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Online, In-Person
$799/credit hour
12-24 Months
Classes run in eight-week cycles, meaning you can enroll at six different times during the year. A key component of the MBA is coursework focused on real world experience, led by faculty with impressive academic credentials who are experts in the field. Students will immediately engage in work that applies to their workplace or a specific industry certificate or credential. USF’s classes feature adult-learning activities such as case study exercises, directed discussions, and team projects and presentations.
Tailor your degree to fit your career goals! The MBA program at the University of St. Francis includes a competitive curriculum, with several concentrations to choose from, including:
Accounting
Cybersecurity
Data Analytics
Finance
Health Administration
Human Resource Management
Management
Supply Chain Management
Training & Development
Increase knowledge of organizational capability practices including the design, delivery, management, assessment of talent development initiatives uniquely suited to adults.
You’ll be able to formulate and communicate a decision based upon quantitative, qualitative and strategic considerations.
Consult with various talent development stakeholders while building personal capability in the area of lifelong learning.
The University of St. Francis is accredited by both the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org) and the Illinois Board of Higher Education (ibhe.org). This program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (acbsp.org).
Our programs are top-ranked! U.S. News & World Report has placed the University of St. Francis on several of its annual listings, year after year, including its “Best National Universities,” “Best Value Schools” and “Best Online Programs” lists.
“When I decided to pursue my MBA, I researched several programs at local universities and was surprised to learn about USF’s national ranking as one of the best educational values for tuition cost. USF’s hybrid program of both in-class and online courses made pursuing an advanced degree manageable with a full time executive position, volunteer work, and a family. The faculty members were extremely knowledgeable in their various disciplines and connected the course work to the real world. The curriculum and textbooks were timely and relevant for today’s highly competitive work environment, and assignments and projects gave purposeful practice to the material discussed.”
Colleen Mathy, Program Graduate
Curious to know more about online learning and what it entails? USF prides itself on delivering a practical, real-world curriculum and faculty expertise in a medium proven to be conducive to the needs of working adults. Explore USF’s online learning environment here!
Continuing and adult students are eligible for some aid and scholarships. Review our scholarships page to see what’s available to make financing your education easier.
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Graduate students are invited to participate in student life, even if you’re an adult or studying from afar! Learn about the resources USF provides to all students to prepare them for success.
