Academic Program Directory
About the Program The Data Analytics Graduate Certificate at Southern Arkansas University is a stackable credential that equips professionals with essential skills in data visualization, analytics, and emerging data technologies. Designed for individuals seeking to enhance their expertise in data-driven decision-making, this certificate program offers a flexible learning format to accommodate working professionals. Three Key…
About the Program The Business Leadership Graduate Certificate at Southern Arkansas University is a stackable credential designed to equip professionals with essential leadership and organizational management skills. This certificate develops practical leadership abilities, strategic thinking, and project management expertise to prepare students for increased career responsibility and impact. Three Key Selling Points About the Program AACSB-accredited business…
About the program The SAU MBA with Data Analytics Emphasis is designed for professionals seeking advanced skills in business analytics and data-driven decision-making. Offered by the AACSB-accredited, STEM-certified David F. Rankin College of Business, the program equips students with practical skills in finance, strategy, analytics, marketing, operations, and data management. Courses are offered online, on…
Management, Marketing and Information Systems | Rankin College of Business
The healthcare industry is expanding rapidly, and there are many opportunities for students to use business expertise in the industry. The healthcare administration degree will focus on equipping students to work in roles that support and enable the healthcare delivery provided by practitioners like doctors and nurses. Graduates will be prepared to lead people, teams,…
Human Performance and Sport Sciences / College of Education and Human Performance
The aim of the Exercise Science (Pre-Professional) program of study is to prepare well-rounded graduates that demonstrate expertise in exercise physiology and exercise testing and prescription for future careers in academia, sports, healthcare, and rehabilitation. During the first two years (freshman and sophomore), students take courses in the areas of English, mathematics, history, and social,…
Management, Marketing, and Information Systems / Rankin College of Business
SAU offers an optional 4+1 program for business majors that allows students to earn the BBA and MBA degrees simultaneously in five years. During the senior year, students can concurrently complete six graduate hours. By the end of the fourth year, students should complete 126 hours (120 undergraduate and 6 graduate hours). Students will then…
The Master of Education: Instructional Facilitator/LEAD Teacher program is a 30-hour online licensure program designed for current teachers desiring to enhance their classroom teaching and leadership role. Candidates will demonstrate competency through performance and will participate in authentic field experiences that allow them to demonstrate proficiency in the Arkansas Teacher Leader Model Standards in K-12…
Counseling & Professional Studies / College of Education
The launch of the Ed.D. in Rural and Diverse Educational Leadership comes at a critical time for Arkansas and for rural America. Educators and community leaders who serve rural and diverse communities face sharply changing demographics, reduced populations, and economic upheaval as industries relocate and rural manufacturing continues to decline. These challenges affect schools and students…
Management, Marketing and MIS / Rankin College of Business
The global economy is increasing the demand for students with interest and expertise in international business. The international business emphasis prepares students by providing them with a strong business background enhanced with increased cultural awareness. Graduates with this degree will be able to work in companies with global operations, large or small. Job opportunities include…
The non-degree program leading to licensure as a superintendent of schools is an eighteen (18) credit hour online program. Applicants to the program must hold a master’s degree and meet program admissions requirements. The program consists of the following courses: EDAS 6113 School Finance EDAS 6123 The Superintendency EDAS 6143 Management of Human Resources EDAS…
