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Join in on the core mission of The University of Scranton, and pursue excellence through dedicated academic guidance, respect, and service. This school sets students on a professional path to success woven into Jesuit traditions. Whether you are seeking an associate’s degree or a doctor’s degree, Scranton has options across multiple popular and in-demand industries.
The University of Scranton online degrees are versatile and holistic, providing the same quality experiences as offered on-campus. Students may pursue master’s degrees or certificates in business and healthcare fields in this format. The online community at The University of Scranton is led by expert faculty, but that’s not the only other benefit:
- Consistent, team-led student support
- Specialized programs to meet unique career goals
- The University of Scranton accreditation status is excellent
Accreditation & Licensing
University of Scranton is accredited by:
Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)
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Business
The online Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics from the University of Scranton delivers the foundational data knowledge and technology skills necessary to begin a career in a fast-growing field. Whether you’re striving to enter the field of business analytics or ready to advance your career with in-demand analytical skills, this program can help you achieve professional goals and prepare for career advancement opportunities in eight months with full-time study.
The certificate program utilizes an innovative curriculum and requires completing four courses, including two electives based on your professional interests. Choose from courses that explore database management, business forecasting, data visualization, and more. Courses are taught by highly skilled faculty prepared to instruct and advise students through different phases of their careers. Committed to your success as a student and as a business analytics expert after graduation, faculty members provide the personalized attention necessary to build essential skills and achieve your goals.
When you graduate, you’ll have the opportunity to transfer your credits into the University’s online Master of Science in Business Analytics program, plus the credential to pursue highly sought positions such as business analyst, market research analyst, or computer and information research scientist.
To help secure your position—and possibly increase your pay—in the booming ERP field, The University of Scranton offers an online, graduate-level Certificate in Enterprise Resource Planning without the need to enter into a formal MBA program.
This four-course program is offered in conjunction with SAP, the world's largest ERP software company.
From the flexibility from your home, without any disruption to your career, you can earn a graduate-level ERP certificate from a highly ranked, accredited university. Here is how our online Certificate in Enterprise Resource Planning program will take your career to the next level:
- Gain proficiency in the configuration, utilization, and strategic application of ERP software across a wide range of business functions
- Learn the ins and outs of the ERP software by SAP, the world's leading provider of ERP and related applications
- Employ your knowledge of ERP systems in any software environment
- Enhance your managerial and technical skill sets
The certificate curriculum focuses on key business units such as operations, finance, and procurement within an enterprise resource planning system. No SAP software experience is required.
Succeed in an information and technology-intensive field. The Graduate Certificate in Supply Chain Management offers the analytical and problem-solving skills needed to master the wide-ranging responsibilities and tasks in operations management, with courses focusing on:
- Supply chain strategy and management
- Production planning and control
- Network design and integration with a unique emphasis on quality management
Gain the finance and accounting skills needed for career advancement with The University of Scranton’s online Master of Accountancy (MAcc). Housed in the AACSB-accredited Kania School of Management, the program will develop your soft skills and practical strategy. Complete the general MAcc with flexible electives, or choose from two concentrations, Forensic Accounting and Accounting Analytics, to further tailor your skills.
As you learn, the 30-credit-hour online MAcc program counts toward the 150 credit hours required by most states to take the CPA exam. Students are also able to purchase the premier, Big 4 Firms-endorsed Wiley CPAexcel® at a deep discount in order to prepare them for the CPA exam.
You’ll graduate prepared to:
- Apply practical knowledge in the field
- Solve business problems with advanced accounting
- Identify red flags for occupational fraud
- Support effective economic decision-making with valuable insights
- Understand the global business environment and associated critical leadership roles
The University of Scranton’s online MAcc program is designed for full-time accounting professionals who need a flexible online degree program to accommodate their busy schedules. The curriculum is frequently updated by The University of Scranton’s Accounting Department Partnership Council (ADPC), a group of practicing CPAs who provide consulting, student mentorship, and alumni networking.
MACC Bridge Option – Open to Non-Accounting Majors
Students with a non-accounting bachelor’s degree are encouraged to apply for the online MAcc program through the Accounting Bridge option*, which offers the necessary prerequisite courses online to provide the foundation in accounting needed to be successful in the master’s program. Applicants need to have completed at least one 3-credit financial accounting course with a grade of B or better from an accredited institution.
* If seeking a CPA: Many states require 150 semester hours of education within a prescribed accounting coursework curriculum for obtaining the CPA license. Students without prior accounting and related coursework are unlikely to meet this requirement through completing the MAcc program. Such students may need to complete any additional required course(s) that they have not completed. Please refer to your individual state’s requirements.
Gain the finance and accounting skills needed for career advancement through the Accounting Analytics concentration of The University of Scranton’s online Master of Accountancy (MAcc) program.
While our core curriculum provides essential skills in financial and managerial accounting, specialized electives will prepare you to fill a critical business role by gathering, analyzing and evaluating the accounting data needed to help inform an organization’s strategy. You’ll also complete a capstone applied-research course in accounting data analytics and visualization.
As you learn, complete the final 30 hours of the 150-credit-hour requirement to sit for your CPA licensure exam and have the option to purchase the premier, Big 4 Firms–endorsed Wiley CPAexcel® at a deep discount in order to prepare for the CPA exam.
You’ll graduate prepared to:
- Complete the CPA exam
- Apply practical accounting knowledge in any organization
- Solve business problems with advanced accounting analysis
- Provide data-driven insights to drive organizational strategy
The University of Scranton’s AACSB-accredited online MAcc program is designed for full-time accounting professionals who need to learn on a flexible schedule. The curriculum is frequently updated by The University of Scranton’s Accounting Department Partnership Council (ADPC), a group of practicing CPAs who provide consulting, student mentorship, and alumni networking.
MACC Bridge Option – Open to Non-Accounting Majors
Students with a non-accounting bachelor’s degree are encouraged to apply for the online MAcc program through the Accounting Bridge option*, which offers the necessary prerequisite courses online to provide the foundation in accounting needed to be successful in the master’s program. Applicants need to have completed at least one 3-credit financial accounting course with a grade of B or better from an accredited institution.
* If seeking a CPA: Many states require 150 semester hours of education within a prescribed accounting coursework curriculum for obtaining the CPA license. Students without prior accounting and related coursework are unlikely to meet this requirement through completing the MAcc program. Such students may need to complete any additional required course(s) that they have not completed. Please refer to your individual state’s requirements.
Develop the skills to investigate accounting fraud, present findings in corporate and legal settings, and provide risk-management consultation with The University of Scranton’s online, AACSB-accredited Master of Accountancy with Forensic Accounting concentration.
This program will provide you with an in-depth understanding of financial and managerial accounting, ethics, and communications, comprising four required courses, five concentration elective courses and a capstone applied-research course to tie everything together.
As you learn from our award-winning faculty, you will complete the final 30 hours of the 150-credit-hour requirement to sit for your CPA licensure exam and benefit from the the premier, Big 4 Firms-endorsed Wiley CPAexcel® — available to students at a deep discount in order to prepare for the CPA exam.
You’ll graduate prepared to:
- Complete the CPA exam
- Apply practical knowledge in the field
- Investigate accounting fraud and present your findings
- Provide professional consultation on risk management
The University of Scranton’s AACSB-accredited online MAcc program is designed for full-time accounting professionals who need to learn on a flexible schedule. The curriculum is frequently updated by The University of Scranton’s Accounting Department Partnership Council (ADPC), a group of practicing CPAs who provide consulting, student mentorship, and alumni networking.
MACC Bridge Option – Open to Non-Accounting Majors
Students with a non-accounting bachelor’s degree are encouraged to apply for the online MAcc program through the Accounting Bridge option*, which offers the necessary prerequisite courses online to provide the foundation in accounting needed to be successful in the master’s program. Applicants need to have completed at least one 3-credit financial accounting course with a grade of B or better from an accredited institution.
* If seeking a CPA: Many states require 150 semester hours of education within a prescribed accounting coursework curriculum for obtaining the CPA license. Students without prior accounting and related coursework are unlikely to meet this requirement through completing the MAcc program. Such students may need to complete any additional required course(s) that they have not completed. Please refer to your individual state’s requirements.
The University of Scranton MBA with a specialization in Accounting combines the broad, ethical, and sustainable business foundations of our MBA degree with the ability to leverage accounting-based insights as a means of solving business problems. Each specialization course is designed to provide students a deep understanding of the accounting profession and enhance their ability to effectively navigate reporting, departmental, and operational decisions, while opening him or her up to new and exciting accounting careers. These graduate level classes will help students to harness technology and business to help them excel in both marketing and economics. This graduate program is more than a resume builder; it is to help advance your career.
The topics covered include:
- Accounting for Management
- Accounting Integration and Configuration
- International Accounting
- Financial Reporting and Research
- Accounting Communications
- Accounting Ethics: The Foundation of the Profession
- Financial Reporting Fraud: Detection & Prevention
- Occupational Fraud & Abuse
- Analyzing Financial Statements
- Concepts of Leadership
- Financial Management Marketing
The University of Scranton’s online, AACSB-accredited MBA with a specialization in Business Analytics program combines a comprehensive, graduate-level education in business, with a focused study in business analytics. You’ll learn to harness data from your organization’s enterprise systems and transactions, machines and sensors, and social media and internet sources to extract insights that lead to better business decisions.
You can choose a mix of functional business courses from:
- Accounting for Management
- Managerial Economics
- Financial Management
- Operations Management
- Management Information Systems
- Organizational Behavior
- Marketing Management
The 12-course, online MBA in Business Analytics program has a hands-on curriculum that builds on the above functional knowledge to explore analytics-specific topics like data mining, data visualization, statistical modeling, predictive analytics, database management, business intelligence, and simulation.
Upon completion of this MBA analytics program, you’ll be prepared for career titles such as management analyst, data analyst, business analyst, business intelligence analyst, and data science manager.
Eligibility Requirements:
To apply for the program, students must have the following:
- Accredited bachelor’s degree with a minimum 3.0 GPA
- 3 years of professional or supervisory work experience
- Case study*
*A written response to a business case study may be required for some applicants. You will be informed of your individual requirement after a review of your completed application.
Accreditation
The University of Scranton’s MBA program is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International.
The University of Scranton’s MBA with a specialization in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), combines the advanced business expertise of our MBA curriculum with training in the integrated software systems that combine key corporate functions such as operations, finance, and procurement within an ERP system. The specialization is offered in association with the world’s leading ERP software company, SAP, and its University Alliances Program. Upon completion of the online MBA with a specialization in Enterprise Resource Planning, graduates who complete an additional ERP course are eligible to attend a week-long boot camp of intensive training, followed by a final exam and SAP Associate certification to those who pass. Students who choose this specialization will receive the tools and resources to apply the latest technology in a business context, integrate business strategy and processes, and put information technology theory into practice. As a result of their participation in the program, they will gain hands-on experience that will have significant relevance to their careers and chosen field.
Eligibility Requirements:
Students must have an accredited bachelor’s degree with a minimum 2.75 GPA, as well as 3 or more years of professional work experience. A written response to a business case study may be required for some applicants. You will be informed of your individual requirement after a review of your completed application.
The University of Scranton’s AACSB – accredited MBA with a specialization in Finance combines a comprehensive, graduate-level education in business, with focused study in finance. You’ll gain the unique perspective of a financial expert who also has a solid understanding of the big picture – qualifications required for career advancement and to pursue meaningful leadership roles.
Courses include:
- Financial Management
- Financial Institutions
- Advanced Financial Management
- Investment Analysis
- International Finance
- Derivative Securities
- Portfolio Theory
- Treasury Management
Enrollment in the Finance MBA program will provide specific skills that help you evaluate an organization’s financial health, manage financial risk, and understand other functional business areas to deliver maximum performance for the organization.
Eligibility Requirements:
Students must have an accredited bachelor’s degree with a minimum 2.75 GPA, as well as 3 or more years of professional work experience. A written response to a business case study may be required for some applicants. You will be informed of your individual requirement after a review of your completed application.
The Human Resources Management specialization of the online MBA at the University of Scranton provides you with the comprehensive skills to accomplish just these tasks as well as to design and realize organizational goals.
The specialization consists of nine credit hours and allows you select three of four online HR degree courses within the MS in Human Resources Management SHRM-aligned (Society for Human Resource Management) curriculum.
You’ll learn about:
- Employee recruitment and effective staffing
- Workplace learning and performance
- Employee and labor relations
- Reward strategies and systems
The University of Scranton MBA with a specialization in Human Resources Management can help you take a leading role focusing on the human element of business. You’ll learn effective decision making and planning, as well as how to improve individual and organizational performance.
Eligibility Requirements:
Students must have an accredited bachelor’s degree with a minimum 2.75 GPA, as well as 3 or more years of professional work experience. A written response to a business case study may be required for some applicants. You will be informed of your individual requirement after a review of your completed application.
To successfully buy, sell, and trade goods and services in the international market, it takes more than knowledge of statistics and numbers—it takes an understanding of finance across borders, in-depth comprehension of foreign economies, and sensitivity to cultural differences.
The International Business specialization of The University of Scranton’s online MBA program gives you all of the above and more.
•Gain vital leadership skills to make sure your organization is equipped to compete effectively in the international market
•Develop both a macro- and micro-economic view of business functions in the global context
•Learn the nuts and bolts of supply chain management in other countries and across borders
•Explore how cultural differences can affect organizational behavior and operations
Eligibility Requirements:
Students must have an accredited bachelor’s degree with a minimum 2.75 GPA, as well as 3 or more years of professional work experience. A written response to a business case study may be required for some applicants. You will be informed of your individual requirement after a review of your completed application.
The MBA-MHA combines the curriculums of The University of Scranton’s AACSB-accredited MBA and the CAHME-accredited MHA. This dual degree program combines a comprehensive understanding of business functions with the operations and systems specific to healthcare, resulting in the expertise to successfully manage the business side of the industry. Students learn to balance business realities, such as cost containment, with the need to provide quality care and positive patient outcomes.
The program can be completed in less time and with fewer credits than taking both programs separately: The total credit hour completion for this online dual degree program is 65 credits, a savings of 13 to 18 credits, and can be completed in about two and half years when taken full-time. Requirements include a fieldwork component, which may be completed at a location convenient to the student.
Coursework is aligned with the competency model designed by the Healthcare Leadership Alliance (HLA), offering outcomes in leadership, business knowledge and skills, communication and relationship management, and knowledge of the healthcare environment.
One of the largest and fastest growing sectors of the U.S. economy, the business of health administration has become extremely complex. The industry is in need of professionals with the business skills and healthcare administration background who can manage and lead organizations, offices, and departments efficiently and effectively.
Besides healthcare, graduates may find employment in related fields, such as insurance, management consulting, and state and federal agencies. Potential jobs range from senior to executive roles, such as CEO, COO, executive director, hospital administrator, or healthcare consultant.
The Supply Chain Management specialization of The University of Scranton’s online MBA gives you the analytical and problem-solving skills that you will need to succeed in this information and technology-intensive field. This specialized MBA program stresses the foundations of business theory as well as the importance of ethical and sustainable practices, in line with The University’s Jesuit tradition.
Coursework is designed to teach you how to:
•Make business decisions; this includes learning to apply quantitative approaches and to use computer programs and systems in addressing business decision-making problems.
•Apply accounting techniques and business law principles in a business setting; you will gain a fundamental understanding of business and accounting operations from a legal perspective.
•Make economic and financial business decisions; you will be introduced to micro and macroeconomics and will learn essential skills for making financial decisions and conducting financial analyses.
•Apply marketing and management techniques in a business setting; you will learn essential marketing skills along with the ability to assess workplace resources and to make managerial decisions pertinent to a business’ needs.
•Manage and lead in all aspects of business, which includes operations management, supply chain management, project management, financial management, etc. Courses specifically emphasizing each of these areas and others essential for managerial leadership like organizational behavior are part of the well-rounded curriculum.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Students must have an accredited bachelor’s degree with a minimum 2.75 GPA, as well as 3 or more years of professional work experience. A written response to a business case study may be required for some applicants. You will be informed of your individual requirement after a review of your completed application.
Advance your career opportunities through The University of Scranton’s online Master of Science in Business Analytics. Designed for working professionals, the online format will afford you the convenience and freedom to progress through the degree track at a pace that’s comfortable for your work and personal life. As a full-time student, you can complete the 30-credit program in as little as 12 months with appropriate planning.
As you navigate the core curriculum, you’ll explore data analysis concepts to help you develop a repertoire of effective problem-solving skills. The ten total courses in the program are structured to introduce you to descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive analytics. You will have a robust understanding of how to offer data-backed solutions as a strategic weapon in today’s competitive business environment as opposed to being merely a supporting tool.
Moreover, you will learn how to effectively communicate proposals to non-technical audiences.
Offered 100% online and on campus through the AACSB – accredited Kania School of Management, the MS in Business Analytics also carries a STEM designation. This means that after you graduate, you will have more business opportunities awaiting you. International students in STEM-designated masters programs can extend their training in the US for up to three years after graduation. Learn more today.
Easily Land Your Preferred Position.
Dedicated specifically to professionals who commit themselves to excellence in the finance industry, The University of Scranton’s online MS in Finance delivers a modern education that provides a deep focus on hard-to-find financial skills and the CFA Institute’s 6 areas of focus. It provides a program that is concentrated on the combination of ethics, technologies, and financial analysis and rooted to the rigor of the Jesuit tradition. It prepares you to lead: your career, your team, your company, in as little as 12 months.
Finance Careers: Titles , Growth Rates & Annual Pay
Employment growth for all the careers below is above the national average of 6% and reflects projections for the 2014-2024 time period. The median wage reflects salaries from 2016.
• Personal Finance Managers1
Growth Rate: 30% Median Wage: $90,530
• Financial Examiners2
Growth Rate: 10% Median Wage: $79,280
• Financial Analysts3
Growth Rate: 12% Median Wage: $81,760
• Financial Manager4
Growth Rate: 7% Median Wage: $121,750
Prove Your Professional Standard
The online MSF from The University of Scranton speaks volumes about your experience and dedication to ethical practice before you say a word. Our curriculums align to Jesuit values — you develop a sincere sensitivity to the ethical, socially responsible, and sustainable aspects of a global society — values that became the new standard in the financial world. Additionally,
• We’re AACSB Accredited — Held by few business schools in the world, the Kania School of Management is proud to hold this prestigious accreditation.
• You’re prepared to earn the Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA) credential, the most respected and recognized investment management designation in the world.
Learn in a Top-Ranked Program
• The Economist: Top Value University – #22
• U.S. News & World Report: Best Value School – #15
- • Brookings Metropolitan Policy Program: Best Economic Outcomes of Graduates – #36
The University of Scranton's online Masters of Science in Human Resources Management provides you with employee motivation and organizational management skills to succeed in this increasingly complex, demanding field. The comprehensive, rigorous curriculum takes a real-world, practitioner-oriented approach and is acknowledged by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), the premier professional organization in the field, to be aligned with its core body of knowledge.
Human resources professionals are responsible for a growing variety of tasks, ranging from the traditional role of recruitment to advising executives on industry trends. Although the field is evolving, one thing that has not changed is the drive to improve organizations through their employees. Employers increasingly value human resources professionals with the up-to-date expertise that comes with an advanced degree.
Gain fundamental executive skills in this master’s in human resources management program, including:
- Exerting influence as a leader
- Making effective decisions
- Strategic planning
- Negotiation
- Performance improvement
- Rewards system development
Healthcare
With this Executive Certificate in Health Administration, you will gain key healthcare leadership and decision-making skills with a foundation in Jesuit principles. Students will advance their understanding of patient needs and administrative abilities through this online graduate certificate program.
The certificate consists of five courses from the full master’s degree in Health Administration. Students will gain skills in leadership, organization, and finance. The concentrated coursework of this program can be completed in as little as 10 months.
In just eight months, you can advance your career with a Graduate Certificate in Health Informatics. The curriculum of this online certificate program consists of the first four courses in the Master of Science in Health Informatics degree.
The insights you gain in this program focus on both research and clinical applications. Students will learn how to use health technologies to improve patient outcomes, save money, and streamline processes. Graduates can put their credentials to use anywhere patient records are used – hospitals, public health agencies, dentist offices, clinics, physical therapy offices, insurance companies, and more.
The University of Scranton’s Online MBA with a specialization in Healthcare Management emphases the skills and leadership qualities needed to excel in this increasingly fast-paced, global and technology-oriented business environment. Whether you want to enter the healthcare management field, or are seeking a new direction in your healthcare career, The University of Scranton can help you reach your goals.
Our interactive learning environment provides the comprehensive, practical and interdisciplinary core business competencies and technology-enhanced management skills required for a key role in the healthcare field. We offer all the benefits of The University of Scranton on-campus MBA in a completely online program that you can access anytime from any location. Our flexible, online format enables you to complete your coursework at your own convenience without disrupting your career or family commitments.
Eligibility Requirements:
Students must have an accredited bachelor’s degree with a minimum 2.75 GPA, as well as 3 or more years of professional work experience. A written response to a business case study may be required for some applicants. You will be informed of your individual requirement after a review of your completed application.
Through one of the first online Master of Health Administration (MHA) programs accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME), The University of Scranton provides your clearest path to success. With a 90 percent job placement rate and higher than average median salaries, excellence is just the starting point for our graduates.
The online MHA offers the key components to develop leaders who can apply a comprehensive skill set that demonstrates fluency in managing a healthcare system or organization. Utilizing the ACHE Healthcare Leadership Alliance competency model, graduates will be experts with 24 core competencies, covered in five critical domains.
Gain a detailed understanding of healthcare system management and learn from superior faculty at a school founded on Jesuit traditions of social justice and academic excellence. The program also offers two specializations:
MHA with Health Informatics Specialization
Use data to improve healthcare decisions and policies. Learn the importance of informatics in driving innovation in healthcare.
MHA with Global Health Specialization
Learn about and experience public health, health management, and social justice issues outside of North America. This specialization includes travel with faculty and other students for two 10-day study abroad trips to places like Europe and South America.
You’ll discuss public health, health management, and social justice issues, and gain firsthand experience of these systems in practice with two 10-day study abroad opportunities in places like South America and Europe, among others. Students in the Global Health specialization have three required courses. One of these courses (HAD 517) will be taken in place of the normal, three-credit elective, so the specialization adds only six required credits to the CAHME-accredited MHA curriculum.
In today’s information-driven world, data can open the door to better patient care, more efficient processes, and better policies throughout an organization. Use data as your guide to interpret and communicate process direction and organizational decision-making across departments. Improve community and population health by analyzing the relationships between access, quality, cost, resource allocation, accountability, and population.
Earn The University of Scranton’s CAHME – accredited Master of Health Administration (MHA) in Health Informatics specialization by taking just two additional courses beyond the general MHA curriculum.
With the online Master of Science in Health Informatics (MSHI) from The University of Scranton, you will make informed, data-driven healthcare decisions that keep a person’s health at the center of their care. Focused on developing an integrative approach to patient care, the master’s in health informatics will equip you with interdisciplinary tools in computer science, communication, information systems, and leadership. When you finish the program, you will possess the breadth and depth of knowledge necessary to excel in the growing, in-demand field of health informatics.
New to the field of health and technology? While our program is suited to professionals already in health, business, and technology fields, our specially designed onboarding program allows students without backgrounds in health or computer science to succeed.
This online program offers multiple paths to health informatics leadership roles, including a Data Analytics specialization. Select this optional specialization to focus on using advanced data technologies to find insights for improving patient outcomes. You will delve into data mining, data visualizations, predictive modeling, and beyond. By acquiring expertise in these areas, you will prepare to lead solutions that help elevate the quality of care and reduce costs.
Pursue the MS in Health Informatics entirely online at The University of Scranton. You can earn this degree in only two years, and there is no GRE requirement to apply. This program is also accredited by the prestigious Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM). CAHIIM provides consistent quality monitoring of academic degree programs in health informatics through accreditation policies and processes that include tools for assessing continuous quality improvement through partnerships with colleges and universities, a voluntary peer review process, and annual program monitoring of continuous improvements in health informatics education to meet healthcare workforce needs. CAHIIM provides accredited programs with benchmark data and best practices for continuous improvement.