The University of Scranton

Master’s Degree Programs

• MBA - Business Analytics

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  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 2.75 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.

• MBA - Finance

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  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.
  

• Master of Accountancy

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  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, students experience a rigorous curriculum developed by award-winning instructors and researchers. The program is built on core competencies that emphasize the development of soft skills and practical strategy. The 30-credit-hour online MAcc program fulfills the 150 credit hours required by most states to take the CPA exam.

  
  Upon completion of the program, students are prepared to:

  
  •    Apply practical knowledge in the field of accounting including how knowledge  is generated and disseminated
  •    Apply advanced approaches to leveraging accounting as a means of solving business problems
  •    Comprehend and employ skills needed for identifying and navigating red flags that could indicate occupational fraud
  •    Critically analyze accounting information to disseminate value-added insights for the firm for effective economic decisions
  •    Understand the global environment and critical leadership roles that are associated within the broader business environment
  •    Demonstrate effective and advanced communication skills to key stakeholders within and outside of the firm

  
  

  The University of Scranton's online MAcc program is designed for busy, full-time accounting professionals who need a flexible and asynchronous degree program to accommodate their full schedules.  The program is entirely online, allowing students the opportunity to study and continue their education how and when it is convenient for them. The curriculum is also frequently updated and influenced by The University of Scranton's Accounting Department Partnership Council (ADPC), a group of practicing CPAs who have partnered with The University's Accounting Department for consulting, student mentorship, and alumni networking. In addition, students are able to purchase the premier, Big 4 Firms-endorsed Wiley CPAexcel® at a deep discount in order to prepare students for the CPA exam.

• Master of Business Administration

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  The online Master of Business Administration program offered at The University of Scranton mimics the traditional, face-to-face MBA program offered on campus. Designed for the working professional, the online MBA program emphasizes a set of skills and perspectives needed to succeed in the increasingly fast-paced, global and technology-oriented business environment.
  
  The online program format provides working professionals with convenient and flexible access to a high-quality MBA program without the need to interrupt their careers. With 8 career-focused specializations plus a general option, students can choose an MBA that aligns with their professional goals. These specializations include:
  

  1.    Accounting
  2.    Business Analytics
  3.    Enterprise Resource Planning
  4.    Finance
  5.    Healthcare Management
  6.    Human Resources Management
  7.    Operations Management
  8.    International Business
  9.    General MBA
  
  
  Founded on the tradition of Jesuit education, this MBA program is distinguished by its strong emphasis on ethics, social responsibility, and technology-enhanced management skills. The excellence of the Kania School of Management's faculty and curriculum is confirmed by the highest designation possible for business schools worldwide. The University of Scranton's MBA program is accredited by AACSB International —The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.
  
  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.
  

• Master of Science in Finance

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  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 - #18

  •       Brookings Metropolitan Policy Program: Best Economic Outcomes of Graduates - #36

• Master of Science in Health Informatics

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  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 his or her 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 – giving you 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 on-boarding program allows students without backgrounds in health or computer science to succeed. Two foundational modules will give you the fundamentals necessary to thrive in the program.

• Master of Science in Human Resources Management

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  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. Our 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
  
  Eligibility Requirements:

  
  Students must have an accredited bachelor's degree with a minimum 2.75 GPA.