Western International University

The Master of Science degree in Accounting is designed to provide students with the academic background necessary to seek advanced positions in industry, government, and non-profit organizations, including companies doing business internationally. To ensure appropriate technical expertise, students will be exposed to courses such as: International Accounting, Advanced Auditing, Advanced Consolidation Accounting, Legal and Ethical Environment of Accounting, Multinational Taxation, Forensic Accounting, and Accounting Theory and Research.
The Master of Science in Accounting will also address the planned change from Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). The program provides the knowledge needed for the business accounting function, as well as a foundation to take the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Certified Management Accountant (CMA) exams.

Each state sets forth standards required to be eligible to take the CPA exam and apply for licensure or certification as a CPA. The Certified Management Accountant (CMA) certification requires membership in the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) as well as education, work experience, and examination requirements. While Western International University (West) programs are designed with consideration for the standards proposed by the National Association of State Boards of Accounting (NASBA) and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the IMA, Western International University cannot assure that successful graduates will meet their states’ or IMA’s specific eligibility requirements to take the CPA or CMA exams or apply for licensure or certification as a CPA or CMA. Applicants should check with their appropriate state organization and/or the IMA to determine if the West program, combined with their undergraduate degree, work experience, and any other specific criteria, meets examination and licensing eligibility requirements for the CPA and/or CMA designations.  State and/or IMA requirements may vary from the time of admission to program completion. There is no assurance at the time of program completion that the specific jurisdiction’s requirements will be consistent with the requirements at the time of admission.
This program is designed for the student with few or no undergraduate credits in accounting. Although students in the MS in Accounting program would greatly benefit from having an undergraduate degree in a business discipline, it is not required.

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Professionals today are expected to leverage a broad range of skill sets while demonstrating expertise in specialized roles. This program offers accounting professionals practice in advanced management and decision-making skills. It also allows students to focus on in-depth accounting topics and developments ranging from the implementation of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) to ethics and advanced applications.  This program is designed for the student with an accounting background and/or an undergraduate degree in accounting. Although students in the MBA in Accounting program would greatly benefit from having an undergraduate degree in a business discipline, it is not required.

Each state sets forth standards required to be eligible to take the CPA exam and apply for licensure or certification as a CPA. The Certified Management Accountant (CMA) certification requires membership in the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) as well as education, work experience, and examination requirements. While Western International University (West) programs are designed with consideration for the standards proposed by the National Association of State Boards of Accounting (NASBA) and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the IMA, Western International University cannot assure that successful graduates will meet their states' or IMA's specific eligibility requirements to take the CPA or CMA exams or apply for licensure or certification as a CPA or CMA. Applicants should check with their appropriate state organization and/or the IMA to determine if the West program, combined with their undergraduate degree, work experience, and any other specific criteria, meets examination and licensing eligibility requirements for the CPA and/or CMA designations. State and/or IMA requirements may vary from the time of admission to program completion. There is no assurance at the time of program completion that the specific jurisdiction's requirements will be consistent with the requirements at the time of admission.

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Would you like to learn more about the way information technology affects the business world? Or study new uses for IT in business, as well as how people and technology interact with one another in order to solve specific business-related issues? Are you interested in programming and database management? The Informatics program will further your understanding of the most relevant topics in this field, while preparing you to compete in the business arena.
The Bachelor of Science in Informatics program provides a solid foundation for students who wish to pursue careers as information technology professionals, or for those who desire a more concrete understanding of the integral ways in which technology impacts the business environment globally. Graduates are well prepared for entry level positions in specialized areas such as systems analysts, business applications programming, business database design, decision support systems, networking technologies, and are also well prepared to advance from those positions.

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Are you interested in human resource issues? Do you want to know more about management, advertising, and finance? If so, a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration will enhance your abilities and enable you to compete more effectively in the workplace.
Many organizations are interested in employees who have general business-related skills. Broad-based business skills are obtained by taking courses in the Common Body of Knowledge area and at least one course in each of the other business-related major areas - Accounting, Business Communication, Criminal Behavior, Finance, Human Resource Management, Informatics, Legal Studies, Management and Marketing.

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Are you interested in a general business degree? Or would you like to specialize in a selected discipline? Either way, this program gives you the option to choose. How will you gain the knowledge you'll need to move directly into the corporate world? You can select ten major courses that interest you; you can choose five major courses and one minor; or you can choose dual minors. Whatever excites you, your minor will provide excellent preparation for further graduate study. Not sure which minor(s) to choose? Not to worry—you won't declare the minor until you are further along in your program, so you have time to decide! Toward the end of the program, students can apply for an internship course (located in Arizona), which provides the opportunity to integrate their business education with real-world experience.

The Bachelor of Science in Business program is designed for students who want to acquire a solid foundation in general business, but have not yet decided in which area of business to specialize, or for those who wish to individualize their program. Students have the option to combine general business studies with a distinctive and rigorous minor in a selected discipline. Minor courses provide excellent preparation for further graduate study. Students may choose 300- and 400-level courses (prerequisites must be met) in any discipline or combination of disciplines to fulfill 30 credits of major requirements. Students can choose to minor in Accounting, Business Communication, Criminal Behavior, Finance, Human Resource Management, Informatics, Legal Studies, Management, or Marketing.

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Are you challenged by the intricacies of communicating your vision to your teammates, boss, community, or stakeholders? Are you looking for the ability and knowledge you need to take your communication skills to a whole new level? Then this may be the program for you!

The Bachelor of Arts in Professional Communication is designed to prepare students to communicate effectively in a variety of settings with a variety of individuals. Coursework promotes analysis, synthesis, evaluation of communication contexts, and application of strategies appropriate to specific audiences. The major is designed to build knowledge of, and enhance skills in, communication. Students will study how differences in gender, culture, and relationship impact the communication process. Students will learn various methods and techniques of problem solving. Graduates of the program will be better prepared for professional success in fields including public relations, marketing, advertising, mass media, technical writing, government, law, and the arts, as well as personal success in their daily relationships.

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Are you interested in a general business degree? Or would you like to specialize in a selected discipline? Either way, this program gives you the option to choose. How will you gain the knowledge you'll need to move directly into the corporate world? You can select ten major courses that interest you; you can choose five major courses and one minor; or you can choose dual minors. Whatever excites you, your minor will provide excellent preparation for further graduate study. Not sure which minor(s) to choose? Not to worry—you won't declare the minor until you are further along in your program, so you have time to decide! Toward the end of the program, students can apply for an internship course (located in Arizona), which provides the opportunity to integrate their business education with real-world experience.

The Bachelor of Science in Business program is designed for students who want to acquire a solid foundation in general business, but have not yet decided in which area of business to specialize, or for those who wish to individualize their program. Students have the option to combine general business studies with a distinctive and rigorous minor in a selected discipline. Minor courses provide excellent preparation for further graduate study. Students may choose 300- and 400-level courses (prerequisites must be met) in any discipline or combination of disciplines to fulfill 30 credits of major requirements. Students can choose to minor in Accounting, Business Communication, Criminal Behavior, Finance, Human Resource Management, Informatics, Legal Studies, Management, or Marketing.

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What's the most effective way to motivate people? How do you balance governmental regulations with corporate policies? If those questions interest you, this program will give you the answers. You'll deal with issues ranging from operations management to labor relations, while learning how to develop a safe and successful workplace. Once you earn your degree, you'll be ready to take on a variety of positions in the Human Resource (HR) field.

Human Resource professionals must respond to the challenges of federal, state, and local regulations. In addition, Human Resource professionals must be adept at dealing with behavioral dynamics in the workplace. Designed according to the HR Certification Institute (HRCI) Body of Knowledge recommendations for the Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification, West's Bachelor of Arts in Human Resource Management can prepare HR professionals to deal with organizational issues, employment practices, compensation and benefits, labor relations, and health, safety, and security programs.

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If you're intrigued by accounting principles and topics like financial statements, foreign exchange rates, and capital structure, this program is an excellent path for you. You'll gain the knowledge you need to pursue a career in this field and move toward professional certification.

The Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting is designed to provide students with the education necessary for a rewarding and challenging professional career in public, private, or governmental accounting. The curriculum includes foundation courses at a level needed for professional certification for the U.S. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) examination.

Keeping pace with trends towards international convergence of accounting standards (and CPA examination test trends), students will learn IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards) by comparing and contrasting them with U.S. GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles). Students will learn to apply these principles to record accounting events and prepare financial statements. To enhance students' expertise, courses in cost accounting, individual and multinational taxation, as well as auditing and forensic accounting are offered.

Each state sets forth standards required to be eligible to take the CPA exam and apply for licensure or certification as a CPA. The Certified Management Accountant (CMA) certification requires membership in the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) as well as education, work experience, and examination requirements.  While Western International University (West) programs are designed with consideration for the standards proposed by the National Association of State Boards of Accounting (NASBA) and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the IMA, Western International University cannot assure that successful graduates will meet their states' or IMA's specific eligibility requirements to take the CPA or CMA exams or apply for licensure or certification as a CPA or CMA. Applicants should check with their appropriate state organization and/or the IMA to determine if the West program, combined with their undergraduate degree, work experience, and any other specific criteria, meets examination and licensing eligibility requirements for the CPA and/or CMA designations. State and/or IMA requirements may vary from the time of admission to program completion. There is no assurance at the time of program completion that the specific jurisdiction's requirements will be consistent with the requirements at the time of admission.

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Does law enforcement, criminal justice, or social work interest you as a career choice? This program combines courses in criminal justice and behavioral science to prepare you for success in a variety of professional settings in the areas of crime prevention, the administration of justice, or rehabilitation. You'll learn about public policy and the causes, enforcement, and prevention of crime in today's society.

The Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Behavior is designed to prepare students for success in a variety of professional settings ranging from law enforcement to social work. The program combines courses that focus on criminology, criminal investigation, juvenile justice, and addictions. By combining courses in criminal justice with courses in behavioral science, graduates will be prepared to focus on crime prevention techniques as well as the administration of justice and rehabilitation.

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Are you interested in a general business degree? Or would you like to specialize in a selected discipline? Either way, this program gives you the option to choose. How will you gain the knowledge you'll need to move directly into the corporate world? You can select ten major courses that interest you; you can choose five major courses and one minor; or you can choose dual minors. Whatever excites you, your minor will provide excellent preparation for further graduate study. Not sure which minor(s) to choose? Not to worry—you won't declare the minor until you are further along in your program, so you have time to decide! Toward the end of the program, students can apply for an internship course (located in Arizona), which provides the opportunity to integrate their business education with real-world experience.
The Bachelor of Science in Business program is designed for students who want to acquire a solid foundation in general business, but have not yet decided in which area of business to specialize, or for those who wish to individualize their program. Students have the option to combine general business studies with a distinctive and rigorous minor in a selected discipline. Minor courses provide excellent preparation for further graduate study. Students may choose 300- and 400-level courses (prerequisites must be met) in any discipline or combination of disciplines to fulfill 30 credits of major requirements. Students can choose to minor in Accounting, Business Communication, Criminal Behavior, Finance, Human Resource Management, Informatics, Legal Studies, Management, or Marketing.

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Are you intrigued by the law and how it works in our society and around the world? Would you like to learn how to negotiate, mediate, and investigate judicial affairs?

The Bachelor of Arts in Legal Studies program takes an interdisciplinary approach in building a basic foundation for students to understand the role of law, justice and governance and the impact it has on society. Students acquire knowledge on a variety of judicial, political, and economic systems as well as laws and policies that can be applied in multiple areas of government and business. Within the framework of a liberal arts education, the program also offers an international and historical perspective on legal issues which can provide a solid base for advanced study in the field of law.

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Does human behavior fascinate you? Would you like to know how biology contributes to behavior, or how to resolve interpersonal issues? In this program, you'll gain a deeper understanding of complex issues in sociology, psychology, counseling, and management, ranging from cross-cultural and ethical issues to conflict resolution. The knowledge and insight you'll gain are valued by many industries, including human and social services, health care, education, and business.

The Bachelor of Arts in Behavioral Science program offers students a basic foundation in the diverse fields of psychology, social psychology, and human development and behavior. The program is experience-based and emphasizes the reciprocity of knowledge and direct application. Because of the breadth of its offerings, this major can be directly applied in multiple areas of business and corporate operations. It also has direct and immediate application in human services positions and operations, or can provide a solid base for advanced study in various behavioral science disciplines. Participation in this program will also enhance personal development through the acquisition of new knowledge and insight into group interactions and communication.

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Perhaps your bachelor degree was in a different field, but you're skilled with numbers. You'd like to learn about recent accounting trends or financial statements. Then again, maybe you'd like to enhance your credentials in order to further your career.

This Western International University (West) Certificate is designed to prepare students from any discipline for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam. However, the certificate is also a valuable professional credential for students who do not wish to take the CPA exam. The West Certificate requires 54 credits in accounting and related areas. Students may transfer any or all prerequisites as well as a maximum of 24 credits in accounting and related course requirements for the West Certificate.

Each state sets forth standards required to be eligible to take the CPA exam and apply for licensure or certification as a CPA. The Certified Management Accountant (CMA) certification requires membership in the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) as well as education, work experience, and examination requirements.  While Western International University (West) programs are designed with consideration for the standards proposed by the National Association of State Boards of Accounting (NASBA) and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the IMA, Western International University cannot assure that successful graduates will meet their states' or IMA's specific eligibility requirements to take the CPA or CMA exams or apply for licensure or certification as a CPA or CMA. Applicants should check with their appropriate state organization and/or the IMA to determine if the West program, combined with their undergraduate degree, work experience, and any other specific criteria, meets examination and licensing eligibility requirements for the CPA and/or CMA designations. State and/or IMA requirements may vary from the time of admission to program completion. There is no assurance at the time of program completion that the specific jurisdiction's requirements will be consistent with the requirements at the time of admission.

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Whatever field you decide to pursue, you have to begin with an understanding of business. It's the core of any career and a good way to gain an edge on workers who lack this degree.

General Education and Common Body of Knowledge courses provide students with a solid background of general knowledge in addition to a broad-based business foundation. The AA in Business (AAB) program is designed to prepare students to successfully progress into Core and Major course work for any Western International University (West) bachelor degree.

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