Institute for Professional Development

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We reserve the right to append or otherwise modify this privacy policy at any time so please re-visit this page periodically to check for updates. You will be deemed to have been made aware of, and will be subject to, the changes to the privacy policy after such notice has been posted except in the case where you have opted to have your information removed as set forth below.

Who We Are

The Institute for Professional Development (IPD) (including affiliates providing services on our behalf) is an organization that provides comprehensive marketing services, in addition to other services, for our client colleges and universities. IPD is committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected. We therefore want to inform you what information we collect, how it is used, and how you can contact us to modify or remove your information. Please note, however, that a request to modify or remove your information will only modify or remove your information from our list. We are not responsible for the use any other organizations may make of the information once it has been transferred as set forth below and you will need to contact such entity(ies) to have your information modified or removed from their database.

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We can be reached by telephone at 602-557-1688, or via email at privacypolicy@ipd.org.

Information We Collect

For each visitor to our Web page, our Web server automatically recognizes certain non-personally identifiable information including, but not limited to, your domain name and IP address.

In addition, we collect personally identifiable information that is volunteered by you, including but not limited to your contact information (e.g. mailing address, email addresses, telephone numbers, etc.), educational experience, and/or degree programs of interest.

How We Use This Information

The information we collect is used by us for various purposes, including contacting you for marketing purposes, to inform you about our client colleges' and universities' educational offerings, and in order to make modifications to our site to enhance your user experience.

In addition, from time to time, we make the information collected available to other organizations, including but not limited to other colleges or universities whose products or services we think you might find interesting.

Sale of Assets/Acquisition of IPD

If IPD sells assets or IPD is acquired or merged with another entity, you agree that IPD may provide to such entity all information that you have provided that is related to that part of our business that was sold to or merged with the other entity without obtaining your further consent.

Governing Law

IPD is a United States corporation with its principal place of business located in Arizona. By using this site, you agree that the interpretation and enforcement of this policy shall be governed by the laws of the state of Arizona without regards to its conflicts of law provisions.

Our Security Measures

We will take commercially reasonable measures to secure and store your information to protect against the loss, misuse, and alteration of information under our control. Although we will utilize such measures, we do not guarantee you against the loss, misuse, or alteration of your information.

Children's Privacy

We are very sensitive to the issue of children's privacy. Our site(s) are neither developed for, nor directed at children under 13 years of age. If you believe your child has provided us with personal information or registered at one of our sites, and you would like to have this information removed, please contact us.

If you have any questions about any of these practices, please let us know by contacting us at 602-557-1688, or via email at privacypolicy@ipd.org.

November 1, 2008

The Associate of Arts degree program provides adults with an excellent foundation in the liberal arts within a Christian context while preparing them for continued studies. The curriculum develops the adult learner's sensitivity to human values and capacity for critical thinking.

Belhaven College seeks to introduce all students the study of human behavior and mental processes within a Christian context. This major is designed to provide a foundation of knowledge in the field of social services and to prepare students for future study in the fields of social services. Emphasis is placed on developing the students' abilities to understand and to apply social services in their everyday lives. An important goal in all social service courses is to help students in their ability to appropriately interrelate their study of social service and the Christian faith. Belhaven College has developed each course to build upon the previous course in a sequence. The format is an accelerated sequential scheduling approach. Each course is offered in a five to seven week format. Students meet one night a week for four hours of classroom instruction and one night a week in their project teams. The B.A. in S.S. program of study consists of a total of 124 semester hours with a minimum 2.0 cumulative grade point average.

The Bachelor of Business Administration degree offers the theoretical and practical blend needed in today's business world and is designed for adults seeking a general business degree. The program provides a strong foundation in the basic areas of business: management, economics, marketing, accounting, finance, and business administration within a Christian context. Within the 49-credit business major, the courses provide a framework that adults need to succeed in increasingly responsible leadership roles. Emphasis is on the development of one's exposure to human problems and personal values through a well-planned and sequenced curriculum which integrates increasingly advanced cognitive skills, awareness of self and others, biblical values, and social and interpersonal skills.

The Bachelor of Health Administration is designed to integrate a foundation of general education with health administration theory and practice the expertise that prepares the graduate for management positions in health administration. The BHA curriculum addresses the basic body of knowledge, understanding, and skills identified to be relevant to health administration: Critical thinking from a Biblical perspective to analyze and solve complex problems, Professional communication skills that are developed by developing an understanding of the Biblical principles applicable to provide effective communication strategies within the organization, with staff, patients, and the public. Leadership abilities that have been established on biblical principles to establish and lead effective work teams toward a shared organizational mission. Foundation of ethical principles based on Bible to guide the decision making process from application of personal and organizational values. Quantitative skills to manage an organization's financial health, provide data to measure, and report an organization's quality outcomes. Legal and regulatory knowledge to reduce an organization's liability and effectively manage risk. Broad knowledge of the health administration industry, to include managed care and long term care administration. Marketing strategies taught from a Christian world view to reach the appropriate audience in creative, cost effective ways. Ability to embrace the biblical principles regarding the management of human resources and how to secure, retain, and train the most competent workforce available. Using biblical principles to plan and organize skills to complete business-critical projects. The program as described is 49 credits. Belhaven College's existing Bachelor of Science in Management forms the foundation for this degree, with health administration courses placed where applicable.

The Bachelor of Science in Management program is ideal for adults wanting to focus upon management and leadership in business. The curriculum emphasizes the roles of leaders in organizations and includes courses in communications, decision-making, business law, human resources, marketing, entrepreneurship, and international management within a Christian context.

The computer-enhanced Master of Business Administration degree program is a 42 semester credit hour graduate program designed to enhance the professional skills of business managers and executives. The program is designed for adult professionals who seek to build their business education foundation and work experience in order to further their personal and professional career objectives through the acquisition of additional knowledge and skills in the area of business management within a Christian context. Designed to develop the individual's ability to comprehend internal and external social, legal, political, and economic forces as they affect the decision-making process within the organization, the program has been structured to serve both holders of baccalaureate degrees in business administration as well as other disciplines. Classes are offered one night per week for twenty-two months. The format is an accelerated sequential scheduling approach designed in which an entering class stays together throughout the program. Students are required to participate in weekly project team activities which are designed to enhance the learning process and the development of problem-solving skills. The Master of Business Administration (MBA) program: develops persons functioning at the upper-mid management and top management positions, emphasizes strategic management concepts and principles, makes greater use of research findings, and uses complex computer skills. The MBA core takes approximately 22 months to complete.