Business Degree and Certificate Programs
The University of Scranton’s prestigious Kania School of Management has been identified as one of The Princeton Review’s Best Business Schools for 18 consecutive years. Discover several AACSB-accredited business certificates and degree programs that are built with the flexibility to fit into your life.
Build your business expertise and prepare to advance in the industry of your choice. The University of Scranton’s business classes will instill the comprehensive knowledge and skills you’ll need to optimize processes, increase value and make strategic business decisions within an ethical framework.
In small class sizes, you’ll work with faculty and peers to dive into leading-edge business trends. With several types of business certificates and degrees available, you can choose to focus your program in:
- accounting
- business analytics
- enterprise resource planning
- finance
- healthcare management
- human resources management
- international business
- supply chain management
No matter your business career goals, The University of Scranton offers a program that will help you get there.
Business Degree and Certificate Programs
Online or On-Campus
8 months Duration
12 Credits
Program Benefits
- GRE/GMAT Not Required
- Includes two foundational courses and two electives
- Practice technical analytics skills
- Work one-on-one with expert faculty
The Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics from The University of Scranton delivers the advanced analytics knowledge and technical skills you need for a variety of in-demand business careers, all in a flexible, short-form certificate program.
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8 months Duration
12 Credits
Program Benefits
- No previous work experience is required
- Accredited by AACSB
- Four courses
Enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems help organizations of all sizes manage day-to-day activities and are now essential to customer relations, finance, procurement and other core business functions. In this ERP graduate certificate, you’ll work hands-on with software from SAP — the world’s largest business software company — while enhancing your managerial skills.
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8 months Duration
12 Credits
Program Benefits
- No GRE or GMAT scores required
- Accredited by AACSB
- Four courses
In as few as eight months, the Graduate Certificate in Supply Chain Management from The University of Scranton will elevate your understanding of supply chain strategy and management, production planning and control, plus network design and integration with an emphasis on quality management — an important area of study that many other programs fail to cover.
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- On-campus residencies two to four weekends per semester allow students to maintain their current positions.
- Small cohort sizes ensure individual attention and mentoring for each student’s development and research.
- Students have the chance to present at conferences and submit manuscripts to academic journals as part of the curriculum.
- Curriculum is enhanced by faculty-supervised practicum and internship experiences.
Accounting professors prepare the next generation of business professionals shortly before they enter the workforce. When you graduate with your doctorate in accounting from Scranton, you will have the knowledge and skills you need to become a tenure-track professor for a college or university.
Online or
On-Campus
12 months Duration
30 Credits
Program Benefits
- Two Specializations
- AACSB-Accredited
- Ranked in the Top Online Master’s in Accounting Degree Program – Intelligent (2024)
- Bridge option — accounting bachelor’s degree not required
- Exclusive discount for the Wiley CPAexcel prep tool
In the Master of Accountancy (MAcc) program, gaining practical, hands-on skills in accounting is just the beginning. You will also develop the soft skills you need to succeed as a business leader. You’ll practice functional, purposeful and strategic communication and graduate ready to guide your clients, accounts and teams to success.
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12 months Duration
30 Credits
Program Benefits
- AACSB-Accredited
- Ranked No. 1 accounting program 2019 by Best Colleges
- Bridge option — accounting bachelor’s degree not required
- Harness new leaps in data gathering and information processing
Go beyond the core Master of Accountancy curriculum and gain advanced analytical and computing skills to support financial and managerial accounting. Through five courses, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of business trends while learning to create financial reports based on reliable data and use accounting systems to their fullest.
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12 months Duration
30 Credits
Program Benefits
- AACSB-Accredited
- Ranked No. 1 accounting program 2019 by Best Colleges
- Bridge option — accounting bachelor’s degree not required
- Prepare for CPA licensure and the CFE exam
The Forensic Accounting specialization opens up career paths in auditing, governance, compliance and risk management, and public and private sector investigations. Our Forensic Accounting courses are continually reviewed by our Accounting Department Professional Alumni Council, so you’ll learn the latest techniques for preventing and detecting fraud.
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2.5 years Duration
65-72 Credits
Program Benefits
- Transfer up to 9 Credits
- No GMAT/GRE Required
- 2.5 years completion time
- Learn from industry experts
Maximize your influence as a leader in healthcare administration and related industries with a dual MBA-MHA from The University of Scranton. You’ll not only graduate with the skills and credentials to seek top positions in your field — you’ll save time and reduce the workload by 13–18 credits compared to pursuing the degrees individually.
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2 years Duration
39 Credits
Program Benefits
- No GRE or GMAT scores required
- Accredited by AACSB
- 9 unique specializations
As one of the top-ranked business programs in the nation, The University of Scranton offers you a competitive online MBA that can be customized to your career aspirations. Be the next great business leader and guide your organization toward continued success.
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2 years Duration
39 Credits
Program Benefits
- No GRE or GMAT scores required
- Accredited by AACSB International
- Prepare for the CPA Exam
Gain the academic credential to sit for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam and increase your leadership potential with the MBA: Accounting program from The University of Scranton. You’ll build skills for solving complex business problems and maintaining a financially healthy organization.
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2 years Duration
39 Credits
Program Benefits
- No GRE or GMAT scores required
- Accredited by AACSB International
- Learn to apply the Triple Bottom Line theory — an emphasis on sustainable development
Transform big data into winning business strategy with an MBA specializing in Business Analytics. Topics of study include data mining, data visualization, statistical modeling and predictive analytics. You’ll also graduate with skills in business simulation and forecasting, project management, inventory assessment, financial planning and revenue management.
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2 years Duration
39 Credits
Program Benefits
- No GRE or GMAT scores required
- Accredited by AACSB International
- Industry-standard SAP integration
As an ERP expert, you’ll provide your organization with a competitive superpower — the ability to put data to work. You’ll facilitate both process improvement and problem-solving in areas such as production, finances, human resources, sales and distribution. With Scranton’s partnership with SAP’s University Alliances Program, you’ll also have the opportunity to attend SAP Boot Camp and sit for the SAP Certified Business Associate exam with SAP ERP 6.0 certification. (No previous SAP experience required.)
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2 years Duration
39 Credits
Program Benefits
- AACSB-Accredited
- No GMAT/GRE Required
- Learn from Industry Experts
- Transfer up to six credits
With Scranton’s MBA specializing in Finance, you’ll gain both the advanced business foundations and the financial acumen you need to succeed in some of the world’s largest companies. You’ll gain the skills to conduct financial analyses, develop capital budgets and evaluate equity, debt and financial risk. You’ll be equipped to assess your organization’s financial health and make informed projections to help your company pave the way forward.
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2 years Duration
39 Credits
Program Benefits
- No GMAT/GRE Required
- No Application Fee
- 2 years completion time
- AACSB-accredited
- Transfer up to six credits
With The University of Scranton’s AACSB-accredited MBA specialization in Healthcare Management, you’ll learn to supervise healthcare facilities, plan and direct operations and manage healthcare teams. You’ll master both the theory and the skills needed to maintain a sustainable, successful organization. Lead with an approach to decision-making that emphasizes ethics using the Triple Bottom Line theory — an emphasis on sustainable development related to social, fiscal and environmental responsibility.
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2 years Duration
39 Credits
Program Benefits
- SHRM-aligned curriculum
- AACSB-accredited MBA
- No GMAT/GRE required
Acquire skills in strategic staffing, evaluating workplace operational goal setting and enterprise-level human resource management. Our curriculum aligns with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) standards, emphasizing development, strategy and communication. You’ll also gain a global perspective on business and learn to apply the Triple Bottom Line theory, emphasizing sustainable development related to social, fiscal and environmental factors.
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2 years Duration
39 Credits
Program Benefits
- No GRE or GMAT scores required
- Accredited by AACSB
- Learn from industry experts
With your AACSB-accredited MBA from Scranton specializing in International Business, you’ll learn to apply advanced business foundations on the global stage, combining both a macro and microeconomic perspective. You’ll study how to effectively manage global operations, cross-cultural departments, teams and offices.
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- Learn strategies to build customer relationships and sustain marketing success
- Gain the advanced business foundations and skills necessary to improve the way you target customers.
Your marketing-focused MBA from our AACSB-accredited Kania School of Management will provide you with a unique perspective that combines a graduate-level business education with a modern and global approach to promoting businesses, goods and services.
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2 years Duration
39 Credits
Program Benefits
- No GRE or GMAT scores required
- Accredited by AACSB
- Learn from industry experts
Your supply-chain-management-focused AACSB-accredited MBA from the Kania School of Management will equip you with advanced business knowledge and a specialized skill set combining the problem-solving, technology and communications proficiencies relied on by operations professionals. Become a leader in your organization with a combination of proficiencies in project management, quality control, supply-chain management and financial management.
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2.5 years Duration
33 Credits
Program Benefits
- Transfer up to 6 Credits
- No GMAT or GRE scores required
- CAHIIM-accredited
- 3 start dates per year
Prepare to mine data for healthcare solutions with The University of Scranton’s online master’s degree in Health Informatics. The optional Data Analytics specialization offers skills for careers where you connect the dots within big data to help bolster patient care across populations. You’ll engage in an education that matches the quality of similar analytics courses but led by the expert faculty found only at The University of Scranton. This program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM).
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18 months Duration
30 Credits
Program Benefits
- AACSB-Accredited
- Learn programming languages and software management
- No GRE/GMAT is required for admission
- Includes three elective courses to align with your goals
Through the M.S. in Business Analytics, you’ll gain a direct understanding of how to enhance business processes with data-driven, informed insights. The courses you’ll explore in the business analytics master’s program have been composed by faculty with extensive experience in improving organizational, managerial and industrial business procedures.
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12 months Duration
30 Credits
Program Benefits
- GMAT/GRE Requirement Waived
- AACSB-accredited
- Widely published, award-winning faculty
- Earn a six-figure salary
Scranton’s MSF program offers core business acumen through an enhanced financial lens. Gain subject-matter expertise in a business discipline that builds both enterprises and individual careers in finance. Plus, you can get free study material on Wiley CFA Exam Review when you select two CFA Exam prep courses as electives.
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17-22 months Duration
33 Credits
Program Benefits
- SHRM-aligned curriculum
- Prepare for the SHRM-CP certification
- No GMAT/GRE required
Offered in a flexible online format, the Master of Science in Human Resources Management program integrates up-to-date industry research to develop the critical thinking and problem-solving skills an HR professional needs. Our curriculum aligns with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) standards, emphasizing development, strategy and communication.
Read MoreCareers for Business Graduates
Business and financial occupations are growing fast. From 2020 to 2030, more than 750,800 new jobs will become available in business fields.1 These career paths are also some of the highest-paying for business graduates. In May 2020, the median annual wage for business and financial occupations was higher than other occupational groups at $72,250.1 By moving into advanced administrative and executive roles, business professionals can earn six-figure salaries.
Financial Manager $134,180 per year2
Human Resources Manager $121,220 per year3
Top Executive $107,680 per year4
FAQs
In the U.S. News & World Report’s 2024 rankings, The University of Scranton is ranked No. 5 among the Best Regional Schools in the North and ranked in the top 50 Best Value Schools. Learn more.
The University of Scranton is regionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE).
- Scranton’s Kania Business School is accredited by AACSB International, a distinction received by only 5% of business schools worldwide.
- Our online Master of Health Administration was one of the first online programs accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME).
- The M.S. in Health Informatics and the specialization in Data Analytics is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM).
Work experience is required for admission to certain programs. To find out if work experience is required for your chosen degree, call 570.941.4416 or email.
Yes, The University of Scranton accepts transfer credits for some programs. To learn about the transfer process and how many credits you may transfer, call 570.941.4416 or email.
On-campus and online graduate programs at Scranton offer the same quality rigor and instruction.
The expected hours will vary per program. For a graduate-level program, you may have 12–15 hours per week of classwork, per course. Contact us to learn more at 570.941.4416 or email.
Yes, The University of Scranton is a participant in the Yellow Ribbon Program.
A summary of benefits is available here. Additionally, the friendly staff at the University of Scranton Graduate Admissions Office can be contacted at 570.941.4416 or email.
Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Business and Financial Occupations. Accessed on Jan. 20, 2022 from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/home.htm.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Financial Managers. Accessed on Jan. 20, 2022 from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/financial-managers.htm.
- U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics. Human Resources Managers. Accessed on Jan. 20, 2022 from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/human-resources-managers.htm.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Top Executives. Accessed on Jan. 20, 2022 from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/top-executives.htm.