Shields School of Business
Online Graduate Programs
Discover your Pathway to Leadership
Flexible & Impactful
Graduate Business & Leadership Programs
The Shields School of Business offers a suite of flexible graduate degree programs designed for working professionals pursuing their career aspirations.
Career-Focused, Impact-Driven Programs
- Affordable programs in a flexible online format
- No GRE or GMAT entrance exams
- No master’s thesis
- Accomplished practitioners and academicians experienced in teaching adult learners
- Customizable curriculum beyond the core courses
- Competency-based individual student learning outcomes
- Accelerated options with 10 courses for the MHRM and MA in Strategic Leadership programs
- Rolling admission (multiple start dates year-round)
Shields School of Business at Saint Francis University
Online Graduate Degrees
Master of Arts in Strategic Leadership
Master of Business Administration
Master of Human Resource Management
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Master of Arts in Strategic Leadership
Designed to prepare you to become a transformational leader; capable of positively influencing others and establishing a respectful and productive culture within your organization.
The accelerated framework focuses heavily on the development of soft management skills and new leadership perspectives. The program is a great fit for working professionals, who work in public and non-profit organizations, such as in public administration, health care, higher education, and social services.
Program Flashfacts
- rolling admissions (multiple start dates)
- accelerated online format
- 30 credits
- 10 courses
- estimated cost: $26,250 (breakdown)
- complete in as little as 1 year full-time
- 2-3 years typical part-time completion time (your pace)
Master of Business Administration
As part of the rich Franciscan heritage of the University, our MBA program challenges you to explore ethical dilemmas that face managers every day and learn to manage with responsibility and compassion.
Stay broad or deep dive with 8 concentrations to align your MBA with your career aspirations: Accounting, Finance, Health Care Management, Human Resource Management, Information Systems & Project Management, Leadership and Ethical Management, Marketing, Sports Management
Program Flashfacts
- rolling admissions (multiple start dates)
- online, flex, and accelerated formats
- 36-45 credits
- estimated cost: $31,500-$42,000 (breakdown)
- complete in as little as 1-2 year full-time
- 2-3 years typical part-time completion time (your pace)
Master of Human Resource Management
Established in 1961, the Master’s in Human Resource Management program has earned the respect and admiration of employers and employees throughout Pennsylvania. Graduates occupy positions at all levels of responsibility in both the private and public sectors.
Outstanding curriculum: You will focus on the functional areas of HR: the foundation of HRM; staffing, recruitment and retention; employment and labor law; compensation and benefits administration; performance management; and other areas identified by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM).
Program Flashfacts
- rolling admissions (multiple start dates)
- online format
- 30 credits
- 10 courses
- estimated cost $26,250 (breakdown)
- complete in as little as 1 year full-time
- 2-3 years typical part-time completion time (your pace)
Shields School of Business
Discover your Pathway to Leadership
In the Shields School of Business, we pride ourselves on helping working adults like you forge unique paths to becoming ethical, impactful leaders who make a difference in the communities they serve.
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There is no single path to career fulfillment and leadership success. The right path for you is flexible enough to balance your current life with your ambitious goals.
You can do this! Let's set up a time to talk about anything that is holding you back.
- charting an achievable career plan
- transfer credits and affordability measures
- balancing work, family, and college
- preparing for online learning
Student Handbook
Our student Handbook is available here.
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