NCU strengthens, toughens MBA program

Northcentral University Designs "Real-World" MBA Program

July 1, 2006 Prescott, Arizona Northcentral University (NCU) today announced changes to the Masters of Business Administration (MBA) degree program designed to increase the knowledge, skills, and marketability of future NCU graduates. NCU, a 100% online regionally accredited University, offers the MBA degree with a choice of 17 career-relevant specializations including homeland security, international business, public administration, electronic commerce, and management of engineering and technology.

According to Bob Branch, chair of the School of Business and Technology Management, The newly designed MBA will be launched August 1, 2006 and will feature strengthened core curricula and increased emphasis on real-world competencies needed by MBA graduates seeking to advance their careers in the global marketplace.

Seeking to prepare NCU Learners for the challenges of the 21st century, the MBA program will offer these features and benefits:

• Strengthened core curricula with an emphasis on knowledge needed for world-class performance in business, government, and not-for-profits. Learners will gain fundamental skills in finance, marketing, statistics, economics, and organizational leadership.
• In-depth knowledge of both traditional disciplines and highly sought-after specializations. Learners can choose a specialization to fit their personal and professional interests from a selection of 17 highly-focused disciplines. Course selections include topics such as supply chain management, e-commerce marketing, economics and the modern manager, and international marketing.

In addition to its regional accreditation by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges, NCU is a member of the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) and is a candidate for accreditation. ACBSP is the leading specialized accreditation association for business education supporting, celebrating, and rewarding teaching excellence.

Northcentral University offers an ideal academic environment for busy professionals.

• Learners can complete the MBA degree online from the convenience of their home or office or while on the road. There are no additional expenses for campus visits to fulfill residency requirements.
• NCU is the only 100% online regionally accredited university to offer a real-world MBA program in 36 credits: 6 fundamental courses and 6 specialized courses. Learners may be able to transfer up to six graduate credits from other accredited institutions. The design of NCUs MBA program saves Learners substantial time and money in pursuit of the MBA degree.
• Faculty Mentors, professionals in their disciplines and devoted to online education, offer one-on-one guidance for every Learner to ensure success.

More than 340 Learners from around the world are currently completing MBA requirements and taking advantage of NCUs approach to online learning, commented Dr. Claudia Santin, Provost of Northcentral University. We expect the newly designed MBA curricula to be attractive to business professionals seeking a competitive advantage in todays marketplace. Graduates need the knowledge and tools to lead change and embrace innovation in forward-thinking global businesses, and an MBA degree from NCU provides Learners with what is needed to succeed.