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We reserve the right to append or otherwise modify this privacy policy at any time so please re-visit this page periodically to check for updates. You will be deemed to have been made aware of, and will be subject to, the changes to the privacy policy after such notice has been posted except in the case where you have opted to have your information removed as set forth below.

Who We Are

The Institute for Professional Development (IPD) (including affiliates providing services on our behalf) is an organization that provides comprehensive marketing services, in addition to other services, for our client colleges and universities. IPD is committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected. We therefore want to inform you what information we collect, how it is used, and how you can contact us to modify or remove your information. Please note, however, that a request to modify or remove your information will only modify or remove your information from our list. We are not responsible for the use any other organizations may make of the information once it has been transferred as set forth below and you will need to contact such entity(ies) to have your information modified or removed from their database.

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We can be reached by telephone at 602-557-1688, or via email at privacypolicy@ipd.org.

Information We Collect

For each visitor to our Web page, our Web server automatically recognizes certain non-personally identifiable information including, but not limited to, your domain name and IP address.

In addition, we collect personally identifiable information that is volunteered by you, including but not limited to your contact information (e.g. mailing address, email addresses, telephone numbers, etc.), educational experience, and/or degree programs of interest.

How We Use This Information

The information we collect is used by us for various purposes, including contacting you for marketing purposes, to inform you about our client colleges' and universities' educational offerings, and in order to make modifications to our site to enhance your user experience.

In addition, from time to time, we make the information collected available to other organizations, including but not limited to other colleges or universities whose products or services we think you might find interesting.

Sale of Assets/Acquisition of IPD

If IPD sells assets or IPD is acquired or merged with another entity, you agree that IPD may provide to such entity all information that you have provided that is related to that part of our business that was sold to or merged with the other entity without obtaining your further consent.

Governing Law

IPD is a United States corporation with its principal place of business located in Arizona. By using this site, you agree that the interpretation and enforcement of this policy shall be governed by the laws of the state of Arizona without regards to its conflicts of law provisions.

Our Security Measures

We will take commercially reasonable measures to secure and store your information to protect against the loss, misuse, and alteration of information under our control. Although we will utilize such measures, we do not guarantee you against the loss, misuse, or alteration of your information.

Children's Privacy

We are very sensitive to the issue of children's privacy. Our site(s) are neither developed for, nor directed at children under 13 years of age. If you believe your child has provided us with personal information or registered at one of our sites, and you would like to have this information removed, please contact us.

If you have any questions about any of these practices, please let us know by contacting us at 602-557-1688, or via email at privacypolicy@ipd.org.

November 1, 2008

The Associate Degree in Accounting (ASA) will provide students with the fundamental skills needed for entry level accounting positions. Students learn the basic knowledge needed to become professional accountants. This program will provide an excellent foundation for those who anticipate pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business.

The Associate Degree in Accounting (ASA) will provide students with the fundamental skills needed for entry level accounting positions. Students learn the basic knowledge needed to become professional accountants. This program will provide an excellent foundation for those who anticipate pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business.

The Associate degree in Business (ASB) program consists of 62 credits of course work which includes both business and liberal arts curricula. The major in business at Indiana Wesleyan University is designed either to be a degree in general business, or to provide a foundation for completion of a baccalaureate degree in a business-related field. The courses in the program relate theory to practice. Instructional methods include lectures, seminars, workshop activities, simulations and business case studies.

The Associate degree in Business Online (ASBO) program consists of 62 credits of course work which includes both business and liberal arts curricula. The major in business at Indiana Wesleyan University is designed either to be a degree in general business, or to provide a foundation for completion of a baccalaureate degree in a business-related field. The courses in the program relate theory to practice. Instructional methods include lectures, seminars, workshop activities, simulations and business case studies.

The associate degree in computer information technology (CIT) program consists of 62 credits of course work that includes both computer and liberal arts courses. Our graduates are not only able to manipulate computer systems, but also possess the critical thinking, communication and problem solving skills expected in today's competitive job market. If one is interested in a bachelor's degree in business information systems or another Indiana Wesleyan University business degree, he or she may apply previous course work and take ASCIT courses to meet the 62 credit hours required to enter the bachelor degree program.

The Associate's Degree in Computer Information Technology Online (ASTO) program consists of 62 credits of course work that includes both computer and liberal arts courses. Our graduates are not only able to manipulate computer systems, but also possess the critical thinking, communication and problem solving skills expected in today's competitive job market. If one is interested in a bachelor's degree in business information systems or another Indiana Wesleyan University business degree, he or she may apply previous course work and take ASCIT courses to meet the 62 credit hours required to enter the bachelor degree program.

The Associate degree in Criminal Justice (ASCJ) program consists of 62 credits of course work which includes both criminal justice and liberal arts curricula. This degree program is designed specifically to prepare working adults to enter or advance in the fields of criminal justice and homeland security or to provide a foundation for completion of a baccalaureate degree in Criminal Justice or a business-related field. The courses in the program relate theory to practice. Instructional methods include lectures, seminars, workshop activities, simulations and business case studies.

The Associate degree in Criminal Justice Online (ASCJO) program consists of 62 credits of course work which includes both criminal justice and liberal arts curricula. This degree program is designed specifically to prepare working adults to enter or advance in the fields of criminal justice and homeland security or to provide a foundation for completion of a baccalaureate degree in Criminal Justice or a business-related field. The courses in the program relate theory to practice. Instructional methods include lectures, seminars, workshop activities, simulations and business case studies.

The Bachelor degree in Accounting (BSA) is an academic program designed for working professionals interested in completing a baccalaureate degree focusing on accounting theory, taxation and auditing. The core program focuses on accounting theory, analytical skills, practical application and problem solving. Also addressed in the program are accounting, taxation and auditing issues faced by management of sole proprietorships, partnerships, corporations and non-profit entities. Other topics in the core program include: economics, business law and strategic planning. In all, the accounting curriculum is designed to provide working business professionals with skills and knowledge necessary to transition into or advance within the general field of accounting.

The Bachelor degree in Accounting Online (BSAO) is an academic program designed for working professionals interested in completing a baccalaureate degree focusing on accounting theory, taxation and auditing. The core program focuses on accounting theory, analytical skills, practical application and problem solving. Also addressed in the program are accounting, taxation and auditing issues faced by management of sole proprietorships, partnerships, corporations and non-profit entities. Other topics in the core program include: economics, business law and strategic planning. In all, the accounting curriculum is designed to provide working business professionals with skills and knowledge necessary to transition into or advance within the general field of accounting.

The Bachelor degree in Business Administration (BSBA) is an academic program designed for the working professional employed in a business or public organization. The curriculum is designed to enable graduates to deal effectively with an increasingly complex business environment. The program stresses skill development in the areas of management, decision-making, business communications, managerial accounting and finance, managerial economics and marketing. The emphasis in this program is on developing the quantitative skills necessary to be successful in the professional world.

The Bachelor degree in Business Administration Online (BSBAO) is an academic program designed for the working professional employed in a business or public organization. The curriculum is designed to enable graduates to deal effectively with an increasingly complex business environment. The program stresses skill development in the areas of management, decision-making, business communications, managerial accounting and finance, managerial economics and marketing. The emphasis in this program is on developing the quantitative skills necessary to be successful in the professional world.

The Bachelor degree in Business Information Systems (BSBIS) is an academic program designed for the working professional employed in a business or public organization. The curriculum enables graduates to assist and lead organizations in the planning, development and operation of information systems. Such systems are used to streamline and automate processes, to solve problems and to provide communication channels. Graduates of this program may find a number of different position opportunities including database administration, systems analyst, computer support analyst, or programmer-analyst. The program stresses skill development in the areas of analytical thinking, communication, programming and Web development. The emphasis in this program is in developing the quantitative skills necessary for successfully implementing computers and information systems in the modern business world.

The Bachelor degree in Business Information Systems Online (BSBISO) is an academic program designed for the working professional employed in a business or public organization. The curriculum enables graduates to assist and lead organizations in the planning, development and operation of information systems. Such systems are used to streamline and automate processes, to solve problems and to provide communication channels. Graduates of this program may find a number of different position opportunities including database administration, systems analyst, computer support analyst, or programmer-analyst. The program stresses skill development in the areas of analytical thinking, communication, programming and Web development. The emphasis in this program is in developing the quantitative skills necessary for successfully implementing computers and information systems in the modern business world.

The Bachelor degree in Criminal Justice (BSCJO) is designed to open opportunities and positions of leadership to those desiring to make this world a safer and more secure place for their fellow citizens. This program stresses development in the areas of homeland security, risk analysis and security, forensics, criminal law, and addiction theory. The Criminal Justice degree specifically focuses on sharpening the qualitative skills necessary to be successful in a professional environment.

The Bachelor degree in Criminal Justice Online (BSCJO) is designed to open opportunities and positions of leadership to those desiring to make this world a safer and more secure place for their fellow citizens. This program stresses development in the areas of homeland security, risk analysis and security, forensics, criminal law, and addiction theory. The Criminal Justice degree specifically focuses on sharpening the qualitative skills necessary to be successful in a professional environment.

The Bachelor degree in Management (BSM) is an academic program designed for the working professional employed in a business or public organization. This program stresses skill development in the areas of management, decision-making, organizational behavior, financial planning and control systems, negotiation and conflict resolution. The management degree specifically focuses on sharpening the qualitative skills necessary to be successful in a professional environment.

The major in marketing (BSMK) is an academic program designed for working professionals in a marketing or sales department, or for those desiring to move into these areas. This major is designed to prepare students to become more effective within a competitive marketing arena. It is centered on the core marketing function and includes marketing of products and services, sales, sales management issues, marketing communications and applied marketing research. While marketing is the core, the major also equips students with general business skills and a working understanding of fundamental economic, financial and general management principles.

The Bachelor's in Marketing Online (BSMK) is an academic program designed for working professionals in a marketing or sales department, or for those desiring to move into these areas. This major is designed to prepare students to become more effective within a competitive marketing arena. It is centered on the core marketing function and includes marketing of products and services, sales, sales management issues, marketing communications and applied marketing research. While marketing is the core, the major also equips students with general business skills and a working understanding of fundamental economic, financial and general management principles.

The Bachelor degree in Management Online (BSMO) is an academic program designed for the working professional employed in a business or public organization. This program stresses skill development in the areas of management, decision-making, organizational behavior, financial planning and control systems, negotiation and conflict resolution. The management degree specifically focuses on sharpening the qualitative skills necessary to be successful in a professional environment.

The Master of Business Administration (MBA) is a 42-credit hour program designed to meet the worldwide need for knowledgeable, principle-centered leadership of organizations. Intended to prepare managers as both economic and ethical leaders, the MBA program emphasizes the integration and application of knowledge. Students connect with business; the connection deepens and broadens as their programs proceed. New knowledge, skills, and tools quickly form the basis of leadership in business decision-making. To that end, the class structure deals with both the qualitative and quantitative skills required of today's managers. The MBA program emphasizes the acquisition of technical management skills within a peer group or management team context. Each course requires the adoption of an individual and cooperative approach to problem solving.

The Master of Business Administration in Accounting (MBA-ACC) is a 42-credit hour degree designed to meet the worldwide need for knowledgeable, principle-centered leadership of organizations. Intended to prepare managers as both economic and ethical leaders, the MBA program emphasizes the integration and application of knowledge. Students connect with business; the connection deepens and broadens as their programs proceed. New knowledge, skills, and tools quickly form the basis of leadership in business decision-making. To that end, the class structure deals with both the qualitative and quantitative skills required of today's managers. The MBA in Accounting emphasizes the acquisition of technical management skills within a peer group or management team context. Courses include Financial Statement Preparation and Analysis, Auditing and Fraud Detection, Business Structure and Taxes, and Accounting Information Systems and Control.

The Master of Business Administration in Health Care Management (MBA-HC) is a 42-credit hour degree designed to meet the worldwide need for knowledgeable, principle-centered leadership of organizations. Intended to prepare managers as both economic and ethical leaders, the MBA program emphasizes the integration and application of knowledge. Students connect with business; the connection deepens and broadens as their programs proceed. New knowledge, skills, and tools quickly form the basis of leadership in business decision-making. To that end, the class structure deals with both the qualitative and quantitative skills required of today's managers. The MBA in Health Care Management emphasizes the acquisition of technical management skills within a peer group or management team context. Courses include Health Care Systems, Health Care Policy, Health Care Finance, and Issues in Health Care.

The Master of Business Administration in Health Care Management (MBA-HR) is a 42-credit hour degree designed to meet the worldwide need for knowledgeable, principle-centered leadership of organizations. Intended to prepare managers as both economic and ethical leaders, the MBA program emphasizes the integration and application of knowledge. Students connect with business; the connection deepens and broadens as their programs proceed. New knowledge, skills, and tools quickly form the basis of leadership in business decision-making. To that end, the class structure deals with both the qualitative and quantitative skills required of today's managers. The MBA in Human Resource Management emphasizes the acquisition of technical management skills within a peer group or management team context. Courses include Human Resource Management, Compensation and Benefits, Employment Law, and Motivation and Training.

The Master of Business Administration Online (MBAO) is a 42-credit hour program designed to meet the worldwide need for knowledgeable, principle-centered leadership of organizations. Intended to prepare managers as both economic and ethical leaders, the MBA program emphasizes the integration and application of knowledge. Students connect with business; the connection deepens and broadens as their programs proceed. New knowledge, skills, and tools quickly form the basis of leadership in business decision-making. To that end, the class structure deals with both the qualitative and quantitative skills required of today's managers. The MBA program emphasizes the acquisition of technical management skills within a peer group or management team context. Each course requires the adoption of an individual and cooperative approach to problem solving. Written problem analysis is required throughout the program, as is the development of presentation skills.

The Master of Business Administration in Accounting (MBA-ACC) is a 42-credit hour degree designed to meet the worldwide need for knowledgeable, principle-centered leadership of organizations. Intended to prepare managers as both economic and ethical leaders, the MBA program emphasizes the integration and application of knowledge. Students connect with business; the connection deepens and broadens as their programs proceed. New knowledge, skills, and tools quickly form the basis of leadership in business decision-making. To that end, the class structure deals with both the qualitative and quantitative skills required of today's managers. The MBA in Accounting emphasizes the acquisition of technical management skills within a peer group or management team context. Courses include Financial Statement Preparation and Analysis, Auditing and Fraud Detection, Business Structure and Taxes, and Accounting Information Systems and Control.

The Master of Business Administration in Health Care Management Online (MBAO-HCM) is a 42-credit hour degree designed to meet the worldwide need for knowledgeable, principle-centered leadership of organizations. Intended to prepare managers as both economic and ethical leaders, the MBA program emphasizes the integration and application of knowledge. Students connect with business; the connection deepens and broadens as their programs proceed. New knowledge, skills, and tools quickly form the basis of leadership in business decision-making. To that end, the class structure deals with both the qualitative and quantitative skills required of H26acquisition of technical management skills within a peer group or management team context. Courses include Health Care Systems, Health Care Policy, Health Care Finance, and Issues in Health Care.

The Master of Science with a major in Management Online (MSMO) program is a 36-hour graduate program designed to develop or enhance the personal and technical management skills necessary for more effective functioning within the administrative arena in private business and public agencies. The curriculum is organized around the theme of "leadership," and courses offered expand on five essential elements. Understand the workings of the world both within and outside the organization. Envision the direction toward which the organization or group should move. Decide between any number of options how to solve problems and achieve goals. Mobilize individuals to work together toward a common end. The degree program is designed to enable students to apply increasingly sophisticated theoretical concepts to the solution of practical management problems. Courses include Human Resource Management, Compensation and Benefits, Employment Law, and Motivation and Training.

The Master of Science with a major in Management (MSM) program is a 36-hour graduate program designed to develop or enhance the personal and technical management skills necessary for more effective functioning within the administrative arena in private business and public agencies. The curriculum is organized around the theme of "leadership," and courses offered expand on five essential elements. Be a person of honesty and integrity. Understand the workings of the world both within and outside the organization. Envision the direction toward which the organization or group should move. Decide between any number of options how to solve problems and achieve goals. Mobilize individuals to work together toward a common end. The degree program is designed to enable students to apply increasingly sophisticated theoretical concepts to the solution of practical management problems.

The Master of Science in Management specialization in Accounting (MSM-ACC) is a 36-hour graduate program designed to develop or enhance the personal and technical management skills necessary for more effective functioning within the administrative arena in private business and public agencies. The curriculum is organized around the theme of "leadership," and courses offered expand on five essential elements. Understand the workings of the world both within and outside the organization. Envision the direction toward which the organization or group should move. Decide between any number of options how to solve problems and achieve goals. Mobilize individuals to work together toward a common end. The degree program is designed to enable students to apply increasingly sophisticated theoretical concepts to the solution of practical management problems. The MSM in Accounting emphasizes the acquisition of technical management skills within a peer group or management team context. Courses include Financial Statement Preparation and Analysis, Auditing and Fraud Detection, Business Structure and Taxes, and Accounting Information Systems and Control.

The Master of Science in Management specialization in Health Care Management (MSM-HC) is a 36-hour graduate program designed to develop or enhance the personal and technical management skills necessary for more effective functioning within the administrative arena in private business and public agencies. The curriculum is organized around the theme of "leadership," and courses offered expand on five essential elements. Understand the workings of the world both within and outside the organization. Envision the direction toward which the organization or group should move. Decide between any number of options how to solve problems and achieve goals. Mobilize individuals to work together toward a common end. The degree program is designed to enable students to apply increasingly sophisticated theoretical concepts to the solution of practical management problems. The MSM in Health Care Management emphasizes the acquisition of technical management skills within a peer group or management team context. Courses include Health Care Systems, Health Care Policy, Health Care Finance, and Issues in Health Care.

The Master of Science in Management specialization in Human Resource Management (MSM-HR) is a 36-hour graduate program designed to develop or enhance the personal and technical management skills necessary for more effective functioning within the administrative arena in private business and public agencies. The curriculum is organized around the theme of "leadership," and courses offered expand on five essential elements. Understand the workings of the world both within and outside the organization. Envision the direction toward which the organization or group should move. Decide between any number of options how to solve problems and achieve goals. Mobilize individuals to work together toward a common end. The MSM in Human Resource Management emphasizes the acquisition of technical management skills within a peer group or management team context. Courses include Human Resource Management, Compensation and Benefits, Employment Law, and Motivation and Training.

The Master of Science with a major in Management (MSM) program is a 36-hour graduate program designed to develop or enhance the personal and technical management skills necessary for more effective functioning within the administrative arena in private business and public agencies. The curriculum is organized around the theme of "leadership," and courses offered expand on five essential elements. Be a person of honesty and integrity. Understand the workings of the world both within and outside the organization. Envision the direction toward which the organization or group should move. Decide between any number of options how to solve problems and achieve goals. Mobilize individuals to work together toward a common end. The degree program is designed to enable students to apply increasingly sophisticated theoretical concepts to the solution of practical management problems.