Bachelor's Degrees

Accounting
The Accounting program prepares students to become immediately involved with the complex financial reporting issues in today's business environment. Accounting is the means by which businesses communicate financial information to individuals, businesses, government agencies, and the public. This information system provides timely and reliable financial reports for decision making.

Students are taught by experienced academicians and practicing professionals who provide innovative and practical instructional methods. These methods help students achieve proficiency in the use of analytical techniques and in defining and solving accounting and management problems with emphasis on the accountant's social and ethical responsibility and the use of technology as an efficient accounting tool. Students are prepared for productive careers in private accounting, non-profit organizations, and public accounting. Students who have completed this program are eligible to sit for the CPA, CIA, or CMA exam.

Forensic Accounting
Forensic accounting is a specialized area of accounting that involves much more than traditional financial reporting. Our accounting program is designed to provide students with investigative skills and related skills necessary for opportunities in solving "white-collar" crimes.

Management
The Management program is designed to prepare students with the managerial competencies and critical analysis skills necessary to participate effectively in a dynamic and global business environment. Strategic thinking, operations management, and human resources are emphasized in the educational process.
Significant emphasis is directed towards accomplishing important business goals in a changing, global environment. Successful completion of this degree will prepare students who wish to pursue graduate studies as well as key management positions within business.

Small Business Entrepreneurship
The Small Business Act defines a small business as on that is "independently owned and operated and not dominant in its field of operation." This degree provides the important qualitative and quantitative skills needed for decision-making in the critical areas of starting a business, managing operations, managing growth, marketing, financial analysis, and managing financial and human resources. Students will acquire the necessary skills to be competent small business managers. This major provides students with excellent preparation to organize, own, manage, and assume the risks of a business.

Human Resource Management
This functional area within business plays a critical role in the formulation of an organization's strategies and programs related to its employees. More specifically, this specialization provides relevant knowledge and skills that will prepare students to work effectively on the many important people-related issues that exist within virtually all businesses. These issues include employee recruiting and staffing, training and development, the design of meaningful compensation and benefit plans, ensuring compliance with human resource laws and regulations, and instituting effective employee and labor relations practices within the organization.

The courses provided to you will be both conceptually and experientially oriented. In addition to providing a foundation for working in the human resources field, this area of specialization also prepares students for the Society for Human Resource Management certification program.

Finance
The Finance major provides an in-depth, conceptual, and practical education to our students to help further their employability and career goals. This is an innovative program which incorporates conceptual learning and best practice application. The educational foundation which is provided serves traditional students and adult students, and is offered in both an online and on ground format.
In addition to the development of important financial and analytical skills, key goals established for the Finance major include developing an understanding of relevant ethical and global issues, as well as an understanding of the critical interface between finance and other functional activities within business. This major incorporates innovative instructional methods and rigorous assessment in the overall educational process.

Management Information Systems
The Management Information Systems program prepares students with the technical and management skills necessary to manage information systems in an increasingly complex environment. The overall program begins with the teaching of basic skills and technical knowledge and leads to a highly sophisticated treatment of systems design and implementation and the management of technology.
The program emphasizes the ethical implications of information systems in society and commerce, the role they play in a global economy, and the interplay of information systems with other business disciplines. A graduating student will be prepared to take a position of responsibility immediately, or to pursue an advanced degree.

Marketing
Marketing is a dynamic and diverse discipline involving the promotion, pricing, distribution and development of products and services. Student with degrees in marketing work in both the for profit and non-profit sectors with consumers or other businesses. Advertising, public relations, sales, and marketing research are some of the general areas that employ marketing graduates in positions ranging from brand manager to advertising account manager. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment opportunities in marketing are expected to grow an average of 12% between 2006 and 2012.
Students will take courses covering a wide range of topics such as consumer behavior, market research, advertising and promotions, and marketing strategy, and they will have an opportunity to select marketing electives that reflect their particular area of interest. Upon finishing their coursework, marketing majors will have a solid foundation and be well prepared to start their career in marketing.


Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice
BS Criminal Justice - Whether seeking a new job in the criminal justice field, or seeking an opportunity for professional advancement, the Chancellor University Criminal Justice provides something for students at all levels. Students who have previously completed a course of study at an state certified police academy may qualify for block credit toward their degree.

Bachelor of Science, Health Services Management
BS Health Services Management - This program prepares students for a successful career as a manager in the health services field. Students gain a thorough background in the qualitative and quantitative skills needed for decision-making in the critical areas of healthcare management. Coursework covers the key areas of health services administration.

Bachelor of Science, Paralegal Education
BS Paralegal Education - This program prepares students to succeed in various positions in law firms, corporate counsel offices, government agencies, insurance companies and financial and non-profit institutions. Students gain the skills, knowledge and understanding of the legal system necessary to work closely with attorneys to effectively deliver services. Comprehensive coursework offers several concentrations.

Bachelor of Science, Public Administration
BS Public Administration - Public and nonprofit agencies represent one of the fastest-growing segments of our economy. One out of every seven persons in the total work force is employed by public and nonprofit agencies. Persons employed in the field of public administration work in Federal, state, and local government units, as well as law enforcement, medical care, educational and welfare agencies. Each year government and nonprofit agencies offer over 70,000 job opportunities for trained personnel. Persons entering the field of public administration can look forward to long, interesting and rewarding careers.