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- Business Administration (MBA)
- HR Management (BA)
- Human Dynamics (MA)
- Innovative Leadership (MA)
- Information Systems (MS)
- Information Technology (MBA)
- IT Management (BS)
- Management (BS)
- Management (MBA)
- Public Administration (MPA)
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AccountingAccounting
Accounting
The world of business continues to change and become more complicated with advances in technology, globalization and new regulations. Accountants help manage and keep pace with changing trends. Accountants help corporations and organizations interpret information, make investment decisions, and handle many additional functions, without which businesses would find it difficult survive. West has bachelor and master level programs in accounting that can help you gain the knowledge you need to pursue a career in this field, as well as prepare you to sit for professional certification exams.
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Behavioral ScienceBehavioral Science
Behavioral Science
The Bachelor of Arts in Behavioral Science is designed to provide students with a broad understanding of human behavior and biological, psychological, and social factors that influence behavior. Students develop an understanding of the systematic observational methodologies used in scientific inquiry. This program fosters practical knowledge with enduring career applicability, including analytical and critical thinking skills and an understanding of human cognition, behavior, and emotion. This program provides a solid base for advanced study in myriad behavioral science disciplines. Refer to the university catalog for our BA in Behavioral Science program with optional minor courses in Accounting, Business, General Studies, Human Resource Management, or Information Technology.
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Business - UndergraduateBusiness - Undergraduate
Business - Undergraduate
Succeeding in today’s business environment requires a solid knowledge of all functional business areas from a global perspective. West's undergraduate business programs provide students with solid foundations in major business areas and an understanding of how they are connected. Students gain insights into the implications of technological change and of the increasingly global marketplace of business management. West offers two undergraduate business degree programs:
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Business - GraduateBusiness - Graduate
Master of Business Administration (MBA) Programs
Today’s dynamic business environment requires business professionals skilled in decision-making and equipped with a broad-based, interdisciplinary understanding of business processes from a global perspective. Such highly equipped professionals achieve bottom-line results today, while meeting the challenges of the future with creative and innovative approaches that ensure success. West's Master of Business Administration (MBA) programs provide students with solid foundations in major business areas and an understanding of how they are connected, as well as the opportunity to select one of three areas of focus. Students gain insights into the implications of technological change and of the increasingly global marketplace of business management.
West offers four MBA programs:
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
MBA in Information Technology (IT)
Today’s dynamic business environment requires business professionals skilled in decision-making and equipped with a broad-based, interdisciplinary understanding of business processes. Such highly equipped professionals achieve bottom-line results today, while meeting the challenges of the future with creative and innovative approaches that ensure success. West's undergraduate business programs prepare students with solid foundations in major business areas and an understanding of how they are connected from a global perspective. Students gain insights into the implications of technological change and of the increasingly global marketplace of business management, as well as the qualitative and quantitative capabilities they need to be effective leaders.Today’s dynamic business environment requires business professionals skilled in decision-making and equipped with a broad-based, interdisciplinary understanding of business processes. Such highly equipped professionals achieve bottom-line results today, while meeting the challenges of the future with creative and innovative approaches that ensure success. West's undergraduate business programs prepare students with solid foundations in major business areas and an understanding of how they are connected from a global perspective. Students gain insights into the implications of technological change and of the increasingly global marketplace of business management, as well as the qualitative and quantitative capabilities they need to be effective leaders.Today’s dynamic business environment requires business professionals skilled in decision-making and equipped with a broad-based, interdisciplinary understanding of business processes. Such highly equipped professionals achieve bottom-line results today, while meeting the challenges of the future with creative and innovative approaches that ensure success. West's undergraduate business programs prepare students with solid foundations in major business areas and an understanding of how they are connected from a global perspective. Students gain insights into the implications of technological change and of the increasingly global marketplace of business management, as well as the qualitative and quantitative capabilities they need to be effective leaders.Today’s dynamic business environment requires business professionals skilled in decision-making and equipped with a broad-based, interdisciplinary understanding of business processes. Such highly equipped professionals achieve bottom-line results today, while meeting the challenges of the future with creative and innovative approaches that ensure success. West's undergraduate business programs prepare students with solid foundations in major business areas and an understanding of how they are connected from a global perspective. Students gain insights into the implications of technological change and of the increasingly global marketplace of business management, as well as the qualitative and quantitative capabilities they need to be effective leaders.
Accounting
The world of business continues to change and become more complicated with advances in technology, globalization and new regulations. Accountants help manage and keep pace with changing trends. Accountants help corporations and organizations interpret information, make investment decisions, and handle many additional functions, without which businesses would find it difficult survive. West has bachelor and master level programs in accounting that can help you gain the knowledge you need to pursue a career in this field, as well as prepare you to sit for professional certification exams.
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Information Technology & SystemsInformation Technology & Systems
Information Technology & Information Systems
Information Technology (IT) and Information Systems (IS) are arguably among the fastest growing fields. Whether in the private or the public sector, for-profits or non-profits, IT and IS play an increasingly important role in commerce, government, and individual lives. IT and IS professionals will continue to be in demand as the field expands and important areas come to the fore, such as security, large-scale big data management, and technology convergence. Western International University (West) programs are structured to include breadth across disciplines, to help build logical thinking skills and technology integration knowledge, and to explore current and relevant topics affecting the field.
West offers the following IT and IS degree programs:
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology Management
Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Information Technology
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Leadership/ DynamicsLeadership/ Dynamics
Innovative Leadership & Human Dynamics
West offers both a Master of Arts (MA) in Human Dynamics and a Master of Arts (MA) in Innovative Leadership.
Human Dynamics
Are you interested in learning about the underlying human behaviors that create and determine an organization’s success? Would you like to inspire and lead change through a better understanding of your company culture and the people who contribute to that culture? If you are seeking insights into human behavior in order to proactively manage change, broaden your views and the views of others, and help you create the organizational , structure, and processes that will lead to a positive and productive workplace, our MA in Human Dynamics could be just what you are looking for.Innovative Leadership
Do you want to learn the complex process of effective communication within an organization? Do you want to inspire and create organizational change? Do you want to understand your leadership style and how you can enhance and change it to lead an intergenerational workforce? The MA in Innovative Leadership program will help you attain these goals and move into leadership roles that utilize your innovative style. The very definition of a new degree for a new world, our MA in Innovative Leadership program will prepare you to assess organizational culture, lead during times of change, and create business value. -
ManagementManagement
Management
A focused course of study in Management can provide a meaningful advantage in today’s competitive and rapidly changing business environment. Recruiting, motivating, rewarding, and developing the human assets of a business are critical functions in the increasingly global, service-driven, and fast-paced business environment. You will have an opportunity to explore and apply leading management theories to a wide range of critical business decisions—communications, technology, project management, corporate social responsibility, group and interpersonal processes, and entrepreneurship—and learn how the most effective leaders manage change both internally and externally in today’s global business environment.
West offers the following management degree programs:
Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Management
Bachelor of Science (BS) in Management
Bachelor of Science (BS) in Information Technology (IT) Management
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Human Resource Management
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Public AdministrationPublic Administration
Public Administration
The Master of Public Administration (MPA) is the preferred professional degree for anyone whose ambition is a career in public or nonprofit management. The MPA program will equip you with the professional knowledge, values, and skill set required for a variety of innovative leadership and analytical positions within local, state, and federal agencies; private, nonprofit agencies and voluntary organizations; public affairs offices in private businesses; and legislative staff positions.
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