Jones International University

THE DECISION to pursue your education speaks volumes about your values, commitment, and priorities. It’s a serious step toward a brighter future, and you need a university that will be a true partner in your academic journey. Here is what the JIU advantage is all about:
  • OUR GOAL is to provide our students with quality educations and arm them with the practical skills, strategies, and confidence to become total professionals.
     
  • WE ARE THE PIONEER in online learning. JIU is proud to be the first entirely virtual institution in the U.S. to receive regional accreditation. We’ve always set the standard in online education and continue to raise the bar.
     
  • OUR FLEXIBLE, RELEVANT ACADEMIC PROGRAMS are intentionally project-based to enable you to put your new knowledge to work immediately.
     
  • QUALITY PEOPLE make the difference. Our distinguished faculty and staff are accessible and fully committed to your success. Our students are leaders, motivated to advance their careers and transform their lives. Meet the faces and voices of JIU that make us so special.
     

Let our experience, personal attention, and commitment to quality work for you. Whether you are just starting out in your career, seek advancement in the workplace, or want to completely change careers, JIU can get you to where you want to go.

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MBA Accounting
The MBA in Accounting provides you with the skills necessary to offer a wide array of business and accounting services to your organization. You will acquire skills related to the Financial, Managerial, Cost, and Auditing areas of Accounting. Additionally, the core components of the MBA program will provide you with the skills that you need to understand today's business world and to effectively interact with its leaders.

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MBA Finance
The courses in the MBA in Finance degree specialization will prepare you for both the national and international financial arena. They are designed to build on a basic understanding of finance, and cover such areas as financial analyses; financial planning and control; and foreign exchange risk management, fund positioning, cash management, and capital budgeting in a global environment. In addition, you will study investment management, portfolio construction, banking, and financial decision making.

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MEd Adult Education
Understanding how adults learn, the evolution of higher education, and leadership strategies for success are essential to leaders who intend to shape the future of high education. The Master of Education degree in Higher Education Leadership and Administration is designed to help students become familiar with relevant literature and apply theory to the practice of leadership.

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MEd Corporate Training
The vast availability of corporate training information and explosion of knowledge management tools make accessing information on demand anytime, from anywhere, a new reality. Keeping pace with changing training methods while adhering to organizational requirements, more and more employees are charged with infusing e-learning into global training models. This specialization will prepare you to create e-learning strategies for your organization. You will learn needs assessment and survey methods as well as principles of strategic management planning, mastering the skills necessary to manage an e-learning environment.

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MEd Leadership & Administration
The MEd Principal & Administrator Licensure Degree (PALD) prepares students to become licensed principals and administrators. The degree was created to meet nationally recognized school leadership standards. Students in the PALD develop their knowledge and expertise in strategic planning, organizational management, and accountability as they prepare for leadership and administrative positions in public and private institutions.

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MEd Principal and Admin. Licensure
The MEd Principal & Administrator Licensure Degree (PALD) prepares students to become licensed principals and administrators. The degree was created to meet nationally recognized school leadership standards. Students in the PALD develop their knowledge and expertise in strategic planning, organizational management, and accountability as they prepare for leadership and administrative positions in public and private institutions.

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MEd Elem. Curriculum & Instruction
Outcomes-based learning, standards and proficiencies, and higher accountability for secondary student learning are becoming an integral part of every school district, generating a need for teachers who are leaders in implementing quality curriculum, assessing student learning, and improving instruction. The Master of Education in Secondary Curriculum, Assessment, and Instruction degree teaches students the necessary tools to implement effective, equitable curricula, provide enhanced instruction, evaluate student learning and help all students achieve high standards.

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MEd Elem. Teacher Licensure
The MEd Teacher Licensure Degree (TLD) prepares students to become licensed teachers. The degree was created to meet nationally recognized curriculum and instruction standards. Students in the TLD develop their knowledge and expertise in curriculum design, instructional strategies, and assessment approaches that help K-12 students reach their potential in public and private institutions.

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MEd Higher Ed Leadership
The MEd Principal & Administrator Licensure Degree (PALD) prepares students to become licensed principals and administrators. The degree was created to meet nationally recognized school leadership standards. Students in the PALD develop their knowledge and expertise in strategic planning, organizational management, and accountability as they prepare for leadership and administrative positions in public and private institutions.

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MEd Sec. Curriculum & Instruction
Outcomes-based learning, standards and proficiencies, and higher accountability for secondary student learning are becoming an integral part of every school district, generating a need for teachers who are leaders in implementing quality curriculum, assessing student learning, and improving instruction. The Master of Education in Secondary Curriculum, Assessment, and Instruction degree teaches students the necessary tools to implement effective, equitable curricula, provide enhanced instruction, evaluate student learning and help all students achieve high standards.

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MEd Sec. Teacher Licensure
The MEd Teacher Licensure Degree (TLD) prepares students to become licensed teachers. The degree was created to meet nationally recognized curriculum and instruction standards. Students in the TLD develop their knowledge and expertise in curriculum design, instructional strategies, and assessment approaches that help K-12 students reach their potential in public and private institutions.

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MEd in K-12 Instructional Technology
The ability to integrate technology into instructional design principles is one of the most highly demanded skill sets in K-12 education. JIU’s MEd in K-12 Instructional Technology degree combines best practices in learning theory, literacy strategies, and research methods with the latest knowledge in interactive e-learning, web and multimedia authoring, and classroom technology integration. Aligned with national standards, this degree program will prepare students to be endorsed as instructional technology teachers. New classes begin each month. Each term lasts eight weeks.

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MEd in K-12 Instructional Technology: Teacher Licensure
The ability to integrate technology into instructional design principles is one of the most highly demanded skill sets in K-12 education. JIU’s MEd in K-12 Instructional Technology: Teacher Licensure degree combines best practices in learning theory, literacy strategies, and research methods with the latest knowledge in interactive e-learning, web and multimedia authoring, and classroom technology integration. Aligned with national standards, this degree program is designed for those pursuing certification in K-12 Instructional Technology. New classes begin each month. Each term lasts eight weeks.

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M.Ed. in e-Learning Technology and Design
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.

In this hands-on specialized degree program, you will:

  • Create an active research project to assess the impact of instructional technology on teaching.
  • Develop and implement e-learning systems to meet education outcomes.
  • Apply critical thinking, writing and fiscal management to selecting appropriate technologies for multiple uses in educational institutions.
  • Increase earning power and expand your career opportunities.

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MBA Entrepreneurship
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.

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MBA Global Enterprise Mgt
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.

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MBA Health Care
A prescription for success. The ever-changing, competitive, and dynamic field of health care presents a unique challenge to administrators and managers committed to success. This degree specialization is designed specifically for working professionals in health care who seek a comprehensive MBA program that provides them with the latest critical management tools and technological expertise to excel.

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MBA Info Security Mgt
Secure a better future. The increasing threat of security breaches and computer network attacks require a sophisticated level of expertise from every organization’s top-level management. If you have a keen interest in information security yet need a comprehensive quality MBA program to hone your leadership and business management skills, this degree program is for you! JIU’s core MBA curriculum is enhanced with several highly specialized courses that advance your knowledge of information security and give you the critical tools to manage this important resource.

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MBA IT Management
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.

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MBA Conflict Management
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.

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MBA Project Management
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. Designed by the authors of the Project Management Institute (PMI®) certification test, JIU’s MBA in Project Management specialization gives you all the theories, techniques, and practical knowledge needed to become a certified project manager. In fact, the PMI has designated JIU and the MBA in Project Management as a Registered Educational Provider, which certifies that these specialized courses will provide the educational background for project managers applying for "Project Management Professional" (PMP) certification.

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MA Business Communication in Project Management
Ideal for communication professionals, this degree program will blend practical experience with business trends and theory in one of the most growth-oriented segments in the corporate world. Project management skill sets will enhance every professional who is focused on process and “people” management as it relates to organizational development.

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MA Business Communication in Leadership and Influence
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 principals of strong leadership and stewardship and arm them with the most effective strategies to resolve conflict and affect positive change

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MA Business Communication in Leading the Customer Driven Organization
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.

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MA Business Communication in Entrepreneurship
Ideal for business students and busy communications professionals who want to establish their own consultancy or small business, this degree program offers you the opportunity to learn theory and best practices and apply them to your own professional environment. Others who will find this degree valuable are potential entrepreneurs, consultants, managers, new business developers and directors who wish to develop in this direction.

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