College Profile: National American University-Independence

Accounting is a core program for any educational institution that is serious about business, and it's no different at National American University. The Bachelor of Science in Accounting degree program is an excellent program that provides students with the preparation needed to sit for the certified managerial accounting (CMA) exam as well as the certified public accountant (CPA) exam in those states not requiring the fifth year of education. Students planning to take the exam in these states will take the CPA review courses as part of their undergraduate degree. For graduates with a bachelor's degree in accounting, many career opportunities exist as private accountants for corporations, partnerships, sole proprietorships, government agencies or non-profit organizations.

National American University's Associate of Applied Science degree in Applied Management is designed to meet the needs of individuals who have acquired occupational-related training at community colleges, technical institutes, military service schools, or industry-related schools in business, health, or another technical field. This program provides business students with an overview of accounting, economics, finance and management knowledge and skills needed for entry-level business supervisory positions. It also gives them an understanding of professional ethics and its application to the business environment.

NAU's Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Management is an excellence choice for students who already hold degrees, diplomas or certificates in specialty areas, such as merchandising, dental hygiene, electronics, medical assisting, drafting, welding, or other vocational areas. Combined with our sound business and general education courses, this degree prepares graduates for advancement in management areas associated with their specialty fields. Two options are available in this program: (1) transfer of credit from the source of the specialty training, or (2) creation of a specialty area using National American University courses. This program provides students with a thorough understanding of theory and application related to the business environment so they can collect and analyze data, identify alternative solutions, and select the most appropriate course of action for specific business problems. It also gives them an understanding of professional ethics and its application to the business environment.

As a university grounded in the basics of business, National American University's business administration degree program might be considered the flagship of all we have to offer. NAU's Associate of Applied Science degree program emphasizes an understanding of business and an introduction to the use of computers in business. Students may elect to continue in the Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration. They may also choose an emphasis in accounting, information technology, financial management, pre-law, international business, management or marketing.

As a university grounded in the basics of business, National American University's business administration degree program might be considered the flagship of all we have to offer. A wide variety of emphasis areas gives students the options to customize their business educations to point them directly into the heart of their chosen career field after graduation. Students studying business administration are broadly introduced to all areas of business, including accounting, information technology, marketing, finance, international business, management and more.

This is an excellent degree for students interested in the field of finance. Graduates can expect to be well qualified for careers in banking, lending institutions, financial planning in the business insurance industry and brokerage firms.

This is an excellent degree for students interested in the field of finance. Graduates can expect to be well qualified for careers in banking, lending institutions, financial planning in the business insurance industry and brokerage firms.

This degree is intended for business majors who recognize the importance and growth of the use of digital information in today's business world. As with all business administration degrees, a wide range of job opportunities is available, but graduates of this degree will have an advantage in the ability to use information technology to get the job done.

This degree is intended for business majors who recognize the importance and growth of the use of digital information in today's business world. As with all business administration degrees, a wide range of job opportunities is available, but graduates of this degree will have an advantage in the ability to use information technology to get the job done.

Today, more business is being conducted on an international level. With an emphasis in international business, you will have the opportunity to focus on how business conducted on a global scale, while learning how other countries structure their business environment. International travel is offered as an option in this program. As a graduate, you'll have a distinct advantage with any firm that does business globally.

Today, more business is being conducted on an international level. With an emphasis in international business, you will have the opportunity to focus on how business conducted on a global scale, while learning how other countries structure their business environment. International travel is offered as an option in this program. As a graduate, you'll have a distinct advantage with any firm that does business globally.

For students who aspire to high-level executive management positions in private industry or government agencies, this degree program is ideal. Graduates can anticipate opportunities in a wide range of management positions, including human resource management, operations management and production supervision.

For students who aspire to high-level executive management positions in private industry or government agencies, this degree program is ideal. Graduates can anticipate opportunities in a wide range of management positions, including human resource management, operations management and production supervision.

For students whose goal is to attend law school, National American University offers a curriculum designed to provide them with a foundation of knowledge and skills to facilitate their success in law school. Specialized courses promote the development of analytical and critical thinking skills, verbal and written communication skills, a fundamental understanding of substantive and procedural law, legal research skills, and knowledge of ethical guidelines governing the conduct of attorneys.

NAU's Associate of Science degree in General Education Studies offers an opportunity for students who have not declared a career goal. Upon completion of this degree, students may apply most of the course work toward a four-year degree at National American University. The number of credits applicable toward the four-year degree will depend on the program selected.

National American University offers an exciting Health Care Management degree program, available to adult learners who have education and work experience in one of the many health-related professions. This program allows students to obtain a bachelor's degree built upon their current education. Many health care workers are required to have a targeted education to enter their professions. It is often difficult for them to build upon that because of the specialization of the course work they have taken. NAU's Health Care Management program is intended for students who have been working in health care, and know what goes on in the real world of health care.

This is an exciting program, designed to provide students with the skills required to design, develop and maintain interactive Internet Web sites. This four-year degree program prepares students to work in the dynamic field of Internet development as the information technology professional as a part of a Web site design team.

The requirement for management personnel to understand information technology and its impact upon modern business operations has never been greater. This degree program, with its component of business, finance, management, and accounting courses and its specialization MIS, prepares graduates to be managers in information technology. Graduates are qualified for careers as systems analysts and information systems managers.

The requirement for management personnel to understand information technology and its impact upon modern business operations has never been greater. This degree program, with its component of business, finance, management, and accounting courses and its specialization MIS, prepares graduates to be managers in information technology. Graduates are qualified for careers as systems analysts and information systems managers.

Students must have an in-depth knowledge of network design and operation to enter this field, and NAU's Information Technology: Network Management/Microsoft program provides them with that. Graduates of this program have all the necessary skills to manage and provide technical support for a computer network. The focus is on Microsoft networking, and it prepares students for the Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) exams.

Today's environment of health care has created a growing need for professional nurses with the bachelor's degree. NAU's RN to BSN degree completion program provides the knowledge necessary to challenge nurses to further their professional education and expand their career opportunities. The baccalaureate program may be completed through online learning or through traditional on-campus courses. The BSN degree broadens the career choices for registered nurses to include management, leadership, research and teaching positions. The BSN also offers the opportunity for them to further their education to the master's and doctorate level.

National American University offers an Associate of Applied Science degree in Paralegal Studies for students who wish to pursue a course of study emphasizing basic paralegal skills. Credits earned in this program will apply toward a Bachelor of Science degree in Paralegal Studies. Students can normally achieve the bachelor's degree in six additional quarters.

National American University offers a highly acclaimed Bachelor of Science in Paralegal Studies degree program. Paralegals, sometimes called legal assistants, may be employed in law firms; corporate legal departments; local, state and federal government offices; bank and trust offices; and other offices requiring analytical and communication skills. Under the supervision of an attorney, paralegals may interview clients and witnesses; draft court pleadings and other legal documents; perform legal research; investigate medical, police and other records; attend hearings; assist in trial preparations; and assist at trial. Paralegals may not give legal advice, represent a client in court or set fees.