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The Vice President is the second-highest ranking executive in an organization and typically reports directly to the President or CEO. The primary responsibilities of a Vice President include providing leadership, developing strategies, managing resources, creating policies, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations, and representing the company at meetings and events. Additionally, a Vice President may be responsible for overseeing multiple departments or divisions within an organization. In some cases they are even responsible for leading entire organizations such as government agencies or large corporations.

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  • Master of Business Administration (MBA)
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    Avg. Duration:17 monthsAvg. Fees:$27,469Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Bachelor of Arts (b.a.) in Economics
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    Avg. Duration:48 monthsAvg. Fees:$34,442Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Bachelor of Arts (b.a.) in Psychology
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    Avg. Duration:48 monthsAvg. Fees:$31,580Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Master of Business Administration (M.B.A) in Finance
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    Avg. Duration:15 monthsAvg. Fees:$29,745Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
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7.3 years
$219K
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4.51 years
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