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Advance your career and your faith with this accredited online business management degree.  Ethics is at the center of the curriculum as courses develop leaders who are moral and ethical leaders capable of ethical decision making.  The liberal arts curriculum ensures students are well-rounded while business courses cover such topics as:

• Accounting
• Business Law
• Finance
• Labor Relations
• Organization Management

Graduates are ready to take on leadership positions in a wide range of commercial and nonprofit organizational settings, possessing the skillsets and values organizations are seeking.  

Courses in this online business management degree are taught by experienced faculty focused on excellence in teaching and the Catholic ethical tradition.  Faculty have real-world management experience and online teaching experience, with many also teaching in the online MBA degree program.

The online Master of Business Administration program aims to help students advance their careers by gaining advanced knowledge and skills related to business.  The Franciscan University emphasizes their Catholic affiliation, providing students with the opportunity to experience what it means to fulfill the expectations of Catholic leadership in business, including understanding how to form morally good organizations and make ethical decisions.  The curriculum covers problem-solving competencies, skills, and knowledge related to creating policy and procedures that help sustain a company or organization’s competitive advantage in varied market conditions.  

This program mixes theoretical knowledge with practical experience that may help students gain a variety of competencies related to business administration.  This includes learning business and marketing plans, financial analysis techniques, economic analysis techniques, and information technology related to data sets.  Courses cover fields such as accounting, management, marketing, finance, economics, and international business.

The Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting online degree is designed for business professionals seeking to advance their careers to the next level.  The accounting concentration builds on your undergraduate degree, increasing the breadth and depth of accounting knowledge.  Plus, students prepare for professional certifications, such as CPA or CMA designations.  The curriculum emphasizes teambuilding, communication, and leadership skills as well as business ethics in courses that integrate Catholic Social Teaching.

In as little as two years students are ready to take on management positions with this online accounting degree.  The flexible, 100% online curriculum ensures students have the skills and knowledge needed to advance their futures without sacrificing their family and current careers.

The online Master of Science in Education prepares teachers as leaders. It is designed to prepare individuals to grow intellectually and spiritually, to share the achievement of organizational goals, and to function more effectively within the classroom. Participants will learn how to operate effectively and efficiently regardless of their designated role within their organizations.

The curriculum provides an in-depth view of all facets of education, expanding the students’ academic knowledge base, encouraging independent thought, and aiding the development of professional growth. Coursework in this online teaching degree develops teacher leaders who are effective change agents and share in the achievement of organizational goals while being grounded in philosophical foundations and research skills.

Earn an Associate of Arts degree in Theology with the Franciscan University of Steubenville 100% online. Join an accessible program populated by a diverse community of students developing the skills and tools to become lifelong learners. Credits are transferable to on-campus programs, making this AA an investment towards one’s education.

Topics covered through this program include but are not limited to:

• Foundations of Catholicism
• Trinity and Christology
• Theology
• Elective options

Education, journalism, publishing, law, and more are pursuable professional pathways for graduates with this degree. Make a difference in today’s culture, deepen your understanding of the Catholic faith, and learn to assess distinctive questions with Franciscan University of Steubenville.

An Associate of Arts degree in Philosophy is available fully online with the Franciscan University of Steubenville. Students will develop a secure foundation in Catholic faith from which to build and deepen knowledge and understanding. Prepare for a life of the priesthood and a variety of other professions through coursework including but not limited to:

• Natural science
• Ethics
• Metaphysics
• Mathematics

Students will learn to systematically think through problems, demonstrate critical evaluation techniques, process information with clarity, and argue persuasively. Credits from this degree are transferable to on-campus programs. Graduates may pursue careers in business, journalism, research, public relations, and more.

Gain the knowledge and skills needed to be successful and to serve the Catholic mission with this online philosophy degree. Courses, led by award-winning Franciscan faculty who also teach on-campus, explore life’s most important questions. These questions include what it means to be human and what are compelling reasons for God’s existence.  

All courses are built on the Catholic worldview. While studying philosophy you are also examining the principles that underlie all academic disciplines, even the humanities and sciences. The curriculum, which includes liberal arts core courses and philosophy electives, provides skills in:

• Decision-making
• Critical and creative thinking
• Clear and compelling communication

Study the fundamental areas of theology: doctrine, morals, and Scripture, as you prepare to serve the Church with this online theology degree. Courses, all built on the Catholic faith, are designed to reveal who God is while helping you to understand the beauty of his revelation in Jesus Christ and through his Holy Spirit. The curriculum includes core liberal arts courses along with theology courses and electives. 

These courses will likely include:

• Theology of the Body
• Sexual and Medical Morality
• Christian Marriage

All courses remain passionately faithful to Scripture, Tradition, and the Magisterium of the Catholic Church.

A Master of Arts degree with a concentration in Catechetics and Evangelization is available with the Franciscan University of Steubenville. This program is available 100% online with no residency requirements, making it an accessible degree for the working adult student. Faculty are the same who teach on-campus.

Study pedagogy, theological knowledge, catechetical theory, methodology, and more through this rigorous academic curriculum. Pursue a concentration in young adult ministry, theology, or scriptures.

This online religion degree helps you to see how God’s hand works to save and guide us and lead us to him. See religion through a Catholic lens as you move through this program in a cohort model. Students will build skills related to interpersonal relationships, teamwork, and organization through courses including but not limited to:

• Foundational leadership
• Human resource management
• Strategic finance
• Contemporary Catholic leadership

This program involves action research project seminars, wherein cohorts will address real needs and develop plans to meet said needs. Take an actionable approach to Catholic leadership with high-quality resources and support.

Earn a Master of Arts degree in Theology and Christian Ministry with the Franciscan University of Steubenville. This program is available both on-campus and 100% online. Students take on a graduate-level study of foundational theology through courses led by internationally respected faculty.  

Courses include but are not limited to:

• Church in the modern world
• Fundamental theology
• New Testament writings
• Philosophy

Students on campus may take advantage of a catechetics specialization, a research-intensive track, or a Canon Law track.  Serve effectively in a variety of ministerial fields or pursue further graduate studies in theology through this online MA at the Franciscan University of Steubenville.