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University of Phoenix


You work hard. A college degree does too.

With convenient class locations as well as online learning, University of Phoenix makes quality higher education highly accessible for working students. Whether you're seeking an associate's, bachelor's, master's or doctoral degree, we can help you reach your goal--and sooner than you may think.

About University of Phoenix

Higher Education. Highly Accessible

At the largest private university in North America, you can attend classes at one of our more than 190 convenient locations. Or learn online--on your schedule. Regardless of where or how you attend class, you'll receive a real-world education with real value.

  • Earn your degree sooner than you think.
  • Attend class at times and places that fit your schedule.
  • Learn from instructors who have substantial experience in the fields they teach.
  • Receive personal attention in small, interactive classes.
  • Acquire the knowledge and skills that are in high demand.
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How It Works


Earn your degree when, where and how you want.

University of Phoenix fits your lifestyle and learning style. Depending upon the degree program you select, you can attend class on campus or online. Some campuses offer a combined campus-based and online learning format. While widely available, not all learning formats are offered at all locations.

Campus-Based Learning Format

Providing the convenience of attending classes near your home or workplace.

  • Attend class just once a week. Classes are offered in the evening or on weekends. Some campuses offer day classes.
  • Complete homework assignments on your own, as well as with your learning team.

Online Learning Format

Providing the flexibility of a 100% online education.

  • Complete coursework through electronic forums
  • Download lectures and assignments from your student website and study them at your convenience.
  • Login to class at least four days per week for University of Phoenix or three days per week for Axia College of University of Phoenix. You choose the days and times.
  • Build teamwork skills by collaborating on learning team assignments.

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Finance Options


Your degree is within reach.

University of Phoenix strives to make higher education highly accessible. Finance options, including financial aid, are available for those who qualify. Options include:

Financial Aid

Several low-interest financial aid options are available. University of Phoenix participates in many federal student aid programs, including the Stafford Student Loan, PLUS Loan and the Pell Grant.

Financing Options

University of Phoenix offers numerous options for financing your education. Our cash-paying plans let you pay for one course at a time rather than an entire semester or year at once. Alternatively, pre-paying tuition will guarantee that your rate will not increase for the duration of your program.

Company Funding

University of Phoenix is eligible for most company reimbursement programs.

Programs


Get a real-world education.

Whether you're seeking an associate's, bachelor's or advanced degree, University of Phoenix can help. Program availability varies by location and format.

Bachelor of Science in Business


The Bachelor of Science in Business program is designed to prepare graduates with the requisite knowledge, skills, and values to effectively apply various business principles and tools in an organizational setting. The BSB foundation is designed to bridge the gap between theory and practical application, while examining the areas of accounting, critical thinking and decision-making, finance, business law, management, marketing, research and evaluation, and technology. Students are required to demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the undergraduate business curricula through an integrated topics course.

The Bachelor of Science in Business offers the following concentrations:

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.

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.

Communication

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.

E-Business

The Bachelor of Science in Business with a concentration in e-Business enables students to acquire theory, skills and values that are associated with a business environment where there is an increasing dependence on Internet and web-based technology. The focus of the curriculum is the application of electronic business in today's workplace.

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.

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.

Green & Sustainable Enterprise Management

University of Phoenix also offers a Bachelor of Science in Business with a concentration in Green and Sustainable Enterprise Management. Please inquire for additional information.

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.

Human Resource Management

The Bachelor of Science in Business with a concentration in 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.

Information Systems

The Bachelor of Science in Business with a concentration in Information Systems focuses on the role and implementation of information systems in today's business environment. Students learn the fundamentals of business systems development and project planning and implementation, as well as concepts in software programming, database analysis and design and telecommunication systems.

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.

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.

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.

Organizational Innovation

The Bachelor of Science in Business with a concentration in Organizational Innovation encourages students to bridge the gap between traditional business thinking and an innovative, design-focused philosophy. In this concentration, students learn to apply design principles, innovative practices, and creativity to develop business processes, strategies, services and products.

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.

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.

Small Business Management & Entrepreneurship

University of Phoenix also offers a Bachelor of Science in Business with a concentration in Small Business Management and Entrepreneurship. Please inquire for additional information.


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.

The Master of Business Administration program offers the following concentrations:

Accounting

The Master of Business Administration/Accounting concentration develops an understanding of accounting concepts and applications. Students will become competent in the use of appropriate analytical tools and technologies. They will be sensitive to legal, ethical, and social values in the conduct and communication of accounting practice and decisions. In addition, students will have an understanding of a portion of the topics required in preparation for the CPA exam: Audit and Attestation, Financial Accounting and Reporting, Regulation, and Business Environment and Concepts.

Global Management

The Master of Business Administration/Global Management concentration develops the managerial skills needed within the context of cross-border business opportunities. Students will understand the challenges presented by international economic, political, legal and socio-cultural differences. It is designed for students who want to expand business cross-border or manage within a multi-national organization.

Health Care Management

The Master of Business Administration/Health Care Management concentration develops the managerial skills needed within the context of challenges faced in the health care industry. They will be sensitive to legal, ethical, and social values in the management of health care resources. The curriculum is designed for students wanting to develop skills in the management of business operations in health care services organizations, health care related industries, small individual or group practices and health insurance.

Human Resource Management

The Master of Business Administration/Human Resource Management concentration helps the student develop an understanding of Human Resource Management concepts and applications. They will be sensitive to legal, ethical and social values in the conduct of Human Resource Management practice. At the completion of the concentration, students will have knowledge of a substantial portion of the topics required for certification by the Society of Human Resource Professionals. The curriculum is designed for students who want to enhance their human resource management skills, enter the human resource profession, or complete additional coursework required for the SPHR exam.

Marketing

The Master of Business Administration/Marketing concentration helps the student build an understanding of marketing concepts and applications. Students will develop and communicate innovative approaches to stakeholders in a socially responsible manner and will be well positioned for several professionally recognized marketing certification exams. The curriculum is designed for students who want to enhance their marketing skills, enter the marketing profession, or complete additional coursework required for several professionally recognized marketing certification exams.

Technology Management

The Master of Business Administration/Technology Management concentration develops the managerial skills needed within the context of challenges faced by integrating business with technology. Students completing this concentration will develop communication skills that bridge the gap between technical and non-technical audiences. The curriculum is designed for students who want to expand their use of technology to solve business opportunities and students currently working in non-management roles within technical organizations seeking to develop their management skills.


Online Programs


University of Phoenix offers the following online business programs:

Associate of Arts

  • Accounting
  • Communications
  • Foundations of Business
  • Hospitality, Travel, and Tourism

Bachelor of Science

  • Accounting
  • Business/Accounting
  • Business/Administration
  • Business/Communications
  • Business/e-Business
  • Business/Finance
  • Business/Global Business Management
  • Business/Hospitality Management
  • Business/Information Systems
  • Business/Integrated Supply Chain and Operations Management
  • Business/Management
  • Business/Marketing
  • Business/Organizational Innovation
  • Business/Project Management
  • Business/Public Administration
  • Business/Retail Management
  • Communication/Communication and Technology
  • Communication/Culture and Communication
  • Communication/Marketing and Sales Communication
  • Human Services/Management
  • Management
  • Organizational Security and Management

Master of Business Administration

  • General
  • Accounting
  • Global Management
  • Health Care Management
  • Health Care Management/Master of Science in Nursing
  • Marketing
  • Technology Management

Master of Management

  • General
  • Human Resource Management
  • Public Administration

Master of Public Administration

  • General

Master of Science

  • Accountancy

Doctoral Degree

  • Business Administration
  • Management in Organizational Leadership
  • Management in Organizational Leadership/Information Systems and Technology

One university understands how you live today. And where you want to go tomorrow. University of Phoenix. Thinking ahead.

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