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 | The Ken Blanchard College of Business at Grand Canyon University offers a wide range of graduate programs, which are grouped into two general categories: Master of Business Administration programs and Master of Leadership programs. All programs can be taken completely online. In some cases, programs can consist of a combination of online and ground courses. All programs are regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. The Master of Business Administration programs are also accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). |  |  The Master of Business Administration programs are designed to provide you with the business skills necessary to be an effective business manager. All programs include the MBA Core, a broad business curriculum that consists of courses that cover key areas such as Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Information Systems, Strategic Management, and the Quantitative Methods used for effective business decision-making. In addition to the MBA Core, you may choose a specific area of emphasis. Currently available emphasis areas are: • Accounting • Finance • General Management • Health Systems Management • Leadership • Management of Information Systems • Marketing • Six Sigma For all MBA programs, the Core program is 30 semester credits and the emphasis area is 9 credits, for a total of 39 credits. If you have not earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Business or do not meet the entrance requirements, you must take foundation courses in Accounting, Finance, Marketing, and Statistics to prepare you to enter the Core program, bringing the total number of credits to 51. | The Master of Science in Leadership degree is designed to provide you with the applied cognitive and behavioral skills to be an effective leader. All Master of Science in Leadership programs consist of a broad curriculum that covers three general areas: Leading Self, Leading Others, and Leading Organizations. Elements of Strategic Planning, Ethics, and Innovation are also included in the programs. In addition to the MSL Core, you may choose a specific area of emphasis. Currently available emphasis areas are: Leadership Disaster Preparedness and Crisis Management The Master of Science in Leadership Core courses total 27 semester credits, and the emphasis area is 9 credits, for a total of 36 semester credits. You must meet the University Graduate Admissions requirements. Foundational courses are not required. | | |