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If you're looking for a Christian college with a strong business program, you may be interested in Grand Canyon University Online .
I recently reviewed Grand Canyon University Online as a part of my About.com series of college profiles. Here's a blurb:"Grand Canyon University is a brick-and-mortar Christian school offering online degrees in the fields of education, business, nursing / health science, and liberal arts. Students enrolled in Grand Canyon University Online complete two courses each semester, focusing on only one course for each half-semester period. Students may complete their work at any time before the scheduled deadlines; however, they are expected to log into their Grand Canyon University Online classroom at least four times a week."Take a look at the full profile to learn more about Grand Canyon University Online degree programs, tuition charges, and admissions requirements.
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