Southern New Hampshire University's online Bachelor of Science (BS) in Business Administration with a concentration in Industrial-Organizational Psychology goes beyond the typical psychology degree. It explores how human behavior relates to organizational goals, and it offers strategies that can help you build an effective workplace. This degree provides a unique blend of psychology and business courses to help you develop skills to solve individual, group, and organizational problems and influence organizational change.

Learn how to:

- Develop business management approaches that align with organizational philosophies

- Help build collaborative relationships with diverse teams

- Problem-solve across functional areas by integrating personal values with ethical, legal and socially responsible business practices

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

- Recommend strategic and creative business options using data

- Communicate effectively to diverse internal and external audiences

- Use research to learn how to constructively address various business needs

- Examine the ways psychological research and theories inform approaches to workplace issues, motivation, and employee performance

By earning a business psychology degree online, you'll build a solid educational foundation that can prepare you to improve organizational performance and productivity in any company or organization, big or small, public or private. Along with gaining a strong business foundation in marketing, accounting, and finance, in the Bachelor of Science (BS) in Business Administration with a concentration in Industrial-Organizational Psychology program online, you'll learn the key concepts of psychology, including scientific investigation, motivation, personality, intelligence, behavioral deviation, perception, learning, and development. Courses are taught by instructors with professional credentials and experience in related fields.

"The concentration in industrial-organizational psychology integrates theories, research, case studies, and practical examples to examine various workplace issues and important concepts like motivation, team dynamics, and supporting high employee performance, said Dr. Barbara Lesniak, senior associate dean of social sciences at Southern New Hampshire University."

This business psychology degree includes 4 main curriculum components:

- General education (42 credits)

- Business core courses (30 credits)

- Concentration courses (15 credits)

- Free electives (33 credits)

Together, the 120 credits that make up your business psychology degree can prepare you for a career in business, a graduate degree in business or psychology, or all of the above. With 33 free electives (the equivalent of 11 courses), the possibilities to customize your degree to your interests and career goals are numerous. Our curriculum is designed with you in mind. The general education courses, such as writing, statistics, and economics often align with many other associate degrees and bachelor's degree programs across the nation. If you haven't already taken them, you will need to complete courses in microeconomics, macroeconomics, and applied statistics as part of the general education requirements. The business core courses are designed to provide a strong foundation in financial, management, and analytical skills that can help you be successful in any career field you choose.

You'll take business core courses such as:

- Financial Accounting: Learn about the accounting cycle, and how to prepare financial documents in accordance with best practices and industry regulations. Communication skills and analytical skills are emphasized in this course.

- Business Law: Examine the background and foundation of the legal system in the United States and how it relates to business management. Topics such as torts, contracts, and product liability are addressed.

- Introduction to Marketing: Every business degree will touch on marketing skills in some way because meeting the needs of customers and the goals of the organization are everyone's responsibility.

"You may learn to conduct market research, as well as how to promote, distribute and price a variety of products and services. The concentration in industrial-organizational psychology provides a comprehensive overview of various career options. This starts in Introduction to Psychology, which presents basic psychology concepts through the lens of 5 themes: self-care, social justice, emotional intelligence, ethics, and career connections, Lesniak said."

These last 3 in particular have a close alignment with the business world. The concepts show up again in later courses, as well.

Concentration courses may include:

- Introduction to Psychology: This course provides an introduction to the scientific study of behavior. Topics include how to evaluate research, as well as exploration of different areas of specialization within the field of psychology.

- Social Psychology: How an individual's thoughts, feelings, and actions are connected and affected by others is the foundation of this course. Such issues as conformity, prejudice, and interpersonal attraction are covered. The scientific method continues to be emphasized.

- Industrial-Organizational Psychology: The core of this course is to focus on workplace effectiveness through research, assessment, and interventions in the office environment. This is where you'll learn to synthesize your business and psychology studies. You may examine a variety of professional options for the application of your degree.

- Cognitive Psychology: Areas relating to memory, thinking, problem-solving and language are the focus of this class. Topics include the study of memory disorders, learning disorders, and other brain issues.

- Cross-Cultural Psychology: The cultural makeup of an organization can greatly impact patterns of employee behavior. Topics in this course include the formation and reduction of prejudice, discrimination, and stereotyping in the business environment.

Finally, your 33 free electives are an opportunity to customize your degree even further. You could choose from across the business and psychology curricula to create the learning experience that helps you best reach your personal and professional goals. To help you meet these goals, every class at SNHU is taught by professionals working in the field.

"Each term the students and I have dynamic conversations about how these topics are not just relevant in the work environment but also how they play a role in our lives, said Dr. Melissa Oleshansky, adjunct instructor of psychology at Southern New Hampshire University. As a clinical psychologist during the day, I share with the class clinical case studies of how work stress impacts the mental health of employees and business owners. I offer a safe and nurturing environment for each student to explore their thoughts."

For many students at SNHU, it's the expertise and support of their instructors that sets the university apart.

"Every instructor I had [in the BS in Business Administration with a concentration in Industrial-Organizational Psychology program] was completely invested in their course," said Jackie Lancaster '19. "They worked in their respective field and shared a wealth of knowledge and experience. Each student was welcome and encouraged to share in class. Instructors responded with positivity and thoughtful conversation to help support students and solidify the curriculum."

Shelbi Sniff, another student of the program, offers a similar sentiment. "All of the instructors have been magnificent to work with," she said. "They respond in a timely manner and are willing to devote extra time for you if needed."

"Learn how to succeed in HR with the online Bachelor of Science (BS) in Business Administration with a concentration in Human Resource Management. Recruit top talent for a tech startup. Visit job fairs on college campuses. Help improve benefits packages for large firms. This online HR program will help you support the teams that help businesses succeed. HR professionals are partners with the business, said Deborah Gogliettino, SNHUs associate dean for human resources. [This is valuable] for the organization and for the person doing the job. The specialized HR degree program combines your business education with the fundamentals of human resources. You'll learn about employee safety, labor relations, and the management of a global workforce. These skills can help set you apart when pursuing your HR career."

Learn how to:

- Solve organizational goals using human resource management practices

- Help build collaborative relationships with diverse teams

- Engage in ethical, legal, and socially responsible business practices

- Consider global and societal contexts in all business decisions

- Use business data gathered through research and technological applications

- Communicate effectively to diverse internal and external audiences

This business degree with a concentration in human resource management is aligned with the Society for Human Resource Management's (SHRM) HR Curriculum Guidebook and Templates. A leading HR organization, SHRM helps define education standards taught in college business schools by establishing and reinforcing new HR standards recognized and respected by organizations across industries. These industry standards can help professionals learn and apply HR principles in the workplace. By building upon the online business degree program, this specialized human resources management degree concentration explores how businesses operate.

"Your job is to build the workforce," said Gogliettino. "And in order to understand how, you have to understand the organization."

In the human resource management degree online program, you'll learn about leadership, motivation, and maximizing an organization's human capital. You'll apply your course material to real-world situations and learn how to build benefits and programs that can add organizational flexibility or may even steer your corporate culture in a different direction, such as including work-from-home packages for employees. This program is aligned with the Society for Human Resource Management's HR Curriculum Guidebook and Templates. All courses are thus designed to meet current HR industry standards. Apart from the business core and general education courses, this concentration will hone in on relevant human resource concepts and principles, such as policies and administration, decision making and planning, compensation and benefits, and strategy and development.

"There have been a couple of times that I've been able to use my knowledge gained in those classes to help work through situations that I've come across," said Susan Jones '18. "Without obtaining that knowledge in class, I wouldn't have known how to handle the situation."

Dinovincent Frangiamone '20 took away the most from his leadership course. "With this course, I have learned effective leadership behaviors and traits that I could use to ensure that I am leading my team in an effective way," he said. "I enjoyed and found this class to be most valuable because no matter what department I'm in, I do plan on being part of the leadership team."

For student Nicole Thompson, it's been her Applied Marketing Strategies class. "In this course, we examined how important strategic and smart marketing is in the success or failure of a product," she said. "As a new entrepreneur, this information is extremely valuable. It forced me to rethink my marketing strategies and evaluate how my product would influence my potential audience. " Classes are taught by instructors who have years of real-world experience they want to share with their students."

"The instructors are amazing," said Courtney Sheaffer '18. "They are all very knowledgeable and helpful. They have helped me when I needed help and were there for me when I needed more clarification. They are very professional, and I enjoyed learning from all of my instructors." Sheaffer isn't the only one who benefitted from the experience of instructors."

"I found that the instructors brought their personal experiences and stories to the class which I found very helpful and relatable," said Laura Swedberg '21. "I enjoyed how interactive the instructors were with their classes."

"There are some truly amazing instructors that teach courses at SNHU," Frangiamone said. "I have had several experiences learning from inspiring instructors. They offered their assistance in every possible way. They were there to guide and support you throughout your continuing educational journey."

Small businesses are thriving. In fact, according to the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), small businesses make up almost half of the private workforce in this country. By earning your Bachelor of Science (BS) in Business Administration degree with a concentration in Entrepreneurship, you could become a proud small business owner too. With courses focused on small business management and hands-on experiential learning opportunities, you'll leave this program with the knowledge, skill, and confidence to turn your great idea into a thriving business venture.

The entrepreneurship concentration was developed in cooperation with experienced business professionals to provide relevant and real-world scenarios for you to learn from. Throughout your coursework, you'll dive deeper into every aspect of a successful business - from market research and opening day to daily operations and management principles. If you're ready to learn what it takes to become an entrepreneur, this degree program could be the right fit for you. SNHU offers many benefits to budding entrepreneurs. Some of these benefits include in-depth coursework, expert instruction from experienced faculty, transfer-friendly programs with up to 90 undergraduate credits for bachelor's degrees, networking opportunities, small business courses online, and student support in the form of academic and career advisors who will help guide you on your journey to your degree.

"The Business Administration concentration in Entrepreneurship course content is designed for learners with entrepreneurial passions and goals of small to medium business ventures. It provides an introduction to various functional business areas from an entrepreneurial lens," says Dr. Bernice Bain, associate dean for business programs at SNHU.

The online entrepreneurship degree coursework stresses the development of critical thinking, problem-solving, and leadership practices, skills that will serve you both in your career and in your everyday life. In this online business degree program, you'll learn everything from the application of broad business principles to small business practices, so you can be ready to turn your passion into a profit. And, just like you can fit your coursework around your busy life, once you've started your own business, you'll be operating on your own terms. A degree in entrepreneurship from SNHU will help you build the skills you need to manage both your time and your small to medium-sized business.

"As the owner of a 365-acre farm, the ability to balance school, work, and family was what set SNHU apart from other programs for Jennifer Wysocki '21. "I am so proud of myself for being a full-time mom, homeschool teacher to my two middle schoolers, owner and operator of our farm (Royal Crest Farm), and full-time student who was just invited to National Honor Society," said Wysocki.

In this curriculum, you'll apply principles and knowledge from various functional areas of business such as accounting, finance, human resources, marketing, and more. You'll also gain tools that go beyond technical knowledge, such as writing, communication, analysis, and problem-solving. These skills will serve you well as both an entrepreneur and as an employee in any business situation that requires working with customers, hiring and managing employees, reviewing data, and optimizing practices to help businesses succeed.

"The curriculum addresses key entrepreneurial functions including creation of a business plan and the analysis of small and medium business entrepreneurial opportunities based on financial, market, legal and operational factors," Dr. Bain says.

To build a successful career in business, you need to start with a solid foundation. As one of Southern New Hampshire University's most popular programs, the online Bachelor of Science (BS) in Business Administration program focuses on developing these fundamental skills to help students become successful entrepreneurial thinkers and decision-makers. From interpersonal skills to strategic problem solving and operational principles, this program gives students the tools they'll need to succeed in a wide variety of fast-paced business environments. Earning your bachelor's in business administration can also open a variety of doors in your career. With 14 unique concentrations, you can tailor your degree to the industry you plan on entering upon graduating. Each concentration provides the unique skills, principles, and career-focused expertise that a given industry looks for in its potential employees.

Learn how to:

- Develop business management approaches and help build collaborative relationships with diverse teams

- Problem-solve by integrating personal values with ethical, legal, and socially responsible business practices

- Articulate implications of global and societal contexts on business decisions

- Recommend strategic and creative business options using data

- Communicate effectively to diverse internal and external audiences

The curriculum for our online business degrees prepares SNHU graduates for the workforce as do our career services, learning resources, and support services. SNHU's programs offer a variety of courses that provide you with a well-rounded foundation, in some cases featuring experiential learning opportunities like simulations and internships. You'll learn from expert faculty, such as Jessica Rogers, Ph.D., senior associate dean of business programs at SNHU. Leveraging experience in operations, management, sales, and marketing, Rogers also serves as an editorial board member of The Journal of Education for Business. But even with her accomplished career, few moments hold a candle to seeing her students succeed.

"SNHU instructors really love our disciplines and want to share our passions with students," said Rogers, who's affectionately known by learners as Dr. J. "Inspiring. Mentoring. Cheerleading. I love all that and want students to take that grit and evolve."

You can tailor your program to work for you, too. Choose the general BS in Business Administration to gain a broad understanding of business and management principles, or opt for a concentration to specialize in your skillset. The decision to select a concentration was an important one for Bambi Dixon '19. As someone who worked in healthcare, she knew a business degree with a concentration in healthcare administration would help her reach her long-term goals.

"I took a hard look at my 5, 10, and 15-year plan to figure out where I wanted to be in my career, then discussed with my academic advisor which program or concentration would best align with my career goals," she said. "I've been working in healthcare my entire adult life, it was an easy choice."

By tailoring a degree to fit her passion, Dixon developed knowledge and skills she could apply to any number of jobs.

"The [online BS in Business Administration program] was challenging and taught me a plethora of knowledge that can be applied in many business settings," Dixon said. "The courses that focused on my concentration were easily relatable because they were directly correlated to my chosen career field." Before long, doors started to open. "I was offered a leadership position six months prior to my graduation from the program within my current organization," she said. "It was a great promotion that I was qualified for because of the education I received at SNHU."

Develop knowledge and skills in accounting, business law, human resource management, and marketing in Southern New Hampshire University's Associate of Science in Business Administration program. The associate degree in business administration online is perfect for students who want to start or advance their careers but need a college education to achieve their goals. With an AS in Business Administration, you'll build business skills employers want to see. Upon graduating, you'll be positioned for success as a team lead or business unit manager in retail, human resources, or various other business environments. You'll be prepared to handle crucial administrative tasks like record keeping, ordering supplies, and talking to customers.

Since we also accept up to 45 credits toward your associate degree, this program is perfect for those who already have some college experience. Our associate degrees typically require 60 credits and take about 2 years to complete. But as a transfer student, you could satisfy up to 3/4 of your credit requirements saving you a considerable amount of time and money. If your goal is to continue to pursue a more advanced business degree, the business administration associate program can be a strong starting point. With a credential under your belt one that can be completed in half the time, it takes to earn a bachelor's you'll have the opportunity to show employers what you've already accomplished.

"This program is the first of three recommended stepping-stones," said Bernice Bain, associate dean of business at SNHU. "All three can provide additional opportunities for employability in a multitude of business industry and business leadership positions."

Our suite of ACBSP-accredited online programs includes a bachelor's in business degree online and a 30-credit online MBA. That means, if you want to continue your education, you don't have to worry about applying to another school. Plus, with the option to pursue one of 10+ concentrations for your bachelor's or 15+ concentrations for your MBA, you can earn your business degrees while expanding your expertise in the field that interests you most. Our extensive selection of business programs includes high-demand areas like finance, accounting, marketing, and more.

Learn how to:

- Explore business trends in various historical and cultural contexts

- Articulate strategies for building shared organizational values, attitudes, and beliefs

- Recognize the impact of social and emotional intelligence on various business contexts

- Explain ethical principles and core personal values in business decision-making

- Apply change management theories and concepts in various organizational contexts

"The AS in Business Administration course content is based on the understanding that we are currently in the Fourth Industrial Revolution," said Bernice Bain, an associate dean of business. What does that mean exactly? According to Forbes, the Fourth Industrial Revolution describes impending "changes to the way we live, work and relate to one another" through the adoption of technology.3 In the context of AS in Business Administration coursework, that means understanding the way technology shapes business both now and into the future. "[These courses offer] an introduction to business trends, diversity considerations, social and emotional awareness as well as exposure to data analytics for business decision-making," Bain said.

Courses were developed with industry experts and designed to help you build a solid foundation in business. You'll explore key practices and principles in accounting, business law, economics, marketing, management, and human resources. You'll also have opportunities to engage with the course material every step of the way. Whether you're receiving feedback from expert instructors, sharing ideas with peers in weekly discussion board posts, or using online resources to supplement your learning, you'll never be alone in your journey. You'll have course materials, resources, and tools that emphasize real-world application. Using authentic business scenarios and business data analytics, you'll learn firsthand how to solve key organizational problems. Last, but not least, you'll develop "soft skills" like problem-solving, communication, diversity inclusion, and ethics that can help you succeed in the workplace.

Take steps to turn your passion for sports into a full-time career by earning your Athletic Administration Graduate Certificate online at Southern New Hampshire University. Prepare to enter the field of athletic administration, or enhance your resume with additional skills you can use to advance in your career. Several of the graduate athletic administration certificate online courses may be applied toward a Master's in Sport Management degree as an additional credential if you so choose. Southern New Hampshire University's athletic administration program is designed to provide students with opportunities to make connections within collegiate and professional sports management. If you have a passion for sports, and a desire to understand an organization's inner workings, this certificate may be a good addition to your portfolio to help advance your career.

Learn how to:

- Investigate the interrelationships between sport, culture, and society

- Understand the responsibilities of intercollegiate athletics, as well as interscholastic and recreational athletics

- Apply concepts used in the marketing and communications of a sports organization

- Examine and learn how to overcome the current challenges facing interscholastic athletic administrators

If you're looking to enter the world of athletic administration, the athletic administration graduate certificate program online gives you an in-depth understanding of athletic administration principles and sports in media and society. And, since the growth of sports as a major industry has increased the need and opportunity for well-trained professional managers, you could be in a good position to follow your dreams in this industry. Students who complete the graduate certificate in the athletic administration program at SNHU will be prepared to work in the sports industry and in the administration of interscholastic and recreational athletics.

"Students will learn skills in human resource management, athletic operations, management, leadership, and communications," said Michael Newhouse-Bailey, an associate dean of business at SNHU.

Coursework may include:

- Sport and Society

- Principles in Athletic Administration

- Sports Marketing and Media

- Advanced Topics/Athletic Administration

Students may have the opportunity to work with SNHU adjunct faculty who are working in the sports industry. You could learn directly from those in the field - perhaps the most timely education you could ask for. In your courses, you may learn how cultural and social features impact participation in sports, including the ethical questions facing the industry today.

"As an athletic administrator, understanding the human experience in sport and its impact on society positions future leaders to shape how the sport is structured in a meaningful way," said Newhouse-Bailey. "You may also learn about the organization and management of both recreational and interscholastic sports, marketing standards, and more. The Athletic Administration Graduate Certificate online curriculum combines training in athletic administration coursework with the practicality of an optional internship. It's like getting two degrees in one, as it covers sports management broadly and athletic administration specifically."

Does an economic swing put your investigative mind into overdrive? Do you see the world through a mathematical lens? Do you draw dotted lines between local and global markets and the current events that surround them? If you're the type of person who enjoys solving tough problems and working with numbers, a Master of Science (MS) in Applied Economics may be for you. Economics is the weaving together of science, sociology, history, philosophy, and mathematics to forecast futures and apply understanding to the past. Quite simply, economics is the ability to make informed decisions based on data.

Learn how to:

- Communicate economic principles, problems, findings, and risk

- Integrate theories and principles into the analysis of organizational, social, and political issues

- Incorporate quantitative data analysis and econometrics into research studies - Analyze and report data with accuracy and precision

- Evaluate the impact of internal and external influences on decision-making

"It all comes back to decision making," said Sutton Puglia, an adjunct instructor at SNHU and a government economist. "Economists want to understand why things are happening and why people are making the decisions they do."

Online master's in economics students will explore diverse theoretical schools of thought and focus on the analysis of economic variables and the efficient use of resources. Students can emerge from the program with a balanced understanding of microeconomics, macroeconomics, and econometric theory. The faculty team for SNHUs online masters in economics is replete with experts who bring their real-world experience to the classroom. From corporate vice presidents with prestigious certifications and PhDs working in global marketplaces to certified small business advisors and government consultants, this cross-section of know-how is among the best in higher education.

"The professors did a great job of supporting questions and presenting ample opportunities to learn the subject matter and be successful in the various tasks required within the curriculum," said Nathan McBeath '20.

The online master's in economics offers an exciting curriculum. A course in game theory allows you to grow confidence in negotiations and conflict resolution. Your mathematics and statistics class shows you the methods used today in the economics field. And your capstone gives you the opportunity to synthesize and integrate the knowledge and skills you've developed throughout your online master's degree program at SNHU.

"The Applied Economics Capstone really stood out to me because I was able to apply the economic concepts I learned throughout the program to a topic of my choosing," said Alexia Engel '21.

McBeath agreed. "My favorite class was the economics capstone due to the rigorous research requirements and the in-depth final project and presentation," he said. "This course required a deep understanding and application of concepts and was overall enjoyable for me since I am fascinated by the subject matter and was able to select my own thesis topic." Plus, you'll also have the chance to focus on other areas of economics through 4 elective courses, which are included to round out your program."

Combine your passion for the environment with a natural resource economics class, or dive deep into global markets with an international corporate finance course. The curriculum has had real-world value for both Engel and McBeath.

"I was originally attracted to applied economics because I wanted to learn more about the distribution of scarce resources while conducting quantitative analyses and making recommendations based on quantitative data," Engel said. Today, she has, "colleagues tell me that hearing about my experience has inspired them to consider pursuing a graduate degree as well. Colleagues have also asked me about my experience at SNHU as they research programs they are interested in pursuing."

McBeath said that what he learned in the program has helped his resume and LinkedIn profile stand out. "In most cases, I have been one of the only staff members to have completed a graduate degree at my level and age," he said.

Don't have an economics or business background? SNHU offers foundation courses for students who have neither an economics degree nor a business degree. Depending on your background, you may be required to take courses like:

- Economics for Business

- Financial Reporting and Analysis

- Mathematics and Statistics for Business

Engel, who entered the program with an undergraduate social science degree, found that the foundation courses were one of the benefits of studying at SNHU without having a business background. "The instructors were always engaging and supportive," she said. "I recall one instance where an instructor spoke with me over the phone to help me with a concept I was having difficulty understanding."

If you're interested in why humans act the way they do, Southern New Hampshire University's online Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Anthropology may be for you. In this program, you'll have the chance to analyze relationships and think about the human experience. This experiential online anthropology degree bridges the sciences and humanities. Here, you'll explore similarities and differences in society through cultural, biological, archaeological, and linguistic lenses. You'll examine how society has changed throughout the years and into the present day.

Our online anthropology degree will give you a broad range of skills that could be useful as you embark on your future career. From tourism and market research to social impact and criminal justice, a degree in anthropology could open the door to many potential career options, and help you respond to cultural and environmental challenges. In this program, you can expect to explore complex human nature, investigate identity, and promote cultural awareness and change. Whether you wish to earn your master's or dive right into the field after graduation, this program is designed to provide the tools, skills, and knowledge you'll need to succeed.

SNHU graduate Celeste Cox '20 said, "Anthropology is an amazing base for any graduate degree and even in everyday life. I am currently in a public health/global health program and it has already helped me immensely."

Learn how to:

- Apply anthropological theories and concepts to both historical and present-day issues

- Consider how we've evolved and adapted as a modern society

- Develop anthropological research questions for potential project proposals

- Analyze research and data for how humans construct their realities

- Assess the similarities and differences between various cultures

- Develop your own culturally relevant perspectives

The online anthropology degree has a strong foundation in archaeology, ethics, and conservation. Core courses and concentrations stress the application of anthropological theory and methods to real-world problems through hands-on assignments, ethnographic case studies, data collection, and the acquisition of skills in a specialty area. The program ends with a capstone course, where you'll have the opportunity to showcase the knowledge and skills you've developed throughout your coursework. Beyond learning how anthropology helps us understand society, you'll also have the chance to gain widely applicable skills in research methods, statistical analysis, critical thinking, and effective communication, which could help you greatly as you consider your future career path.

The Advanced Counterterrorism and Homeland Security Graduate Certificate online at Southern New Hampshire University introduces you to the key challenges, strategies, principles, and theories used to help keep the U.S. safe from terrorism, natural disasters, and other threats. Taught by experienced professionals who are up to date on the latest technology, trends, and tactics in the industry, our courses provide a broad foundation to help you enter the field or further your studies. The homeland security graduate certificate examines techniques such as intelligence analysis, threat management, advanced surveillance, and anti-terrorism.

Upon completion of this certificate, you'll have the knowledge base and skill set to help you compete for jobs in emergency management, infrastructure protection, border patrol, law enforcement, intelligence analysis, and other related professions. The certificate in homeland security online coursework gives you a broad sense of the on-the-job challenges faced by counterterrorism and homeland security professionals. Throughout your courses, you'll learn about emergency management planning, threat assessments, constitutional rights, civil liberties, and the role elected officials play in shaping public policy dealing with counterterrorism.

Each class in this 4-course certificate will help you master fast and thorough analysis, decision making, and action steps that can have life-saving consequences:

- Global Terrorism. Explore the influence geopolitics and terrorist attacks have on our everyday lives. In this course, you'll examine historical events while learning about existing misconceptions surrounding terrorism. Finally, you'll learn how to appropriately address global terrorism.

- Terrorist Techniques and Counterterrorism. Dissect common biases and mindsets involving terrorism. Learn how to deter acts of terrorism by employing counterterrorism techniques used today in the U.S. and abroad. You'll gain an extensive understanding of extremist thought and the motivations behind terrorism.

- Threat Assessment. Learn how to determine the validity and seriousness of terrorist threats. After assessing the context of various situations, you'll explore and identify appropriate responses. Understand how to better verify intel in order to properly deter a terrorist act.

- Intelligence Collection and Analysis. Analyze data using practices homeland security professionals employ every day. Learn various methods for examining intelligence as well as how to communicate your findings to an array of audiences. You'll gain a good understanding of what techniques should be used to produce the intel you need in order to address terrorism.

Gain expertise in tax rules and enhance your Master of Science (MS) in Accounting with a concentration in Taxation degree from Southern New Hampshire University. The focused taxation curriculum will introduce you to key concepts, rules, and practices in income taxation for individuals, corporations, and partnerships, as well as an excise tax on estates and goods. Tax accountants aren't hired simply for their ability to prepare tax returns. Businesses and individuals rely on them as experts in a complex, high-stakes subject. Taught by professionals in the field, the interactive master's in a taxation degree program is designed to prepare you to meet the growing demand in the workplace for highly skilled accountants.

Through practical, interactive coursework, you'll:

- Understand tax law, auditing, and financial reporting

- Gain the analytical and technical skills companies and municipal agencies require in their accounting professionals

- Build the foundation you need to launch your career in this high-demand accounting specialty

- Work towards preparation for the Uniform CPA (certified public accountant) Exam

The online Master's in Accounting curriculum is designed to provide you with practical knowledge in auditing, advanced financial reporting, business law, ethics, communication, and research. When you add the taxation concentration to your program, you'll go beyond basic individual and corporate taxes and learn about estate and gift taxes, how to conduct tax research, and special tax issues. In the tax concentration, you'll take courses that cover individual income tax, corporate tax, tax research, international tax, and flow-through entities. You'll learn how various business entities are taxed, how U.S. tax laws affect people and companies outside the country, and more. The MS in Accounting with a concentration in Taxation is a 12-course program, with 9 major courses.

The taxation concentration is made up of 3 tax-focused courses that will help you specialize your knowledge and skills:

- Estate and Gift Taxation. Learn about federal taxation of large gifts throughout life and also property transfers upon death. Using relevant statutes, regulations, and case law, you'll develop different estate and gift planning strategies.

- Tax Research Methodology. Examine the methods and techniques used in federal tax research. You'll also learn rules and procedures for representing clients during IRS reviews.

- Special Topics in Taxation. Study special topics in federal taxation. You'll explore major contemporary problem areas of taxation in the U.S.

These courses are designed to give future tax accountants a strong foundation in all aspects of U.S. taxes. You'll have the opportunity to demonstrate your learning via case studies and projects. This work includes researching issues for tax clients and making tax planning recommendations. Because tax law changes each year, it's not always immediately clear how a particular tax provision should be applied. This is why you'll also learn how to research tax law and then propose a solution using your findings. Our master's in taxation online curriculum aligns with the Content and Skill Specification Outlines (CSOs/SSOs) set by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA).

As such, the MS in Accounting with a concentration in Taxation fulfills the educational requirements to sit for the CPA exam in most states. Additionally, the material covered in the taxation concentration will help prepare you for many concepts including a regulation section of the Uniform Certified Public Accountant Examination. Foundation Courses While we enroll students with all kinds of undergraduate degrees, you might need to take some foundation courses before getting into the core masters in taxation courses.

If you did not earn your bachelor's degree in accounting, you may need to take these foundational accounting courses:

- Cost Accounting

- Financial Reporting I, II, and III

- Auditing

- Federal Taxation of Individuals

If you do not have a bachelor's in business, you may need to take these business foundation courses:

- Mathematics and Statistics for Business

- Economics for Business

- Financial Reporting and Analysis

Through these courses, you'll learn the basic accounting and business concepts you need to succeed. With this solid accounting and business foundation, you'll be ready to build your expertise as you complete the masters in taxation online program.