Northcentral University’s Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree program challenges and prepares business professionals for even higher levels of leadership by blending intensive business training with key practical skills all leaders need to succeed.
Many students who pursue an MBA have clearly defined career paths. Some are passionate about technology and want to take the next step in their technical business careers; others pursue careers in human resources management, public administration, international business, or homeland security. Whatever your career plans or interests, NCU’s MBA concentrations can help you tailor your education to fit your goals.
Applied Computer Science
Technology trends change rapidly, resulting in the need for companies to look for skilled professionals who possess advanced knowledge of contemporary applied computer science methods. Many advanced managerial roles exist in this dynamic field that require specialized management training, including technical project managers, lead programmers, lead systems administrators, and lead network administrators. At Northcentral, our curriculum for the Master’s program in Applied Computer Sciences is designed to provide preparation for professional careers with an emphasis in various technology management tracks for specialized job roles. Learn More
Computer and Information Security
The requirement for computer security knowledge increases as new techniques and technologies are developed. Threats to the strengths of the existing protections in systems and network perimeters must be constantly upgraded. NCU’s dynamic MBA in Computer and Information Security enables students to examine realistic examples of the crucial links between security theory and the day-to-day security challenges to IT environments. The focus is to provide students with the ability to ascertain the essentials of security threats, information assurance and security management in corporations. This specialization also examines the field of cyber-forensics, including the dangers of cyber-terrorism and the evolving U.S. policy response. Learn More
Criminal Justice
Northcentral University’s MBA in Criminal Justice explores the dynamic nature of the global multicultural network connecting distinct legal traditions and codes, both domestically and internationally, and their connection to criminal activity, law enforcement response, ethics, and the legal system. This rewarding specialization focuses on developing advanced competencies and analytical capability for those seeking management and leadership positions in correctional institutions, law enforcement, and the court system. Learn More
Entrepreneurship
Northcentral’s MBA in Entrepreneurship takes students beyond the classroom, allowing them to build and test their entrepreneurial ideas in real-world settings. Students will explore the different business disciplines, including marketing, finance, operations and strategy, while developing skills in building businesses, investing, raising capital and evaluating business opportunities, the latest trends and techniques. This specialization emphasizes analysis, decision-making and business planning. Learn More
Financial Management
Northcentral’s MBA in Financial Management explores relevant financial analysis of financial and non-financial organizations. The focus is assessment of financial statements, foreign exchange issues, and risk and investment management. At the end of the Financial Management specialization, our MBA students will complete a final written research project, demonstrating the ability to conduct an investigation on a workplace problem, identify an area for intervention, critique, justify, and recommend a plan of preventative action. Learn More
General Business
Northcentral University’s MBA in General Business allows students to select courses from a broad range of electives to fit their personal and professional goals. NCU’s General Business specialization provides MBA students with the enhanced knowledge that today’s managers need to effectively run successful organizations, including in-depth exploration in corporate finance, supervisory concepts and practices, international economics, business organization and management, and management research project. Learn More
Health Care Administration
The focus of Northcentral University’s MBA in Health Care Administration degree is to help students develop essential managerial knowledge and skills in financial management, legal and ethical issues of health care, and to examine and develop health care policies. At the end of the Health Care Administration specialization program, students will complete a final written research project, demonstrating the ability to conduct an investigation on a workplace problem, identify an area for intervention, critique, justify, and recommend a plan of preventative action. Learn More
Homeland Security
Students enrolled in the Master of Business Administration in Homeland Security program at NCU have the opportunity to develop skills in business analysis, fiscal management, and organizational leadership. This specialization is designed to prepare senior managers of law enforcement, public safety, and emergency medical care and disaster preparedness agencies for positions of executive leadership in the field of homeland security. Courses will span the spectrum of management, budgetary rules, personnel, and critical issues relating to crisis management and terrorism. Learn More
Human Resources Management
Northcentral University’s MBA program in Human Resources Management focuses on the interrelationships between human resource capital, leadership, and the business organization. Our students explore all aspects of human resource management, and address the increasing human resource issues in the global economy. Students enrolled in our HR MBA program have the opportunity to learn how to recruit and manage a workforce that will help build an organization and contribute to furthering its success. In addition, professionals will have the chance to explore labor relation topics, including union bargaining, benefits management, and payroll administration. Learn More
Our MBA Human Resources Management specialization is recognized by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) as a specialization that fully aligns with its HR Curriculum Guidebook and Templates. There are only 199 educational institutions throughout the world that have this alignment with SHRM and we are proud to be one of them.
International Business
Northcentral University’s MBA program in International Business covers the essential elements required to understand and manage multi-national and international organizations. Individuals with a worldview, who are keenly interested in international management positions and/or teaching in post-secondary institutions of higher education at home and abroad, will thrive in this dynamic program. The specialization focuses on international law, economics, marketing, Total Quality Management (TQM) in International Business, and strategic management to prepare individuals as leaders and managers in the international context. Learn More
Management
Northcentral’s challenging MBA program in Management focuses on the leadership functions of environmental and legal compliance, and dealing with contemporary policy issues in business, economics, and marketing management. Students will gain conceptual oversight into the modern practice of management and strong understanding of how to apply the theory they read in the course room to practice in the business environment. The driven individuals in this leadership program will complete a final written research project demonstrating the ability to conduct an investigation on a workplace problem, identify an area for intervention, critique, justify, and recommend a plan of preventative action. Learn More
Management Information Systems
Northcentral's Management Information Systems specialization focuses on development and management of information systems, data, telecommunication systems, and LAN/WAN networks, from both a management and computer system perspective. This curriculum is designed for administrators, managers, and consultants using computer information systems to enhance the management process and business outcomes. Learn More
Management of Engineering and Technology
Northcentral’s MBA in Management Information Systems focuses on development and management of information systems, data, telecommunication systems, and LAN/WAN networks. Administrators, managers and consultants who desire to use computer information systems to enhance the management process and business outcomes will benefit from this dynamic specialization. Prior to completion of the program, students will complete a final written research project that demonstrates their ability to conduct an investigation on a workplace problem, identify an area for intervention, and critique, justify and recommend a plan of preventative action. Learn More
Marketing
Northcentral’s MBA in Marketing moves beyond fundamentals by focusing upon marketing management and marketing research. Students will focus on customer-strategic marketing as it encompasses relationship management, advertising and promotion, customer behavior, and product management. Students enrolled in our Marketing MBA program have the opportunity to explore the importance of market research and learn how to examine consumer metrics, such as age, gender, cultural background, and buying patterns, in order to plan and execute targeted marketing plans. The curriculum is designed to cover niche marketing tactics specific to global markets, health-related industries, and the Internet. Learn More
Project Management
NCU’s MBA in Project Management explores principles, concepts, tools and techniques to improve project performance and organizational effectiveness in this fast-growing professional discipline. Students examine all aspects of company projects, including cost estimates, budget management, cost control, risk assessment, bid negotiation and contracts, and performance reporting critical to the success of any organization. Students will also develop the skills necessary to take on project management responsibilities. Learn More
Public Administration
NCU’s MBA in Public Administration focuses on acquiring the administrative knowledge and skills in such diverse areas as budgeting, government relations, personnel policies, politics, and urban planning. Practicing public administrators, as well as those seeking entry into public administration and related fields, will benefit from this curriculum. Students in this rewarding program focus on a wide range of skills needed by the public administrator overseeing local, state, and federal government management. Learn More
Your MBA from Northcentral is closer than you think.
NCU’s specialized MBA programs include 15 credit hours of foundational courses and 15 credit hours within a specialization. Students may also opt for a General Business specialization, electing 15 credit hours of cross-discipline courses. Elective courses must be appropriate to the student's degree program.
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NCU’s MBA in Management of Engineering and Technology focuses on issues relating to principles of productivity, quality management, improving productivity through technology, and environmental systems management. Individuals enrolled in this intensive program will have the chance to examine methods for improving the cost and production efficiency of businesses. Students will also have the opportunity to examine how technological innovations can strengthen an organization's operational performance. Furthermore, the program is designed to develop participants' skills in risk assessment, quality assurance, time management, strategic planning, and project management.
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