Communication is key to your success. The value of exceptional communication skills in the corporate setting can't be underestimated. In fact, a company's or organization's performance can be directly tied to its ability to effectively communicate, both internally and externally. If you are looking for comprehensive knowledge of business communication and the how to strategically manage this valuable resource, this degree specialization is for you.

Laying the groundwork for excellence. The ability to compete in the fast-moving, creative arena of sales and marketing requires core competency in effective marketing strategies, consumer habits, e-commerce, best business practices, and managing sales forces. This specialization gives you the competitive edge by providing both broad knowledge and practical experience in sales and marketing theory and techniques along with a comprehensive foundation in business communication.

Success, by the numbers. If you want to break into the fast-growing field of accounting but lack the fundamental knowledge and technical skills necessary to excel, this program specialization is for you! This degree will prepare you for professional certification as a Certified Public Accountant and expand your opportunities to work in a variety of positions both in and outside the traditional role of preparing, analyzing and verifying financial documents. These include budget analysis, financial and investment planning, information technology consulting and even limited legal services.

Protect your most valuable asset. Every savvy business leader knows that his/her success hinges on providing its customers - both internal and external - with a high level of service that surpasses their expectations. Customer service is essential to not only retain existing customers but grow a business. Those skilled in customer care bring value to their organizations and will find that their talents are in high demand across all channels. JIU created its BBA in Customer Care Management degree program to provide you with a solid foundation in business fundamentals (finance, accounting, organizational communication, and management, etc.) while exposing you to the specific knowledge and practical techniques needed to excel in the customer service arena.

High stakes, big rewards. Understanding the basic principles of corporate finance and acquiring the skills to put theory into practice is highly valued in any business setting. If the lucrative world of corporate finance is in your sights, our flexible, project-based degree program will put you on the path to success.

Get where you want to go. Sometimes the basics just are not enough - especially in the highly competitive business world. This degree program will provide you with a working knowledge of areas identified by you as important to your career path. JIU's exceptional BBA in General Business is deliberately flexible to meet the diverse needs of our students.

Health care is one of today's fastest-growing industries. If you have an associate's degree or certification in health care and are looking to expand your horizons by moving into a management or supervisory role in a hospital or private practice, the JIU Bachelor's Degree in Health Care Management is just the ticket to get you there. The JIU program offers you a market-relevant combination of a comprehensive business education along with real-world, health care focused applications. You learn management and foundational business skills that will help you move forward in the health care industry and be one step ahead of your competition.

Tapping your creative talents. Despite having their own distinct business functions, sales and marketing often work interdependently to meet and exceed corporate objectives. In this degree specialization, you will study the foundations of both of these areas to gain a depth of relevant knowledge of each.

If you have attained a technical certificate or associate's degree in a technical area and you now want to expand your horizons and move into management in your chosen field, this program is for you. This degree specialization will build on your existing knowledge by developing key managerial skills, including basic accounting and finance, interpersonal- and technology-based communications, ethical leadership, project management, and quality control.

Do you have what it takes? Every business begins with a dream. But what separates those that fail from those that flourish is someone who has the vision, strategy, and discipline to nourish and grow that dream. If you possess the entrepreneurial spirit but need the practical skills to run a successful business in the field of professional communication, this program is for you! In this specialization, you will study key principles and practices critical to establish a communications-oriented small business and position it for growth.

Become the leader you were meant to be. Today's headlines are filled with news of corporate scandals, fiscal mismanagement and executive greed at the expense of the company, employee and shareholders. Public awareness of corporate abuse has renewed interest in the role of a leader and the power of influence within an organization, especially in our global economy. This degree program was designed to give business leaders (or those aspiring to positions of power) a strong foundation in the principles of strong leadership and stewardship and arm them with the most effective strategies to resolve conflict and affect positive change.

Putting your customer first is key. The best and brightest leaders in any organization share one common secret: If you take care of your customer, success will follow. Despite most companies' claim that they are customer-centered, most organizational structures are, in fact, product-driven. But times are changing. This specialization examines the paradigm shift in business assumptions about the customer and enables you to implement important structural changes designed to meet the needs of your organizations customers - both external and internal. You also will gain highly relevant and valued practical knowledge on positive leadership and how it functions in relation to the customer.

An unstoppable combination. A core competency in business communications paired with comprehensive strategic project management knowledge will undoubtedly give you the competitive edge in today's global project-oriented marketplace. This degree program will equip you with tangible communications strategies and expertise for leadership in business while providing you with critical management skills to optimize performance throughout any project life cycle.

Do you have what it takes? Every business begins with a dream. But what separates those that fail from those that flourish is someone who has the vision, strategy, and discipline to nourish and grow that dream. If you possess the entrepreneurial spirit but need the practical skills to run a successful business or if you want to thrive in a corporation that employs entrepreneurial management strategies, this program is for you! In this degree program, you will develop a comprehensive body of knowledge in relevant business theory, techniques, and leadership as well as study key principles and practices critical to establish a business and position it for growth.

Leadership for a new world. As foreign competition pushes both international and domestic companies to step up their game, today's managers need highly specialized knowledge and competencies to thrive in the new global marketplace. The degree in Global Enterprise Management degree program gives you a comprehensive arsenal of techniques, strategies and practical skills necessary to manage a multinational venture.

Health care is one of today's fastest-growing industries. Do you have the business skills necessary to advance in this dynamic, competitive field? If you're seeking a leadership role in health care, you need a quality advanced degree to gain a competitive edge in the marketplace. The JIU degree in Health Care Management can help you get there. JIU's program offers you a market-relevant combination of a comprehensive business education along with real-world, health care focused applications. You study management, telemedicine, emerging technologies and strategies, how to lead mixed-profession health care teams and strategic management. The program provides the skill sets that will help you move forward in the health care industry.

Secure a better future. The four ISM courses in our specialization are designed to provide realistic recommendations for improving the information security of an organization. In addition to providing background on the growing need for and issues associated with information security, these courses will help students develop practical information security programs that include the people, process and technology components essential to any effective management program. The courses also provide students with practical experience in risk assessment and management, business continuity planning, and incident response from an information security management perspective. If you have a keen interest in information security yet need a comprehensive degree program to hone your leadership and business management skills, this degree program is for you.

Harnessing technological innovation. It's no secret that some of the most sought-after professionals are those who possess the ability to exploit technology and manage the unique needs of an organization's knowledge workers. JIU's exceptional curriculum is enhanced with several highly specialized courses that advance your knowledge of IT and give you the tools to manage all aspects of this important resource. In addition to studying the impact of globalization, this specialization hones in on the essentials of strategic planning and gives you the most effective techniques for anticipating and implementing technological advances that are critical to future business success.

Become the leader you were meant to be. Today's headlines are filled with news of corporate scandals, fiscal mismanagement and executive greed at the expense of the company, employee and shareholders. Public awareness of corporate abuse has renewed interest in the role of a leader and the power of influence within an organization, especially in our global economy. This degree program was designed to give business leaders (or those aspiring to positions of power) a strong foundation in the principles of strong leadership and stewardship and arm them with the most effective strategies to resolve conflict and affect positive change.

The customer comes first. The best and brightest leaders in any organization share one common secret: If you take care of your customer, success will follow. Despite most companies' claim that they are customer-centered, most organizational structures are, in fact, product-driven. But times are changing. This program examines the paradigm shift in business assumptions about the customer and enables you to implement important structural changes designed to meet the needs of your organizations customers - both external and internal. Our core curriculum in business, ethics and leadership fundamentals provides the perfect foundation for this highly-valued specialization.

The art of principled negotiation. In today's frenetic marketplace, the ability to resolve conflict and lead effective, ethical negotiations brings immeasurable value to any organization. JIU's degree in Negotiation and Conflict Management enables you to respond to the rising demands of corporations in these important areas by focusing on leadership, decision-making and principled negotiating techniques. This degree specialization is enhanced by our exceptional core curriculum.

Mastering the project. Today's competitive global marketplace requires advanced business knowledge, making an advanced degree a must-have for those seeking key management and leadership roles. Pairing this core competency with the highly valued skills of project management makes for an unstoppable combination.

Do you have what it takes? Every business begins with a dream. But what separates those that fail from those that flourish is someone who has the vision, strategy, and discipline to nourish and grow that dream. If you possess the entrepreneurial spirit but need the practical skills to run a successful business in the field of professional communication, this program is for you! In this specialization, you will study key principles and practices critical to establish a communications-oriented small business and position it for growth.

Become the leader you were meant to be. Today's headlines are filled with news of corporate scandals, fiscal mismanagement and executive greed at the expense of the company, employee and shareholders. Public awareness of corporate abuse has renewed interest in the role of a leader and the power of influence within an organization, especially in our global economy. This degree program was designed to give business leaders (or those aspiring to positions of power) a strong foundation in the principles of strong leadership and stewardship and arm them with the most effective strategies to resolve conflict and affect positive change.

Putting your customer first is key. The best and brightest leaders in any organization share one common secret: If you take care of your customer, success will follow. Despite most companies' claim that they are customer-centered, most organizational structures are, in fact, product-driven. But times are changing. This specialization examines the paradigm shift in business assumptions about the customer and enables you to implement important structural changes designed to meet the needs of your organizations customers - both external and internal. You also will gain highly relevant and valued practical knowledge on positive leadership and how it functions in relation to the customer.

An unstoppable combination. A core competency in business communications paired with comprehensive strategic project management knowledge will undoubtedly give you the competitive edge in today's global project-oriented marketplace. This degree program will equip you with tangible communications strategies and expertise for leadership in business while providing you with critical management skills to optimize performance throughout any project life cycle.

Success, by the numbers. Are you working in accounting but want to take your career to the next level? This degree program will provide you with all the skills and knowledge to flourish in this fast-growing field with in-depth coursework in financial, managerial, cost and auditing. Our core MBA curriculum in business, ethics and leadership fundamentals provides the perfect foundation for this highly-valued specialization.

Do you have what it takes? Every business begins with a dream. But what separates those that fail from those that flourish is someone who has the vision, strategy, and discipline to nourish and grow that dream. If you possess the entrepreneurial spirit but need the practical skills to run a successful business or if you want to thrive in a corporation that employs entrepreneurial management strategies, this program is for you! In this degree program, you will develop a comprehensive body of knowledge in relevant business theory, techniques, and leadership as well as study key principles and practices critical to establish a business and position it for growth.

Bottom-line advancement. Excelling in the complex field of corporate finance requires highly specialized knowledge in financial planning and control, financial analyses, foreign exchange risk management, capital budgeting and fund positioning. This degree program will develop your strategic management skills and fully prepare you for success in both the national and international financial arenas. Enhancing our exceptional MBA core curriculum, this specialization also covers investment management, portfolio construction, banking, and financial decision-making.

Financial analysis refers to an assessment of the financial health of a business or project. It is performed by analyzing ratios that make use of information taken from financial statements and other reports. The role of a financial analyst is to use spreadsheets and financial ratios to analyze account activity and highlight strengths and weaknesses of a business.

The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines forensic as "belonging to, used in, or suitable to courts of judicature or to public discussion and debate". The Forensic Accountant, through their knowledge of accounting practices, provides findings that are of high enough quality to be presentable and sustainable in a court of law.

Mastering Business - there is no substitution for a well rounded business professional. If you enjoy problem solving, critical thinking, and wide range of daily challenges, then the MBA in General Studies program is built for you. This program is designed to enhance the management skills you need to function effectively within the business environment. By electing this general approach to the degree, you can enjoy the flexibility of scheduling your classes around your specific needs. Who Should Enroll: This degree program is ideal for students who want to work in public, private, government, or not-for-profit organizations. Our flexible, professional program enables the student to focus their studies on the general business environment. This program is valuable to working professionals, and recent BBA graduates, looking to increase their earning power and authority level in their current or future occupations. Students who may have a non-business undergraduate degree looking to enter the field of business will also benefit from this program.

Leadership for a new world. As foreign competition pushes both international and domestic companies to step up their game, today's managers need highly specialized knowledge and competencies to thrive in the new global marketplace. JIU's MBA in Global Enterprise Management degree program gives you a comprehensive arsenal of techniques, strategies and practical skills necessary to manage a multinational venture.

Health care is one of today's fastest-growing industries. Do you have the business skills necessary to advance in this dynamic, competitive field? If you're seeking a leadership role in health care, you need a quality advanced degree to gain a competitive edge in the marketplace. The JIU MBA Degree in Health Care Management can help you get there. JIU's program offers you a market-relevant combination of a comprehensive business education along with real-world, health care focused applications. You study management, telemedicine, emerging technologies and strategies, how to lead mixed-profession health care teams and strategic management. The program provides the skill sets that will help you move forward in the health care industry and be one step ahead of your competition.

The six Cyber Security courses in our MBA specialization are designed to provide realistic recommendations for improving the information security of an organization. In addition to providing background on the growing need for and issues associated with information security, these courses will help students develop practical information security programs that include the people, process and technology components essential to any effective management program. The courses also provide students with practical experience in risk assessment and management, business continuity planning and incident response from an information security management perspective. Students will also examine current and emerging trends including security for cloud computing, wireless technology and devices and Advanced Persistent threats.

This specialization incorporates the ten domains from the CISSP certification and the CISM program areas. If you have a keen interest in information security yet need a comprehensive MBA program to hone your leadership and business management skills, this degree program is for you.
Program Learning Outcomes:

• Demonstrate how to create a security policy in an organization and explain how to enforce compliance
• Apply basic technical security concepts to a current state of security within an organization using a layered security model
• Conduct an extensive gap analysis of various systems, and develop a risk management plan for an organization
• Develop a disaster recovery plan and implement lessons learned from previous disasters to improve the plan
• Examine and analyze the organizational implications of current and emerging issues such as cloud security, wireless technology and devices and Advanced Persistent threats.
• Develop foundational business knowledge and skills through the core courses

Harnessing technological innovation. It's no secret that some of the most sought-after professionals are those who possess the ability to exploit technology and manage the unique needs of an organization's knowledge workers. JIU's exceptional MBA curriculum is enhanced with several highly specialized courses that advance your knowledge of IT and give you the tools to manage all aspects of this important resource. In addition to studying the impact of globalization, this specialization hones in on the essentials of strategic planning and gives you the most effective techniques for anticipating and implementing technological advances that are critical to future business success.

The customer comes first. The best and brightest leaders in any organization share one common secret: If you take care of your customer, success will follow. Despite most companies' claim that they are customer-centered, most organizational structures are, in fact, product-driven. But times are changing. This program examines the paradigm shift in business assumptions about the customer and enables you to implement important structural changes designed to meet the needs of your organizations customers - both external and internal. Our core MBA curriculum in business, ethics and leadership fundamentals provides the perfect foundation for this highly-valued specialization.

The art of principled negotiation. In today's frenetic marketplace, the ability to resolve conflict and lead effective, ethical negotiations brings immeasurable value to any organization. JIU's MBA in Negotiation and Conflict Management enables you to respond to the rising demands of corporations in these important areas by focusing on leadership, decision-making and principled negotiating techniques. This degree specialization is enhanced by our exceptional MBA core curriculum.

Mastering the project. Today's competitive global marketplace requires advanced business knowledge, making an MBA a must-have for those seeking key management and leadership roles. Pairing this core competency with the highly valued skills of project management makes for an unstoppable combination.

Step up your adult learning environment. Whether you are currently working in the adult education field or seek an exciting and meaningful career change, JIU's M.Ed in Adult Education will provide you the practical skills, techniques, and confidence to excel in this growing industry. Our project-based degree program is comprehensive - you will address not only theory, organizational development strategies and assessments of adult learning, but apply this new knowledge to real-world situations. Our special emphasis on technology in adult education will enhance your skills even more.

The modern-day explosion of information and knowledge management tools has made accessing and creating information anytime, from anywhere, a new reality. Corporate trainers and those who lead adult learning organizations must keep pace with changing education and training methods to infuse e-Learning into national and international teaching and learning models.

Developed for licensed educators, the MEd in Education Leadership and Administration prepares educators seeking to advance their professional careers. Currently licensed educators find coursework, including capstone courses, designed to augment their professional knowledge, skills, and dispositions.

Developed for educators who are interested in pursuing licensure or certification as a principal or administrator, the MEd in Education Leadership and Administration: Principal and Administrator Licensure degree program prepares educators seeking to advance their professional careers. Candidates find coursework, including the internship, designed to augment their professional knowledge, skills and aptitude.

Put latest technology to work. Technology advancements have made instructional design a critical skill for corporate trainers and adult educators. A well-designed learning environment improves learning and makes information available on demand anytime, from anywhere. Corporate trainers and those who design education for adults must keep pace with changing education and training technology to infuse e-learning into national and international teaching and learning models.

Developed for licensed educators, the MEd in Elementary Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment prepares educators seeking to advance their professional careers. Currently licensed educators find coursework, including capstone courses, designed to augment their professional knowledge, skills and aptitude.

Developed for educators who are interested in pursuing licensure or certification as a teacher, the MEd in Elementary Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment: Teacher Licensure degree program prepares educators seeking to advance their professional careers. Candidates find coursework, including student teaching, designed to augment their professional knowledge, skills and aptitude.

This MEd degree program is designed for professionals who want to better understand adult learning; public policy and higher education; successful leadership in higher education administration; and the future of higher education.

The M.Ed. in K-12 ESL Education degree program is designed for licensed educators who are interested in pursuing an additional endorsement as a teacher of students who are learning English as a second language. Candidates find coursework designed to augment their professional knowledge, skills and aptitude. Who should enroll: An in-service teacher or a licensed applicant who is interested in linguistically diverse education; and who holds a bachelor's degree or higher from a four-year accepted institution of higher education.

The M.Ed. in K-12 ESL Education: Teacher Licensure degree program prepares educators who are pursuing licensure or certification as a teacher of students who are learning English as a second language. Candidates find coursework, including student teaching, designed to augment their professional knowledge, skills and aptitude. Who should enroll: A pre-service teacher who is interested in linguistically diverse education; who is seeking initial teacher licensure; and who holds a bachelor's degree or higher from a four-year accepted institution of higher education.

The M.Ed. in K-12 ESL Education Specialist: Bilingual Education degree program is designed for licensed educators who are bilingual and interested in pursuing an additional endorsement as a teacher of students who are learning English as a second language. Candidates find coursework designed to augment their professional knowledge, skills and aptitude. Who should enroll: An in-service teacher or a licensed applicant who is interested in linguistically diverse education; who holds a bachelor's degree or higher from a four-year accepted institution of higher education; and who has completed an approved foreign language education program.

The M.Ed. in K-12 ESL Education Specialist: Bilingual Education Teacher Licensure degree program prepares educators who are pursuing licensure or certification as a teacher of students who are learning English as a second language. Candidates find coursework, including student teaching, designed to augment their professional knowledge, skills and aptitude. Who should enroll: A pre-service teacher who is interested in ESL education; who is seeking initial teacher licensure; who holds a bachelor's degree or higher from a four-year accepted institution of higher education; and who has completed an approved foreign language education program.

Developed for licensed educators, the MEd in K-12 Instructional Technology prepares educators seeking to advance their professional careers. Currently licensed educators find coursework, including capstone courses, designed to augment their professional knowledge, skills and aptitude.

Developed for educators who are interested in pursuing licensure or certification as a teacher, the MEd in K-12 Instructional Technology: Teacher Licensure degree program prepares educators seeking to advance their professional careers. Candidates find coursework, including student teaching, designed to augment their professional knowledge, skills and aptitude.

Developed for licensed educators, the MEd in Secondary Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment prepares educators seeking to advance their professional careers. Currently licensed educators find coursework, including capstone courses, designed to augment their professional knowledge, skills and aptitude.

Developed for educators who are interested in pursuing licensure or certification as a teacher, the MEd in Secondary Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment: Teacher Licensure degree program prepares educators seeking to advance their professional careers. Candidates find coursework, including student teaching, designed to augment their professional knowledge, skills and aptitude.