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portfolio begins with a “foundation paper,� using an organizational strategic management process to guide students in their progress through the program. Each course requires a module paper to be added to the portfolio, allowing students to track their progress and reflect on their learning, continuously linking learning to their strategic plan. Normal time to completion is 21 months.
Graduate Business Programs Mission Statement
The Franklin Pierce University graduate business degree programs expose students to the leadership skills essential for today’s managers and crucial for advancement to higher levels of professional responsibility. Through experiential and applied learning methods, these programs focus on the development of the skills, principles, and habits that are the chief components of effective management in any business environment. Our curriculum seeks to prepare graduates to become confident, knowledgeable individuals and leaders of conscience.
Graduate Business Programs Broad-Based Goals
To prepare graduates to become confident, knowledgeable individuals and leaders of conscience, the Franklin Pierce University graduate business degree programs are committed to assisting students to achieve the following goals: 1. Graduate business students will become ethical leaders through a deep understanding of the link between character development, intellect and leadership theory and apply this knowledge in an increasingly complex and interconnected world. 2. Graduate business students will develop the ability to effectively use the processes of collaboration, inquiry and critical analysis in dealing with management and leadership issues with the aim of advocating for positive change within their organizations. 3. Graduate business students will build strong communication skills necessary to effect positive change within their organizations and communities.
Graduate Certificates Certificates can be completed in as little as 9 months; normal time to completion is 12 - 15 months.
Energy and Sustainability Studies GM510 GM561 GM550 GM575 GM630
Seminar in Leadership Financial Management The Future of Energy, Business and Society Building a Sustainable Enterprise Energy Economics
Health Administration GM510 GM520 GM592 GM594 GM596
Seminar in Leadership Legal and Ethical Issues Health Policy Health Care Payment Systems Quality Improvement Models in Health Care
Human Resource Management GM510 GM563 GM565 GM570 GM625
Seminar in Leadership Human Resource Management Compensation & Benefits Training & Development for Adults Labor Relations and Employment Law
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