Interim Dean, School of Business Administration: Harvey B. Lermack. 215.951.2818 Phone, 215.951.2652 FAX, lermackh@PhilaU.edu
Assistant Dean, Graduate Business Programs: MarySheila E. McDonald, J.D., 215.951.2950 Phone, 215.951.5300 FAX, mcdonaldm@PhilaU.edu
To survive in today’s rapidly changing business world, working professionals need the most current tools. Continued downsizing dictates doing more with fewer employees. Emerging globalization requires managers with strengths in many areas of expertise. Professionals need more diverse backgrounds and broader knowledge to adapt to and manage change.
At Philadelphia University, we have been serving the changing needs of business leaders by focusing on the practical and contemporary nature of business education, while teaching sound theory.
Our Pre-Master’s Certificate program is designed for the working professional holding a bachelor’s degree who seeks a high-quality, convenient program to develop tomorrow’s skills today. The goal of the program is to retool individuals, add to their current strengths and develop new expertise.
Certificates require an individual to complete a minimum of 12 graduate credits (four courses).
If you are interested in learning more about the Pre-Master’s Certificate program, please call the Graduate Business Programs Office at 215.951.2950.
Our Post-Master’s Certificate program is designed for the working professional who holds an M.B.A. and seeks to develop additional skills in another option area.
Complete 12 credits in our respected and successful M.B.A. program toward a certificate specializing in one of the following areas:
Finance
Health Care Management
International Business
Marketing
Taxation
The certificate requires the individual to complete a minimum of 12 credits in an area other than the one in which they already have formal academic training. If you are interested in learning more about the Post-Master’s Certificate Program, please call the Graduate Business Programs Office at 215.951.2950.
Philadelphia University M.B.A. alumni who want to take advantage of any of the new and innovative M.B.A. course offerings can receive a 25 percent tuition discount for one course per semester, for up to five semesters.