employers when you begin your job search another way to stand out in the competitive job market."

Earn your Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Communication at Southern New Hampshire University, and open the door to possibility. From journalism, social media, and new media, to professional writing, public relations, and advertising as well as positions far beyond the traditional scope of communication roles earning your online communications degree allows you to strategize and convey your ideas effectively. Throughout the communication degree online program, you can gain the knowledge, competencies, and confidence needed to be successful in a communication industry that's rapidly changing. You'll learn new practices and methodologies from experts while having the chance to work in a collaborative, hands-on environment. At SNHU, you'll work toward your online communication degree over 8-week terms. With 24/7 login access, you'll have the freedom to learn new skills around your own schedule. In addition to being flexible, Southern New Hampshire University is affordable and accredited and we're here to help take you places in your career.

Learn how to:

- Communicate orally, visually, and through the written word

- Analyze and recommend strategies

- Use communication tools to spread your messages

- Think creatively and critically

You can also choose from career-focused concentrations to tailor your program more closely to your goals. Or, if you prefer to acquire a broad skill set, you can choose from a wide range of communication courses. Get a Head Start on Your Master's Another benefit to earning your communications degree online is that you have the option to choose up to 2 graduate-level communication courses and dually apply them to both your bachelor's and master's degrees. SNHU's online master's in communication provides advanced training in areas like public relations and new media.

Courses in our communication degree online program can help you develop and hone your critical thinking, writing, research, and analysis skills. As emerging technology continues to change the way we learn and communicate with each other, effective written and verbal skills will become more important than ever before. The flexibility of SNHU's online communications degree allows you to choose between selecting one of four job-specific concentrations or taking advanced courses in the areas that best serve your career goals. The curriculum in our BA in Communication program - taught by experienced instructors such as Telemundo, NFL, and MLB anchor Humberto Gurmilan - covers a wide range of topics, offering communication theory and industry-specific knowledge you can use to develop your ability to strategize and deliver effective messages.

"I pay more attention to how I communicate," said Cynthia Winston '21. "I need to be truthful, know my audience, be trustworthy and make sure people feel heard." Throughout the program, you'll have the opportunity to learn from inspiring instructors who not only have real-world experience in the industry - but are also committed to helping you earn your degree."

"Having professors that love what they teach and love to teach is the best way to learn and I feel grateful that I experienced both," said Karen Correll '21.

Looking to build analytical skills that can help you thrive in any organization? Our online MS in Business Analytics program is perfect for learners like you. In just over 12 months, at only $12k tuition, this online master's program can help prepare you to make data-driven business decisions as part of a team. Ideal for motivated individuals seeking an immersive learning environment, this is far from your typical online learning experience.

"As opposed to a more traditional approach of learning? Forget it. There's no comparison," said Carlos Gonzalez, a pilot course volunteer. As a student in the online MS in Business Analytics, you'll learn by doing. Using real-world data sets, you'll tackle projects through class discussions and breakout sessions and you'll never need to purchase a textbook or software. This is a cohort-based learning experience. That means, from enrollment to graduation, you'll progress with the same team of classmates, building skills and gaining new perspectives along the way."

You'll also be supported by a consistent team of instructors, teaching assistants, and an academic advisor. You'll move quickly through the program. Students will take 2 courses each term, and should expect to commit 24-30 hours/week, including class time. Classes are held twice weekly 2 hours each online, in real-time. Career development is built into the coursework, class sessions, and every aspect of the program. From the time you enroll, and even after you graduate, you'll have access to networking opportunities with employers and alumni, recruiting events, job boards, resume services, mock interviews, mentorships, and more. Upon completing the online MS in Business Analytics, you'll be positioned for success in a booming field. You'll build skills in business strategy, analysis, and communication, helping you become a key contributor to any organization. And with our accelerated format and radically affordable tuition rates, you'll save time and money along the way.

Learn how to:

- Collect, clean and analyze data using automated procedures and maintain data integrity

- Apply appropriate business analytics concepts, tools, and methods to various business challenges

- Collaborate on complex analytic problems in cross-functional teams

- Create clear, compelling data visualizations using industry-standard tools

- Communicate insights and critical business information to technical and non-technical audiences

Some of SNHU's other online graduate options include the online master's in data analytics and the MBA in Business Analytics. Looking to learn on campus? Check out our campus-based Business Analytic program. Southern New Hampshire University's Master of Science degree in business analytics can help prepare you to address organizational challenges by analyzing data, developing insights, and communicating with business leaders. The curriculum of this 10-course, 30-credit program is designed to help you navigate the kind of integrated environments that business analysts experience. You'll participate in group activities in each 2-hour class twice a week, where you'll learn how to analyze data, identify key insights and communicate them clearly.

This is accomplished by combining 3 essential pillars throughout the program:

- Business strategy: What is the business trying to accomplish? How do we position ourselves in the competitive landscape? What are the financial drivers and results that matter to our business?

- Analytics strategy: What are the metrics and KPIs (key performance indicators) that matter to our business? How can we use tools like SQL, Python, and Tableau to generate meaningful results for the business?

- Technology strategy: How can we use an analytic mindset to optimize the technical project development process? What are the analytical tools and technologies most likely to be used in managing the core business operation and how do we use them to optimize and automate?

Are you ready to be the face of change and gain an understanding of social issues and strategies? In Southern New Hampshire University's online Bachelor of Science (BS) in Business Administration with a concentration in Public Administration, you'll learn how administrators make policy and enforce programs to help build and strengthen communities and society. This online degree gives you a solid business foundation and develops your knowledge of government structure, administrative management, fiscal budgeting, community dynamics, politics, and public policy.

After completion of the program, you'll be prepared to pursue a career path or advance your current career in public service. The BS in Business Administration with a concentration in Public Administration is a unique field of study that incorporates tools and theories from diverse disciplines, such as public policy, political science, organizational management, and business administration. The tools of public administration are similar to those in business-related fields, but its goals are uniquely the public good and public welfare.

In the public administration concentration, you'll learn how to:

- Justify the development and maintenance of public policy and programs

- Analyze quantitative and qualitative data

- Utilize appropriate communication tactics to inform, negotiate with and persuade constituents on public programs

With a public administration degree, you'll strengthen the skills that help you make informed recommendations for policies and programs based on the best interest of stakeholders such as the community, constituents, and businesses. Your public administration degree will prepare you to back up your ideas for policies and programs through an analysis of quantitative and qualitative data. It will also give you the tools to communicate strategies for informing, negotiating with, and persuading constituents on public programs. In the coursework for this program, you'll develop skills and strategies to make informed recommendations for policies and programs based on the best interest of the community, constituents, and businesses.

The emphasis in this program is placed on intentional communication, working within constraints, and managing external influences in the decision-making process. The courses for SNHU's public administration degree online include Policy Analysis and the Role of the Public and American Politics and Public Fiscal Management. The business core, in addition to your 5 concentration courses, can also set you up for success in this life-changing and personally fulfilling field. This concentration also includes authentic projects and interactive activities that have been developed and delivered by experienced public administrators who demonstrate an ability to connect aspects of the public administrator role to various real-world scenarios.

"Coursework builds from analyzing key theories of the role of government and regulation in developing public policy, to program development and evaluating its success, says Dr. Caron. In this program, you'll discover how ethics drive conduct in the public administration field and analyze the processes and techniques used to secure and manage public funds. You'll also utilize scholarly sources to support your ideas and inspire new ones."

"The takeaway I refer to most often is to do your research," said Michael Ramella '20. "I instill it in my college freshman son and high school junior daughter as well. It's not good enough to just have an opinion. You need to be able to show that there is some basis of scholarly evidence that lead you to your decision." Ramella noted the value in being taught by instructors who care about the success of their students. "The instructors have been great with providing guidance and direction along the course of my 4 years and 2 degrees at SNHU," he said. "I don't necessarily like a lot of 'hand holding' and they were able to quickly determine what the right amount of intervention was for my needs. The consistent feedback helped to form the skills I needed to finish the coursework."

Learning online also gave Ramella the opportunity to learn from professionals of diverse backgrounds.

"Being able to interact with professors from all around the country helped to provide different views and considerations that I wouldn't have had in a regional classroom," he said. "Having the resource of professors serving in a variety of different institutions helped make my education of higher ed stronger." Chris Insco '21 similarly applauded the support he received from his instructors. "Every instructor I had at SNHU was amazing," he said. "Some pushed me harder than others but I think that is to be expected because they see the full potential that each student has and brings to the class." Ultimately, this push was what Insco needed to excel as an online student. "Studying online was a new venture for me versus being in a classroom but it was good to get that kind of exposure of having to be self-efficient and having the self-discipline to be able to complete the assignments and tasks on time," he said.

Technology keeps advancing. Consumer demands keep growing. The global marketplace gets more competitive every day. That's the reality of today's ever-evolving business world. And it's radically changing the way companies get work done. According to the Project Management Institute (PMI), the world's largest project management member association, half of all organizations have moved to project-based work. Why? Working in teams led by skilled, educated project managers is more effective. Develop the fundamental skills employers are looking for in a project manager with our bachelor's in project management degree. SNHU provides the solid foundation you'll need to thrive in The Project Economy. PMI coined the term Project Economy to describe the shift in the way people do what they do and how organizations achieve their goals, create change, and deliver value. As more and more organizations define work by what needs to get done and how to do it, our economy is being driven by project work. Project managers are integral to The Project Economy. They coordinate schedules, estimate costs, create budgets, analyze risk and report progress.

They need some degree of technical aptitude to accomplish these tasks. To be truly effective, they also need several essential soft skills, including:

- Communication: Organizations have internal stakeholders, clients, and vendors. Good project managers interact well with all of them.

- Critical thinking: Every new project comes with unknowns. Project managers know how to ask questions and solve problems.

- Leadership: Project management means team management. And that means coaching, motivating, and leading.

- Negotiation: Skillful diplomacy helps resolve issues. It also helps get projects done on time and on budget.

- Organization: As priorities shift, project managers need to coordinate schedules and adjust timelines on the fly.

- Self-motivation: Good project managers have the inner drive to see a project through to its successful completion. In addition to enhancing your soft skills, the 120-credit online project management degree can help you develop a career-ready set of job skills.

You'll learn how to plan, execute and close projects. You'll gain an understanding of industry-leading tools and methodologies, including Waterfall and Agile. And you'll come away grounded in key strategies and principles designed to solve business problems. No matter which methodologies or strategies you use, you can learn to manage risks, resources, and people through every project phase. Upon completion of your project management degree, you'll know what it takes to be a strong project manager.

Learn how to:

- Plan, execute and close projects on time and on budget

- Apply industry-leading tools and methodologies

- Set timelines, estimate costs, and create budgets

- Allocate resources, analyze risk and report progress

- Communicate effectively with a variety of stakeholders

- Develop critical thinking and organizational skills

For those interested in furthering their education in project management, SNHU offers the fully online MBA in Project Management as well as the MS in Project Management and Operations. In a project management degree program, you'll explore project management methodologies and learn tools and practices for creating and completing organizational projects. You'll also lay a solid foundation of business knowledge. In addition to the online business degree core, this project management concentration focuses on such key areas as:

- Inventory control

- Logistics

- Management of demand forecasting

- Production planning

- Quality control

- Supply chain management

The concentration consists of 5 courses. You'll get to choose from the first two courses listed below and complete the four remainings.

- Project Management. Learn to use a basic project management framework that breaks the project life cycle into four phases: organizing, planning, monitoring, and controlling. Dive into the methodologies and tools required to manage time, cost, quality, risk, and resources.

- Project Management for CAPM® Certification. Learn the industry-standard five process groups and nine knowledge areas and prepare for the CAPM® certification exam. Note: Most project management degree students will be eligible to sit for this exam.

- Project Contracting and Procurement. Explore the process of acquiring products, resources, services, or results from outside the project team. The course covers how to plan procurement management, as well as to conduct, control, and close procurements.

- Resource Estimating and Scheduling. Learn how to keep projects on time, on budget, and within scope. Course reviews the critical processes of activity definition, resource estimating, and scheduling.

- Integrated Cost and Schedule Control. Learn the cost and schedule control techniques used to manage project scope and how to oversee a cost and schedule plan. Course reviews the importance of measuring a project's performance using Earned Value Management (EVM).

- Adaptive Project Management. Processes and goals inevitably change over time. Iterative techniques help businesses adapt to change and achieve results. Course reviews Agile frameworks including Scrum.

Core courses in our online project management degree are taught by highly regarded, accomplished faculty. SNHUs online instructors reflect the advanced academic qualifications and practical experience of a top-ranked, accredited university. The expertise in project management they bring to the classroom helps to bridge the gap between theory and practice. Under their expert instruction, you'll study leading-edge techniques as well as principles that have stood the test of time. Some of those principles date to the 1950s when project management became a recognized field, forged by the likes of Walt Disney.

"One of the greatest project managers was the late, great Walt Disney, said Kurt Mithoefer, SNHUs senior director of project management and strategic initiatives. Mithoefer credits Disney with one of the best definitions of project management: Of all the things I've done, the most vital is coordinating the talents of those who work for us and pointing them at a common goal. Identifying required skill sets. Juggling shifting priorities. Unifying a diverse group of individuals toward a common goal. This project management bachelor's degree online provides the education you'll need to fulfill these responsibilities and more and succeed in this increasingly vital and rewarding field."

Become a Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® Want to earn a certification that can help position you for success in the job market? This online project management bachelor’s degree offers the QSO-345: Project Management for Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® certification course. This elective course prepares you to take the PMI® CAPM® 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

Prepare to lead an organization toward a common goal with the online Bachelor of Science (BS) in Business Administration with a concentration in Organizational Leadership. The organizational leadership degree concentration was developed with input from industry experts and can help you apply management theory to real-world situations. Organizational leaders help businesses big and small navigate through change with data-driven decision-making. With a leadership degree, you can set strategic goals and learn to motivate individuals to achieve those goals, preparing an organization for an uncertain future that looks very different from the present. In this online organizational leadership degree concentration, you can explore change management, organizational behavior, and other management principles. The leadership skills taught are essential to the success of any business, and are in high demand across many industries.

Learn how to:

- Align management approaches with organizational philosophies

- Use data to make strategic and creative business decisions

- Communicate effectively to diverse audiences

- Recommend solutions to achieve organizational objectives

- Manage change with ethical, legal, and socially responsible practices

SNHUs organizational leadership degree concentration provides effective leadership techniques you can use to guide a team toward achieving organizational objectives. The online business degree starts with a foundation in business administration. You'll also take general education courses designed to teach critical thinking and communication.

Your degree explores topics like:

- Accounting

- Business law

- Business systems analysis

- Finance

- Human relations

- Marketing

- Operations management

- Strategic management

"Core business learning is supplemented with organizational leadership courses online. Hands-on learning throughout the degree can help you apply your coursework in the real world. The [organizational leadership] concentration in business administration provides an opportunity to enhance leadership skills and recommend solutions related to achieving organizational goals, developing individuals and teams, change management, and supporting quality initiatives, said Dr. Linda Ellington, faculty lead for organizational leadership at SNHU. Your organizational leadership courses can help you gain a global perspective."

You'll explore the organizational structure, group dynamics, and other management theories that impact leadership roles. You'll also develop an understanding of management, planning, and decision-making in organizations. You'll learn how change management is used to boost productivity, manage conflicts and grow an organization in today's evolving business world. Leadership courses online also examine the role of leaders within an organization. You'll dig deeper into the leadership development process, explore leadership styles and theories and add new leadership skills to your management toolbox. Hands-on learning opportunities are important parts of the online leadership degree program. Simulations and team exercises help you apply your coursework to real-world situations.

Internships are not required but can provide a valuable hands-on learning experience and help you develop important career skills. These skills include:

- Analysis: Gather and review organizational data to set strategic goals. Lead individuals toward that goal and monitor an initiative's progress.

- Communication: Effectively share ideas within an organization, department, or leadership team. Target your message to a variety of audiences.

- Critical thinking: Evaluate problems objectively. Apply ethical, legal, and socially responsible practices to make strategic decisions.

- Problem-solving: Connect classroom learning and practical experience to solve real-world leadership problems.

"You'll learn from instructors with real-world experience, ready to pass what they've learned on the job to you. It is very important for online professors to encourage their students," said Christie Newell '21. "My professors did not disappoint! My favorite professors were encouraging, respectful, and knowledgeable."

"My instructors were awesome," agreed Rachel McCulloch '19 '21. "I have learned so much from my courses and professors and feel that I have all the right tools to be successful."

As an online student, you'll also have access to a variety of virtual learning help. These include online tutoring and writing services. Online business clubs and professional groups are also available. These can help you make connections and start building your network. You'll also benefit from a full range of career services even after you graduate. Services include networking opportunities with our vast alumni network, resume and cover letter review, and mock interviews. If you've already completed some college coursework, you may be able to graduate with your organizational leadership degree sooner. SNHU's generous transfer policy allows students to transfer a maximum of 90 credits toward an undergraduate degree. With a maximum transfer load, you could graduate in as few as 5 terms, or 10 courses.

Want to continue your management training after graduating? A master's degree in organizational leadership could be a good fit. SNHU's online master's in organizational Leadership can help you apply business values to improve organizational performance. You can learn how to evaluate business and societal trends. And you'll also explore how to establish an ethical and socially responsible work environment. Our online MBA with a concentration in leadership can also advance a management career. You can develop the business and management skills needed to lead organizational change in a complex business landscape.

Prepare to be a liaison between the technical and business aspects of management information systems and contribute to data-driven business decisions with the Bachelor of Science (BS) in Business Administration with a concentration in Management Information Systems (MIS). With an MIS degree concentration from Southern New Hampshire University, you'll develop a unique combination of business and technical skills. You can prepare to bring together the science of technology with business practices and apply this knowledge to keep organizations running smoothly. Your online MIS degree concentration offers a foundation in client systems and support, structured query language, and enterprise information systems and databases. You will use cutting-edge technology to develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills. And you'll do it all while learning to be an effective leader.

Learn how to:

- Use information management tools to gather and interpret data

- Analyze data to address business questions and problems

- Relay complex data and technical information to stakeholders

- Align business management practices with business goals

- Apply ethical, legal, and socially responsible practices to problem-solving

If you're interested in a career in information systems, you may also want to check out our computer information systems degree program. The online CIS degree offers a full curriculum aimed at helping you learn data-driven business and technology solutions. With a management information systems degree concentration, you can work with business managers and IT teams. You can use data to help organizations become more effective through better decision-making.

With a management information systems online degree, you can develop foundational knowledge and skills in:

- Business intelligence tools and techniques

- Client systems

- Data and information management

- Enterprise information systems

- SQL programming

You can study trends, manage client information and help businesses make the most of their investments in personnel, tools, and business processes. With a foundation in business administration, SNHUs online MIS degree concentration can help you build key business and career skills, exploring topics including:

- Accounting and finance

- Business law

- Business systems analysis

- Marketing

- Human relations

- Operations and strategic management

Your core business courses will be supplemented with general education courses. In those courses, you can develop valuable career skills, including communication, analysis, critical thinking, and problem-solving. In your business technology degree courses, you'll explore a variety of management information systems. And you can learn how to leverage information technology tools to help businesses boost efficiency and productivity.

"This program offered a broad spectrum of business courses, which studied in-depth details on business operations and functions," said Sherrie Goodman '20.

She felt it was always something that she had wanted to do. You'll gain a strong foundation in data and information management while exploring how to create structured database environments to allow for data management, manipulation, and analysis.

You can learn to identify organizational requirements for data and information to support decision-making and competitive advantage. Your MIS concentration courses will also allow you to learn about client information systems and data within an enterprise computer-based environment. You'll explore common client systems within an organization while investigating the flow and structure of data within these systems. You can also learn about business intelligence tools and techniques to gather, compile and analyze data.

You'll learn how to apply these techniques to make data-driven decisions. And you can prepare to use this knowledge to recommend solutions to business questions and problems. Whether you want to work directly with computer and information systems or want to be able to leverage data analysis to make key business decisions, an MIS degree concentration from SNHU can give you the business and technical skills you need to succeed.

Kevin Spinner '19 applied his learning within the management information systems degree concentration to a career in telecommunications. And he said the skills and real-world experience he gained during the degree program have given him new opportunities to advance within his company.

"SNHU provided me with the knowledge, wisdom, and understanding of computer systems, Spinner said. "The information presented in the program serves as a blueprint for me to excel in my career. Throughout your degree program, you'll gain key industry knowledge and hands-on learning experience. The online MIS degree concentration from Southern New Hampshire University was developed in consultation with business professionals."

Their insights help you apply business concepts to real-world situations. This real-world experience can help you gain key career skills, including:

- Communication: Effectively share complex data and technical information to a variety of audiences within and outside of an organization.

- Analysis: Gather and review organizational data to set strategic goals and help business leaders make more informed decisions.

- Problem-solving: Connect classroom learning and practical experience to solve real-world problems with data and business intelligence tools.

- Critical thinking: Evaluate business problems objectively and apply ethical, legal, and socially responsible practices to make strategic decisions.

As an online student, you'll have access to a broad range of student services and learning opportunities. Services include virtual writing help, tutoring, and academic advising. Online student clubs and professional organizations can help you expand your personal network, while career advising services can help you solidify your career path, perfect your resume and prepare for job interviews even after you graduate. If you've already taken some college courses, an online MIS degree can offer the flexibility to leverage your existing coursework into a 4-year degree.

SNHUs generous transfer policy allows students to transfer up to 90 credits to a bachelor's degree program. If you transferred in the maximum credits allowed, you could complete your degree in as few as 5 terms (10 courses). With online classes available 24/7 and easy access to a wide range of online learning resources, pursuing a management information systems online degree can make earning a bachelor's degree attainable even if you're working full time, balancing family obligations, or returning to school after years away.

Create innovative solutions to emerging business challenges in the global marketplace with a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Business Administration with a concentration in International Business degree online from Southern New Hampshire University. Our international business degree provides an in-depth understanding of the business practices and career skills needed in an era of increasing globalization and automation. International business degree courses explore global financial systems, multinational marketing, and international strategic management. You can develop a deep understanding of the political, cultural, financial, and management systems that drive international business activities.

Learn how to:

- Analyze data to make ethical international business decisions

- Address political, economic, and social challenges in global organizations

- Build collaborative relationships across diverse teams

- Explain the impacts of global and societal contexts on business decisions

- Recommend strategic and creative international business solutions

"When you pursue an international business degree online, you'll get the benefits of traditional business education. You can also get a deeper understanding of the complexity and uncertainty of an increasingly global business environment. SNHUs international business degree prepares students to contribute to the management and decision-making of domestic and multinational organizations challenged by global competition, said Clare Greenlaw, associate dean of business at SNHU. The online international business degree concentration has a foundation in business administration."

This means you can build a key business and career skills that are in demand across many industries. Business core courses explore topics including:

- Accounting and finance

- Business law

- Business systems analysis

- Human relations

- Marketing

- Operations and strategic management

General education courses supplement your business core courses. These courses can help you develop valuable career skills. Skills include communication, analysis, critical thinking, and problem-solving. In your concentration courses, you'll examine business concepts and practices through a global lens. You'll gain a better understanding of the political, ethical, and cultural contexts of doing business abroad.

International business courses include:

- Global Finance: In this course, you'll explore the architecture of global financial markets and multinational financial institutions. This course provides a comprehensive background of the international financial environment. It also explores a broad range of international financial functions, operations, and products.

- International Management and International Strategic Management: These courses can help you gain a holistic perspective of management in a multinational organization. You can learn how to strategically navigate the balance of ethics and social responsibility in international operations.

- Multinational Marketing: This course explores the economic, social, and cultural factors that influence marketing and sales in a global market. You can gain real-world experience by developing marketing strategies for new products in global markets. And you can practice how to leverage media, communication, distribution, and pricing strategies internationally. Throughout your international business administration degree courses, hands-on projects can offer valuable learning experiences.

You could practice conducting international market attractiveness and risk assessments or create global marketing campaigns. Or you could study economic policy and trade regulation. You'll also have the opportunity to work in teams to find solutions to common challenges faced in an international business setting. These real-world experiences can help you gain key soft skills that can help you stand out when applying for jobs.

These skills include:

- Collaboration: The ability to build trusting relationships among diverse partners and organizations.

- Flexibility: The development of a global mindset open to emerging differences and change within the business environment.

- Problem-solving: The ability to take on new business skills and knowledge to solve the complex problems facing businesses today.

Want to take your career even further? Continuing your education with a Master of Business Administration (MBA) can give you a leg up when applying to jobs. The online MBA in International Business can help you develop strategies to bring global success to an organization. You can take a deeper look at the opportunities, uncertainties, and risks present in today's increasingly global business environment. And you can prepare to be a more effective leader in organizations challenged by global competition.

No matter what career path you take with your bachelor of international business, SNHU will be there to support your journey. Online students have access to virtual writing help, tutoring, and academic advising. Student clubs and professional organizations are also available to enhance your coursework and start building your personal network. Our career advising team can assist you with resume and cover letter reviews, interview prep, and job searches. And you'll have access to these services even after you graduate. Completed some college coursework already? SNHUs generous transfer policy allows students to transfer up to 90 credits toward a bachelor's degree. With the maximum credit transfer load, you could complete your international business degree in as few as 5 terms, or 10 courses.