Three New Online Programs Introduced This Semester

Two new online master’s degree programs offered through the Palumbo-Donahue School of Business and one new certificate program in the McAnulty College and Graduate School of Liberal Arts are now available.

The Master of Science in Management, offered through the John F. Donahue Graduate School of Business, is for individuals who aspire to supervisory and leadership roles or who wish to acquire the managerial skills necessary to make a strong impact on their organization. The curriculum focuses on the essential knowledge and skills required to lead and drive results in a variety of industries, including business, health care, education, not-for-profit and others.

“This degree will help students develop the leadership skills needed to manage people and develop strategies, which our business partners see as increasingly necessary in this flexible, fluid business climate,” said Dr. Karen Donovan, associate dean of graduate programs and executive education, and professor of marketing.

The Master of Science in Sports Business, also offered through the Donahue Graduate School of Business, is designed for those who want to work in a variety of professional roles within the sports business industry. Students will study strategy, marketing, sales, ethics and leadership through an experiential curriculum. This program is one of the few of its kind to be housed in a business school that is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.

“With more than 15 years of delivering sports business education, we know what works and what skill sets are important for a successful career in sports business,” said Donovan. “Our curriculum prepares students for a career in this diverse and fast-paced industry.”

The Certificate in Web Design & Development is offered through the Department of Journalism and Multimedia Arts in the McAnulty College and Graduate School of Liberal Arts. This one-year, 12-credit certificate is for students who want to enhance their knowledge of media-rich content delivered via engaging, effective websites. Throughout the program, students will use what they learn to build a portfolio showcasing their design and development skills. Eligible students must be a high school graduate, and it is recommended that they have passed at least one first-year college-level design or technology course.

“The certificate in web design and development enables professionals at all levels to refresh and expand their skills, stay abreast of emerging technologies in a very dynamic field and leverage their knowledge to seize new opportunities across multiple areas of interactive media,” said Dr. Michael Dillon, chair of journalism and multimedia arts.