The Doctor of Business Administration (D.B.A.) serves as preparation for advanced positions of leadership in business, government, philanthropy, and policy and advocacy organizations. D.B.A. learners gain the skills to advance to top leadership positions and to retain them through rigorous reflection on their professional experiences, in-depth exposure to the insights offered by the world's leading organizations, review of classic and cutting edge theory and research, and mastery of methods and techniques to identify, understand, apply, and communicate strategically critical knowledge. The Management Information Systems (MIS) specialization is a user-friendly graduate specialization designed for administrators and managers. It is for managers who recognize that success in today's competitive environment requires an understanding of management and how managers use computer information systems to enhance the management process and business outcomes. The MIS specialization combines and applies the best from both disciplines: computer systems and management. Knowledge of computer programming is not a requirement.

The online MBA degree program from Northcentral University prepares learners to advance to higher levels of leadership in business. Advanced coverage of classic and contemporary theory in business administration is blended with key practical skills all managers need to succeed. Exposure to best practices in the business world enhances comprehension of the challenges and opportunities facing modern business leaders and the various stakeholders they serve. The Management Information Systems (MIS) specialization is a user-friendly graduate specialization designed for administrators and managers. It is for managers who recognize that success in today's competitive environment requires an understanding of management and how managers use computer information systems to enhance the management process and business outcomes. The MIS specialization combines and applies the best from both disciplines: computer systems and management. Knowledge of computer programming is not a requirement.

The need has never been greater for business leaders who can contribute to the knowledge base of contemporary business by making strategically adroit linkages between theory and practice. The Management Information Systems (MIS) specialization is a user-friendly graduate specialization designed for administrators and managers. It is for managers who recognize that success in today's competitive environment requires an understanding of management and how managers use computer information systems to enhance the management process and business outcomes. The MIS specialization combines and applies the best from both disciplines: computer systems and management. Knowledge of computer programming is not a requirement.

Northcentral University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools ( www.ncahlc.org), located at 30 N. LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602-2504, (312) 263-0456.