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One university understands how you live today. And where you want to go tomorrow. University of Phoenix. Thinking ahead. University of Phoenix is the largest private university in North America.

We offer a wide variety of degree programs in campus-based and online formats, enabling us to meet the needs and interests of today’s working students, as well as today’s workplace. Perhaps you’re new to college and seeking an associate’s degree. Maybe you’re ready to complete your bachelor’s or advanced degree. Either way, University of Phoenix is here to help.

  • Earn your degree sooner than you think
  • Attend class at times and places that fit your busy schedule
  • Learn from instructors with advanced degrees, most of whom also work in the fields they teach
  • Acquire knowledge and skills that are in high demand
  • Receive personal attention in small, interactive classes
  • Apply what you learn immediately to your career success



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At University of Phoenix, you can choose a learning format that fits your lifestyle and learning style. Depending upon the degree program you select, you can attend classes on campus, online or through a combination of both. While widely available, not all formats are offered at all locations.

At University of Phoenix, we strive to make higher education highly accessible. Financial options, including financial aid, are available for those who qualify. Options include: Financial Aid Several low-interest financial aid options are available. University of Phoenix participates in many financial aid programs, including the Federal Stafford Student Loan, the Federal PLUS Loan and the Federal Pell Grant. There is no charge for processing financial aid applications. Financing Options In addition to competitive rates, University of Phoenix offers numerous options for financing your education. Our cash-paying plans let you pay for one course at a time rather than an entire semester or year at once. Additionally, pre-paying tuition will guarantee that your rate will not increase for the duration of your program. Company Funding University of Phoenix is eligible for most company reimbursement programs. In fact, 45 percent of our students receive all or part of their tuition from their employers. Military Assistance As a regionally accredited university, and a long-time member of Service members Opportunity Colleges (SOC), University of Phoenix is approved by all branches of the military for tuition assistance and is approved for veterans training

Campus-Based

Providing the convenience of attending classes near your home or workplace
  • Attend class just once a week
  • Classes are held in the evening and on weekends
  • Some campuses offer day classes
  • Complete homework assignments on your own and with your learning team

Online

Providing the flexibility of a 100% online education
  • Complete coursework through electronic forums
  • Receive lectures, questions and assignments from your instructor electronically. Study them at your convenience
  • Login at least four days per week
  • University of Phoenix classes. You choose the days and times
  • Build teamwork skills by collaborating with a learning team
  • Some campuses offer a combined campus-based and online format

Founded in 1976, University of Phoenix is dedicated to meeting the needs of working students. Now the largest private university in North America, we offer conveniently located campuses and learning centers as well as a flexible online learning format available in most countries around the world. Regardless of where or how you attend class, you’ll receive a real-world education with real value.

University of Phoenix is a private institution of higher learning founded in Phoenix, Arizona, in 1976. Axia College is a college of University of Phoenix. The University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association (www.ncahlc.org; 312-263-0456). The Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Master of Science in Nursing programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (One Dupont Circle, NW, Washington, DC 20036-1120). The Master of Science in Counseling program in Community Counseling (in Phoenix and Tucson, Arizona) and the Master of Science in Counseling program in Mental Health Counseling (in Utah) are accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP, 5999 Stevenson Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22304; www.cacrep.org); (703) 823-9800. The University’s main headquarters are located at 4615 E. Elwood St., Phoenix, AZ 85040. Online offices are located at 3157 East Elwood Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85034. Florida: University of Phoenix is licensed by the Florida Commission for Independent Education, License No. 2308. Georgia: University of Phoenix is authorized under the Nonpublic Postsecondary Educational Institutions Act of 1990. Indiana: Fully accredited by the Indiana Commission for Postsecondary Proprietary Education. AC-0188. Indianapolis Campus is located at 7999 Knue Road, Suites 100 & 500, Indianapolis, IN 46250; Northwest Indiana Campus located at 359 East 81st Avenue, Merrillville, IN 46410. Ohio: Registration Number is 1154320. Cleveland Campus is located at 5005 Rockside Road, Suite 130, Independence, OH 44131-2194; Cincinnati Campus is located at 9050 Centre Pointe Drive, Suite 250, West Chester, OH 45069-4875; Columbus Campus is located at 8415 Pulsar Place, Columbus, OH 43240-4032. South Carolina: Licensed by the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education. The campus is located at 1001 Pinnacle Point Drive, Columbia, SC 29223. Tennessee: Memphis Campus is located at 65 Germantown Court, Suite 100, Cordova, TN 38018; Nashville Campus is located at 616 Marriott Drive, Suite 150, Nashville, TN 37214; Franklin Campus is located at 377 Riverside Drive, Franklin, TN 37064; Chattanooga Campus is located at 1208 Pointe Centre Drive, Chattanooga, TN 37421. Virginia: State Council of Higher Education for Virginia has authorized University of Phoenix to offer degree or certificate programs. Any course, degree or certificate program offered has been approved by the University of Phoenix governing board. Credit earned for coursework in Virginia can be transferred to University of Phoenix’s principal location outside Virginia as part of the University’s existing degree or certificate programs. Puerto Rico: Universityof Phoenixoperates under a renewal license granted by the Puerto Rico Council on Higher Education. Calgary, Alberta: University of Phoenix is approved to offer specific degree programs by Alberta Advanced Education. Degrees are conferred by University of Phoenix through its Central Administration office, located in Phoenix, Arizona. Vancouver, British Columbia: University of Phoenix is accredited by the Private Career Training Institutions Agency (PCTIA) of the Province of British Columbia (www.pctia.bc.ca; 604-660-4400). Degrees are conferred by University of Phoenix through its Central Administration office, located in Phoenix, Arizona.



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Accounting & Finance

Associate of Arts with a Concentration in Accounting

The Associate of Arts in Accounting degree program helps students develop a foundation of knowledge related to accounting in terms of business strategy, financial statements, cost information, economics, management, and ethical issues. Students encounter real-world scenarios in which they use accounting information resources and systems to present conclusions based on accounting and business data.

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Bachelor of Science in Business with a Concentration in Accounting

The Bachelor of Science in Business degree program with a concentration in Accounting promotes identification with and orientation to the accounting profession. Core competencies in technology, critical thinking, and communication are emphasized throughout the curriculum. Students also have broad exposure to varied business disciplines, including management, organizational behavior, economics, statistics and finance.

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Bachelor of Science in Business with a Concentration in Finance

The Bachelor of Science in Business with a concentration in Finance emphasizes financial concepts, theories, and practices to promote well-informed financial decision making. Coursework within this concentration examines the areas of risk management, business law, global finance, and investment analysis and portfolio management. Students integrate advanced topics in financial management through real-world business application.

While widely available, not all programs are available in all locations or in both online and on-campus formats. Please check with a University Enrollment Representative.

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Master of Business Administraton with a Concentration in Accounting

The Master of Business Administration/Accounting program is designed to enhance the management skills students need to function effectively within an accounting organization. Students will create and defend their solutions to problems of crisis management, profitable growth opportunities, and change leadership. Throughout the program, students gain experience in distilling a situation into a well-defined problem; applying tools and concepts to analyze a variety of alternative solutions; and selecting and defending their recommended course of action.

While widely available, not all programs are available in all locations or in both online and on-campus formats. Please check with a University Enrollment Representative.

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Master of Science in Accountancy

The Master of Science in Accountancy program helps students master the theory and principles that frame a wide range of problems and issues encountered in the accounting profession. Course work includes accounting theory and research, accounting information systems, managerial accounting, financial reporting, auditing, taxation, not-for-profit and government accounting, forensic accounting and accounting ethics.

While widely available, not all programs are available in all locations or in both online and on-campus formats. Please check with a University Enrollment Representative.

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Business

Bachelor of Science in Business with a Concentration in Global Management

The Global Management concentration emphasizes fundamental principles and practices of conducting global business activities. Components include: international marketing, international trade and investment, global finance, global human resource management, and global value-chain management. Students will integrate advanced topics in global business through real-life applications. The program promotes the development of a "global mindset" and reflects the dynamic nature of global business realities.

While widely available, not all programs are available in all locations or in both online and on-campus formats. Please check with a University Enrollment Representative.

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Bachelor of Science in Business/ Human Resource Management

The Human Resource Management Concentration helps students develop an understanding of the fundamentals of human resource management and its strategic relevance in business. The concentration addresses the legal and ethical components of the decision making process involved in the human resources environment. The Human Resource Management Concentration introduces students to the basic concepts of human resource management, and allows further study in the areas of employment law, risk management, recruitment and selection of employees, international HR, change management, compensation and benefits, employee development, and performance management. Students will also develop an understanding of the critical business implications for human resource professionals today and in the future. HR practitioners and managers must be equipped with a solid understanding of the fundamentals of human resource management, along with strong skills in the areas of systems thinking, problem solving, influencing, negotiating, communications, and leadership. This program is consistent with generally accepted human resource management principles, including the professional certification knowledge areas.

While widely available, not all programs are available in all locations or in both online and on-campus formats. Please check with a University Enrollment Representative.

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Master of Business Administration with a Concentration in Technology Management

The Master of Business Administration/Technology Management program is designed to enhance the management skills students need to function effectively within a technology organization. Students will create and defend their solutions to technology-based problems of crisis management, profitable growth opportunities, and change leadership. Throughout the program, students gain experience in distilling a situation into a well-defined problem; applying tools and concepts to analyze a variety of alternative solutions; and selecting and defending their recommended course of action.

The Master of Business Administration program at University of Phoenix utilizes problem-based learning where students refine their problem solving skills along with their communication, creativity, information utilization, and critical thinking skills. They are assessed on the basis of their use of the problem solving process (which employs a general rubric) as well as their communication and critical thinking skills during their presentation.

In the MBA/TM specialization, students will create complex business problem solving scenarios drawing upon skills and competencies mastered during the program. Students will gain experience in distilling a situation into a well-defined business problem to exploit technology-based opportunities for an organization of their choice. They will apply business tools and concepts to analyze a variety of alternative solutions, and will receive feedback on the choices they make. They will defend their solutions and recommend a course of action and performance-based evaluation metrics for the business problem.

Learning teams will apply the principles of benchmarking throughout the program to research the most creative solutions to a technology problem. This will enrich the alternatives that learners consider in evaluating possible solutions to the problems.

While widely available, not all programs are available in all locations or in both online and on-campus formats. Please check with a University Enrollment Representative.

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Associate of Arts with a Concentration in Foundations of Business

The Associate of Arts in Business focuses on the topics of business, accounting, economics, finance and marketing in a global society. In this degree program, students explore fundamental business principles and learn to apply problem-solving strategies to real-life scenarios. Some program activities include SWOT analysis, examination of the supply and demand curve, a review of the relationship between marketing and sales and implementation of basic financial planning techniques.

While widely available, not all programs are available in all locations or in both online and on-campus formats. Please check with a University Enrollment Representative.

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Associate of Arts with a Concentration in Hospitality,Travel, and Tourism

The Associate of Arts in Hospitality, Travel and Tourism degree program provides content and practical application in an array of food service, lodging management and tourism settings. The concentration courses emphasize the leadership competencies and knowledge that comprise the foundation of management practices valued in today’s hospitality industry. Successful completion of this associate’s degree will help prepare students for further study in related programs at the bachelor’s degree level.

While widely available, not all programs are available in all locations or in both online and on-campus formats. Please check with a University Enrollment Representative.

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B.S. in Business/Sustainable Enterprise Management

The Sustainable Enterprise Management concentration will prepare students for management careers based on sustainable business practices. The program emphasizes the development of skills in operating standards, enterprise planning, social responsibility, sustainable management techniques. Upon completion of this program students will possess the knowledge and skills needed to manage business enterprises for a sustainable future.

While widely available, not all programs are available in all locations or in both online and on-campus formats. Please check with a University Enrollment Representative.

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Bachelor of Science in Business - Concentration in Small Business Management and Entrepreneurship

The Small Business Management concentration provides students with a course framework built around small business planning, financial management, and integrated business topics on entrepreneurship and small business management. Within the concentration, students can elect to study advanced concepts in small business marketing, leadership, family business management, operations management, and business law for entrepreneurs. They may also elect to explore in more depth either small business management or entrepreneurship studies as a function of their concentration electives. Students graduating with the Small Business Management concentration will be prepared to address the challenges and opportunities specific to small business management and entrepreneurship.

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Bachelor of Science in Business with a Concentration in Communications

The Bachelor of Science in Business with a concentration in Communications promotes the knowledge and skills needed for effective communication within the business environment. The curriculum emphasizes professional competencies and values in such areas as public relations, communications theory, communication law and ethics, mass communication, media and advertising, and electronic publishing.

While widely available, not all programs are available in all locations or in both online and on-campus formats. Please check with a University Enrollment Representative.

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Bachelor of Science in Business with a Concentration in E-Business

The Bachelor of Science in Business program is designed to prepare graduates with the requisite knowledge, skills, and values to effectively apply various business principles and tools in an organizational setting. The BSB entry sequence exposes students to valuable theoretical knowledge and best practices in the areas of management, organizational behavior, research and evaluation, e-business, and critical thinking and problem solving. In all BSB program coursework, the curriculum addresses critical business issues in the areas of diversity, globalization, ethics, technology, and e-business.

The e-business major is designed to help the student acquire theory, skills, and values associated with a business environment that has an increasing dependence on Internet technology. The focus of the curriculum is business with an emphasis in e-business. Completion of the BSB/EB can be used to enhance career growth or as a segue into a graduate program.

While widely available, not all programs are available in all locations or in both online and on-campus formats. Please check with a University Enrollment Representative.

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Bachelor of Science in Business with a Concentration in Hospitality Management

The Bachelor of Science in Business with a concentration in Hospitality Management develops students’ knowledge and skills in lodging management, food and beverage operations management, facilities management, and events and recreation planning. Students learn about the impact of travel and tourism while examining hospitality issues and trends, e-business implications and operational structures.

While widely available, not all programs are available in all locations or in both online and on-campus formats. Please check with a University Enrollment Representative.

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Bachelor of Science in Business with a Concentration in Information Systems

The Bachelor of Science in Business program is designed to prepare graduates with the requisite knowledge, skills, and values to effectively apply various business principles and tools in an organizational setting. The BSB entry sequence exposes students to valuable theoretical knowledge and best practices in the areas of management, organizational behavior, research and evaluation, e-business, and critical thinking and problem solving. In all BSB program coursework, the curriculum addresses critical business issues in the areas of diversity, globalization, ethics, technology, and e-business.

The information systems major is designed to help the student acquire theory, skills, and values associated with a business environment that has an increasing dependence on information technology. The focus of the curriculum is business with an emphasis in information systems. Completion of the BSB/IS can be used to enhance career growth or as a segue into a graduate program.

While widely available, not all programs are available in all locations or in both online and on-campus formats. Please check with a University Enrollment Representative.

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Bachelor of Science in Business with a Concentration in Management

The Bachelor of Science in Business with a concentration in Management focuses on managing human and fiscal resources within the structure, culture and mission of any organization. The curriculum stresses skill development in the areas of critical thinking and decision making, organizational behavior, global business strategies, quality management and productivity, human resource management, and employment law.

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Bachelor of Science in Business with a Concentration in Marketing

The Bachelor of Science in Business with a concentration in Marketing is designed to develop students’ creative, analytical and leadership skills. Coursework within this concentration examines sales management, buyer behavior, advertising, market research, and marketing to the international arena. Students learn to identify customers and customer needs, communicate product and service information, and develop and use marketing strategies.

While widely available, not all programs are available in all locations or in both online and on-campus formats. Please check with a University Enrollment Representative.

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Bachelor of Science in Business with a Concentration in Organizational Innovation

The Bachelor of Science in Business with a concentration in Organizational Innovation encourages students to bridge the gap between traditional business thinking and an innovative, design-focused philosophy. In this concentration, students learn to apply design principles, innovative practices, and creativity to develop business processes, strategies, services and products.

While widely available, not all programs are available in all locations or in both online and on-campus formats. Please check with a University Enrollment Representative.

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Bachelor of Science in Business with a concentration in Project Management

The Project Management concentration focuses on the professional success of its students. It emphasizes real-world application with assignments designed to apply the newfound skills and knowledge to the workplace. Practical study materials, team activities, and presentations to the class foster teamwork, critical thinking, self-confidence, and application of project technical and leadership skills on a real-time basis. This program is consistent with generally accepted project management principles, including the project management processes and knowledge areas that lead to professional certification.

While widely available, not all programs are available in all locations or in both online and on-campus formats. Please check with a University Enrollment Representative.

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Bachelor of Science in Business with a Concentration in Service Sector

The Service Sector concentration focuses the student on the service environment. The program emphasizes skill development in strategic management, marketing, supply management, product and brand management, service operations, merchandising, and personnel management unique to the service industry, which includes retail, hospitality, lodging, restaurant, and gaming management. Upon completion of this program students will possess the knowledge and skills necessary to be leaders in the service industry.

While widely available, not all programs are available in all locations or in both online and on-campus formats. Please check with a University Enrollment Representative.

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Master of Business Administration with a Concentration in Human Resource Management

The Master in Business Administration with a specialization in Human Resource Management (MBA/HRM) program is designed to meet the needs of a broad but unique population - the working adult manager or supervisor who could benefit from a graduate business education. Because the tools of the human resources management science are applicable to the problems of the public sector as well as the private sector, students whose career interests involve not-for-profit enterprise are also encouraged to seek admission. The MBA/HRM program requires a practical background in business, and the successful candidate will have a least three years of relevant experience.

While widely available, not all programs are available in all locations or in both online and on-campus formats. Please check with a University Enrollment Representative.

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Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Project Management

The Master of Business Administration program helps students develop managerial skills needed in a rapidly changing business environment. The program is based on current research of managerial competencies and graduate business standards as tested by existing national standardized graduate business examinations. Students also have the opportunity to focus their studies in areas such as accounting, global management, health care management, human resource management, marketing, technology management, project management, energy management or small business management.

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Business Administration & Management

Bachelor of Science in Business with a Concentration in Administration

The Bachelor of Science in Business with a concentration in Administration is designed to enable graduates to deal effectively with an increasingly complex business environment. The concentration courses stress skill development in the areas of management, decision making, accounting and finance, quantitative analysis, economics, marketing, and utilization of research findings.

While widely available, not all programs are available in all locations or in both online and on-campus formats. Please check with a University Enrollment Representative.

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Bachelor of Science in Management

The Bachelor of Science in Management degree program is designed to develop students’ professional knowledge and skills for improving organizational effectiveness. The concentration courses in this program emphasize an understanding of the skills necessary to manage human and fiscal resources within the structure, culture and mission of any organization.

While widely available, not all programs are available in all locations or in both online and on-campus formats. Please check with a University Enrollment Representative.

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