The Management (M.S.) program at the University of St. Francis empowers business professions to take their careers to a new level. Students with or without undergraduate degrees in business gain useful skills in planning, team building, written and verbal communication, the use of technology to solve business problems and leading with integrity and a sense of ethics.
USF provides quality educational programs with immediate real-world application while fitting into the busy lives of adult learners. COBHA faculty members have academic credentials and real-world experience. Instructors bring their experiences to the classroom to provide students with immediate, practical application. Students often learn from each other, too, as they bring diverse perspectives to the classroom.
Online, In-Person
$759/credit hour
12-24 Months
Management students can complete their program on-site or online at their own pace while working. Courses begin three times each year (fall, spring, summer) and a student may enter the program during any semester. The M.S. in Management can be completed in as few as 15 months, and credit can be earned for on-the-job projects.
USF’s average class size is between 16-22 students, creating an exciting interactive learning environment.
Tailor your degree to fit your career goals! The Management (M.S.) program at the University of St. Francis includes a competitive curriculum, with several concentrations to choose from, including:
Data Science in Health Care
Health Administration
Human Resource Management
Learning & Development Manager
Management
Performance Improvement
Quality Improvement in Health Care
Supply Chain Management
Useful skills in planning, team building, written and verbal communication
How to use technology to solve business problems.
Leading with integrity and a sense of ethics.
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
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