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Published: February 01, 2010
Brandman University
16355 Laguna Canyon Road
Irvine
800.581.4100
www.brandman.edu
Established by Chapman University to better serve an increasingly discerning adult student, Brandman University advances a century-and-a-half legacy of academic excellence to adult students across 25 campuses in California and Washington as well as online.
Brandman distinguishes itself by its impressive faculty of both full-time academics and expert practitioners in their fields, who embrace the latest online technologies and face-to-face classroom instruction.
Over 200 programs are available, including undergraduate and graduate degrees, certificates, teaching credentials and extended education programs in Business and Professional Studies, Arts and Sciences, Nursing and Health Professions, and Education. As part of the Chapman University System, Brandman University ranks among the top choices for students looking for an institution that has both a credible reputation and a commitment to innovation.
Noteworthy:
Brandman offers the courses, services, and flexibility that students need most:
• Year-round academic sessions
• The option to start classes while your application is being processed
• Concierge-class service with a personal enrollment coach and academic advisor
• Accomplished faculty who combine impressive credentials with real-world experience
• Generous transfer credit policy
Chapman University’s Argyros School of Business and Economics
One University Drive • Orange
877.210.7348
http://clk.atdmt.com/0O1/go/193912771/direct/01/
The MBA programs at Chapman University’s George L. Argyros School of Business and Economics prepare students to assume leadership roles in business organizations by combining leading edge business theory and the best of business practice within a personalized and focused setting. The Argyros School develops business leaders who create value for their organizations by blending the capacity for sound economic reasoning and a global perspective with the qualities of individual initiative, accountability, effective communication, and integrity. MBA students acquire the ability to identify and evaluate opportunities throughout the world and to execute the strategies necessary to take advantage of them. Students learn not just theory but how to apply cutting-edge concepts to real business problems thus preparing students to lead from day one.
MBA PROGRAMS Chapman’s Argyros School offers three MBA programs – the Full-Time MBA, which is an accelerated track that is perfect for students looking to start their business career or wanting to make a career transition, the Flex MBA, which provides students with the flexibility to create their own schedule, and the Executive MBA, which is a “Premium” program designed for mid-career managers and senior executives.
Noteworthy:
• Real-World Business Education
• MBA Programs to fit your schedule
• Nationally Ranked Research Centers
• Central Orange County Location
• Close-Knit Community
Concordia University
1530 Concordia West • Irvine
800.229.1200 • cui.edu
Discover a refreshing approach to gaining professional excellence. Concordia University Irvine is a liberal arts university offering graduate and undergraduate degrees. The School of Adult Studies offers accelerated Bachelor of Arts degrees in business administration, liberal arts, and nursing. Foundational to all of Concordia’s programs is faithfulness to Christian values that allow you to balance you life, work and faith while advancing your education.
Graduate and post-baccalaureate programs. Develop the professional skills you need to advance your career. The MA in Coaching and Athletic Administration in the School of Arts and Sciences, Concordia’s fastest growing program, is now available online. The School of Business offers training for a global market place with an MBA and MA in International Studies. The School of Education prepares professional educators with Credential programs, a Master of Education (M.Ed.) with credential, and a Master of Education (M.A.Ed.) with emphases in Curriculum and Instruction and Educational Administration. The Master in Theology from the School of Theology offers preparation in Christian leadership, research, and theology and culture.
Undergraduate and Adult Studies. Concordia offers over 50 major and minors for traditional undergraduates. The School of Adult Studies offers degrees in Nursing and the CU Accelerate program, where adult students can complete a BA degree in as little as 16 months with a combination of online classes and weekend classes once a month on campus.
Programs that fit your needs. Undergraduate, graduate and adult students are supported by faculty staff who understand their needs and have designed programs that fit their lives. A leader among private universities in southern California, Concordia provides exceptional service to students in every area from admission through graduation. Concordia’s goal is for each student to experience success. Concordia University is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. Founded in 1976, the university is a member of the Concordia University System of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod.
National University
3390 Harbor Boulevard
Costa Mesa
714.429.5100
www.nu.edu
If you are one of the many Orange County residents interested in advancing your education, but are worried you don’t have the time to balance work, family, and school, then National University was designed for you. A unique, intensive one-course-per-month format, flexible scheduling, and year-round registration enables working adults to achieve their goals in an accelerated time frame while maintaining family and work responsibilities. Since 1971, National University has been providing diverse student populations with innovative educational programs that are relevant to their lives, careers, and the marketplace. Now proudly boasting an alumni network of more than 119,000 alumni, National University is the second-largest private, nonprofit institution of higher learning in California.
National University offers more then 100 undergraduate and graduate degree programs, more than 50 of which are available online, and numerous credential and certificate programs. And at National University, our lower-than-average private tuition rates, skilled financial aid advisors, and accelerated format offer you a quality education you can afford.
Noteworthy:
• One-course-per-month format
• Online or classroom options
• WASC and IACBE Accredited and approved by CTC and CCNE
• Twenty-eight campuses across California and Nevada
• Financial aid and scholarships available
• Support for Active Military and Veterans
UC Irvine Extension
949.824.5414 • extension.uci.edu
As the continuing education arm of the University of California, Irvine, UC Irvine Extension serves the training needs of the local, regional, and international communities by providing more than 2,000 credit and non-credit courses, certificate programs, specialized studies, seminars, and workshops annually. Individual courses promote career advancement and lifelong learning, while certificate programs offer the opportunity for a distinctive achievement in a wide range of fields. Certificate programs are a sequence of courses designed to develop in-depth expertise to improve career opportunities. UC Irvine Extension offers 42 certificates and 17 specialized studies programs in fields as diverse as project management, personal financial planning, paralegal, teacher education, information technologies, marketing, medical product development, teaching English abroad, engineering, management, sustainability, appraisal studies, and spa management. Information on all these and the rest of our programs is available at extension.uci.edu.
UC Irvine Extension also provides a variety of cultural enrichment programs in such areas as art and cultural appreciation, wine studies, creative writing, film, screenwriting, and photography. All courses are held either on campus in the evenings and weekends, or completely online to accommodate working professionals. To meet the training needs of business and government, UC Irvine Extension develops and delivers customized, on-site training. More information is available at extension.uci.edu/corporate or by calling 949.824.1847.
University of La Verne
Orange County Regional Campus
2855 Michelle Drive, Suite 250
At Jamboree and the 5 Freeway
Irvine
877.GO.TO.ULV or 714.534.4860
laverne.edu
Economic and professional success depends upon implementing reliable and relevant knowledge. Fortunately, a time-honored institution provides an educational foundation upon which you can build and grow.
The nationally recognized, WASC-accredited, University of La Verne has delivered sound educational programs enhancing personal and professional growth in its students and the surrounding region since 1891.
The University of La Verne is known statewide for its superior Educational degree programs and is nationally and regionally accredited in the Public Administration, Legal Studies, Athletic Training, and Doctor of Psychology programs.
The University has served the Orange County region for the past 30 years and just launched the opening of a new Orange County Regional Campus in Irvine located at the 5 freeway and Jamboree. The Irvine Campus offers undergraduate degree programs in Business Administration, Organizational Management, Public Administration and Child Development. In addition to the undergraduate offerings, the University offers graduate programs in Business Administration, Leadership and Management, and Health Administration. All programs are offered on a 10 week, accelerated evening format and cater to the adult student. New students have the opportunity to start classes every 10 weeks. The next term will begin the week of January 4th, 2010.
Within the past 30 years, the University of La Verne has offered education in partnership with Orange County’s corporate community. The University has proudly established an impressive list of corporate partners including Southern California Edison, Boeing, Sempra Utilities, B Braun, ITT Cannon, Hyundai Motors of America, Unisys, and the City of Anaheim.
The University of La Verne’s Orange County Regional Campus is located at 2855 Michelle Drive, Suite 250 Irvine. For additional information, please call 877.GO.TO.ULV or visit us at laverne.edu.
Webster University
32 Discovery, Suite 250
Irvine
888.252.7778
www.webster.edu/irvine
Webster University, a private, nonprofit university was founded in 1915 and has been continuously accredited since 1925. In 2008, the University’s regional accreditation was reaffirmed with commendations for 10 years, the maximum time awarded. Additionally, ALL business degree programs are accredited by Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). Did you know that Ambassador George H. Walker III donated $10 million to the School of Business & Technology; and, that Edward Jones gave a gift of $1 million to the university’s School of Business and Technology. Did you know that Astronaut Eileen Collins, a space shuttle commander is a Webster Alumnus? Did you know that Webster University was the 1st United States school to offer the “American-style” M.B.A. degree program in mainland China (Shanghai Campus). We are proud of our accomplishments, donors and community associates and, of course, our alumni. Webster is conveniently located just off the I-5 or I-405 freeway, near the Irvine Spectrum at 32 Discovery, Suite 250 in Irvine, CA 92618.
Noteworthy:
• Ranked among “America’s Best Colleges” in U.S. News & World Report
• An affordable MBA degree for about $20,000 in tuition cost
• Brand new wireless campus facility and classrooms near Irvine Spectrum
• Five convenient start dates: January, March, May, August, October
• Degree programs are “in-class” or completely “online” or combine the two options.
• Complete a “dual major” program in Human Resources and Management & Leadership
West Coast University
• Los Angeles Campus
4021 Rosewood Avenue
Los Angeles • 323.315.5207
• Orange County Campus
1477 S Manchester Avenue
Anaheim • 714.782.1700
• Inland Empire Campus
3130 E Sedona Court
Ontario • 909.218.3256
westcoastuniversity.edu
A history of being ahead of the curve.
West Coast University has entered its centennial year in California. For 100 years, West Coast University has been educating and preparing adult students to enter the workforce and make a difference.
Today, West Coast University is the first and only private, proprietary, post secondary institution in the state approved to offer a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing – the coveted BSN. In early 2005, West Coast University became only the second ever college of its kind to be granted a Registered Nursing preparation program by the Board of Registered Nursing – it’s our Associate’s Degree in Nursing program. The approval of both nursing programs is a testament to WCU’s quest for and ability to achieve excellence. In addition, WCU recently became the only university in Orange County and one of only four in California to be approved to offer a Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene program.
Our campuses include advancements such as accelerated programs, reserved class seating, and a graduation date you can set. West Coast University offers four programs: a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Associate Degree in Nursing (LVN to RN bridge), RN to BSN and Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene.
WCU designs programs to invigorate and excite students so that they enter the workforce with the skills and the confidence to compete with the best and to enjoy a lifetime membership in the health care community.
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Brandman University 16355 Laguna Canyon Road Irvine 800.581.4100 www.brandman.edu Established by Chapman University to better serve an increasingly discerning adult student, Brandman University advances a century-and-a-half legacy of academic excellence to adult students across 25 campuses in California and Washington as well as online. Brandman distinguishes itself by its impressive faculty of both full-time academics and expert practitioners in their fields, who embrace the latest online technologies and face-to-face classroom instruction. Over 200 programs are available, including undergraduate and graduate degrees, certificates, teaching credentials and extended education programs in Business and Professional Studies, Arts and Sciences, Nursing and Health Professions, and Education. As part of the Chapman University System, Brandman University ranks among the top choices for students looking for an institution that has both a credible reputation and a commitment to innovation. Noteworthy: Brandman offers the courses, services, and flexibility that students need most: • Year-round academic sessions • The option to start classes while your application is being processed • Concierge-class service with a personal enrollment coach and academic advisor • Accomplished faculty who combine impressive credentials with real-world experience • Generous transfer credit policy Chapman University’s Argyros School of Business and Economics One University Drive • Orange 877.210.7348 http://clk.atdmt.com/0O1/go/193912771/direct/01/ The MBA programs at Chapman University’s George L. Argyros School of Business and Economics prepare students to assume leadership roles in business organizations by combining leading edge business theory and the best of business practice within a personalized and focused setting. The Argyros School develops business leaders who create value for their organizations by blending the capacity for sound economic reasoning and a global perspective with the qualities of individual initiative, accountability, effective communication, and integrity. MBA students acquire the ability to identify and evaluate opportunities throughout the world and to execute the strategies necessary to take advantage of them. Students learn not just theory but how to apply cutting-edge concepts to real business problems thus preparing students to lead from day one. MBA PROGRAMS Chapman’s Argyros School offers three MBA programs – the Full-Time MBA, which is an accelerated track that is perfect for students looking to start their business career or wanting to make a career transition, the Flex MBA, which provides students with the flexibility to create their own schedule, and the Executive MBA, which is a “Premium” program designed for mid-career managers and senior executives. Noteworthy: • Real-World Business Education • MBA Programs to fit your schedule • Nationally Ranked Research Centers • Central Orange County Location • Close-Knit Community Concordia University 1530 Concordia West • Irvine 800.229.1200 • cui.edu Discover a refreshing approach to gaining professional excellence. Concordia University Irvine is a liberal arts university offering graduate and undergraduate degrees. The School of Adult Studies offers accelerated Bachelor of Arts degrees in business administration, liberal arts, and nursing. Foundational to all of Concordia’s programs is faithfulness to Christian values that allow you to balance you life, work and faith while advancing your education. Graduate and post-baccalaureate programs. Develop the professional skills you need to advance your career. The MA in Coaching and Athletic Administration in the School of Arts and Sciences, Concordia’s fastest growing program, is now available online. The School of Business offers training for a global market place with an MBA and MA in International Studies. The School of Education prepares professional educators with Credential programs, a Master of Education (M.Ed.) with credential, and a Master of Education (M.A.Ed.) with emphases in Curriculum and Instruction and Educational Administration. The Master in Theology from the School of Theology offers preparation in Christian leadership, research, and theology and culture. Undergraduate and Adult Studies. Concordia offers over 50 major and minors for traditional undergraduates. The School of Adult Studies offers degrees in Nursing and the CU Accelerate program, where adult students can complete a BA degree in as little as 16 months with a combination of online classes and weekend classes once a month on campus. Programs that fit your needs. Undergraduate, graduate and adult students are supported by faculty staff who understand their needs and have designed programs that fit their lives. A leader among private universities in southern California, Concordia provides exceptional service to students in every area from admission through graduation. Concordia’s goal is for each student to experience success. Concordia University is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. Founded in 1976, the university is a member of the Concordia University System of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod. National University 3390 Harbor Boulevard Costa Mesa 714.429.5100 www.nu.edu If you are one of the many Orange County residents interested in advancing your education, but are worried you don’t have the time to balance work, family, and school, then National University was designed for you. A unique, intensive one-course-per-month format, flexible scheduling, and year-round registration enables working adults to achieve their goals in an accelerated time frame while maintaining family and work responsibilities. Since 1971, National University has been providing diverse student populations with innovative educational programs that are relevant to their lives, careers, and the marketplace. Now proudly boasting an alumni network of more than 119,000 alumni, National University is the second-largest private, nonprofit institution of higher learning in California. National University offers more then 100 undergraduate and graduate degree programs, more than 50 of which are available online, and numerous credential and certificate programs. And at National University, our lower-than-average private tuition rates, skilled financial aid advisors, and accelerated format offer you a quality education you can afford. Noteworthy: • One-course-per-month format • Online or classroom options • WASC and IACBE Accredited and approved by CTC and CCNE • Twenty-eight campuses across California and Nevada • Financial aid and scholarships available • Support for Active Military and Veterans UC Irvine Extension 949.824.5414 • extension.uci.edu As the continuing education arm of the University of California, Irvine, UC Irvine Extension serves the training needs of the local, regional, and international communities by providing more than 2,000 credit and non-credit courses, certificate programs, specialized studies, seminars, and workshops annually. Individual courses promote career advancement and lifelong learning, while certificate programs offer the opportunity for a distinctive achievement in a wide range of fields. Certificate programs are a sequence of courses designed to develop in-depth expertise to improve career opportunities. UC Irvine Extension offers 42 certificates and 17 specialized studies programs in fields as diverse as project management, personal financial planning, paralegal, teacher education, information technologies, marketing, medical product development, teaching English abroad, engineering, management, sustainability, appraisal studies, and spa management. Information on all these and the rest of our programs is available at extension.uci.edu. UC Irvine Extension also provides a variety of cultural enrichment programs in such areas as art and cultural appreciation, wine studies, creative writing, film, screenwriting, and photography. All courses are held either on campus in the evenings and weekends, or completely online to accommodate working professionals. To meet the training needs of business and government, UC Irvine Extension develops and delivers customized, on-site training. More information is available at extension.uci.edu/corporate or by calling 949.824.1847. University of La Verne Orange County Regional Campus 2855 Michelle Drive, Suite 250 At Jamboree and the 5 Freeway Irvine 877.GO.TO.ULV or 714.534.4860 laverne.edu Economic and professional success depends upon implementing reliable and relevant knowledge. Fortunately, a time-honored institution provides an educational foundation upon which you can build and grow. The nationally recognized, WASC-accredited, University of La Verne has delivered sound educational programs enhancing personal and professional growth in its students and the surrounding region since 1891. The University of La Verne is known statewide for its superior Educational degree programs and is nationally and regionally accredited in the Public Administration, Legal Studies, Athletic Training, and Doctor of Psychology programs. The University has served the Orange County region for the past 30 years and just launched the opening of a new Orange County Regional Campus in Irvine located at the 5 freeway and Jamboree. The Irvine Campus offers undergraduate degree programs in Business Administration, Organizational Management, Public Administration and Child Development. In addition to the undergraduate offerings, the University offers graduate programs in Business Administration, Leadership and Management, and Health Administration. All programs are offered on a 10 week, accelerated evening format and cater to the adult student. New students have the opportunity to start classes every 10 weeks. The next term will begin the week of January 4th, 2010. Within the past 30 years, the University of La Verne has offered education in partnership with Orange County’s corporate community. The University has proudly established an impressive list of corporate partners including Southern California Edison, Boeing, Sempra Utilities, B Braun, ITT Cannon, Hyundai Motors of America, Unisys, and the City of Anaheim. The University of La Verne’s Orange County Regional Campus is located at 2855 Michelle Drive, Suite 250 Irvine. For additional information, please call 877.GO.TO.ULV or visit us at laverne.edu. Webster University 32 Discovery, Suite 250 Irvine 888.252.7778 www.webster.edu/irvine Webster University, a private, nonprofit university was founded in 1915 and has been continuously accredited since 1925. In 2008, the University’s regional accreditation was reaffirmed with commendations for 10 years, the maximum time awarded. Additionally, ALL business degree programs are accredited by Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). Did you know that Ambassador George H. Walker III donated $10 million to the School of Business & Technology; and, that Edward Jones gave a gift of $1 million to the university’s School of Business and Technology. Did you know that Astronaut Eileen Collins, a space shuttle commander is a Webster Alumnus? Did you know that Webster University was the 1st United States school to offer the “American-style” M.B.A. degree program in mainland China (Shanghai Campus). We are proud of our accomplishments, donors and community associates and, of course, our alumni. Webster is conveniently located just off the I-5 or I-405 freeway, near the Irvine Spectrum at 32 Discovery, Suite 250 in Irvine, CA 92618. Noteworthy: • Ranked among “America’s Best Colleges” in U.S. News & World Report • An affordable MBA degree for about $20,000 in tuition cost • Brand new wireless campus facility and classrooms near Irvine Spectrum • Five convenient start dates: January, March, May, August, October • Degree programs are “in-class” or completely “online” or combine the two options. • Complete a “dual major” program in Human Resources and Management & Leadership West Coast University • Los Angeles Campus 4021 Rosewood Avenue Los Angeles • 323.315.5207 • Orange County Campus 1477 S Manchester Avenue Anaheim • 714.782.1700 • Inland Empire Campus 3130 E Sedona Court Ontario • 909.218.3256 westcoastuniversity.edu A history of being ahead of the curve. West Coast University has entered its centennial year in California. For 100 years, West Coast University has been educating and preparing adult students to enter the workforce and make a difference. Today, West Coast University is the first and only private, proprietary, post secondary institution in the state approved to offer a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing – the coveted BSN. In early 2005, West Coast University became only the second ever college of its kind to be granted a Registered Nursing preparation program by the Board of Registered Nursing – it’s our Associate’s Degree in Nursing program. The approval of both nursing programs is a testament to WCU’s quest for and ability to achieve excellence. In addition, WCU recently became the only university in Orange County and one of only four in California to be approved to offer a Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene program. Our campuses include advancements such as accelerated programs, reserved class seating, and a graduation date you can set. West Coast University offers four programs: a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Associate Degree in Nursing (LVN to RN bridge), RN to BSN and Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene. WCU designs programs to invigorate and excite students so that they enter the workforce with the skills and the confidence to compete with the best and to enjoy a lifetime membership in the health care community. |
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