Cardean University Adds 3 New Degree Programs Designed for Career Advancement

STAMFORD, Conn., Sept. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Cardean University has added three new online degree programs specifically designed to help busy professionals advance their careers in some of today's most rapidly growing professions. The new programs consist of a Master's Degree in Information Management, and Bachelor's degrees in Real Estate Management and Behavior Sciences with an option in Psychology.

The Master of Science in Information Management teaches students how to improve organizations through strategic use of information and information technology resources. This 36-credit graduate program combines technical information topics with a variety of strategies for using information as a competitive advantage. The program helps students prepare for careers in managing information technology (IT), information systems, and technology resources.

The Bachelor's of Science in Real Estate Management provides students with the practical and theoretical background needed to succeed in today's dynamic real estate market. This program is ideal for professionals interested in pursuing careers as real estate salesperson, real estate broker, developer or property manager, and includes the pre-licensure curriculum required in most states.

The Bachelor's of Science in Behavioral Science with an option in Psychology provides an in-depth look at the theories and methods of human behavior, learning and development. The program gives students the opportunity to earn a degree in Behavioral Science that focuses on the psychology, providing a solid foundation for further study or career advancement in the field.

Each of the new programs will be taught by Cardean's full time teaching staff along with an array of eminent leaders from each field, adding an experienced, real-world perspective that goes hand in hand with the school's unique, career-based course materials. Courses in each program are six-weeks long, with new terms beginning every three weeks, making it easy for professionals to balance the time needed to pursue a degree with the needs of everyday life.

"These programs offer an ideal way for working adults to earn degrees in fields that are poised for substantial growth in the coming years," said Ray Ryan, Provost for Cardean University. "In addition, the school's community- oriented environment helps foster the peer-to-peer relationships and networking opportunities that are so important for today's job seekers."

Cardean University, a division of Cardean Learning Group, is a nationally accredited online university that offers over 60 different graduate and undergraduate degrees, certificates and specializations. Utilizing "real- world" scenarios, Cardean offers instruction that enables working professionals to "learn-by-doing," enabling them to apply the strategies and skills that they acquire almost immediately. Cardean utilizes a unique, interactive learning platform that provides an animated, lively classroom experience and fosters an extensive online community among students, alumni and faculty. See the Cardean University website at http://www.cardean.edu/ .