Associate's Degrees
The Associate of Applied Science in Business Administration program could help prepare you to pursue the career opportunities you seek. The program’s curriculum combines accounting and microcomputer skills with managerial techniques. The program’s emphasis on decision-making and problem-solving skills could help prepare you to pursue a rewarding career in business administration. Concentrations allow you to focus your elective choices on an area of study that best fits your desired career path. Choose from entrepreneurship, event planning, sales, retail management, and more. The Associate of Applied Science in Business Administration is just one of the Purdue Global business programs accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), which demonstrates that Purdue Global has met standards of business education established by ACBSP that promote teaching excellence and continuous quality improvement.
Request More Information »Understanding the criminal mind and patterns associated with criminal behavior and activity can improve law enforcement response, enhance crime prevention efforts, and have a positive societal impact. This program is an excellent way to enhance your career options and pursue opportunities within the increasingly competitive criminal justice industry.
Request More Information »If you are interested in becoming an information technology professional, but need to enhance your skills and knowledge before you seek employment, the online Associate of Applied Science in Information Technology could help you pursue your professional goals. Purdue Global’s program is designed to provide you with the general education, applied knowledge, and technical skills relevant to a range of entry-level positions. Study how to install and maintain computer and wireless networks, troubleshoot hardware and software problems, create Java applications, manage databases, and develop web pages. Students may personalize their degree by choosing a concentration: IT generalist, networking, or multiplatform software development.
Request More Information »This degree program is a sound first step if you are interested in beginning a career associated with the legal field. More and more, legal staff and support service professionals are being hired beyond the doors of law firms; positions may be available in corporations, insurance firms, consulting firms, and health care institutions.
Request More Information »If you are interested in becoming a paralegal or advancing your career in this field, Purdue Global can help you achieve those goals. Our program is focused on providing the legal studies foundational knowledge and skills to prepare you to succeed in this field.* This includes courses in legal research, legal analysis and writing, ethics, and constitutional law taught by faculty who are experienced professionals. Together, our faculty and consistently updated curriculum will help ensure you learn the most relevant and up-to-date applications of these skills and topics.
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Earning a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Purdue Global could provide you with the business foundation and strategies to pursue career development. Our programs are designed and taught by professors with first-hand industry knowledge and are reviewed by industry executives. This helps ensure your education reflects the top hiring priorities and needs of leading businesses. If you are interested in advancing your business career or exploring new job opportunities in a variety of fields, including banking, financial services, purchasing, and information technology, consider the online Bachelor of Science in Accounting degree program. Graduates may pursue entry-level positions in the accounting industry, including tax preparation firms and payroll departments. Courses cover accounting principles including new tax laws, financial statements, balance sheets, asset management, inventory analysis, accounting software, and cost-volume-profit analysis. Choose a degree concentration in auditing-forensic accountancy, managerial accountancy, public accountancy, or tax accountancy. The Bachelor of Science in Accounting is just one of the Purdue Global business programs accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), which demonstrates that Purdue Global has met standards of business education established by ACBSP that promote teaching excellence and continuous quality improvement.
Request More Information »Topics include how to detect, recognize, and prevent specific types of fraud committed against organizations and individuals. Combine your accounting and finance skills with law and investigative techniques to judge whether an activity is illegal. Graduates may work with law enforcement or lawyers, serving as an expert witness during trials.
Request More Information »Management accountants (also called cost, managerial, industrial, corporate, or private accountants) record and analyze financial information. This process includes strategic planning and budgeting, performance evaluation, and both cost and asset management. Management accountants are also responsible for financial report preparation, financial analyses, cost accounting, and more.
Request More Information »Review how to handle auditing, tax, and consulting for corporations, governments, nonprofit organizations, or individuals. Concentration topics include comparisons with financial accounting, basic cost accounting terminology and principles, cost classification, manufacturing of inventories, and more.
Request More Information »Study auditing, tax laws, and consulting for corporations, governments, nonprofit organizations, and individuals. Concentration topics include comparisons with financial accounting, basic cost accounting terminology and principles, cost classification, manufacturing of inventories, and more.
Request More Information »At Purdue Global’s School of Business and Information Technology, our goal is to prepare you with the career skills that could heighten your effectiveness in your current role. We understand that a single unit or lesson on “people skills” is not enough to prepare you for the demands of the business world. That’s why our curriculum includes skill-building exercises and instruction focusing on topics such as leadership, teamwork, negotiation, professionalism, networking, and more. Personalize your degree by choosing a concentration that best fits your desired career path. Choose from human resources, sales management, retail management, and more. The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration is just one of the Purdue Global business programs accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), which demonstrates that Purdue Global has met standards of business education established by ACBSP that promote teaching excellence and continuous quality improvement.
Request More Information »If you would like to pursue a career as a financial analyst who assesses the economic performance of companies and industries for firms and institutions with money to invest, consider this concentration.
Request More Information »Consider the human resources concentration if your desired position requires a thorough understanding of employment practices, personnel administration, employee training, compensation, and benefits.* The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) has acknowledged that the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in human resources fully aligns with SHRM’s HR Curriculum Guidebook and Templates.
Request More Information »If you are interested in studying how to address the broad spectrum of security and business continuity threats, including breaches in information security; accounting fraud; violations of municipal, state, and federal regulations; and destruction of physical premises or assets, consider this career focus area.
Request More Information »Choose the information systems management concentration if you are interested in managing systems development, including controlling the life expectancy of systems, and stakeholder expectations within organizations and government agencies.
Request More Information »The investment concentration is designed to expose you to concepts and methodologies used in portfolio management and securities analysis. You will study the importance of analyzing trends in capital markets and the global economy as well as how legislation, regulations, and principles of practices impact decisions made in the securities industry. This program covers topics that could help you pursue a professional financial designation including Charted Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) or Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA).*
Request More Information »If you are interested in studying the business process management model, effective strategies for human resource management, and the concepts and principles involved in analyzing and implementing a marketing strategy, consider this concentration.
Request More Information »If you would like to pursue employment or career advancement in firms that emphasize the sale and marketing of products and services to consumers, businesses, and industries, consider this concentration.
Request More Information »Choose the new media/Internet marketing concentration if you are interested in studying digital media marketing including social networking, search engine and email marketing, digital customer data, and electronic customer relationship management systems.
Request More Information »If you are interested in studying management techniques as they apply to information systems, operations, and supply chains, and examining the basics of financial statement analysis, consider this concentration.
Request More Information »Consider the project management concentration if your desired position requires you to oversee elements of a project by defining the project’s goals, creating a plan, monitoring progress, and closing out the project when completed.
Request More Information »As the real estate market rebounds, so may career opportunities for professionals with the right skills and training. The real estate concentration teaches the foundations of real estate, including sales, market analysis, finance, ethics, law, and more. Courses could help prepare you to sit for national real estate or broker license exams.
Request More Information »If you would like to pursue a career as a risk management analyst who oversees programs to minimize risks and losses that might arise from financial transactions and business operations, consider this career focus area.
Request More Information »If you are interested in analyzing consumer behavior, exploring techniques for successful salesforce management, and developing a deeper understanding of team dynamics, consider this concentration.
Request More Information »This concentration is designed to expose you to the key processes of supply chain management and logistics including the planning and management of all activities involved in sourcing and procurement, conversion, and logistics management as well as the information systems needed to coordinate these activities. You will develop an understanding of the procurement, maintenance, and transportation of materials, facilities, and personnel, and apply quantitative and qualitative managerial methods applicable to global supply chain management.
Request More Information »Have a keen business sense and a desire to help clients manage their assets wisely? The wealth management concentration offers you a broad background in techniques and strategies to help you pursue opportunities in financial planning, risk management and insurance, professional selling, corporate finance, and investments.
Request More Information »Cloud computing enables disruptive new business technologies every day, from chatbots to artificial intelligence (AI) to applied machine learning and blockchain. With an online bachelor’s degree in cloud computing and solutions, you’ll be prepared to provide more of what organizations need to develop, innovate, and complete their cloud transformation. Gain relevant, practical skills through hands-on learning and virtual IT labs, and apply classroom concepts to real-world cloud computing challenges.
Request More Information »The Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice is designed to provide you with a solid foundation in criminal justice and a broad liberal arts education to help prepare you for a new career or advancement within the field. The web-based baccalaureate program is taught by faculty who bring years of experience in the criminal justice field and help you build your professional skills and knowledge in many areas, including these concentrations: crime scene investigation, forensic psychology, homeland security, juvenile justice, and law enforcement.
Request More Information »Study techniques for locating, collecting, and analyzing crime scene evidence used in courts of law. Identify boundaries of a crime scene and review the principles of searching the crime scene for specific types of evidence, identifiable forensic material, and other items of evidentiary value. As a graduate, you could pursue a crime investigation position in a law enforcement organization.
Request More Information »Focus on enhancing your ability to identify and interact with mentally ill individuals, intervene in crisis situations, and understand the impact of crime on its victims and the community. As a graduate, you could pursue positions within police departments and law enforcement agencies, as well as opportunities in social services and the judicial system.
Request More Information »Examine the roots of terrorism, response methods to weapons of mass destruction and other disaster incidents, crisis negotiation, and conflict resolution. The program is designed to help prepare criminal justice professionals, military personnel, or businesspeople for new opportunities in the field of criminal justice, especially with multinational corporations.
Request More Information »Focus on the unique needs of youth in today’s justice system. Examine sentencing, risk and needs assessment, psychology, intervention/diversion/prevention programs, communication and relationship building, case management, and more.
Request More Information »Examine the roles, responsibilities, issues, and trends related to contemporary law enforcement organizations. Explore evidence and proof. Study trial proceedings, constitutional concepts, and criminal case law. As a graduate, you could pursue advanced positions within police departments and other law enforcement agencies.
Request More Information »Data breaches, cyberattacks, compromised personal information: these are some of the challenges companies, governments, and citizens face every day. Perdue University Global’s Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity is a rigorous program designed to help you master the fundamentals of cybersecurity by applying industry-accepted and emerging practices to solve real-world security problems. Upon completion of the program, you will be able to evaluate security trends, recognize best practices, and understand IT security products and threats. Some career opportunities associated with this degree include: security analyst, network systems security administrator, security policy analyst, and more.
Request More Information »This online bachelor’s degree builds on the foundations of early childhood development best practices while also preparing you to become a leader in the early childhood field. Graduates can pursue opportunities in many different arenas, from operating or owning their own early childhood program to managing an early childhood agency or organization.
Request More Information »The recovery of the American economy is expected to produce greater opportunities for careers in the financial sector. Purdue Global’s Bachelor of Science in Finance is a rigorous program designed to help you gain technical knowledge and skills in a wide range of financial areas, and to develop an understanding of the factors that influence financial decision making. As a student, you’ll have opportunities to grow and apply your critical-thinking skills to find solutions to a variety of financial problems. The curriculum covers subjects such as financial planning, corporate finance, banking, insurance, real estate, financial markets, and investment management. Available concentrations include: investments, wealth management, insurance, real estate, general finance, and an accelerated Master of Science in Finance (MSF) option. Some career opportunities associated with this degree include entry-level positions such as financial planner, portfolio manager, financial analyst, and more.
Request More Information »Develop skills and knowledge in finance in order to smoothly transition into the Master of Science in Finance program at Purdue Global. Courses focus on portfolio management, risk management, financial planning, and managerial economics.
Request More Information »Take elective courses a la carte to get a taste of different finance areas such as real estate, investments, insurance, and wealth management. You can develop basic knowledge and skills related to multiple facets of the financial industry.
Request More Information »Develop skills relevant to portfolio management and investment analysis.* You will learn how to assess decision-making approaches and techniques and apply them to financial situations. You will also study various investment alternatives, such as derivatives and mutual funds, and risk management techniques necessary to optimize an investment portfolio.
Request More Information »Develop the skills relevant to real estate sales and the real estate industry and apply them to various financial situations. You will learn to apply concepts and ideas directly related to the national real estate licensing examination.
Request More Information »Develop skills relevant to wealth management, portfolio management, and financial planning. You will learn to apply concepts related to wealth management and portfolio management relative to the financial industry. Risk management concepts are presented in terms of a healthy investment portfolio.
Request More Information »Purdue Global is recognized by the U.S. Fire Administration as an official Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) institution. The Bachelor of Science in Fire and Emergency Management program closely follows the FESHE curriculum model and is designed for emergency services personnel who want to increase their administrative and management knowledge as well as occupational and life safety awareness. Faculty with years of experience in fire and emergency management help students prepare to face new challenges in the field, including technology, human resource management, and fiscal responsibility. This degree could help position you for advancement opportunities that may include chief and mid-level fire service personnel, emergency planner, or emergency program manager and director, depending on your prior work experience. At Purdue Global, we believe in your talent and that you can drive change through your hard work and new degree to help you improve your marketability and pursue greater opportunities.
Request More Information »Earn your bachelor’s degree to pursue or enhance a career in fire services. Purdue Global is recognized by the U.S. Fire Administration as an official Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) institution. The program’s curriculum closely follows the FESHE model and includes analytical approaches to fire protection and investigation, the role of the fire service within the community, and the technical, legal, and social aspects of arson. Faculty with years of experience in fire science can help fire service professionals develop enhanced skills and a broad spectrum of knowledge in the field of fire science. Courses are taught online, giving students the flexibility to study on their schedule.
Request More Information »Purdue Global’s Bachelor of Science in Health Care Administration is designed to provide you with a solid foundation in the core disciplines of health care administration and management. Purdue Global’s Bachelor of Science in Health Care Administration could help prepare you to serve as a health care professional and to pursue supervisory roles industry-wide. Insurance companies, hospitals, long-term care facilities, public health agencies, outpatient facilities, doctors’ offices, and many other employment settings may need college-educated professionals to run their day-to-day operations.
Request More Information »Purdue Global’s online Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management offers a solid foundation in planning, designing, managing, and evaluating electronic health information and data systems. The program is designed for students who are either looking for a fast-track program and have successfully completed a Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM)-approved Associate of Applied Science in Health Information Technology program, or are looking for a four-year program. The comprehensive curriculum focuses on information systems and technology for health care, management of health information, advanced reimbursement methodology, advanced health informatics, and organizational development for health care. You’ll learn from industry-experienced instructors who are committed to your academic and career success. The program also includes an externship component that provides on-the-job experience at a hospital or health care facility.
Request More Information »Helping improve the quality of people’s lives is more than a worthwhile calling—it could be a very wise career decision. Purdue Global’s Bachelor of Science in Health Science online degree program is designed to help prepare you to pursue a wide variety of employment opportunities in health care—and health science—related industries. Examine the principles of healthy living, and study to acquire the administrative, ethical, and professional skills to pursue leadership positions across the spectrum of health care.
Request More Information »The bachelor’s degree in human services is designed to prepare you for the many challenges encountered in today’s society. Courses offer a mix of human services knowledge, including administrative skills and child and family welfare, and criminal justice topics, such as juvenile justice and domestic violence. This program adheres to the curriculum standards of the Council of Standards in Human Service Education and fulfills the educational requirements to sit for the Human Services—Board Certified Practitioner (HS-BCPTM) exam offered by the Center for Credentialing & Education.
Request More Information »The objective of this online degree program is to help prepare you to pursue career advancement in information technology by providing you with the knowledge, communication skills, critical thinking skills, creative skills, and technical competencies relevant to the modern workplace. If you are interested in starting or advancing your technology career, the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology program could help you meet your career goals. In addition, you can personalize your degree by choosing a concentration that best fits your desired career path.
Request More Information »In this concentration, you can choose from advanced electives in diverse areas such as certified ethical hacking, CISSP, application development, project management, and information system security.
Request More Information »Consider the information security and assurance concentration if your desired position requires you to investigate system vulnerabilities and implement solutions that provide protection against security attacks.
Request More Information »If you would like to pursue infrastructure design opportunities that require you to design and troubleshoot networks, consider this concentration.
Request More Information »Developing software is a 360-degree process that involves both front-end and back-end design and coding. In today’s world, software development encompasses standalone applications, web development, and smartphone and mobile development. Our programming and software development concentration spans all of these domains and allows you to focus on the following programming language strands: C#, Java, or a combination of PHP, Javascript, HTML5, and CSS for web development. This concentration consists of four courses that cover software development concepts and feature in-depth exercises related to various language strands, one course on SQL, and one course on software development methodology that allows you to develop a finished software product.
Request More Information »The Bachelor of Science in Legal Support and Services provides a solid foundation in legal theory and practice, offering you a broad-based knowledge of the law required by many professions both inside and outside the legal field.* The program offers specialized elective options that allow you to customize your education, including a concentration in paralegal studies.
Request More Information »This degree program is a sound first step if you are interested in beginning a career associated with the legal field. More and more, legal staff and support service professionals are being hired beyond the doors of law firms; positions may be available in corporations, insurance firms, consulting firms, and health care institutions.
Request More Information »Perdue University Global understands that it is important to develop a variety of skills and basic knowledge of your chosen field. That is why Perdue University Global offers you the chance to choose a combination of courses from a number of disciplines in the Bachelor of Science in Liberal Studies degree program. This program is unique because it gives you the opportunity to transfer previously earned credits from an accredited college or university, or design a program of study based on a sequence of selected elective courses. Simply stated, Perdue University Global lets you decide what you want to study. It is the power of choice. At Perdue University Global, you can pursue your education goals and develop the confidence and knowledge to help drive change in your life and open the door to new career opportunities.
Request More Information »Developing specialized skills in a specific area of liberal studies may set you apart from other applicants in today's competitive job market. Customize your curriculum with electives designed to prepare you with the knowledge and skills to lead others in diverse settings. Courses examine organizational behavior, conflict management and team dynamics, strategic communication, and leadership in practice.
Request More Information »A Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree could help registered nurses (RNs) seek broader professional responsibilities and career opportunities. If you are an RN and want to advance your career, Perdue University Global’s online Bachelor of Science in Nursing completion program could help you pursue new opportunities in specialized nursing and nursing management.* Study to enhance your critical thinking skills and clinical judgment to better meet the demands of patient care while you prepare for your future in nursing. The baccalaureate degree in nursing at Perdue University Global is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (www.aacn.nche.edu/ccne-accreditation).
Request More Information »At Purdue Global, you can prepare online to pursue a career in an essential health science field—nutrition. Study values, research methods, and applications that will help you prepare for a range of life science occupations. Apply the principles of healthy living in education and study to acquire administrative, ethical, and professional skills valuable in leadership positions throughout the health care field.
Request More Information »Students can prepare for a career assisting those who suffer from substance abuse with a recognized degree by a national leader in the industry.* Purdue Global is an NAADAC-approved education provider, and graduates will have met the coursework requirements to sit for the National Certified Addiction Counselor (NCAC), Level I and II certification exams.
Request More Information »Students can gain foundational skills that demonstrate their ability to address behavior, solve social problems, and foster relationships between individuals, families, or people in the community. The Behavior Analyst Certification Board, Inc. (BACB®) has verified the program’s course sequence as meeting the coursework requirements for eligibility to take the Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst® (BCaBA®) examination.
Request More Information »Students can broaden their knowledge of the principles of psychology as they relate to business and organizational settings. Our program provides students with foundational knowledge that prepares them to seek a variety of human resource roles in business, government, and nonprofit organizations.
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