Business Administration, MBA - Course Requirements

All courses in Progression Block 1 must be completed before starting courses in Progression Block 2. All courses in Progression Block 2 must be completed before starting courses in Progression Block 3.

Progression Block 1 (9 credits)

Criminal Justice Specialization

The Criminal Justice specialization in the MBA program is designed to prepare students to become leaders in the criminal justice and public safety fields. The specialization can prepare you to achieve your leadership goals and contribute to a safer world.

The program emphasizes criminal justice administration, training students to provide effective and efficient oversight in matters related to crime and justice. This criminal justice specialization is specifically tailored to students who have set their sights on careers in middle and upper management. Students will develop leadership and management skills such as public relations, accounting, finance, human resources, policy formulation, budgeting, human interaction, crisis strategies, organizational behavior and writing skills.

Applicants interested in this specialization should indicate this on their application.

Progression Block 1 (9 credits)

Progression Block 2 (15 credits)

Progression Block 3 (6 credits)

Finance Specialization

The curriculum associated with the Finance specialization in Holy Family’s Master of Business Administration accelerated degree program provides a comprehensive understanding of the financial decision-making process and offers insight into investment banking and critical issues in the development of policy in financial institutions. The Finance courses focus on financial issues with respect to corporations and other profit-making institutions, as well as issues related to investment banking and the management of financial institutions.

Applicants interested in this specialization should indicate this on their application.

Progression Block 1 (9 credits)

Progression Block 2 (15 credits)

Progression Block 3 (6 credits)

Health Care Administration Specialization

The curriculum associated with the Health Care Administration specialization in Holy Family’s Master of Business Administration accelerated degree program focuses on skills relevant to the current health care environment, including management concepts and process, resource allocation, risk management, and financing.

The program faculty represent working professionals from a range of health care related fields including pharmaceutical, social services, and health services administration.

Applicants interested in this specialization should indicate this on their application.

Progression Block 1 (15 credits)

Progression Block 2 (9 credits)

Progression Block 3 (6 credits)

Human Resources Management Specialization

Business leaders are increasingly recognizing human resources managers and experts as important contributors to the business strategies and bottom-line success in organizations. The MBA specialization in Human Resources Management is designed to strengthen the student’s ability to perform in this strategic business partner role. Students who are leaders and professionals with people-management responsibilities also can benefit from this specialization and course work to improve their overall effectiveness in human resources management. The emphasis of the course work is to build upon the MBA core curriculum with a focus on enhancing the knowledge, competencies, and skills necessary to integrate business and human resources strategies.

Applicants interested in this specialization should indicate this on their application.

Progression Block 1 (9 credits)

Progression Block 2 (15 credits)

Progression Block 3 (6 credits)

Information Systems Management Specialization

The Information Systems Management specialization in the MBA program is designed to prepare students to become leaders in the use of information systems for the benefit of organizations and society. This program of study focuses on educating the students about the development and use of information systems as decision-making and problem- solving tools. The program also is intended to develop an understanding of the managerial issues encountered in the operation or introduction of information systems in organizations, particularly, how these tools can be used to gain a competitive edge and to re-engineer an organization.

Applicants interested in this specialization should indicate this on their application.

Progression Block 1 (9 credits)

Progression Block 2 (15 credits)

Progression Block 3 (6 credits)