Enrollment: 9500

School Says - General Information
Established in 1951, Grantham University is a private institution that specializes in online education for the working adult student. Its mission is to provide accessible, affordable and academically challenging online courses and degree programs that prepare its graduates for careers in business, engineering technology, computer science, criminal justice, information technology and other professional fields. For over 57 years, Grantham University has contributed to the formal education of thousands of working adults. Students from each of the 50 states and in many countries around the world have discovered the benefits and convenience of the Grantham distance education model. Grantham University's degree programs are 100% online and are designed to meet the needs of busy working adult students. There are no required login times, so students can complete their coursework at times and places that fit their busy schedule. Grantham offers undergraduate degrees in Criminal Justice, Business Administration, General Studies, Business Management, Computer Science and Engineering, as well as graduate degree programs in Business, Project Management, Information Management and Information Technology. Grantham University offers a military scholarship and discount program for active duty, reserve, guard, veterans and military family members, as well as scholarships for law enforcement professionals. GranthamÂ's faculty, administration, and advisors are comprised of educators, business executives, industry professionals, entrepreneurs and retired military officers. Among them are Dr. Herbert I. London, founder, endowed chair, and former Dean of Students at New York UniversityÂ's Gallatin School of Individualized Study; John Ashford, an advisor to Fortune 100 companies as chairman and CEO of The Hawthorn Group; David E. Baker, Brig. Gen. (USAF, Ret.), a decorated fighter pilot and Senior Vice President for the Stanford Washington Research Group; and Rear Admiral Karen Harmeyer, former Chief Staff Officer, Navy Surgeon General, OPNAV 093R. Grantham University is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council, 1601 18th Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20009 (www.detc.org).

School Says - Academics
Programs of Study Associate and BachelorÂ's degree programs are offered in Business Administration, Business Management, Criminal Justice, Computer Science, Computer Engineering Technology, Electronics Engineering Technology, General Studies and Interdisciplinary Studies. Master's degree programs are offered in Master of Business Administration with specialties in Project Management and Information Management and Master of Science in Information Technology with specialties in Information Management Technology and Information Management Ââ€" Project Management. Students are given 8 weeks to complete each course; however, students may accelerate course completion based on study habits and time devoted to the material. Students must complete a minimum of 61 credit hours for an associate degree, of which 25% of the credit hours must be completed with Grantham. The BachelorÂ's programs require a minimum of 121credit hours, of which 25% of the credit hours must be completed with Grantham. The MasterÂ's degree programs require 36 credit hours, of which 27 credit hours must be completed with Grantham. Grantham University makes every effort to apply college credit for military training and previous coursework whenever possible. CLEP tests and DSST exams, along with military and work-related training courses, may be eligible for transfer credit.

School Says - Admissions
Admission Students wishing to apply to Grantham must have earned a high school diploma, GED or equivalent. Applicants with high school or previous education in a foreign country, who do not reside in the United States, the United Kingdom or Canada, must demonstrate English language proficiency. A minimum score of 500 on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is required for admission. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Students interested in applying can visit: http://www.grantham.edu/admissions/admission_forms.php to download an application. Prospective students with questions should e-mail: admissions@grantham.edu or call 800-955-2527 to speak with an Admissions Representative.

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