Institute for Professional Development

Please note that by visiting and using our site(s), you are consenting to the collection, use, and transfer of your information as described in this policy. If you do not consent to the collection, use and transfer of your information as described in this policy or if you are under 13 years of age, you should not provide any information to us and you may not use this site.

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 in Business (AAB) program is designed for adults desiring to begin or complete their college degree. The program provides a practical educational experience in areas of business communication, accounting, economics, finance and business relations. The program prepares students for more advanced studies and introduces them to the important fundamentals of business.

The Online Associate of Arts in Business (OAAB) program is designed for adults desiring to begin or complete their college degree. The program provides a practical educational experience in areas of business communication, accounting, economics, finance and business relations. The program prepares students for more advanced studies and introduces them to the important fundamentals of business.

The Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) program offers students a practical approach to meeting the challenges of the contemporary workplace. This program provides students with a comprehensive understanding of all aspects of business.

The Bachelor of Science in Management (BSM) emphasizes development and refinement of the management skills essential to success in both business and industry on a global scale. The program is designed to facilitate social development and effectiveness in interpersonal and group relationships.

The Online Bachelor of Business Administration (OBBA) program offers students a practical approach to meeting the challenges of the contemporary workplace. This program provides students with a comprehensive understanding of all aspects of business.

The 41-credit-hour Bachelor of Arts in Business Leadership (BBL) program teaches the strategies and develops the skills professionals need to lead their organizations through today's business challenges. The BBL core sequence provides students with knowledge in leadership, accounting, finance, employee development, marketing, business law, and human resources. Through this sequence of courses, students develop skills in creating effective organizational climates, coaching, managing teams, leading projects, and making intuitive and data driven decisions.

The 41-credit-hour Bachelor of Arts in Business Leadership (BBL) program teaches the strategies and develops the skills professionals need to lead their organizations through today's business challenges. The BBL core sequence provides students with knowledge in leadership, accounting, finance, employee development, marketing, business law, and human resources. Through this sequence of courses, students develop skills in creating effective organizational climates, coaching, managing teams, leading projects, and making intuitive and data driven decisions.

The Master of Business Administration (MBA) program prepares future business leaders for the issues and challenges that will confront them in a middle or upper-level management role. During this program, students will acquire skills in collaborative teamwork, leadership and application-oriented business knowledge required for success in today's dynamic business environment.

Baker's Master of Science in Management (MSM) program provides students with broad, critical and practical-based understanding of management and prepares them for leadership positions in complex and contemporary environments.

The Online Master of Business Administration (OMBA) program prepares future business leaders for the issues and challenges that will confront them in a middle or upper-level management role. During this program, students will acquire skills in collaborative teamwork, leadership and application-oriented business knowledge required for success in today's dynamic business environment.

The 36-credit-hour Master of Liberal Arts (MLA) program is designed for adults who wish to combine their personal and professional interests and explore new ideas. Students customize their curriculum by choosing courses from three central areas: creative arts, history and ideas, and natural and social sciences. The program integrates social sciences, natural sciences, philosophy, arts and humanities, management and leadership, and post-secondary teaching. The MLA learning environment promotes attention to empirical evidence, intuitive thinking, analysis, and synthesis in and across disciplines. Students gain skills in inquiry and critical thinking while sharpening their written and oral language skills. Students are encouraged to respectfully challenge differing views in order to deepen their understanding and clearly articulate their own philosophies and vision. All courses work to sharpen skills in communication, problem solving, analysis and synthesis—skills essential to both personal and professional growth.

The 36-credit-hour Online Master of Liberal Arts (OMLA) program is designed for adults who wish to combine their personal and professional interests and explore new ideas. Students customize their curriculum by choosing courses from three central areas: creative arts, history and ideas, and natural and social sciences. The program integrates social sciences, natural sciences, philosophy, arts and humanities, management and leadership, and post-secondary teaching. The MLA learning environment promotes attention to empirical evidence, intuitive thinking, analysis, and synthesis in and across disciplines. Students gain skills in inquiry and critical thinking while sharpening their written and oral language skills. Students are encouraged to respectfully challenge differing views in order to deepen their understanding and clearly articulate their own philosophies and vision. All courses work to sharpen skills in communication, problem solving, analysis and synthesis—skills essential to both personal and professional growth.