Woodbury University means business: one of California's oldest schools of business prepares graduates for success.Woodbury's distinguished history is inextricably in·ex·tri·ca·ble adj. 1. a. So intricate or entangled as to make escape impossible: an inextricable maze; an inextricable web of deceit. b. linked to the rise of Southern California Southern California, also colloquially known as SoCal, is the southern portion of the U.S. state of California. Centered on the cities of Los Angeles and San Diego, Southern California is home to nearly 24 million people and is the nation's second most populated region, as a center of business, creativity, and innovation. In 1884, Los Angeles Los Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850. was a rapidly growing city with a population of 11,000 and many new business enterprises. Woodbury Business College, as it was initially known, was founded 122 years ago to meet the needs of the city's growing business community. This historic link between Woodbury and the world of business has been maintained throughout the years. Today, Woodbury graduates, professors, and interns contribute to the success of leading organizations such as the American Red Cross American Red Cross: see Red Cross. , Internal Revenue Service, Juicy Couture Juicy Couture is a contemporary line of casual apparel based in Pacoima, California, founded by Gela Nash-Taylor and Pamela Skaist-Levy. Owned by the Liz Claiborne fashion company, Juicy is known for their terrycloth and velour hoodies, which are like jackets. , Hilton Hotels
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The Woodbury MBA--A Competitive Edge Woodbury University's Master in Business Administration program gives working professionals the tools to advance their careers in a flexible format. The program has been carefully designed to get students the advanced business skills they need to be nimble and tough in the business world and work with the realities of full-time career goals. That's why Woodbury has designed the MBA MBA abbr. Master of Business Administration Noun 1. MBA - a master's degree in business Master in Business, Master in Business Administration curriculum in two formats: intensive format and weekend college. Students can determine the pace and times which are most convenient, even switching from one program to another if work or travel demands it. And, Woodbury knows that MBA students are pursuing a degree that they can use. Yes, students are exposed to graduate-level theory, but working adults will find Woodbury's MBA program desired results," says Dr. Yael Hellman, chair, Organizational Leadership, Woodbury. The attributes of effective leadership are more than simply being put in charge of a project or promoted to a management role, Dr. Hellman adds. Instead, leadership demands effective maximizes exposure to practical, cutting-edge business case studies that can be applied to their work today. Woodbury's supportive environment is perfect for managers and supervisors who want to take their business skills to the executive level. The Woodbury MBA offers: * Flexible, accelerated degree and weekend formats * Real world business leaders and CEOs as professors * A multi-generational learning environment that reflects the real world * An alumni network that opens doors to business opportunity Master of Organizational Leadership Woodbury University is helping adult learners from across Southern California make a difference in their professional and personal lives with master's degrees in organizational leadership. The degree program focuses on the development of people and the conceptual skills essential to success at all levels of management, whether it is in the public or private sector. "Organizations need leaders to create a vision and accomplish goals. Leaders aren't a magically 'chosen' group of people or individuals. They are like all of us, but possess a keener understanding of what makes people behave in the ways that they do--both individually and within an organization--and how to effectively influence people to get the communication, good decision-making, and managing conflict and change and ethical behavior. The Woodbury Master of Organizational Leadership offers: * Flexible, accelerated degree and weekend formats * Experienced professors who provide the theory and real-world examples that can be used right now in the workplace * A multi-generational learning environment that reflects the real world * An alumni network that opens doors to career opportunity A Commitment to Quality In addition to a reputation built in the business community during the past 122 years, students can have confidence that a Woodbury degree means something externally. Woodbury is fully accredited accredited recognition by an appropriate authority that the performance of a particular institution has satisfied a prestated set of criteria. accredited herds cattle herds which have achieved a low level of reactors to, e.g. by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges The Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) is one of six official academic bodies responsible for the accreditation of public and private universities, colleges, secondary and elementary schools in the United States and foreign institutions of American origin. , (WASC WASC Western Association of Schools and Colleges WASC West African School Certificate WASC Western Administrative Support Center (NOAA) WASC Western Australia Supreme Court WASC Washington Administrative Service Center ) and Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs The Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs was founded in 1988 to create an organization and an accreditation process designed to fit the needs of business programs focused on teaching and learning. (ACBSP ACBSP American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians ACBSP Association of Collegiate Business Schools & Programs ACBSP Assembly Contingency Baseband Signal Processor ). Woodbury is also now seeking accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business The examples and perspective in this article or section may not represent a worldwide view of the subject. Please [ improve this article] or discuss the issue on the talk page. (AACSB AACSB Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (formerly American Assembly of Collegiate Schools of Business) AACSB American Assembly of Collegiate Schools of Business ), another step toward reinforcing academic excellence in the School of Business. Take a look at what Woodbury can do for your future in business. Visit us at www.woodbury.edu or call 818.767.0888 or 1.800.784.9663 for more information. Woodbury School of Business Graduate Programs Master of Business Administration Master of Organizational Leadership Woodbury School of Business Bachelor Programs Accounting Business & Management Information Technology Fashion Marketing Marketing Organizational Leadership A Note from the Dean At Woodbury's School of Business, our students are part of a special community--a community dedicated to the best business education in a personal, nurturing environment. If you're seeking the best education possible in an atmosphere that promotes discovery, diversity, and creativity, Woodbury University is for you. At Woodbury's School of Business you will ... * Study with the best professional faculty available. * Study with faculty and students who are on the front edge of innovation and creativity. * Study at one of the oldest business colleges in the western United States Noun 1. western United States - the region of the United States lying to the west of the Mississippi River West Santa Fe Trail - a trail that extends from Missouri to New Mexico; an important route for settlers moving west in the 19th century . * Accomplish your goals. Here's to success in pursuing your future in business! Sincerely, Dr. Andre van Niekerk Dean, School of Business Woodbury University |
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