School Details
Barry University instills higher education experiences in an always-changing global community through Catholic intellectual traditions. Integration of study, reflection and action secure students with the framework needed for effective change in any society.
Barry University online provides working adults graduate and undergraduate programs, including courses in an accelerated format. Master’s in business and education as well as bachelor’s in administration and health services are available through BU online.
Online programs at BU:
- Rigorous coursework with focus on practical application
- Highly respected online faculty with real-world experience
- 100% online
Accreditation & Licensing
Barry University is accredited by:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
All Programs
Business
The Bachelor of Public Administration degree from Barry University allows you to receive college credit for your existing professional skills while providing the administrative and leadership abilities necessary to succeed in public and nonprofit organizations. The program is designed to help adult professionals achieve their educational, professional, and personal goals.
Courses explore ways public administrators can create and implement policies to help build and strengthen communities. Students also gain knowledge of public finance and budgeting, issues in public safety, public personnel practices, and ethical issues in public administration. Graduates will have the training and skills necessary to manage a variety of public agencies.
The curriculum includes studies of:
- Administrative law and process
- Productivity improvement in the public sector
- Methods and techniques in public administration
- Concepts and issues in public planning
The online, accelerated Bachelor of Science in Administration degree program from Barry University is designed for adult professionals looking to achieve their academic, professional, and personal goals. This business administration degree online explores contemporary approaches to planning, organizing, and staffing in a variety of business settings.
Marketing methods and human resource theories and practices taught in this program can be applied to public, private, and nonprofit organizations. Students use self-analysis to gain insights into their current work environment and management theories. A capstone course allows students to demonstrate their mastery of business administration coursework.
Core courses examine topics related to:
- Services marketing
- Leadership development
- Quality and productivity
- Strategic human resource management
An accredited MBA online at Barry University features core business courses with an added focus on finance, accounting and economics. This program also combines ethics and social responsible practices with real-world applications in order to equip graduates with a holistic education. Expect rigorous coursework delivered by faculty with expertise in their field.
Learn:
- Analytical approaches used in marketing
- Leadership and management capabilities
- Total Quality Management (TQM) skill sets
- Best business applications for solving complex business problems
Barry University’s online MBA program gives students a career advantage by pairing advanced expertise in Accounting with a thorough understanding of all aspects of the business environment. Courses emphasize practical applications of business processes and accounting knowledge.
Students examine complex financial reporting issues and learn to approach accounting from a global perspective. Classes also explore federal tax laws and regulations and their impact on businesses. The curriculum focuses on real-world problem solving and case studies.
Graduates will be prepared for roles including:
- Certified Public Accountant (following completion of the CPA exam)
- Accounting Manager
- Controller
- Chief Financial Officer
An MBA in Finance gives you advanced understanding of finance, accounting, and economics, as well as international economic and financial concepts. You will learn about foreign exchange markets, international capital, money markets, international portfolio diversification, international banking, and more.
The curriculum emphasizes practical application of theories and skills. Courses provide a thorough understanding of financial markets and institutions. Students in this online Finance degree program will understand the interrelationships among intermediaries in the money and capital markets.
Graduates of the Master of Business Administration degree online with a concentration in Finance can pursue roles such as:
- Financial analyst
- Investment analyst
- Financial planner
- Chief financial officer
As businesses expand into global markets, Barry University’s MBA in International Business online is designed to prepare you for upper-level leadership and management positions. This program explores the social, legal and ethical issues that arise in organizations and teaches how to manage and successfully problem-solve. Core concepts include studies in international business, imports, exports, foreign exchange and analytics.
This accredited program requires completion of rigorous coursework and is taught by faculty with expertise within their field. Students will have the opportunity to complete this degree within as little as one year.
The accredited online MBA in Management at Barry University is tailored to any professional who has a desire to pursue upper-level management careers. Rigorous courses provide learning opportunities with real-world applications. Many of the faculty retain expertise in their field. This program accepts a limited number of transfer credits and can be completed in as little as a year.
Key concepts include:
- Innovative tools for implementation in the 21st century, with knowledge of Total Quality Management (TQM)
- Utilization of finance, accounting and economics to strategize and problem-solve
- Analysis at all organizational levels
- HR management and leadership skill sets
With the rise in global business, a marketing credential can provide a critical jump-start to an upper-level management position. Barry University’s MBA in Marketing online is designed to prepare you for such careers through studies in global, entrepreneurial and ethical business perspectives. Faculty with expertise in their field deliver rigorous instruction with an emphasis on real-world applications. In addition to required courses, non-credit workshops provide extended learning opportunities.
Potential careers include:
- Marketing or product management
- Marketing research and analytics
- Sales and advertising management
- And more!
Barry University offers an online Master of Public Administration degree for adult professionals. Students gain advanced organizational, administrative, and analytical skills that can be put to use in public agencies. The program seeks to produce graduates capable of generating solutions to human, economic, environmental, and social issues.
The curriculum focuses on the goals of respect for all individuals, adherence to ethical principles, and empathy toward all. Coursework is designed to be able to be applied to students’ current organization or future career goals, including a capstone project. Graduates will have knowledge and skills in areas including financial management, human resource management, and administrative law.
Criminal Justice, Safety & Law
The Bachelor of Science in Emergency Management online degree program is designed for those who want to enter or advance in the field of emergency management. It prepares students to be leaders in disaster preparation, mitigation, response, and recovery.
The integrative curriculum incorporates a unified approach, bringing together the fields of homeland security, business continuity, hazard mitigation, and international disaster management.
Graduates will be equipped to strategize, coordinate, and execute emergency mitigation plans. They will be able to analyze the cause and effects of disasters. And, critically, they will be able to respond to disasters in their community.
Healthcare
Barry University offers an online Doctorate in Occupational Therapy. This online physical therapy degree is designed for certified occupational therapists who wish to gain advanced critical thinking, research-based inquiry, and theoretical skills.
This program includes practical experience working with mentors in advanced areas of interest such as specialized clinical practice, leadership, or instruction. The learning environment blends web and multimedia experiences. Classes are offered both synchronously and asynchronously.
The program culminates in a graduate project that showcases your experience.
Barry University’s MBA in Health Services Administration online program is tailored for professionals who want to pursue upper-level careers within the growing health industry. This accredited program is taught by faculty with industry expertise who require completion of rigorous coursework equal to that of on-campus programs.
- Learn social, legal and ethical components of healthcare.
- Develop problem-solving skills utilizing finance, marketing and accounting knowledge.
- Equip yourself with tools for quality management within the healthcare environment.
The online Master of Public Health in Epidemiology prepares students to confront urgent health issues both locally and globally. Students will become proficient in leadership and analytical skills. They will learn to promote health care as a fundamental human right.
Classes include, but are not limited to:
- Informatics and healthcare technologies
- Epidemiology methods
- Managerial epidemiology
Graduates will be ready to enter careers such as epidemiologist, researcher, public health official, and health care manager. Students will take action to uncover the root causes of health issues and work to develop cost-effective solutions. Graduates will have the satisfaction of helping to improve the quality of life for all people.
Psychology & Human Services
The Doctorate in Social Work from Barry University is an online social work degree for MSW practitioners. This program offers a doctoral-level practice-focused degree in clinical practice. Courses provide expertise in linking social work practice theory to conducting practice-outcome research, utilizing research for policymaking decisions, and the dissemination of practice knowledge to the practice community through various channels. Students develop substantive expertise in at least one area of social work practice as they prepare to exhibit executive leadership in human service organizations. This includes working with stakeholders to advance social policy that creates sustainable changes which improve the well-being of at-risk populations and communities as well as managing organizational effectiveness and improving service quality. Graduates are ready to integrate practice wisdom and multidisciplinary theoretical and empirical lenses while creating an innovative practice with individuals, families, groups, and communities.
Whether you are looking for a new career or simply want to advance in your current role in community service work, Barry University offers an online master’s in social work. This program is intended for anyone who is seeking advanced licensure for clinical social work practice and who wants to build on leadership and research skills.
Some of the courses you will complete, include:
- Skills in social work
- Human development
- Intervention
- Trauma
- Policy and advocacy
- And more!
Though fully online, this program combines live virtual sessions with a flexible schedule for completing assignments and field work. You can collaborate with your peers and benefit from a personal faculty advisor. This program is offered in a part-time format and you can expect to earn your degree in just over two years.