Park-Zijing Partnership Program

Park University, founded in 1875, is an independent, private institution of higher education with a long history of nearly 150 years. The university was originally called Park College and was renamed Park University in 2000. Our motto, fides et labor (Latin for “faith and work”) is as relevant today as it was in the 19th century. A Park University education is an opportunity to find faith in yourself — by discovering your potential and working to realize it.

Our mission is to transform lives through accessible, student-centered, quality higher education. Our vision is to meet learners’ needs for a lifetime. Park University’s core values are accountability, civility, respect, academic excellence, global citizenship, inclusivity and integrity.

Diversity is in our DNA — Park’s first graduating class included four women. We welcomed our very first international student in 1880. In the 1910s, Park educated famous Chinese diplomats Tsiang Tingfu and Tung Hsien-Kuang. Today, we welcome more than 500 international students from over 70 countries.

Park University is accredited by the Higher Education Commission (HLC). Its business school is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Program (ACBSP). Park university’s flagship campus is in Parkville, Missouri, just 10 miles from downtown Kansas City. Park also has a satellite campus in Gilbert, Arizona, in the Phoenix Metropolitan area, as well as over 20 campus centers across the United States.

To accommodate and better acclimate international students to Park University, many fun activities are organized for international students to participate in to interact with local students and to experience the local culture.

Park University is consistently rated by parents and other schools as one of the best-value private universities in the United States. With its origins as a liberal arts university in the Midwest, Park University has grown into a diverse university offering high-quality academic opportunities to students around the world.

Graduates from Park University have a global perspective and a deep understanding of international relations and markets. Park provides them with the skills of critical thinking, effective communication, and lifelong learning. Whether majoring in business, sports, biology, graphic design or education, students at Park University learn not only to prepare for the future of work but also to become critical thinkers, problem solvers and leaders who can adapt to globalization.

Business Administration (MBA)

A Master of Business Administration aims to train students to master modern enterprise management theories, methods, and skills, and can solve practical problems of enterprises to adapt to the needs of modern business environments. Graduates of Park University’s MBA program can use their acquired management knowledge and skills to participate in the operations and management of organizations in a broad range of industries such as consulting, trade, logistics, manufacturing, service, finance, healthcare, software, technology, non-profit, and government. Examples of highly in-demand jobs include business analyst, data analyst, market analyst, financial analysts, budget analyst, policy analyst, project manager, marketing manager, sales manager, accounting manager, financial manager, investment manager, operations manager, logistics manager, supply chain manager, procurement manager, quality manager, risk manager, compliance manager, IT manager, human resource manager, service manager, consultant, director, and C-suite officer.

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Information Systems and Business Analytics (MS ISBA)

Our STEM-designated Master of Science in Information Systems and Business Analytics provides innovative full stack training to prepare students to lead in this rapidly evolving field. ISBA students learn how to use data to analyze and innovate with a master’s degree that offers a competitive edge in business and beyond. By the end of the master’s program, students can analyze large datasets to identify patterns and make recommendations for various business divisions, such as information technology, accounting, financing, operations, human resources, marketing, and sales. Throughout this program, students will develop technical, managerial, and strategic acumen necessary to leverage information technology and data to maintain a competitive advantage and improve operational outcomes, and to support decisions made in business, such as marketing, strategic planning, operations, or other fields, such as medical data analysis and government planning. International students pursuing ISBA can apply for up to 3 years of OPT after graduation.

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U.S. Employers

Below is a list of U.S. companies who have recently employed Park’s international students for internship or full-time jobs.