Business and Management
In today's fast-paced business world, you need problem-solving and critical thinking skills, as well as the latest knowledge and techniques. At University of Phoenix, you learn from instructors who have substantial experience in the fields they teach. So whether you're studying accounting or administration, management or marketing; you'll receive a real-world education that can help you achieve your goals.
Business Programs:
Associate of Arts in Accounting
The Associate of Arts in Accounting degree program helps students develop a foundation of knowledge related to accounting in terms of business strategy, financial statements, cost information, economics, management, and ethical issues. Students encounter real-world scenarios in which they use accounting information resources and systems to present conclusions based on accounting and business data.
Associate of Arts in Business
The Associate of Arts in Business focuses on the topics of business, accounting, economics, finance and marketing in a global society. In this degree program, students explore fundamental business principles and learn to apply problem-solving strategies to real-life scenarios. Some program activities include SWOT analysis, examination of the supply and demand curve, a review of the relationship between marketing and sales and implementation of basic financial planning techniques.
Associate of Arts in Financial Services
The Associate of Arts degree in Financial Services is designed to emphasize the development of skills, knowledge and attributes that can be found in the financial services industry, including accounting, banking, financial planning, investment and insurance. Students investigate money management, accounting procedures, financial transactions, regulatory issues and customer service in commercial and consumer arenas.
Associate of Arts in Hospitality, Travel and Tourism
The Associate of Arts in Hospitality, Travel and Tourism degree program provides content and practical application in an array of foodservice, lodging management and tourism settings. The concentration courses emphasize the leadership competencies and knowledge that comprise the foundation of management practices valued in today's hospitality industry. Successful completion of this associate's degree will help prepare students for further study in related programs at the bachelor's degree level.
Associate of Arts in Sport Management
The Associate of Arts in Sport Management degree program lays a foundation for further study in sport and recreation management. The concentration courses focus on developing knowledge, skills and attributes in areas such as management and leadership, ethics, budgeting and finance, communications marketing and social-cultural factors—all within a sport-related adaptation.
Bachelor of Science in Business/Accounting
The Bachelor of Science in Business degree program with a concentration in Accounting promotes identification with and orientation to the accounting profession. Core competencies in technology, critical thinking, and communication are emphasized throughout the curriculum. Students also have broad exposure to varied business disciplines, including management, organizational behavior, economics, statistics and finance.
Bachelor of Science in Business/Administration
The Bachelor of Science in Business with a concentration in Administration is designed to enable graduates to deal effectively with an increasingly complex business environment. The concentration courses stress skill development in the areas of management, decision making, accounting and finance, quantitative analysis, economics, marketing, and utilization of research findings.
Bachelor of Science in Business/eBusiness
eBusiness concentrates on the information technology and business skills needed to work in eCommerce and eBusiness fields. Students will learn areas of business such as management, marketing, critical thinking, organizational behavior, and financial analysis, as well as information technology areas such as operating systems, databases, Internet, programming, and project planning.
Bachelor of Science in Business/Finance
The Bachelor of Science in Business with a concentration in Finance emphasizes financial concepts, theories, and practices to promote well-informed financial decision making. Coursework within this concentration examines the areas of risk management, business law, global finance, and investment analysis and portfolio management. Students integrate advanced topics in financial management through real-world business application.
Bachelor of Science in Business/Global Business Management
The Bachelor of Science in Business with a concentration in Global Business Management examines the dynamic nature of global business realities. Emphasizing fundamental principles and practices of conducting global business activities, the curriculum within this concentration includes international marketing, international trade and investment, global finance, global human resource management and global value-chain management.
Bachelor of Science in Business/Hospitality Management
The Bachelor of Science in Business with a concentration in Hospitality Management develops students' knowledge and skills in lodging management, food and beverage operations management, facilities management, and events and recreation planning. Students learn about the impact of travel and tourism while examining hospitality issues and trends, e-business implications and operational structures.
Bachelor of Science in Business/Integrated Supply Chain & Operations Management
The Bachelor of Science in Business with a concentration in Integrated Supply Chain and Operations Management highlights the important role a supply chain plays in satisfying customer demands and expectations. This concentration's coursework focuses on strategic performance improvement of all business planning, global sourcing and procurement, production, and logistical activities that make up an organization's supply chain.
Bachelor of Science in Business/Management
The Bachelor of Science in Business with a concentration in Management focuses on managing human and fiscal resources within the structure, culture and mission of any organization. The curriculum stresses skill development in the areas of critical thinking and decision making, organizational behavior, global business strategies, quality management and productivity, human resource management, and employment law.
Bachelor of Science in Business/Marketing
The Bachelor of Science in Business with a concentration in Marketing is designed to develop students' creative, analytical and leadership skills. Coursework within this concentration examines sales management, buyer behavior, advertising, market research, and marketing to the international arena. Students learn to identify customers and customer needs, communicate product and service information, and develop and use marketing strategies.
Bachelor of Science in Management
The Bachelor of Science in Management degree program is designed to develop students' professional knowledge and skills for improving organizational effectiveness. The concentration courses in this program emphasize an understanding of the skills necessary to manage human and fiscal resources within the structure, culture and mission of any organization.
Bachelor of Science in Business / Communications
The Bachelor of Science in Business with a concentration in Communications promotes the knowledge and skills needed for effective communication within the business environment. The curriculum emphasizes professional competencies and values in such areas as public relations, communications theory, communication law and ethics, mass communication, media and advertising, and electronic publishing.
Bachelor of Science in Business / Green and Sustainable Enterprise Management
The Green and Sustainable Enterprise Management concentration will prepare students for management careers based on sustainable business practices. The program emphasizes the development of skills in operating standards, enterprise planning, social responsibility, sustainable management techniques. Upon completion of this program students will possess the knowledge and skills needed to manage business enterprises for a sustainable future.
Bachelor of Science in Business / Human Resources Management
The Human ResourceManagement Concentration helps students develop an understanding of the fundamentals of human resource management and its strategic relevance in business. The concentration addresses the legal and ethical components of the decision making process involved in the human resources environment.TheHuman ResourceManagement Concentration introduces students to the basic concepts of human resource management, and allows further study in the areas of employment law, risk management, recruitment and selection of employees, internationalHR, change management, compensation and benefits, employee development, and performance management. Students will also develop an understanding of the critical business implications for human resource professionals today and in the future. HR practitioners and managers must be equipped with a solid understanding of the fundamentals of human resource management, along with strong skills in the areas of systems thinking, problem solving, influencing, negotiating, communications, and leadership.
Bachelor of Science in Business / Information Systems
The information systems concentration is designed to help the student acquire the theory, skills, and values associated with a business environment that has an increasing dependence on information systems. This concentration will focus on the application of information systems within a business foundation.
Bachelor of Science in Business / Small Businses Management and Entrepreneurship
The Small Business Management/Entrepreneurship concentration provides students with a course framework built around small business planning, financial management, and integrated business topics on entrepreneurship and small business management. Within the concentration, students can elect to study advanced concepts in small business marketing, leadership, family business management, operations management, and business law for entrepreneurs. They may also elect to explore in more depth either small business management or entrepreneurship studies as a function of their concentration electives. Students graduating with the Small Business/Entrepreneurship concentration will be prepared to address the challenges and opportunities specific to small business management and entrepreneurship.
Bachelor of Science in Business / Public Administration
The Bachelor of Science in Business with a concentration in Public Administration focuses on the efficient and effective utilization of public resources to achieve the public purpose within a dynamic environment. The curriculum within this concentration emphasizes the foundations of public administration, public policy formulation, program development, implementation and valuation, human resources and labor relations and public finance.
Bachelor of Science in Business / Retail Management
The Bachelor of Science in Business with a concentration in Retail Management focuses the student on the retail management environment, from the beginning to the end of the retail value chain. The concentration courses in this program emphasize skill development in strategic management, marketing, supply management, product and brand management, retail operations, merchandising, and personnel management unique to the retail industry.
Master of Management
The Master of Management program promotes the management skills students need to define, assess and solve business problems. Students examine organizational leadership in the context of managing continuous change. Over the course of the program, students develop the skill set necessary to evaluate and manage the challenges facing contemporary organizations.
Master of Business Administration
The Master of Business Administration program helps students develop managerial skills needed in a rapidly changing business environment. Focusing on these skills, the curriculum emphasizes the creation and sustainability of an organization's competitive advantage. Students also have the opportunity to focus their studies in areas such as accounting, global management, health care management, human resource management, marketing or technology management.
Master of Business Administration/Accounting
The accounting concentration of the MBA provides students the knowledge and skills to successfully manage the financial and human resources of an organization. Students study advanced accounting theory, corporate taxation, costing technique, budgeting, management, information systems, organizational development, strategic planning, and human resource management.
Master of Business Administration/Human Resource Management
This program covers advanced principals in human resource management that can be applied both in public and private organizations. It is aimed at working adult managers and supervisors who can further develop their human resource management skills through graduate-level education.
Master of Business Administration/Global Management
Students in the global management program gain invaluable skills in managing multinational and multicultural workforces in the most effective manner. Coursework covers international economics, human resources, and material resource management.
Master of Business Administration/Marketing
The marketing program is aimed at strengthening and advancing the skills of working students with a business background. Marketing skills taught apply to those working in private and non-profit business sectors.
Master of Business Administration/Technology Management
An emphasis in technology helps students integrate advances in technology into the business world. Students will learn functions of strategic management, managing change, and program management.
Master of Management/International
The Master of Management/International program examines how organizations succeed by recognizing cultural diversity and the challenges of communication and management. Students learn about the political, economic and legal contexts for doing business across borders and develop the problem-solving skills required to manage global organizations.
Previous academic course work from a foreign educational institution or current residence outside the United States is required for enrollment.
Master of Management/Human Resources Management
The Master of Management/Human Resources Management examines the evolving human resources function within today's organizations. Students learn to design, implement and evaluate human resources strategies and functions, including employee recruitment, selection, retention and development.
Master of Science in Accountancy
The Master of Science in Accountancy program helps students master the theory and principles that frame a wide range of problems and issues encountered in the accounting profession. Coursework includes accounting theory and research, accounting information systems, managerial accounting, financial reporting, auditing, taxation, not-for-profit and government accounting, forensic accounting, and accounting ethics.
*While widely available, not all programs are available at all locations.