Skill and competence in specific educational administration areas are developed through individual and group assignments that combine theory with practical examples. Learners apply relevant theories to real-world higher education case study scenarios. The MHEA program is designed to strengthen the leadership skills for educational administrators.
Upper Iowa offers a Master of Higher Education Administration (MHEA) degree, which offers emphases in Community and Technical College Administration and Leadership. While complementary, the areas of emphasis are distinct. Skill and competence in specific educational administration areas are developed through individual and group assignments that combine theory with practical examples. Learners apply relevant theories to real-world higher education case study scenarios. The MHEA program is designed to strengthen the leadership skills for educational administrators.
The MHEA exposes learners to current theories, concepts and learning models necessary to assume leadership roles in higher education institutions. Upon successful completion of the MHEA, graduates will be positioned to make a significant contribution to their educational institutions.
The MHEA will prepare students to demonstrate specific knowledge in the field of higher education administration including the skills and techniques necessary to enable them to:
- Assume leadership positions in higher education
- Adopt best-practice skills and models in higher education finance, curriculum design, legal issues, and distance learning
- Think critically and ethically about the purposes, design, functions and character of higher education organizations and their service to society
- Develop effective decision-making, leadership, management, and analytical skills
- Examine the issues of governance in higher education and institutional adaptation to the changing environment
- Make substantive contributions to society through leadership positions in public, not-for-profit, and for-profit higher education institutions
The University of Upper Iowa Master of Public Administration program with an emphasis on Nonprofit Organizations provides learners with the knowledge and skills needed to assume a leadership role and to improve administrative and managerial quality in government and non-profit organizations.
The program intends to instill in learners an appreciation for how market efficiency and democratic values must be respected and balanced to promote the public good. Students will be able to apply their analytical, communication, problem solving and research skills to the complex and often interconnected and interdisciplinary problems faced by mangers and leaders in government agencies and non-profit organizations.
Coursework for the Nonprofit Organizations emphasis includes: Introduction to Nonprofit Governance, Government and Nonprofit Financial Management, Grant Writing and Administration, Strategic Management for Public and Nonprofit Organizations, and Information Systems and Public Management.
Because UIU graduates are able to leverage the connections between theory and practice to help solve problems, they will be well qualified to assume managerial and leadership positions in the government and in the non-profit sector.
The University of Upper Iowa's Master of Public Administration program with a General Studies emphasis provides learners with the knowledge and skills needed to assume a leadership role and to improve administrative and managerial quality in government and non-profit organizations. UIU offers a flexible program that provides the essential components of a well-rounded public administration education, while allowing learners the flexibility to design a course of study that meets their specific career goals.
Our curriculum is built on the three pillars: The ability to effectively utilize the scientific method to address issues facing government agencies and non-profit organizations; Emphasis areas that develop administrative, leadership and management skills; and an understanding for the role public administration plays in maintaining and strengthening core democratic values.
UIU learners will be able to apply their analytical, communication, problem solving and research skills to the complex and often interconnected and interdisciplinary problems faced by mangers and leaders in government agencies and non-profit organizations.
Upper Iowa University's Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems (MIS) degree program will prepare you to meet the challenges of a rapidly evolving and increasingly computer-dependent business environment. Special emphasis is placed on the organizational, analytical and professional skills required for success in this major business area.
This program is designed to prepare students to be able to manage hardware and/or software systems in businesses of any size. With a required combination of technological and business courses, students will also have the knowledge needed to make decisions related to information technology which will improve the business' successes.
Upper Iowa University's Bachelor of Science in Accounting degree program will prepare you to meet the challenges of a rapidly evolving and increasingly computer-dependent business environment. Special emphasis is placed on the organizational, analytical and professional skills required for success in this major business area.
This program builds on the foundation of the business core to enable the learner to understand accounting theory and its applications in the areas of financial, tax, not-for-profit and managerial accounting and in the practice of auditing. Course highlights include Federal Taxation, Auditing, Financial Accounting, and a Senior Project. Graduates of this program are well prepared to deal with individuals, groups, ideas and technology.
Upper Iowa University's Bachelor of Science in Business Administration program will prepare you to meet the challenges of a rapidly evolving and increasingly computer-dependent business environment. Special emphasis is placed on the organizational, analytical and professional skills required for success in the major business areas.
This degree program builds on the foundation of the business core to provide the learners with a broad-based preparation for business while emphasizing at least two business disciplines. This major provides the learner with an individualized plan to maximize career flexibility and is a valuable resource for anyone who wishes to excel in the business world. Graduates of this program are well prepared to deal with individuals, groups, ideas and technology.
Upper Iowa University's Bachelor of Science in Finance degree program will prepare you to meet the challenges of a rapidly evolving and increasingly computer-dependent business environment. Special emphasis is placed on the organizational, analytical and professional skills required for success in this major business area.
The purpose of this program is to build on the foundation of the business core to enable the learner to utilize appropriate theories to operate in various areas of the financial marketplace. Course highlights include Money and Banking, Investments, Risk Management and Entrepreneurship. Graduates of this program are well prepared to deal with individuals, groups, ideas and technology.
Upper Iowa University's Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management degree program will prepare you to meet the challenges of a rapidly evolving and increasingly computer-dependent business environment. Special emphasis is placed on the organizational, analytical and professional skills required for success in this major business area.
The purpose of this program is to build on the foundation of the business core to enable the learner to apply specific skills, knowledge and ethical standards to strategic planning, staffing, training and development, compensation and employee relations. Graduates of this program are well prepared to deal with individuals, groups, ideas and technology.
Upper Iowa University's Bachelor of Science in Management degree program will prepare you to meet the challenges of a rapidly evolving and increasingly computer-dependent business environment. Special emphasis is placed on the organizational, analytical and professional skills required for success in this major business area.
The purpose of this program is to build on the foundation of the business core to enable you to apply theoretical organizational strategies to practical business situations and to present, analyze and evaluate options to effectively integrate material and human resources for enhanced productivity toward a socially responsible end. Graduates of this program are well prepared to deal with individuals, groups, ideas and technology.
Upper Iowa University's Bachelor of Science in Marketing degree program will prepare you to meet the challenges of a rapidly evolving and increasingly computer-dependent business environment. Special emphasis is placed on the organizational, analytical and professional skills required for success in this major business area.
The purpose of this program is to build on the foundation of the business core by enabling the learner to apply marketing theory and principles as well as to research and critically evaluate the marketing implications of current events, emerging trends and changing perspectives in the international marketplace. Graduates of this program are well prepared to deal with individuals, groups, ideas and technology.
The purpose of Upper Iowa University's Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice degree program is to prepare the learner to understand how to apply research-based theory, legal guidelines, and ethical principles to the practical functioning of the criminal justice system. Course highlights include Criminal Law, Juvenile Delinquency, Criminology, Criminal investigations, Justice Administration and Ethics in Criminal Justice.
Upper Iowa University's Bachelor of Science in Emergency and Disaster Management degree program prepares the learner to understand, manage, and mitigate the physical and human consequences of natural, technological, civil and human-caused hazards by integrating theory with practice. A degree in emergency and disaster management will prepare you to take the lead in the critical work of responding to a wide range of natural and man-made disasters and civil emergencies.
Upper Iowa University's Bachelor of Science in Health Services Administration degree program is to prepare the learner to understand the health system and health care financing, to manage diverse groups and to identify new markets. Students in this degree program will be trained to understand the business aspect of health care management. Course highlights include Health Care Ethics, Population and Health Management, and Health Program Planning and Evaluation.
Upper Iowa University's Bachelor of Science in Human Services degree program prepares the student to understand the socioeconomic, psychological and political foundations of a multicultural society. After completing the program, the student will know how to utilize their knowledge to identify needs, as well as coordinate and provide appropriate social services. This program is offered to those students who intend to pursue careers in the human services area immediately after graduation and also provides excellent preparation for those wishing to continue their education in graduate school.
Upper Iowa University's Bachelor of Science in Psychology program enables the learner to interpret psychological theory utilizing scientific methodology in order to apply that knowledge to describe, analyze, predict and shape human behavior. The study of psychology offers the opportunity to learn about the origins and development of human behavior and mental processes and the factors that influence change. Psychology provides a valuable foundation of knowledge important in a wide variety of fields, including human services, business, law, education, communications and health.
Upper Iowa University's Bachelor of Science in Psychology program enables the learner to interpret psychological theory utilizing scientific methodology in order to apply that knowledge to describe, analyze, predict and shape human behavior. The study of psychology offers the opportunity to learn about the origins and development of human behavior and mental processes and the factors that influence change. Psychology provides a valuable foundation of knowledge important in a wide variety of fields, including human services, business, law, education, communications and health.
The purpose of the Bachelor of Science in Public Administration program is to prepare the student to understand public organizations and to utilize that knowledge to manage, plan and administer public policy. Students may complete a general public administration major, a public administration major with a law enforcement emphasis or a public administration major with a fire science emphasis.
Although the general public administration major is less restrictive, the emphasis areas are designed to build on relevant prior learning in law enforcement and fire science by adding management and social science perspectives to prepare the student to understand public organizations and to utilize that knowledge to manage, plan and administer public policy in the areas of police and fire science. The public administration major with an emphasis in law enforcement or fire science in a unique program that is only available to those individuals who have completed related college courses, training in law enforcement or fire science, and/or who have extensive work experience in law enforcement or fire science.
The purpose of the Bachelor of Science in Social Science program is to prepare the learner to understand the broad implications of the various social science disciplines and to utilize that knowledge as a philosophical and theoretical foundation for personal, professional or educational growth. The Social Science program prepares learners for professional or graduate study in history, economics, political science, psychology and sociology.
The Upper Iowa University Master in Business Administration degree program provides graduates with current theories, concepts and learning models necessary to assume leadership roles in their organization. Skill and competence in specific business areas are developed through individual and group assignments that combine theory with practical examples. Students work both individually and interact as members of problem solving teams to apply relevant theories to practical case study situations. The program provides a balance of quantitative and qualitative studies to strengthen contemporary managerial skills.
The M.B.A. with an emphasis in Accounting assists students with an undergraduate major in accounting to meet the 150-credit educational requirement to take the uniform CPA examination. The curriculum expands on undergraduate accounting topics to provide students advanced skills in the course areas.
Before graduating, students are expected to demonstrate the following skills and attributes necessary to be a successful leader within the area of accounting:
- The ability to analyze and present learned concepts and theories within accounting using appropriate communication and critical thinking skills.
- The ability to articulate and utilize the concepts of vision, strategic planning, problem solving and quality management as they pertain to accounting.
- The ability to conduct, apply and synthesize research in the discipline.
All graduates are expected to complete a research report in which a comprehensive understanding of the discipline is demonstrated by a written and PowerPoint™ presentation of the research.
"The Upper Iowa University Master in Business Administration degree program provides graduates with current theories, concepts and learning models necessary to assume leadership roles in their organization. Skill and competence in specific business areas are developed through individual and group assignments that combine theory with practical examples. Students work both individually and interact as members of problem solving teams to apply relevant theories to practical case study situations. The program provides a balance of quantitative and qualitative studies to strengthen contemporary managerial skills.
Those who decide to enroll in the MBA with an emphasis on Corporate Financial Management will explore the theory and application of advanced concepts in corporate finance, and the environment in which corporate finance is conducted. The emphasis is intended to assist learners aspiring to senior financial management positions to gain both advanced professional skills in corporate finance and the skills associated with interacting, motivating, and managing people.
Students are expected to demonstrate knowledge of, and be able to apply, advanced financial management concepts and theories including, but not limited to:
- Management of working capital, capital structure and financial risks
- Legal, regulatory, and ethical environments in which corporate finance and the firm functions
- Mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures
- Market places for financial funds and instruments, and the theory and application of those markets and instruments
- Financial management in the global environment
- Integration of management skills with corporate financial management professional skills.
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"The Upper Iowa University Master in Business Administration degree program provides graduates with current theories, concepts and learning models necessary to assume leadership roles in their organization. Skill and competence in specific business areas are developed through individual and group assignments that combine theory with practical examples. Students work both individually and interact as members of problem solving teams to apply relevant theories to practical case study situations. The program provides a balance of quantitative and qualitative studies to strengthen contemporary managerial skills.
Students in the MBA program with an emphasis on Global Business are expected to demonstrate mastery of the knowledge and skills needed for successful competition in the global environment. The emphasis expands on the domestic viewpoint covered in undergraduate foundational and MBA core courses by exploring the challenges faced by organizations competing in
the global economy.
Students will explore current business issues in a global economic context including the effect of culture on the conduct of business and business ethics, how firms operate in the global environment, the effect of the global environment and competition on business strategy, how firms market in the global environment, the financial operations of international and global enterprises, supply chain and logistics issues faced by global competitors, and the legal environment of global competition.
Students will complete a research project involving a substantive issue relevant to global business and of interest to the student. Students will use this project to demonstrate competency and mastery of the various fields of study covered in the program.
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The Upper Iowa University Master in Business Administration degree program provides graduates with current theories, concepts and learning models necessary to assume leadership roles in their organization. Skill and competence in specific business areas are developed through individual and group assignments that combine theory with practical examples. Students work both individually and interact as members of problem solving teams to apply relevant theories to practical case study situations. The program provides a balance of quantitative and qualitative studies to strengthen contemporary managerial skills.
Students in the MBA program with an emphasis on Human Resource Management will be expected to demonstrate proficiency in the field of human resources in terms of staffing a competitive, team-centered environment. Students will be expected to demonstrate substantial knowledge in the field of human resources including, but not limited to:
- Employment laws related to application and hiring procedures
- The differentiation between compensation and benefits packages
- The formulation of a plan for downsizing an organization
- The ability to design and implement a succession plan
- Crisis management issues related to human resources
- Demonstrate knowledge of the principles and methods for developing human resources in an organization through training programs.
The Upper Iowa University Master in Business Administration degree program provides graduates with current theories, concepts and learning models necessary to assume leadership roles in their organization. Skill and competence in specific business areas are developed through individual and group assignments that combine theory with practical examples. Students work both individually and interact as members of problem solving teams to apply relevant theories to practical case study situations. The program provides a balance of quantitative and qualitative studies to strengthen contemporary managerial skills.
Students in the MBA with an emphasis in Organizational Development program will be expected to demonstrate the following:
- The knowledge and ability to implement collaborative processes for identifying needs, assessing alternatives, and managing planned changes in organizations.
- The knowledge and ability to apply organizational development and intervention techniques and models.
- The knowledge and ability to managing the dynamics of an organization.
- The knowledge of the theory related to planned organizational change, organizational restructuring, job redesign, large system change and organization reengineering.
- The ability to diagnose problems associated with and prescribe techniques for developing organizational culture and climate.
The Upper Iowa University Master in Business Administration degree program provides graduates with current theories, concepts and learning models necessary to assume leadership roles in their organization. Skill and competence in specific business areas are developed through individual and group assignments that combine theory with practical examples. Students work both individually and interact as members of problem solving teams to apply relevant theories to practical case study situations. The program provides a balance of quantitative and qualitative studies to strengthen contemporary managerial skills.
The MBA with an emphasis in Quality Management program is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge needed to advance quality in their organizations, whether in service or manufacturing settings. Students explore relevant theories and quality improvement processes, in conjunction with application to real world environments and problems. The program stresses continuous improvement, definition and measurement of outcomes, and techniques to achieve increased quality of organizational activities. Students completing this program are expected to be able to assume a leadership role advancing quality in organizations.
"The University of Upper Iowa Master of Public Administration program with an emphasis on Health and Human Services provides learners with the knowledge and skills needed to assume a leadership role and to improve administrative and managerial quality in government and non-profit organizations.
The program intends to instill in learners an appreciation for how market efficiency and democratic values must be respected and balanced to promote the public good. Students will be able to apply their analytical, communication, problem solving and research skills to the complex and often interconnected and interdisciplinary problems faced by mangers and leaders in government agencies and non-profit organizations.
Coursework for the Health and Human Services emphasis includes: Public Policy and Healthcare, Health Care systems, Economics of the Helping Professions, Legal Environment of the Helping Professions, and Healthcare Financial Management.
Because UIU graduates are able to leverage the connections between theory and practice to help solve problems, they will be well qualified to assume managerial and leadership health services positions in the government and in the non-profit sector.
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The University of Upper Iowa Master of Public Administration program with an emphasis on Justice and Homeland Security provides learners with the knowledge and skills needed to assume a leadership role and to improve administrative and managerial quality in government and non-profit organizations.
The program intends to instill in learners an appreciation for how market efficiency and democratic values must be respected and balanced to promote the public good. Students will be able to apply their analytical, communication, problem solving and research skills to the complex and often interconnected and interdisciplinary problems faced by mangers and leaders in government agencies and non-profit organizations.
Coursework for the Justice and Homeland Security emphasis includes: Emergency Management: Planning and Response, Terrorism and Politics, Critical Infrastructure: Vulnerability Analysis and Protection, Correctional Systems Issues and Policy, Theories of Crime and Public Policy, and Psychology of Criminal Behavior.
Because UIU graduates are able to leverage the connections between theory and practice to help solve problems, they will be well qualified to assume managerial and leadership positions in the government and in the non-profit sector.
The University of Upper Iowa Master of Public Administration program with an emphasis on Government Administration provides learners with the knowledge and skills needed to assume a leadership role and to improve administrative and managerial quality in government and non-profit organizations.The program intends to instill in learners an appreciation for how market efficiency and democratic values must be respected and balanced to promote the public good. Students will be able to apply their analytical, communication, problem solving and research skills to the complex and often interconnected and interdisciplinary problems faced by mangers and leaders in government agencies and non-profit organizations.
Coursework for the Government Administration emphasis includes: Seminar in Federalism and Intergovernmental Relations, Administrative Law, Seminar in State and Local Government Management, Advanced Policy Analysis and Evaluation, and Economic Development: Theory and Practice.
Because UIU graduates are able to leverage the connections between theory and practice to help solve problems, they will be well qualified to assume managerial and leadership positions in the government and in the non-profit sector.
The University of Upper Iowa Master of Public Administration program with an emphasis on Public Personnel Management provides learners with the knowledge and skills needed to assume a leadership role and to improve administrative and managerial quality in government and non-profit organizations.
The program intends to instill in learners an appreciation for how market efficiency and democratic values must be respected and balanced to promote the public good. Students will be able to apply their analytical, communication, problem solving and research skills to the complex and often interconnected and interdisciplinary problems faced by mangers and leaders in government agencies and non-profit organizations.
Coursework for the Public Peronnel Management emphasis includes: Introduction to Nonprofit Governance, Government and Nonprofit Financial Management, Grant Writing and Administration, Strategic Management for Public and Nonprofit Organizations, and Information Systems and Public Management.
Because UIU graduates are able to leverage the connections between theory and practice to help solve problems, they will be well qualified to assume managerial and leadership positions in the government and in the non-profit sector.
