Doctorate of Business Administration - Data Analytics
The DBA in Data Analytics provides executive-level training to specifically address how to design and execute a quantitative research approach to solve business challenges. Doctoral candidates will discover the practitioner-scholar methodologies to gather new information, analyze complex data, and recommend solutions that will drive business decisions. The program is designed to provide a mentorship approach to doctoral candidates as they complete a quantitative, practitioner-oriented study. The program focuses on functional business skills including; predictive modeling, forecasting, and data visualization.
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Master's Degrees
The MBA in accounting is a 36 credit hour program delivered entirely online. The program is designed for individuals seeking their CPA certification and a career in accountancy. Students can complete the program in 12 months and quickly gain a professional edge by working with instructors who are industry leaders in accounting.
Request More Information »The MBA in Data Analytics and Business Intelligence addresses how organizations use information to drive business decisions and build the skills needed to analyze complex data. The program is designed to develop management expertise for the business analytics industry. As one of the fastest-growing segments of the IT industry, data analytics emphasizes the use of statistical techniques to predict market conditions and reduce competitive uncertainty. The program focuses on functional business skills including; predictive modeling, forecasting, and data visualization.
Request More Information »The MBA in finance is a 36 credit hour program delivered entirely online. The program is designed for individuals seeking their CFP certification, securities license, and/or a career in the financial services sector. Students can complete the program in 12 months and quickly gain a professional edge by working with instructors who are industry leaders in financial planning, consulting, and investment analysis. The program includes the practical application of financial concepts, methodologies, and techniques aimed at providing students a competitive advantage in a dynamic career field.
Request More Information »The MBA in healthcare management is a 36 credit hour program delivered entirely online. The program is designed for professionals seeking administrative roles in the healthcare sector. Students can complete the program in 12 months and will work directly with instructors as they study executive-level business principles relevant to the healthcare field.
Request More Information »The MBA - Human Resource Management degree is designed to prepare individuals to function as successful HR professionals in both private industry and the public sector. The HR program provides the content focus for both in-career and transitional students seeking become HR specialists with the desire to address issues with organizational performance and productivity.
Request More Information »The MBA in International Business program is designed to provide students with leadership and decision-making skills to apply in global and cross-border environments. The program prepares leaders to shape the future by delivering an international business education that fully incorporates international contextual issues. The program provides a balanced, diverse and global orientation to business education, emphasizing leadership, team building, analysis and problem-solving.
Request More Information »The MBA in marketing is a 36 credit hour program delivered entirely online. The program is designed for students pursuing an exciting career in marketing, sales, advertising, or promotion. Students can complete the program in 12 months and quickly gain a professional edge by working with instructors who are industry leaders in the field. The program includes the design and application of marketing tools, campaigns, and promotional techniques aimed at providing students a competitive advantage in a truly engaging career.
Request More Information »The MBA in Project Management is designed for individuals seeking to advance their skills in areas such as planning, resource allocation, time management, technical abilities, negotiation, and quality control. This program will focus on the development of the professional skills necessary to address each business function and implement innovative methods to minimize processes inefficiencies and enhance productivity. The program prepares students for the pursuit of relevant, industry-accepted project management credentials, including the PMP certification.
Request More Information »The MBA in Public Administration is designed to prepare students for a professional career in public service. As an advanced degree for the public sector, the PA program provides the requisite training for individuals to serve as managers in the executive arm of local, state, and federal government, as well as non-profit, and nongovernmental organizations. As a 36-hour, accelerated online program, the degree can be completed in 12 months. With a strong emphasis upon practical application of knowledge, program courses are taught by practitioner-scholars bringing executive-level experience to the classroom.
Request More Information »The self-designed MBA is a 36 credit hour program delivered entirely online. The program is designed to provide students with a customized, versatile specialization that is directly relevant to their existing or intended career path. Students can complete the program in 12 months and have significant control over their area of specialization by tailoring their course preferences to suit their own needs. Students can choose up to twelve credit hours (4 classes) from the emphasis area course list to create a specialization that meets their career objectives. All course materials, including textbooks and supplemental resources, are included with program tuition. Students in the program also receive a laptop computer with their first paid course. As part of a university commitment to servant leadership and making higher-education affordable, the first course in the program is offered to students FREE of charge. Upon application/admission to the program, some students might be eligible to receive course credit for professional training/certifications in their field of employment.
Request More Information »Sport management and recreational career opportunities are emerging from the growing global popularity of sports and recreation activities. Many sport and recreation organizations operate as small businesses. Professionals with an advanced degree specializing in the financial, management, programing, risk-management, and psychological issues related to sport and recreation have a variety of career opportunities.
These sport and recreation leadership opportunities include professional, inter-collegiate, and amateur sport franchises; sport tourism; sport and recreation merchandizing; non-profit youth and adult sport and recreation organizations; public parks and recreation agencies; military recreation; and international sport and recreation governing agencies.
Request More Information »The MBA in strategic management is a 36 credit hour program delivered entirely online. The program is designed for entrepreneurs and executives charged with developing strategic plans within their organization. Students can complete the program in 12 months and quickly gain a professional edge by working with instructors who are industry experts at the design, development, and implementation of strategic initiatives.
Request More Information »The Master of Science degree in Biology with an emphasis in Genetics integrates disciplines ranging from molecular and cellular genetics to evolutionary genetics and genomics in microbial, plant, and animal systems. It is a non-thesis program. This Master’s degree takes 30 credit hours to complete. The graduates are equipped for successful careers in biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies, academic and government research laboratories, and are prepared for doctoral programs, medical school, and health-related professional programs.
Request More Information »The M.S. in Biology with a specialization in forensic biology is designed for students who wish to strengthen their knowledge base in the field of forensic science. This degree plan utilizes a convenient core coursework that will expose students to a cross disciplinary view of criminal justice and will prepare professionals to understand the science, ethics, statistics, and communication needed for successful careers in the field of criminal justice. Students will have the opportunity to earn a graduate certificate while pursuing this degree. Obtaining this degree will prepare students for work as a forensic analyst, scientist, or lab technician. It meets the educational requirements required by the FBI and the State of New Mexico.
Request More Information »USW’s graduate program in Clinical Mental Health Counseling prepares candidates to become counselors as defined by the American Counseling Association’s (ACA, 2014a) definition of professional counseling as “…a professional relationship that empowers diverse individuals, families, and groups to accomplish mental health, wellness, education, and career goals.”
Request More Information »Educational diagnosticians are individuals who specialize in working with children and families with suspected disabilities. They are instrumental in the data collection, assessment, identification, and placement of students with disabilities. Educational diagnosticians work in collaboration with teachers and administrators to provide the most appropriate education for each child. If you have an interest in analyzing assessment data, writing formal reports, and collaborating with others, then we would love to hear from you. Apply to become an educational diagnostician today! The educational diagnostician program at the University of the Southwest is accredited by the New Mexico Public Education Department.
Request More Information »The MSE in Educational Leadership is a fully online adult-learner focused program designed to prepare you for school leadership positions while you continue working. The curriculum is designed to provide candidates with real-world experiences to bridge theory and practice and to support the development of the foundational knowledge, skills, and dispositions essential to success in diverse school contexts.
Request More Information »The Master of Science in Education - Educational Leadership (non-licensure track) provides students an opportunity to gain extensive knowledge and skills for an administrative role in the education field. The curriculum is designed to advance leadership competencies with data-driven decision making, leadership in learning organizations, fiscal management, and developing human capital. This non-licensure emphasis is recommended for students practicing in the private or public sector, as well as those in organizational training and development roles.
Request More Information »University of the Southwest’s School Counseling program is a 42-credit, fully online degree program designed to prepare you for licensure as a school counselor in elementary, middle, and high school settings. This program prepares candidates to become counselors as determined by the American School Counseling Association’s National Model; delivering comprehensive programs promoting student achievement, exploring careers, and providing personal/social guidance to students.
Request More Information »The Master of Science in Education - Self-Design specialization provides students the opportunity to customize the program emphasis area to meet individualized career goals. Candidates can select courses from a variety of content areas to tailor the specialization to meet their professional objectives. This emphasis is recommended for students practicing in both the private and/or public sector, as well as those in executive roles in organizational training and development.
Request More Information »The Master of Education in Special Education degree will help educators develop skills for working with children with special needs in the public school settings. Students will also learn about the most current trends, issues, and laws pertaining to ever-changing areas of special education. This degree does not lead to teacher licensure.
Request More Information »Enhance your knowledge and competency in promising practices that can be applied to improve learning in educational contexts. Develop leadership skills and competencies that will position you to lead change and innovation to improve learning.
Request More Information »The Master of Science degree with an emphasis in Kinesiology is a 30 hour program delivered entirely online. This program is designed to develop trained health professionals for a career in Exercise Physiology, Sports History, Motor Development and Learning, Sports Medicine, Sport Psychology, Sport Management, Health Education or Kinesiology among others.
Request More Information »The M.S. in Medical Sciences program requires successful completion of 36 credit hours coursework online typically within one academic year. Some students enter this program with the goal of gaining admission to medical school, but others find different healthcare career paths more suitable. After accomplishing the program requirements, they will have a marketable master’s degree with opportunities in viable healthcare fields such as: physician assistant, dentistry, nursing, podiatry, optometry, chiropractic, pharmacy school or pharmaceutical industry.
Request More Information »The mission of the M.S. in Psychology is to provide graduate level education that introduces students to the major theoretical and foundational framework of Psychology and their application to the student's current or future line of work. Whether desired for professional and informational purposes or as a basis for additional graduate study, this degree will help prepare inquisitive minds to garner the knowledge needed to succeed in a variety of future endeavors.
Request More Information »The Master of Science in Sports Psychology at USW will help students prepare for a wide array of professional outcomes. This degree will prepare students with the theories and principles concerning the psychology and physical effects of playing sports. Through this, this degree will focus on teaching the methods that can help teams improve their dynamics, boost their performance, recover from injuries, and overcome emotional obstacles caused by competition. Whether the student has career sights of coach, mentor, athlete, teacher, or many others; this degree will equip and empower the student to succeed in whichever field they choose.
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The Doctor of Education (EdD) at the University of the Southwest is a practitioner doctoral program for the working professional in the field of educational leadership and administration. The program offers an innovative and real-world curriculum that focuses on preparing educational leaders that are dynamic in nature and diverse in their makeup. Emphasis is placed upon preparing administrators for transformational leadership roles and is structured around four domains: 1. Leadership Foundations, 2. Organizational Dynamics and Change, 3. Strategic Planning, and 4. Research.
Request More Information »The Doctor of Education (EdD) at the University of the Southwest is a practitioner doctoral program for the working professional in the field of educational leadership and administration. The program offers an innovative and real-world curriculum that focuses on preparing educational leaders that are dynamic in nature and diverse in their makeup. Emphasis is placed upon preparing administrators for transformational leadership roles and is structured around four domains: 1. Leadership Foundations, 2. Organizational Dynamics and Change, 3. Strategic Planning, and 4. Research.
Request More Information »The Doctor of Education (EdD) at the University of the Southwest is a practitioner doctoral program for the working professional in the field of educational leadership and administration. The program offers an innovative and real-world curriculum that focuses on preparing educational leaders that are dynamic in nature and diverse in their makeup. Emphasis is placed upon preparing administrators for transformational leadership roles and is structured around four domains: 1. Leadership Foundations, 2. Organizational Dynamics and Change, 3. Strategic Planning, and 4. Research.
Request More Information »The Doctor of Education (EdD) at the University of the Southwest is a practitioner doctoral program for the working professional in the field of educational leadership and administration. The program offers an innovative and real-world curriculum that focuses on preparing educational leaders that are dynamic in nature and diverse in their makeup. Emphasis is placed upon preparing administrators for transformational leadership roles and is structured around four domains: 1. Leadership Foundations, 2. Organizational Dynamics and Change, 3. Strategic Planning, and 4. Research.
Request More Information »The Doctor of Education (EdD) at the University of the Southwest is a practitioner doctoral program for the working professional in the field of educational leadership and administration. The program offers an innovative and real-world curriculum that focuses on preparing educational leaders that are dynamic in nature and diverse in their makeup. Emphasis is placed upon preparing administrators for transformational leadership roles and is structured around four domains: 1. Leadership Foundations, 2. Organizational Dynamics and Change, 3. Strategic Planning, and 4. Research.
Request More Information »The Doctor of Education (EdD) at the University of the Southwest is a practitioner doctoral program for the working professional in the field of educational leadership and administration. The program offers an innovative and real-world curriculum that focuses on preparing educational leaders that are dynamic in nature and diverse in their makeup. Emphasis is placed upon preparing administrators for transformational leadership roles and is structured around four domains: 1. Leadership Foundations, 2. Organizational Dynamics and Change, 3. Strategic Planning, and 4. Research.
Request More Information »The Doctor of Education (EdD) at the University of the Southwest is a practitioner doctoral program for the working professional in the field of educational leadership and administration. The program offers an innovative and real-world curriculum that focuses on preparing educational leaders that are dynamic in nature and diverse in their makeup. Emphasis is placed upon preparing administrators for transformational leadership roles and is structured around four domains: 1. Leadership Foundations, 2. Organizational Dynamics and Change, 3. Strategic Planning, and 4. Research.
Request More Information »The Doctor of Business Administration in Healthcare Administration program is a multidisciplinary, 100% online program designed for professional administrators, executives, and leaders in the healthcare industry. The program highlights the importance of leadership when formulating and executing initiatives within a healthcare organization. Students benefit from a curriculum focused upon real-world knowledge creation, executive-level problem-solving, thought-leadership in practice, and an intensive emphasis upon applied research. The program prepares candidates for executive and/or administrative roles in healthcare and to become innovative leaders and problem solvers in the industry.
Request More Information »The Doctor of Business Administration in Leadership and Organizational Development is a multidisciplinary, 100% online program designed for professional administrators, executives, and leaders in both public and private industry. The program highlights the practical application of research to leadership challenges in an effort to enhance organizational development and make a positive social impact. Students benefit from a curriculum focused upon real-world knowledge creation, executive-level problem-solving, thought-leadership in practice, and an intensive emphasis upon applied research. The multidisciplinary approach to the curriculum prepares candidates for executive and/or administrative roles in government, corporate, nonprofit, educational, or community organizations.
Request More Information »The Doctor of Business Administration program offers a unique, self-design option for candidates seeking to customize the specific area of emphasis. As a multidisciplinary, 100% online program designed for professional administrators, executives, and leaders in both public and private industry, the self-design emphasis offers an opportunity to tailor specialization coursework to meet the individual career needs of doctoral candidates. As with traditional DBA programs, the self-design option highlights the practical application of research to organizational challenges and emphasizes the importance of positive social impact. Students benefit from a curriculum focused upon real-world knowledge creation, executive-level problem-solving, thought-leadership in practice, and an intensive focus on applied research. The multidisciplinary approach to the curriculum prepares candidates for executive and/or administrative roles in government, corporate, nonprofit, educational, or community organizations.
Request More Information »The Doctor of Business Administration in Strategy and Innovation is a professional degree designed for business executives in the pursuit of practitioner-scholarship in the fields of business administration, strategic management, and innovation. With a primary focus on corporate strategy and future planning, the program highlights the practical application of research to private industry challenges in an effort to improve organizational performance and make a positive social impact. Students benefit from a curriculum focused on real-world knowledge creation, executive-level problem-solving, thought-leadership in management practice, and an intensive emphasis upon applied research. The program prepares candidates for executive and/or administrative roles in government, corporate, nonprofit, educational, or community organizations.
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