Housed within the School of Business, the Master of Business Administration program was launched in January 1998. The School of Business at Park University is one of the largest not-for-profit business schools in the United States. Its mission is to provide quality, innovative, application-based learning. The M.B.A. is designed to meet the educational needs of a growing and diverse business community. Whether advancing through the ranks of an international corporation or re-entering the workplace to join an organization, the business skills and tools one acquires in the M.B.A. program are vital for success in the modern business environment. The Master of Arts in Communication and Leadership program was instituted in the fall of 2005. This graduate program is designed for professionals who wish to build upon their current career skills or seek career advancement, and for students seeking preparation for doctoral work. The degree blends the practical and theoretical knowledge needed to serve in corporate settings, the military, the nonprofit sector, government, politics, or to continue in a doctoral program. The Master of Healthcare Leadership program, housed within the Hauptmann School for Public Affairs, was offered for the first time in the fall of 2006. This program is designed to prepare learners for the health care challenges of a global society, by teaching them innovative approaches to health care leadership. Graduates of this program will find themselves prepared to deal with the evolving challenges of health care leadership in a wide variety of public, private and nonprofit healthcare organizations. The Master of Music in Performance program was instituted in the fall of 2008. The program, whose faculty is renowned worldwide, is an advanced course of study for musicians who hold a bachelor’s degree and are seeking careers as professional musicians. Students enrolled in the MMP program may select from two concentration areas of performance, piano or strings.
GRADUATE PROGRAMS OFFERED ONLINE During the fall of 2002, Park University began offering its graduate degree programs online. Currently, the Master of Business Administration (all concentrations), the Master of Public Affairs (all concentrations), the Master of Education (educational leadership, adult education, early childhood, language and literacy, and teacher leadership), the Master of Arts in Communication and Leadership, and the Master of Healthcare Leadership degrees are available online. Instructors and program developers involved in delivering these dynamic and expanding educational opportunities are required to complete online training courses prior to delivery. This requirement exemplifies Park University’s commitment to academic excellence and demonstrates the University’s commitment to provide quality educational opportunities in a rapidly changing world to diverse student populations. As a result, graduate students enrolling at Park can complete their degrees in traditional classes, in online classes or by combining traditional and online classes, in a manner that suits their needs and enhances their educational experiences. Note for international students with F-1 visas: U.S. Department of Homeland Security policies may exclude you from degree programs offered solely in the online format. Please consult the Park University Office of International Student Services for further information.
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