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The Master of Arts in Integrated Marketing Communications program at St. Bonaventure University Online shows students how to strategically align marketing efforts to build positive and lasting relationships with consumers in the participation age.

Our online Master of Arts in Strategic Leadership program, which fuses business, journalism, mass communication, education, and arts and sciences, provides a learning experience encompassing the role of leadership. Students learn a leadership mindset, principles and practices of effective leadership, and other areas of improvement in the discipline.

The online MBA from St. Bonaventure University prepares students to achieve success for the greater good and the bottom line.  This program is a catalyst for achieving personal and professional success for graduates.  Courses develop skills and insights that help students develop technical and professional knowledge and skills.  You will also learn to make morally and ethically sound decisions. 

Students can follow the general MBA program or choose from tracks in:

• Accounting 
• Finance
• Marketing

The online MBA with a concentration in Accounting program is designed for individuals interested in increasing their positions in taxation and accounting.  The curriculum teaches cutting-edge business, accounting, and leadership skills, helping students apply them to complex business issues in the real world.  In addition, courses help you understand global business activities, analyze the financial performance and outlook of organizations, and gain proficiency in the areas of financial reporting, management control, auditing, and taxation.  Graduates are prepared to make ethically sound financial decisions that will help their organizations move forward and to guide an organization’s strategic direction.

The online MBA with a concentration in Business Analytics program is designed to meet the need for professionals who understand how to collect and analyze the growing amount of data in businesses.  Courses prepare you to inform strategic business initiatives and guide operational decision-making with data.  Students also learn to acquire, select, and analyze data to make managerial decisions; build models to predict customer responses using customer databases; and design and communicate quantitative and qualitative data to a broad range of audiences.  You will develop best practices in project management using industry standard software and tools and learn how to use financial tools to improve business outcomes. 

Graduates are prepared to use data to:

• Drive better customer insights
• Improve operational performance
• Optimize business processes
• Help business development
• Learn about the global business environment

The online MBA with a concentration in Finance from St. Bonaventure University provides students with strong technical and leadership skills.  The program helps students learn to build, manage, and support strong financial teams.  You will gain advanced financial knowledge and leadership confidence to help people and companies achieve their financial goals.  In addition, students will:

• Advance their technical skills
• Apply microeconomic theory to solve complex problems
• Explore critical behavioral biases
• Improve decision-making
• Lead more effectively

Courses prepare students to lead with influence and ethics, to understand how emotions can influence decision-making, and to achieve diverse financial outcomes.

The online MBA with a concentration in Marketing helps students stand out as leaders and innovators in the competitive marketing field by blending your creativity with proven marketing strategies.  You will also learn about modern tools that will help you achieve your company’s business objectives.  The curriculum is designed to teach marketing plans that drive business success through a personalized curriculum and interactions with faculty, helping you cultivate strong ethical judgment, advanced business skills, and interdisciplinary knowledge.  Courses teach knowledge and skills in strategic decision-making, help students understand the implications for marketing strategy, and gain the competence and confidence needed to move up the marketing ranks.  You will graduate with a global mindset, ready to face multinational businesses and impact international marketing.

Business leaders today seek out talented data analysts. With this online Master of Science in Business Analytics, you will position yourself for success in high-demand roles in business.

No matter your undergraduate background, this online Business Analytics degree program is designed to prepare you to work with big data. The skills you gain will allow you to provide insights and help with decision making in your organization. Coursework provides real-world examples of information analysis through data warehousing, business intelligence, and expert advice.

Some of the classes included in this degree are:

• Data Visualization
• Predictive Analytics
• Prescriptive Analytics
• Business Ethics
• Introduction to Programming

St. Bonaventure University offers an MS in Education / Adolescence Education for those with a baccalaureate degree. Graduates of this secondary education program leave with certification to teach in grades 7 – 12 in New York.

Considered a hybrid program, courses are online with field experiences completed in each student’s local area. The online secondary education program imparts knowledge and skills in assessment, pedagogy, curriculum, and more.

The university offers teacher certification in several areas. Students can choose from STEM subjects such as mathematics, biology, chemistry, and physics. Options within the liberal arts include English, Spanish, and social studies. Core courses include:

• Child abuse prevention
• Cultural diversity workshop
• Harassment, bullying, and cyberbullying
• Safe schools workshop

St. Bonaventure University designed its MS in Education / Birth to Grade 12 Literacy for certified teachers. The program includes an in-person or online summer practicum in reading and literacy.

Students can opt for dual certification in Literacy Education. With this online reading and literacy education, students can work in a variety of roles, including:

• Reading specialist
• Literary coach
• K-12 literacy certified classroom teacher

This online reading and literacy program includes professional field experience. Graduates gain the knowledge and skills to assess and diagnose reading abilities. 

St. Bonaventure’s MS in Education / Educational Leadership builds transformational leaders—Leaders trained in critical reflection committed to improving situations for all students.

The online education administration program prepares future leaders through dynamic leadership strategies, reflection, and critical inquiry. Graduates leave as competent leaders who have:

• The abilities and knowledge to facilitate the development and implementation of a school’s vision as an education administration leader
• The skills to promote a positive school culture by providing an effective instructional program
• The ability to manage operations and resources to promote a safe, efficient, and effective learning environment
• The knowledge to help students succeed by responding to the larger social, economic, political, legal, and cultural context

The MS in Education / Inclusive Special Education from St. Bonaventure meets the needs of diverse learners. This online special education program imparts critical reflection along with a dedication to improving opportunities for all students. 

Important values within this program include creating inclusive communities that see diversity as a strength. Graduates leave with the knowledge and skills to meet the needs of a full range of exceptionalities within students, including:

• Students with disabilities
• English language learners
• Students subjected to trauma
• Gifted students

 Throughout the online special education program, you will learn advanced collaboration methods, assistive technologies, and how to design supportive environments. All this leads to meeting the social, behavioral, and emotional needs of learners.

For those wanting to work as a licensed school counselor, look at St Bonaventure University’s Master of Science in Education / School Counseling. Graduates develop their careers based on their compassion for students in need.

The online school counseling coursework and in-field practice prepare learners to support students in their development from primary through high school. The goals of the program include the abilities to:

• Establish strong professional foundations
• Cultivate a spirit of service
• Develop deeper human perspectives

You will learn from a like-minded community of people committed to making a difference. You will develop your counseling style and personal philosophy in P-12 classrooms. Graduates contribute to a greater community impact through their school counseling work.

The MS in Education / Clinical Mental Health Counseling from St. Bonaventure University helps graduates make their passion for assisting others into their career. The program specifically prepares graduates for the licensed professional counselor exam.

The engaging online educational psychology curriculum and in-field practice teaches students to help others to accomplish their goals and overcome personal challenges. Counseling is targeted toward groups, families, and individuals.

Graduates work towards having a positive community impact. Key concepts within this educational psychology program include:

• Establishing strong professional foundations
• Cultivating the spirit of service
• Developing human perspectives