Master of Business Administration

at Southern New Hampshire University USA

Delves into the three major areas of business analytics: descriptive analytics, predictive analytics and prescriptive analytics. You’ll learn how to collect and interpret business data in a spreadsheet environment, communicate findings to stakeholders and execute strategic business decisions. Upon completion of this specialty track, you’ll develop skills that can help prepare you for roles as a management analyst, operations research analyst and budget analyst.

The Accounting Program provides students with the educational prerequisites required for the certified public accountant examination, certified management accountant examination, certified internal auditor examination and a host of other professional titles related to accounting and taxation.

Accounting students will receive general instruction in business and a thorough education in all areas of accounting, ?nance and taxation. Students majoring in accounting will be able to specialize in either the ?nancial or managerial ?elds of accounting. An internship also is available in this program. Students will be able to take additional electives to supplement their knowledge or to further specialize their educations.

Program Outcomes

• Analyze and apply the rules and regulations for financial accounting and reporting and how they are established in a global economy
• Generate financial records and financial statements for internal and external users in accordance with applicable governing rules and regulations
• Plan and prepare tax returns using knowledge of tax laws and regulations
• Analyze, interpret and communicate accounting information to various internal and external stakeholders
• Audit financial information and controls employing effective techniques and in accordance with professional standards
• Apply professional ethics to guide conduct and decision-making in the field of accounting

Our bachelor's in computer science with a concentration in machine learning will provide you with an introduction to fundamental and advanced concepts, techniques and principles. Machine learning is a field of computer science that takes the approach of teaching computers to learn from data/experience and solve problems, instead of providing solutions. Various real-world applications and examples of machine learning will be discussed in the machine learning concentration. You will also be able to explore the different types of machine learning algorithms, apply them to real-world data and interpret and visualize the results.

This is a degree aimed at a student population from abroad. It is a 3+1 program for students who are earning a major at their home institution and want simultaneously to earn a degree from the U.S. It is possible to do so at Southern New Hampshire University through a BA in Liberal Arts. The student enters the program with 90 credits from an approved institution abroad and adds 31 credits from SNHU to complete a 121?credit degree as a Liberal Arts major.

Program Outcomes

• Analyze artifacts representing various local, national, and/or global cultures
• Practice the systematic study of social relations, human experiences, and patterns of change            
• Reason and solve quantitative and qualitative problems
• Demonstrate proficiency of the conventions of  Standard English including grammar, spelling, punctuation and mechanics
• Employ oral presentation skills, including the use of appropriate verbal and nonverbal skills
• Locate relevant information using multiple modes of inquiry
• Identify a developing sense of self as a learner
• Distinguish the practical and intellectual characteristics of a liberal arts discipline
• Appraise the value of multiple perspectives in order to work in complex and diverse environments

Investigate the physical world when you earn a Bachelor of Science in Physics from Southern New Hampshire University. This program allows you to immerse yourself in traditional classroom settings to learn about theory, while giving you access to state-of-the-art laboratories to gain the hands-on experience needed for the application of your studies.

As a student in the SNHU program, you’ll learn the fundamentals of physics – as well as get exposure to engineering design and laboratory instrumentation. In addition, you’ll participate in original research and design projects – an ideal way to build up your resume as an entry-level job candidate.

The SNHU physics degree can position you for either an immediate career or further study in graduate school.

The growth of sports as a major industry has increased the need and opportunities for well-trained professional managers. A well-rounded business education with a focus on sport management skills is essential in this rapidly growing field.

The mission of Southern New Hampshire University's Sport Management program is to deliver an innovative educational experience grounded in relevant theory and practice that enables students to be successful leaders in the global sport industry. Students couple ten specialized courses in sport management with a strong mix of business and liberal arts courses. Students will have an opportunity to gain practical experience through field experiences with a variety of sport, fitness and recreational organizations.

The Sport Management programs have Program Approval from the North American Association of Sport Management & the National Association of Physical Education for both the Undergraduate and Graduate degrees; and are in the Candidacy Process for accreditation with the Commission of Sport Management Accreditation. Through the national program accreditation the requirements of the major in Sport Management include extensive field experience(s) totaling a minimum of 300 hours. Therefore, students majoring in Sport Management are required to complete SPT 491 which has a minimum GPA requirement of 2.5. Any student with a minor or concentration in Sport Management is encouraged to complete field experience(s) which also have a minimum GPA requirement of 2.5. In order to facilitate this and to ensure that all students are eligible and prepared for their field experience, any student with a Sport Management major, minor or concentration must receive a minimum of a "C" in all required Sport Management courses. Similarly, all students wishing to change their major to Sport Management must complete a brief application process to ensure their understanding of the field experience requirement in the program.

Program Outcomes

• Recognize management and leadership theory in an applied environment
• Use management and leadership theory in an applied environment
• Demonstrate problem solving in an applied environment
• Formulate connections between classroom learning and practical experience
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate
• Understand and practice networking and relationship building
• Employ ethical frameworks in decision-making
• Display a professional personal image
• Use reflection to develop multiple perspectives of self as a professional
• Demonstrate an awareness of factors that contribute to global sport business issues
• Apply sport management principles in an international context
• Analyze the influences of social, cultural, or political institutions on global sport businesses
• Analyze the role of social responsibility in global sport business
• Understand the interrelationships between functional areas in sport organizations
• Employ a strategic analysis to demonstrate an understanding of the forces that a sport business must have in order to achieve its mission
• Integrate strategic analysis into the strategic planning process
• Evaluate external and internal factors and the interrelationships affecting decision-making

The Bachelor of Arts in Communications major at Southern New Hampshire University helps you develop and deliver key messages to diverse audiences.

You'll learn communication theory and industry concepts, and build public speaking, presentation and interviewing skills. You'll also gain experience with business communication, graphic design and public relations through courses and minors in advertising, film, journalism, information technology or marketing. Electives in 3D animation and modeling, digital illustration and digital video production are also offered.

The five-course concentration in Global Business provides students with the competencies and knowledge to understand the challenges facing managers and to allow them to operate successfully in the global environment.  This concentration provides knowledge supporting both international business and international trade.  The concentration covers four distinct areas: Global Management; Trade Finance; Global Marketing; and International Supply Chain Management.  Students also receive practical information on import and export activities.  The campus-based Bachelor of Science Global Business Concentration can help to educationally prepare you for the professional Certified Global Business Professional (CGBP) exam offered by NASBITE International.  Students cannot earn the CGBP certification through SNHU; however, the University is a participant in the CGBP Student Pathway Program, and the content of the concentration aligns with the four primary domains of the exam: Global Business Management, Global Marketing, Supply Chain Management, and Trade Finance.  Please note that completion of the Global Business Concentration program does not guarantee certification.  Students must successfully pass the Certified Global Business Professional exam offered by NASBITE.

Concentration Outcomes

• Identify effective risk management strategies that address the various commercial, political, legal, financial, and cultural risks associated with international trade, contractual relationships and investments.
• Analyze potential international business opportunities using quantitative and qualitative data and research.
• Evaluate how the interaction between cultural, economic, legal, political, and business practices impact organizations in the international environment.
• Apply legal and ethical principles to international business activities.
• Integrate interdisciplinary practices and principles into management decisions in a global environment.
• Apply interdisciplinary knowledge in the areas of management, trade finance, marketing, supply chain management to take the NASBITE Certified Global Business Professional exam.

The 21st century has seen an explosion in data generation, as well as the rapid development of analytical and information technologies and the growth in storage and processing capabilities. This has led to the need for business analysts now more than ever. By earning your Master of Science in Business Analytics from Southern New Hampshire University, you could learn to be the go-to person for making informed, data-driven decisions in any company or organization you work for in the future.

The MS in Business Analytics is one of the high-quality degree programs taught on our campus in Manchester, and it provides a market-relevant combination of a comprehensive education in business analytics with real-world applications.

In our MS in Business Analytics degree program, you’ll learn how to collect and interpret business data, communicate findings to stakeholders and execute strategic business decisions. A degree in this area could give you the knowledge, tools and skills necessary to pursue or accelerate a career in business analytics.

As a private, nonprofit university, SNHU has one mission - to help you see yourself succeed. The benefits of earning your master’s in business analytics at SNHU are:

• Supportive community. Join the SNHU campus community of students who are closely connected with faculty and staff dedicated to your success.
• Affordability. SNHU is one of the most affordable private, nonprofit universities in New Hampshire.
• Accessible faculty. Learn from highly credentialed faculty who are experts in their fields and interact with you in the classroom, dining hall, fitness center and the stands.
• Efficiency and flexibility. Complete your graduate degree on campus in 12-18 months, with 3-5 courses per 16-week term.
• Minimal requirements. No GRE or GMAT required for admission.
• Networking. Tap into our nationwide network of alumni for tips and career opportunities.
• Campus experience. Enjoy more than 50 student clubs, champion Division II athletics and fun events on our 300-acre campus in Manchester, NH, named a "Best Place to Live" by Money magazine.

The Economics/Finance Program has a dual mission: to examine the behavior of the economy and its relationship to business and government, and to study the funding and investment needs of corporations, individuals and institutions. The primary goal of the program is to establish a solid foundation in the applied and theoretical areas of international and domestic finance, business and economics. Economics/finance majors develop the analytical and quantitative skills needed for corporate and individual financial management and economic modeling and forecasting.

Students who choose to major in the Economics/Finance Program will be prepared for careers in industry, financial organizations and government. Many go on to graduate school to continue their studies in economics, finance, other business-related disciplines or law.

Program Outcomes

• Demonstrate knowledge of basic estimators and their properties.
• Test hypotheses, forecast, and interpret results using economic data and financial models.
• Make strategic business decisions based on the application of economic and financial knowledge and tools.
• Effectively communicate economic and financial issues and opportunities to stakeholders.
• Critique government policy proposals using concepts such as optimization, equilibrium, and the incentives faced by economic agents.