The University of Scranton Online

The University of Scranton Online
A 119-year-old private institution in Pennsylvania's Pocono Northeast, The University of Scranton is a selective and highly ranked university. Scranton offers small class sizes and the personal attention expected of a leading private university, while offering high quality online degree programs to maximize the flexibility and convenience working professionals demand.

The University of Scranton's Online MBA program is accredited by AACSB International. AACSB accreditation represents the highest standard of achievement for business schools worldwide. AACSB International accreditation is the hallmark of excellence in management education.

The University of Scranton is known for its outstanding academics and exceptional sense of community. As one of 28 Jesuit schools in the United States, The University of Scranton belongs to an elite group that continues a history of dedication to developing the whole person.

For the 13th consecutive year, U.S. News & World Report's "America's Best Colleges" edition ranked The University of Scranton among the 10 Top Master's Universities in the North, the survey's largest and most competitive region. For three consecutive years, Scranton has ranked among Universities - Masters in the North in the category "Great Schools at a Great Price," a ranking that relates academic quality to the cost of attendance.

Online MBA
The Arthur J. Kania School of Management at The University of Scranton offers an Online Master of Business Administration program (Online MBA) that is comparable in content to 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.

This Jesuit-inspired program is distinguished by its strong emphasis on ethics, social responsibility and technology-enhanced management skills. The excellence of the Kania School'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). Only 7 percent of business schools worldwide have achieved the distinction of AACSB accreditation.

Enterprise Resource Planning Specialization
The University of Scranton's MBA with 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 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.

Health Care Management Specialization
The University of Scranton's Online Health Care Management MBA program provides a comprehensive, practical and interdisciplinary set of core competencies, knowledge, skills and values for health care jobs in a variety of health organizations.

The Online MBA Specialization in Health Care Management program is designed to provide students with the business management skills required to succeed in today's complex health care industry. Students enrolled in the program study industry-relevant topics to include:


Health care infrastructure
Hospital operation, organization and administration
Finance, insurance and health policy
Health care management and leadership
Operations Management Specialization
The Operations 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 operations management.

The Online MBA Specialization in Operations Management program has a curriculum that reflects the wide-ranging responsibilities and tasks in operations management. Students enrolled in the program take courses that focus on:

Supply Chain Management
Production Planning and Control
Project and Quality Management
Online MS in Human Resources
The evolving nature of the human resources field has resulted in a demand for employees with the advanced credentials to handle the increasingly complex tasks and global outlook required of human resources professionals. The online Master of Science in Human Resources from The University of Scranton is a comprehensive, practitioner-focused program geared toward mid-career professionals. The rigorous and cutting-edge curriculum, respected faculty, and professional networking opportunities will equip you with the people and organizational skills required to advance your human resources career to the highest levels.

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