The University of Scranton

Master’s Degree Programs

• Dual MBA-MHA

  Dual Master of Business Administration–Master of Health Administration

  
  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.
  

• MBA - Business Analytics

  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

  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

  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 Accountancy - Accounting Analytics

  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.

• Master of Accountancy - Forensic Accounting

  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.

• Master of Business Administration

  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 Health Administration

  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.
  
   The University of Scranton offers two specializations in the online Master of Health Administration program to better prepare you for the ever-changing healthcare industry:
  
  - MHA with Health Informatics Specialization
  - MHA with Global Health Specialization
  
  *Applicants should have a minimum of three years of professional or supervisory work experience.
  

  
  

• Master of Science in Finance

  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

  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

  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.