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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4025 S Riverpoint Parkway
Phoenix, AZ 85040
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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

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 as well as other disciplines. Classes are offered one night per week. Students are required to participate in weekly learning team activities which are designed to enhance the learning process and the development of problem-solving skills.

The Bachelor of Science in Management is the newest undergraduate degree and focuses on building interpersonal and leadership skills to effectively manage or supervise, directly or indirectly, the work of others. Each student's learning experience culminates with the completion of a service project or plan illustrating his/her ability to make a significant contribution to the business world. As with all course work in the School of Professional and Adult Studies, students are encouraged to use their class assignments to solve real work dilemmas.

The Master of Arts in Education program is designed specifically for the professional educator. The M.A.Ed. Integrates academic coursework with practical teaching applications from a Christian worldview. Focus is placed on philosophical and psychological learning theory, appropriate instructional strategies, critical thinking, and contemporary issues and assessment. Course work includes a high degree of personal involvement in the student's learning process and is directed toward the development of materials, resources, strategies and solutions for today's classroom. Should be specific as to the K-6 nature of this degree.

The MBA program has produced some award winning consultants and is focused on developing the problem solving and analytical skills necessary for effectiveness in public and private industry. Students complete a comprehensive consulting project, working with real small businesses and the NCTDC, applying their course knowledge and providing a service to local small businesses. Small classes create an ideal learning environment where those of varying backgrounds thrive on educational interaction. The curriculum helps students reach their full potential by using on the job what is learned in the classroom.

The MSML degree is designed for adult learners with a qualitative focus developing the skills needed to excel professionally as a manger, but more specifically as a leader and to meet personal goals. This graduate degree seeks to prepare students in maximizing their potential as individuals, preparing them for leadership positions and achieving organizational excellence in today's competitive marketplace. The curriculum is designed to address all facets of management including: leaders as individuals (self), the relationship with the organizational members and stakeholders (others), as the head of the organization (as part of an open system) and strategy builders (competitive advantage). Each student will further develop his/her critical thinking abilities, analytical skills, interpersonal capabilities and problem solving techniques. This degree is a compliment to the Bachelor of Science in Management.