University of Phoenix - Bakersfield Learning Center

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
Finance Options
Programs
Bachelor of Science in Business
Bachelor of Science in Communication
Master of Business Administration
Master of Public Administration
Online Programs

How It Works
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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.


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 Bachelor of Science in Business entry sequence exposes students to valuable theoretical knowledge and best practices in the areas of management, organizational behavior, research and evaluation, and critical thinking and problem solving. In all program course work, the curriculum addresses critical business issues in the areas of diversity, globalization, ethics, technology and e-business.

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 focuses on the theory, skills and values associated with a business environment that increasingly depends on Internet technology. Students learn the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively integrate e-business tools, models, and best practices within various types of organizations.

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 and Sustainable Enterprise Management
The Bachelor of Science in Business with a concentration in Green and Sustainable Enterprise Management 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.

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
Students in the human resource management concentration will build upon the managerial skills developed in the MBA required course of study by developing 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.

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 and Entrepreneurship
The Bachelor of Science in Business with a concentration in Small Business Management/Entrepreneurship 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 Communication


The Bachelor of Science in Communication (BS/COM) degree program is designed to develop knowledge and skills for effective communication in a variety of public and private work environments. The program was created specifically to build upon personal and professional communication experiences. The BS/COM degree enhances the communication skills necessary for the development of professional competence and values; critical thinking and problem solving; information utilization; and collaboration.

Communication and Technology
The concentration in Communication and Technology focuses on the enhancement of communication through technology, and offers the student an opportunity to explore creative communication solutions through Web sites, electronic publishing, image editing and multimedia development.

Culture and Communication
The concentration in Culture and Communication is designed to prepare students with a well-rounded view of diversity in American society. Students will focus on the experiences of people from different cultures and how communication differs by race and gender. In addition, students will gain a global perspective on race, ethnicity, and class in the United States. Students will compare cultural topics such as Asian American, African American, Hispanic American, gender, and their differences.

Marketing and Sales Communication
The concentration of Marketing and Sales Communications focuses on the science of humanistic interaction in marketing and sales. Emphasis is placed on understanding the psychology of behavior, and the impact that it has on marketing communication tools and strategies. The ethical responsibility associated with customer message management is also emphasized throughout the program.

Master of Business Administration


The Master of Business Administration program is designed to enhance the management skills students need to function effectively within an organization. Students will create and defend their solutions to problems of crisis management, profitable growth opportunities, and change leadership. Throughout the program, students gain experience in distilling a situation into a well-defined problem; applying tools and concepts to analyze a variety of alternative solutions; and selecting and defending their recommended course of action. The Master of Business Administration program at University of Phoenix utilizes problem-based learning where students refine their problem solving skills along with their communication, creativity, information utilization and critical thinking skills.

The Master of Business Administration program offers the following concentrations:

Accounting
Students in the accounting concentration will build upon the managerial skills developed in the MBA required course of study by developing an understanding of accounting concepts and applications. Students will also 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 & Attestation, Financial Accounting & Reporting, Regulation, and Business Environment & Concepts.

Global Management
The global management concentration is designed for students who want to expand business cross-border or manage within a multi-national organization. Students completing the global management concentration will develop the managerial skills emphasized within the MBA required course of study in the context of cross-border business opportunities. Students will understand the challenges presented by international economic, political, legal and socio-cultural differences.

Health Care Management
The health care management concentration 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. Students in the health care management concentration will develop the managerial skills emphasized within the MBA required course of study in 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.

Human Resources Management
Students in the human resource management concentration will build upon the managerial skills developed in the MBA required course of study by developing 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.

Marketing
Students in the marketing concentration will build upon the managerial skills developed in the MBA required course of study program by developing 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.

Technology Management
Students completing the technology management concentration will develop the managerial skills emphasized within the MBA required course of study in 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.

Master of Public Administration

The Master of Public Administration (MPA) program develops the managerial skills necessary to manage in the public sector. This program focuses on an entrepreneurial approach to issues and opportunities at the state and local government levels. The curriculum has been designed to align with academic standards set by leading public service organizations.

Online Programs

University of Phoenix offers the following online business programs:

Certificate
Human Resources Management
Project Management
Visual Communication
Graduate Certificate
Accounting
Human Resources Management
Marketing
Associate of Arts
Accounting
Communications
Foundations of Business
Hospitality, Travel and Tourism
Bachelor of Science
Accounting
Business/Accounting
Business/Administration
Business/Communication
Business/e-Business
Business/Finance
Business/Global Business Management
Business/Green and Sustainable Enterprise Management
Business/Hospitality Management
Business/Human Resource 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
Business/Small Business Management & Entrepreneurship
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
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