Northcentral University

Northcentral University (NCU) is an innovator in 100% online higher education, offering adult learners throughout the world with opportunities to earn bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees in the high-demand professions of business, education and health services. Our goal is for each student to use the knowledge gained at NCU to achieve his or her individual personal and career goals.

NCU's approach to online learning supports success by providing a level of autonomy and freedom that traditional classrooms do not offer. Students appreciate NCU because of:

• The convenience of online education from an accredited university
• The flexibility of completing assignments at their pace and on their schedule
• The support and direction of faculty mentors are able to provide one-on-one assistance
• Online tools that facilitate research and allow communication and interaction with other learners

Online Bachelor's Degree

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Northcentral University offers accredited online degree programs for adult learners who aspire to increase their knowledge and skill in high demand professions in business, education and health services. We offer an opportunity to gain your bachelor's degree through online learning in the comfort of your home.

Bachelor of Business Administration (Online)

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The Bachelor of Business Administration degree program provides learners an opportunity to acquire fundamental knowledge and skills related to basic business functions. Learners also have an opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge of a specific business function. A specialization in Applied Computer Science is available.

Online Master's Degree

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NCU offers academically rigorous and challenging master's degrees online which help you meet the demands for higher levels of education often needed for professional advancement.

Master of Business Administration (Online)

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The Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree program prepares learners to advance to higher levels of leadership in business. Advanced coverage of classic and contemporary theory in business administration is blended with key practical skills all managers need to succeed. Exposure to best practices in the business world enhances comprehension of the challenges and opportunities facing modern business leaders and the various stakeholders they serve. Specializations include the following:

• Applied Computer Science
• Computer and Information Security
• Electronic Commerce
• Management Information Systems
• Management of Engineering and Technology

Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies (Online)

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NCU's Certificate of Advance Graduate Studies (CAGS) offers learners a chance to advance in their chosen field or to embark on a new career through an 18-credit-hour course of study in selected specializations. Specializations include the following:

• Education Technology Management
• E-Learning and Teaching Online
• Management of Engineering and Technology

Online Doctoral Degree

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Many learners decide to continue their education after obtaining a master's degree online and seek the most advanced degree within their profession. Northcentral University further encourages learners to advance their careers by offering doctoral degrees online in high demand and rapidly growing professional specializations.

Doctor of Business Administration (Online)

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The Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) serves as preparation for advanced positions of leadership in business, government, philanthropy, and policy and advocacy organizations. The DBA emphasizes the application of research as a means to solve organizational problems, and devise and execute strategies that are effective and ethical.

DBA learners gain the skills to advance to top leadership positions and to retain them through rigorous reflection on their professional experiences, in-depth exposure to the insights offered by the world's leading organizations, review of classic and cutting edge theory, and research and mastery of methods and techniques to identify, understand, apply, and communicate strategically critical knowledge. Specializations include the following:

• Applied Computer Science
• Computer and Information Security
• Electronic Commerce
• Management Information Systems
• Management of Engineering and Technology

Doctor of Education (Online)

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NCU knows that the need for well-prepared educational leaders has never been greater. The NCU Ed.D. attracts learners who have leadership responsibility for providing learning and training to others, whether they be in colleges, PK-12 schools, proprietary organizations, private and public businesses, or the military. Specializations include the following:

• Education Technology Management
• E-Learning and Teaching Online

Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration (Online)

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The need has never been greater for business leaders who can contribute to the knowledge base of contemporary business. Ph.D. learners gain the skills to meet that need through rigorous reflection on their professional experiences, in-depth exposure to the insights offered by the world's leading organizations, review of classic and cutting edge theory, and research and mastery of methods and techniques to identify, assess, understand and communicate strategically critical knowledge. As stewards of the discipline of Business Administration, Ph.D. learners focus upon the creation of new knowledge in business administration. Specializations include the following:

• Applied Computer Science
• Computer and Information Security
• Electronic Commerce
• Management Information Systems
• Management of Engineering and Technology

Doctor of Philosophy in Education (Online)

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The Ph.D. program is suitable for learners who want to combine a strong base of theoretical knowledge with an individualized focus to conduct research in and about PK-12, postsecondary and adult learning environments.

Ph.D.'s in Education are found in many different roles in academia, industry and not-for-profit organizations, including educational consultant, academic researcher, policy maker, educational theorist, faculty member, or administrator in a higher education or organizational setting. Specializations include the following:

• Education Technology Management
• E-Learning and Teaching Online

Northcentral University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission, a commission of The North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

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