Communication is key to your success. The value of exceptional communication skills in the corporate setting can't be underestimated. In fact, a company's or organization's performance can be directly tied to its ability to effectively communicate, both internally and externally. If you are looking for comprehensive knowledge of business communication and the how to strategically manage this valuable resource, this degree specialization is for you.

Laying the groundwork for excellence. The ability to compete in the fast-moving, creative arena of sales and marketing requires core competency in effective marketing strategies, consumer habits, e-commerce, best business practices, and managing sales forces. This specialization gives you the competitive edge by providing both broad knowledge and practical experience in sales and marketing theory and techniques along with a comprehensive foundation in business communication.

Success, by the numbers. If you want to break into the fast-growing field of accounting but lack the fundamental knowledge and technical skills necessary to excel, this program specialization is for you! This degree will prepare you for professional certification as a Certified Public Accountant and expand your opportunities to work in a variety of positions both in and outside the traditional role of preparing, analyzing and verifying financial documents. These include budget analysis, financial and investment planning, information technology consulting and even limited legal services.

Protect your most valuable asset. Every savvy business leader knows that his/her success hinges on providing its customers – both internal and external – with a high level of service that surpasses their expectations. Customer service is essential to not only retain existing customers but grow a business. Those skilled in customer care bring value to their organizations and will find that their talents are in high demand across all channels. JIU created its BBA in Customer Care Management degree program to provide you with a solid foundation in business fundamentals (finance, accounting, organizational communication, and management, etc.) while exposing you to the specific knowledge and practical techniques needed to excel in the customer service arena.

High stakes, big rewards. Understanding the basic principles of corporate finance and acquiring the skills to put theory into practice is a highly valued in any business setting. If the lucrative world of corporate finance is in your sights, our flexible, project-based degree program will put you on the path to success.

Get where you want to go. Sometimes the basics just aren't enough – especially in the highly competitive business world. This degree program will provide you with a working knowledge of areas identified by you as important to your career path. JIU's exceptional BBA in General Business is deliberately flexible to meet the diverse needs of our students.

Health care is one of today's fastest–growing industries. Do you have the business skills necessary to advance in this dynamic, competitive field? If you have an associate's degree or certification in health care and are looking to expand your horizons by moving into a management or supervisory role in a hospital or private practice, the JIU Bachelor's Degree in Health Care Management is just the ticket to get you there. The JIU program offers you a market-relevant combination of a comprehensive business education along with real-world, health care focused applications. You learn management and foundational business skills that will help you move forward in the health care industry and be one step ahead of your competition.

Tapping your creative talents. Despite having their own distinct business functions, sales and marketing often work interdependently to meet and exceed corporate objectives. In this degree specialization, you will study the foundations of both of these areas to gain a depth of relevant knowledge of each.

If you have attained a technical certificate or associate's degree in a technical area and you now want to expand your horizons and move into management in your chosen field, this program is for you. This degree specialization will build on your existing knowledge by developing key managerial skills, including basic accounting and finance, interpersonal- and technology-based communications, ethical leadership, project management, and quality control.

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 in the field of professional communication, this program is for you! In this specialization, you will study key principles and practices critical to establish a communications-oriented small business and position it for growth.

Become the leader you were meant to be. 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 principles of strong leadership and stewardship and arm them with the most effective strategies to resolve conflict and affect positive change.

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.

An unstoppable combination. A core competency in business communications paired with comprehensive strategic project management knowledge will undoubtedly give you the competitive edge in today's global project-oriented marketplace. This degree program will you equip you with tangible communications strategies and expertise for leadership in business while providing you with critical management skills to optimize performance throughout any project life cycle.

Become the leader you were meant to be. 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 principles of strong leadership and stewardship and arm them with the most effective strategies to resolve conflict and affect positive change.

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.

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. The degree in Global Enterprise Management degree program gives you a comprehensive arsenal of techniques, strategies and practical skills necessary to manage a multinational venture.

Secure a better future. The four ISM courses in our specialization are designed to provide realistic recommendations for improving the information security of an organization. In addition to providing background on the growing need for and issues associated with information security, these courses will help students develop practical information security programs that include the people, process and technology components essential to any effective management program. The courses also provide students with practical experience in risk assessment and management, business continuity planning, and incident response from an information security management perspective. If you have a keen interest in information security yet need a comprehensive degree program to hone your leadership and business management skills, this degree program is for you.

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 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.

The customer comes first. 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 program 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. Our core curriculum in business, ethics and leadership fundamentals provides the perfect foundation for this highly-valued specialization.

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 degree 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 core curriculum.

Mastering the project. Today's competitive global marketplace requires advanced business knowledge, making an advanced degree 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.

Health care is one of today's fastest–growing industries. Do you have the business skills necessary to advance in this dynamic, competitive field? If you're seeking a leadership role in health care, you need a quality advanced degree to gain a competitive edge in the marketplace. The JIU degree in Health Care Management can help you get there. JIU's program offers you a market-relevant combination of a comprehensive business education along with real-world, health care focused applications. You study management, telemedicine, emerging technologies and strategies, how to lead mixed-profession health care teams and strategic management. The program provides the skill sets that will help you move forward in the health care industry.