Brenau University

Overview
Founded in 1878 in Gainesville, Georgia, Brenau University has grown from a female seminary to a multi-college liberal arts institution offering both undergraduate and graduate degrees. Although the residential campus remains all-female, the school offers coeducational online undergraduate and graduate degrees. The university grants degrees through four schools: the College of Business & Mass Communication, the College of Education, the College of Fine Arts & Humanities, and the College of Health & Science. Brenau currently offers 16 completely online undergraduate and graduate degrees.

Student Appeal
Brenau ranks highly in both academics and price, and can be a good option for those who want the exclusivity of a small private school at a great price. U.S. News & World Report ranked Brenau 11th in their "Great Schools, Great Prices" category for 2012; Brenau also ranked 29th in the magazine's overall Southeastern rankings, making it one of only two schools in Georgia that made the rankings for the region.

Accreditation
Brenau University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Programs Offered:
Students must possess 24 or more college credits to enroll. The Bachelor of Science in Nursing program requires an RN license to enroll.

Associate Degree

Associate of Arts in Liberal Studies (2-year)Associate of Arts in Liberal Studies (2-year)
This two-year program is geared towards students who would like to transfer to a four-year program after completion of the degree. The program is flexible and covers several liberal studies areas, such as fine arts, social and behavioral science, and natural science.

Bachelor's Degrees

Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Leadership Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Leadership
Major courses in this degree cover topics like leadership, conflict resolution, and human resources management. Graduates leave the program with an understanding of "soft" skills like critical thinking and communication, as well as knowledge of traditional business topics.
Bachelor of Business Administration - AccountingBachelor of Business Administration - Accounting
The BBA degree in accounting covers both technical and interpersonal skills for employment in the accounting world. Students seeking a CPA credential may choose the optional 5 year program.
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) DegreeBachelor of Business Administration (BBA) Degree
This undergraduate business degree focuses on introducing students to a breadth of business topics. Accounting, economics, legal issues, marketing, and information systems are some key courses.
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) - Marketing
Bachelor of Science in Human Resources ManagementBachelor of Science in Human Resources Management
Classes in hiring, training, compensation, business ethics, and management principles make up the core of this degree. Students also take the 45 credit liberal arts core, for a strong interdisciplinary foundation.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN - BSN) DegreeBachelor of Science in Nursing (RN - BSN) Degree
*Requires an associate's degree or diploma and a nursing license.
This bridge program covers a number of topics involved in effective nursing, such as leadership, diversity, nursing theory, and comprehensive health assessment. The program can help current RNs in their career advancement and professional development opportunities.

Master's Degrees
Students must possess a Bachelor's degree or higher to enroll in Master's degree programs.

Master of Business Administration (MBA) - AccountingMaster of Business Administration (MBA) - Accounting
Taxation, auditing, accounting theory, and financial statement analysis are some of the core topics in this MBA specialization. It meets the educational requirements for sitting for the CPA examination.
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Healthcare ManagementMaster of Business Administration (MBA) - Healthcare Management
Graduates of this 13 course program will be prepared to sit for the optional American College of Healthcare Executives exam. The healthcare concentration touches on healthcare ethics, human resources, healthcare policy, and leadership in healthcare.
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Human Resource Management
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Insurance ManagementMaster of Business Administration (MBA) - Insurance Management
This program is geared towards students who possess the Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter designation. The insurance concentration discusses insurance operations, regulation, and legal environment.
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - International Business
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - ManagementMaster of Business Administration (MBA) - Management
The general management MBA is 13 courses and introduces students to a variety of topics in business administration. The required core of courses covers accounting, finance principles, and economics & statistics.
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Project ManagementMaster of Business Administration (MBA) - Project Management
This general project management MBA prepares graduates for employment in a variety of project management settings and for voluntary certification exams. The project management core discusses project planning, project teams, and strategic issues.
Master of Education (M.Ed.) - Early Childhood EducationMaster of Education (M.Ed.) - Early Childhood Education
Courses in this graduate degree cover professional development, graduate research, graduate reading, and graduate methods in education. Students must complete a capstone experience of a comprehensive exam or final project, in order to graduate.
Master of Education (M.Ed.) - Middle Grades EducationMaster of Education (M.Ed.) - Middle Grades Education
Core classes in this degree discuss educational technology, curriculum and pedagogy, and educational psychology. Students can specialize their degree in particular academic subjects through their selection of electives.
Master of Education (M.Ed.) - Special Education
Master of Science in Applied GerontologyMaster of Science in Applied Gerontology
Graduates of the gerontology program can go on to careers in a number of industries, including managed care, nursing, occupational therapy, education, and more. The core courses discuss the physical, social, and psychological aspects of aging.
Master of Science Organizational Leadership

Doctoral Degrees

Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) - Early Childhood EducationEducational Specialist (Ed.S.) - Early Childhood Education
Students in this program improve their instructional skills in a variety of early childhood education areas. Core courses include Leadership in Teaching, Educational Issues, and Educational Technology.
Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) - Middle Grades EducationEducational Specialist (Ed.S.) - Middle Grades Education
Students in this program can choose between specializations in either math/science or language arts/social studies. Foundational courses cover research in teaching, leadership, and assessment.

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