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Grantham University

Grantham University

Overview of Grantham University

Grantham University (GU) is an online university, providing programs with bachelors and masters degrees. Established in 1948, Grantham University strives to offer access to undergraduate and graduate degrees to anyone who wishes to advance their lives through education. To accomplish this, the school conducts all its programs online, allowing anyone to take part in the classes from all over the world. The key to Grantham University's successful programs is the fact that the whole college is centered around the students.

Points of Distinction

  • Quick transfer credit evaluation
  • Simple application process
  • Set your own pace, taking classes as you can
  • Attend class from anywhere that has an internet connection

Areas of Study

Grantham University has several different undergraduate and graduate degree programs to choose from. Undergraduate programs include Business Administration, Computer Engineering Technology, Interdisciplinary Studies. Their graduate programs include Information Management, Information Technology, and Project Management. All of these programs course work and other materials are available online, so work can be done from any location with a computer and an internet connection.

Grantham University Selectivity

Grantham University courses are designed to be taken at the discretion and speed of the student who is enrolled. They are also designed to be taken in a faster than normal time frame from a normal college, usually in eight weeks as opposed to 16 weeks. Because of this, students must be extremely wary of their commitment to taking classes online, without the instruction of a professor on a campus. Applicants to the college from outside the country must demonstrate competency in English, and all applicants must have basic computer skills with a computer that meets the minimum requirements to do online work and classes. A minimum grade of C is needed to get transfer credit from another institution's class.

Grantham University Faculty Quality

All the faculty at the school, while usually not visible to the students, are available for extra help and questioning through email and other online communications. Telephone conferences can also be arranged. Despite the students not being in the classroom, they are encouraged to seek out the answers to their questions, and to actively participate with their classes. Professors for the classes all are professionals who have worked with or taught the material for a long time, making them experts in their respective fields.

Grantham University Student Body

All of the students who decide to take part in the online courses offered by Grantham University usually have a busy schedule that prevents them from obtaining a higher learning education. The school tries to solve this problem by offering its courses online. Anyone who enrolls in classes at Grantham University can go about their normal lives, and do the course work when it is convenient for them. This also makes it possible for families to stay where they are and not relocate to another city or state so that someone in the family can attend classes.

Grantham University Student Life

Since there are no classes held on campus, many students never see the actual location of the school in Kansas City, Missouri. Student's lives usually continue as normal. Most students have a reason for attending an online university, whether that be family considerations or a current job. Attending classes online through Grantham University allows for the continuation of people's normal lives while they further their education, and consequently, their careers.

Programs of Study

(Note: Not all programs are necessarily available at all locations.)

Accounting

  • Accounting and Finance

Criminal Justice

  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
  • Securities Services Administration/Management

Finance

  • Accounting and Finance

HVAC Electrical Construction

  • Electrical Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician

History

  • General Studies

Information Technology

  • Computer Science General
  • Computer and Information Sciences General
  • Information Technology

Management and Administration

  • Business Administration and Management General
  • Operations Management and Supervision

Teaching

  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching

Technologies

  • Computer Engineering Technology/Technician

Coursework or Degrees

(Note: Not all degrees and coursework are necessarily available for all programs of study.)

Degrees or Coursework

  • Bachelor
  • Coursework
  • Master

Campus Locations

Online

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