School Details
Established in 1919 by the Adrian Dominican Sisters, Siena Heights University is a private, not-for-profit Catholic institution in Adrian, Michigan. With satellite campuses in six other Michigan localities, Siena Heights also offers online degrees, providing flexibility to its students.
The university offers a range of associate’s, bachelor’s, and master’s degrees, with two options for distance learning — a combination of on-campus and online classes or fully online degrees.
Siena Heights University focuses on personal development, helping students become more competent, purposeful, and ethical individuals. With a history rooted in innovative responses to social needs, the university has expanded its offerings to meet the needs of its students.
The university values accessible education and offers accelerated degree programs and credit for prior learning, allowing students to complete their degrees in a shorter time. Students enjoy a supportive and convenient online learning experience with such offerings as:
- 100% online program flexibility
- Personalized classes
- One-on-one advising
Siena Heights University has been offering online education since 2004, allowing working students to achieve academic success.
Accreditation & Licensing
Siena Heights University is accredited by:
Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
All Programs
Art & Liberal Arts
This online BAS from SHU is an inverted degree that puts the proverbial cart-before-the-horse. If you’ve started a career in allied health, public safety or have an established industrial or technical background, this bachelor completion program could be for you. Building upon an associate’s degree or previous college work, alongside your job experience, you can earn a baccalaureate. Combining classes in the arts, management, finance, or other subjects not related to your career, this Siena Heights online degree is intended to round out your existing skills and educational base.
Looking for a degree that combines the knowledge of your current career with previous coursework? This online BA in Multidisciplinary Studies can pull your existing credit together and form the basis for your degree, no matter how scattered or random the subject matter may be. AT SHU online, you’ll continue your studies across disciplines, pulling from four areas:
- Arts & humanities
- Natural science & math
- Social & behavioral sciences
- Applied science & professional studies
Business
If you are interested in or have previous experience in a communications field, consider pursuing the Bachelor of Arts in Professional Communication to boost your career possibilities. In this online program, you will learn not only verbal and written communication skills, but also the technological and research skills necessary to thrive in today’s workplace.
Coursework can benefit individuals in almost every field, but is especially helpful for those interested in advertising, journalism, graphic arts, marketing, film, web design, and broadcasting. Students will gain a competent, purposeful, and ethical education that prepares them for their lives beyond graduation.
Some of the courses available to students in this online Communications degree include:
- Managerial communications
- Conflict resolution
- Consumer behavior
- Professional speaking
- Intercultural communication
Public service and government employees who want to take the next step in their career and pursue upper-level positions can benefit from the skills and knowledge learned in the Bachelor of Arts in Public Services Administration degree. Along with online coursework, students have the ability to complete administrative internships and senior field projects to expand their experience.
Students in this online public administration degree learn how to identify public service issues and develop strategies to deal with them. Coursework focuses on both the day-to-day details and strategies involved in long-range planning. Graduates will come away from the program with the interdisciplinary skills and ethical guidelines to serve as leaders in their organization.
Some of the courses available to students include:
- Management principles and cases
- Issues in social justice
- Human resource management
- Budgeting for public service administrators
- Research in the social sciences
For a broad-based business education that prepares you for a wide range of career choices, consider this online Bachelor of Business Administration degree program. Coursework emphasizes communication and ethics, as well as providing key skills in core business areas.
Whether you are just starting your career or looking to advance into a leadership position, this online Business Administration degree can help you succeed. You will gain in-demand skills and an understanding of technology vital in today’s workplace. A capstone experience allows you to take on the role of CEO of a business and present a final case analysis to a panel of industry professionals to demonstrate your understanding of best practices in business.
Graduates can go on to pursue careers in:
- Advertising
- Banking
- Small business ownership
- Manufacturing
- Retailing
Gain a well-rounded business education while also pursuing specialized studies with the online Bachelor of Business Administration focused on Accounting. Accounting students will learn how to apply accounting skills and knowledge to a variety of management-level business situations.
Whether you are just starting your career or looking to advance into a leadership position, this online Business Administration degree can help you succeed. You will gain in-demand skills and an understanding of technology vital in today’s workplace. A capstone experience allows you to take on the role of CEO of a business and present a final case analysis to a panel of industry professionals to demonstrate your understanding of best practices in business.
This online Accounting degree includes courses such as:
- Accounting information systems
- Nonprofit accounting
- Auditing
- Federal taxation for individuals and businesses
- Fraud examination
For a degree that covers a broad range of business subsets, as well as coursework focused on financial matters, consider this online BBA in Finance. Students in this online Finance degree will have the skills and knowledge they need to pursue management positions in a wide variety of companies.
Whether you are just starting your career or looking to advance into a leadership position, this online Business Administration degree can help you succeed. You will gain in-demand skills and an understanding of technology vital in today’s workplace. A capstone experience allows you to take on the role of CEO of a business and present a final case analysis to a panel of industry professionals to demonstrate your understanding of best practices in business.
Some of the topics available to students in this degree program include:
- Personal finance
- Investments
- Money and capital markets
- Financing new ventures
- International finance
With a BBA degree in Information Technology Management, you will be prepared to lead IT teams and help your organization succeed through the use of technology. The skills you gain in this program can be applied to nearly any business environment.
Whether you are just starting your career or looking to advance into a leadership position, this online Business Administration degree can help you succeed. You will gain in-demand skills and an understanding of technology vital in today’s workplace. A capstone experience allows you to take on the role of CEO of a business and present a final case analysis to a panel of industry professionals to demonstrate your understanding of best practices in business.
As a student in this online IT Management degree program, you will learn about topics such as:
- Management of information technology
- Electronic commerce
- Information technology project management
With a Bachelor of Business Administration in Management, the sky's the limit. Every business in every industry needs management professionals with a thorough understanding of business essentials.
Whether you are just starting your career or looking to advance into a leadership position, this online Business Administration degree can help you succeed. You will gain in-demand skills and an understanding of technology vital in today’s workplace. A capstone experience allows you to take on the role of CEO of a business and present a final case analysis to a panel of industry professionals to demonstrate your understanding of best practices in business.
Some of the topics covered in this online business management degree include:
- Business communications
- Strategic management
- Managerial finance
- Entrepreneurship and small business management
A Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing gives you the skills you need to successfully market your business or product to the world. Learn how to identify your target market and fulfill their needs with classes specific to the marketing field.
Whether you are just starting your career or looking to advance into a leadership position, this online Business Administration degree can help you succeed. You will gain in-demand skills and an understanding of technology vital in today’s workplace. A capstone experience allows you to take on the role of CEO of a business and present a final case analysis to a panel of industry professionals to demonstrate your understanding of best practices in business.
In this online Marketing degree, you can choose concentration coursework from any of the school’s upper-level marketing offerings, such as:
- Global marketing
- Marketing the arts
- Consumer behavior
- Advertising and promotion
- Social media marketing
- Sport marketing
Enhance your management capabilities with a Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership. This online program focuses on your personal and professional development as the facilitator of change in yourself, others, and your organizations.
Coursework combines topics from disciplines such as social sciences, business, and communications. Students will interact and collaborate with their peers to conduct research and participate in discussions. Graduates will come away with an understanding of organizational leadership based on principles in morality, ethics, and social justice.
In this online Organizational Leadership degree program, you will study topics related to:
- Entrepreneurship
- Organizational culture and communication
- Strategic leadership
- Career development and mentoring
- Negotiations as a process
- Teaming and decision making
For a truly relevant MBA program based on real world solutions, consider this degree. The curriculum for this Master of Business Administration online degree was designed in collaboration with employers and business leaders, taking their current and future needs into consideration.
Coursework emphasizes ethical and sustainable business practices. The program is open to students from a wide range of undergraduate disciplines, not just business majors.
Some of the topics covered in this graduate program include:
- Business strategy and planning
- Ethics in a global environment
- Financial statement analysis
- Marketing strategy
- Sustainable business management
For a truly relevant MBA program based on real world solutions, consider this degree with an optional concentration in Accounting. The curriculum for this Master of Business Administration online degree was designed in collaboration with employers and business leaders, taking their current and future needs into consideration.
The curriculum of this online Accounting degree emphasizes ethical and sustainable business practices. The program is open to students from a wide range of undergraduate disciplines, not just business majors. Coursework encourages students to think strategically, manage with clarity, and make business decisions with wisdom and compassion.
Some of the core business administration classes cover topics such as:
- Business strategy and planning
- Ethics in a global environment
- Financial statement analysis
- Marketing strategy
- Sustainable business management
An MBA with a specialization in Cyber Security provides you with a wide range of practical business skills along with an understanding of the importance of protecting organizations from threats. Students will graduate from this program with the skills, credentials, and experience to lead cyber security operations for their organization.
Courses provide basic exposure to concepts in networking and computer-coding and examine in-depth the best solutions for mitigating cyber threats and attacks. This online cybersecurity degree program was designed with input from employers and business leaders, taking their current and future needs into account. The curriculum emphasizes ethical and sustainable business practices and encourages students to think strategically, manage with clarity, and make business decisions with wisdom and compassion.
Core topics covered in this online Business Administration degree program include:
- Business strategy and planning
- Ethics in a global environment
- Financial statement analysis
- Marketing strategy
- Sustainable business management
Education
Climb the career ladder with this online masters in higher education. Gain a high-quality education with other classmates in a program taught by experts in the field. Higher education institutions face challenges relating to student development, instruction and assessment, and technology usage. This program teaches those areas and how to support them in the higher education world. Focus is placed on the personal and professional development of the individual as a leader in postsecondary education.
Healthcare
Running a healthcare entity requires special knowledge and expertise. Gain all the business know-how you need to run a medical organization with the Bachelor of Business Administration focusing on Health Care Management.
Whether you are just starting your career or looking to advance into a leadership position, this online Business Administration degree can help you succeed. You will gain in-demand skills and an understanding of technology vital in today’s workplace. A capstone experience allows you to take on the role of CEO of a business and present a final case analysis to a panel of industry professionals to demonstrate your understanding of best practices in business.
In this online healthcare administration degree, you will learn about subjects including:
- Medical ethics and legal aspects of healthcare
- Financial management of healthcare institutions
- Perspectives in healthcare management
Siena Heights University offers the online MA in Health Care Leadership. This program is intended for individuals who have five or more years of work experience in a health care-related profession. The focus of the program is the personal and professional development of the individual as a facilitator and manager of change in self, others and organizations, with a focus on the specific needs and characteristics of health care organizations.
Sample of Program Courses:
- Research and Professional Writing in Leadership
- Finance + Quantitative Leadership
- Overview – US Healthcare Systems
- Strategic Leadership
- Leadership Theory
Students learn to apply administrative theories, models, and principles learned in program courses through a practicum experience at a health service organization or other health-related setting.
Prepare to take on leadership positions in the medical field with a Master of Business Administration focused on Health Care Administration. This online graduate degree combines core business administration skills with vital knowledge of the healthcare industry.
Coursework covers key concepts in healthcare administration, along with current issues in healthcare and knowledge of medical laws. This online healthcare administration degree program was designed with input from employers and business leaders, taking their current and future needs into account. The curriculum emphasizes ethical and sustainable business practices and encourages students to think strategically, manage with clarity, and make business decisions with wisdom and compassion.
Students in this online Business Administration degree program can expect to study topics including:
- Business strategy and planning
- Ethics in a global environment
- Financial statement analysis
- Marketing strategy
- Sustainable business management
Nursing
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree online from Siena Heights University prepares nurses to provide high-quality care in ever-changing healthcare environments. Registered Nurses who want to continue their professional studies and further their careers can pursue the online RN to BSN completion program.
The nursing program at Siena Heights focuses on the dignity and worth of all people. The program offers a liberal arts foundation, a collaborative and dynamic learning environment, and faculty who embrace diversity and creativity. Coursework is practical and relevant to the needs of today’s healthcare professionals.
Nursing courses examine topics such as:
- Healthcare of communities and vulnerable populations
- Evidence-based research in nursing practice
- Health policy and informatics
- The art of ethical, cultural, and spiritual nursing practice
- Leadership and healthcare organizations
The MSN in Health Systems Leadership is an online nursing administration degree for those seeking leadership positions in various health care settings. There is a need for health leaders other than traditional hospital administration and this degree seeks to help fill this need. Featuring a holistic perspective, this degree develops leadership skills that involve strategic planning and health care operations, preparing students to become effective change agents, improve quality of care, and advance their careers. The curriculum offers practical and relevant courses that allow faculty and students to collaborate in an environment that support caring, diversity, and creativity. Above all, the courses at Siena Heights University promote an environment that respects the dignity of everyone and helps students become competent, purposeful, and ethical. Graduates are strategic thinkers and leaders, prepared to use innovative strategies to improve processes, outcomes, and quality of care in a variety of health care settings.