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The online B.B.A. in Accounting degree program from Utica College combines business essentials with advanced accounting expertise to prepare you for a variety of rewarding and in-demand professional opportunities. The 120 credit-hour program builds the academic foundation necessary to pursue the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) credential while preparing you to produce, communicate, and interpret financial statements in an ever-changing business world.

To ensure you graduate with the skills you need, Utica offers the opportunity to earn the 150-credit hour requirement needed to take the CPA exam by completing the B.B.A. in Accounting degree online followed by our graduate accounting or business programs. By choosing this option, you can go on to complete your master's degree in as little as one year, be academically eligible for the CPA credential in most states and begin your career as a certified accountant as fast as possible.

This online degree is also a completer program, which means that students may transfer credits into an undergraduate program at Utica University. Students may also complete all 120 credits at Utica University as a full, undergraduate degree. Candidates for the baccalaureate degree must satisfactorily complete a minimum of 30 credit hours of study at Utica University. A maximum of 90-98 credits may be transferred from four-year institutions, and 60-64 from two-year institutions, depending on one’s academic major. Transfer students who matriculate with 60 or more credits need to declare a major upon entering Utica University.

Available through Utica's virtual learning platform, courses for the online B.B.A. in Accounting program are taught by expert faculty members with diverse experience in accounting and business. Dedicated to your success as a student and a professional, faculty members are committed to providing personalized attention in each course to ensure you graduate with the skills necessary to achieve your personal and professional goals.

The 100% online B.B.A. in Business Administration from Utica University provides students with a foundation in business fundamentals. The 120-credit degree is available to first-time freshman, as well as those with transfer credits from previous study.

The program offers multiple specializations, including financial crime, health care management, human resource management, and public relations and marketing. These diverse specializations allow learners to tailor their education to their professional goals and graduate prepared to build a successful career in today's competitive business climate.

Along with coursework, students can participate in a variety of hands-on experiential learning activities. Students also participate in business simulations using the latest technology to enhance their understanding of decision-making and operations management in business.

In addition to preparing learners for careers in various fields, the B.B.A. degree is the perfect pathway to an MBA.

Discover what it takes to make an impact in your industry with the online B.B.A. in Business Data Analytics degree from Utica University. Designed with your career advancement in mind, the program offers hands-on experience with the latest data analysis tools and techniques to ensure you develop the professional skills necessary to make effective business decisions in diverse industries. You'll graduate with the expertise employers demand, plus the academic credential to pursue a master's degree and take your career even further.

Courses required for the business data analytics program are taught in small class sizes by faculty members with real-world business experience who are committed to your success as a student and as a professional. With their support, you'll build skills in data management and modeling, risk analysis, business programming, and more.

This online degree is also a completer program, which means that students may transfer credits into an undergraduate program at Utica University. Students may also complete all 120 credits at Utica University as a full, undergraduate degree. Candidates for the baccalaureate degree must satisfactorily complete a minimum of 30 credit hours of study at Utica University. A maximum of 90-98 credits may be transferred from four-year institutions, and 60-64 from two-year institutions, depending on one’s academic major. Transfer students who matriculate with 60 or more credits need to declare a major upon entering Utica University.

The 120-credit online B.B.A. in Business Data Analytics program can be completed entirely online through Utica's virtual learning platform. The generous transfer credit policy and affordable tuition help you save time and money as you complete your degree. As an online student, you'll benefit from flexible schedule options and virtual discussion opportunities with your teachers and classmates. Learn and complete your degree at your own pace as you balance your education with your full-time personal and professional commitments.

The 30-credit hour online Management MBA – General is a strategically-focused graduate program, designed for relevance in today’s business world.  You will benefit from advanced skills in your chosen area of concentration, outcome-focused training, leadership assignment with a real-world organization, and market strategy simulation tools for authentic business outcomes, all at a very affordable price. 

The ACBSP Accredited online MBA also offers a blended learning option where students may choose to complete their core courses 100% online or in a combination of online and on-campus. There is no mandatory in-person requirement regardless of format. 

The Utica University online MBA offers several specializations including Business Analytics, Entrepreneurship, Finance/Accounting, Health Care Management, and a General option that allows students to build their own specialization.

MBA – General:  is perfect for business professionals who need more than one area of focus, as it offers a broad knowledge base tailored to the needs of your career. With approval from the program director, you will have the opportunity to select any four graduate level courses available to design your expertise to your current and future needs.

Utica University is committed to providing Management MBA students with applicable and translatable skills that can help them find high-level employment in the business world immediately after graduation. To achieve this, Utica offers a number of MBA specializations, in some of the most in-demand business sectors.

After completing the business core in this ACBSP-accredited MBA, you will select four graduate-level elective courses that will determine your specialization, or area of study. You may choose an advising specialization, developed by Utica University to meet the specific demands of business today, or customize your studies through our general MBA option, where you can select any four of the graduate-level elective courses offered.

The Business Analytics specialization focuses on two aspects of the data science field: using theoretical models in the collection, design, and analysis of quantitative and qualitative data, and the real-world process of creating and implementing solutions based on that data. Students will learn to be data thinkers by understanding the power of data, the limits of data analysis, and then apply their learning to projects. Projects encompass the whole data analysis process from data acquisition and wrangling, analysis, and conclude by communicating identified findings and solutions.

Career options include:

• Data Analytics Manager
• Management Consultant
• Business Analyst

Utica University is committed to providing Management MBA students with applicable and translatable skills that can help them find high-level employment in the business world immediately after graduation. To achieve this, Utica offers a number of MBA specializations, in some of the most in-demand business sectors.

After completing the business core in our ACBSP-accredited MBA, you will select four graduate-level elective courses that will determine your specialization, or area of study. You may choose an advising specialization, developed by Utica University to meet the specific demands of business today, or customize your studies through our general MBA option, where you can select any four of the graduate-level elective courses offered.

The Entrepreneurship specialization is customized for strategic early-career or mid-career professionals who are motivated to bring a communication, information, or media business idea to fruition. Students will be introduced to fundamental concepts supporting contemporary media business models and learn the necessary steps to launch a media product or organization. The specialization includes concepts such as audience/market analysis, the importance of diverse revenue streams, user engagement and experience, and prototype development.

Career options include:

• Business Founder / President
• Venture Capitalist
• Innovation Consultant
• CMO/CTO/CFO/CIO

The 30-credit hour online Management MBA – Finance/Accounting is a strategically-focused graduate program, designed for relevance in today’s business world.  You will benefit from advanced skills in your chosen area of concentration, outcome-focused training, leadership assignment with a real-world organization, and market strategy simulation tools for authentic business outcomes, all at a very affordable price.

The ACBSP Accredited online MBA also offers a blended learning option where students may choose to complete their core courses 100% online or in a combination of online and on-campus.  There is no mandatory in-person requirement regardless of format. 

The online MBA offers several specializations including Entrepreneurship, Finance/Accounting, Health Care Management, Business Analytics, and a General option that allows students to build their own specialization.

MBA – Finance/Accounting: prepares managers to understand economic factors and how they relate to profitability and growth, as well as introduces you to managerial accounting and contemporary issues in cost management. Upon completion of the MBA in Finance/Accounting, you will be able to expertly analyze and interpret the information in financial statements, conduct corporate financial analysis, and have experience using real-world financial models and tools.

The 30-credit hour online MBA – Insurance and Risk Management is a strategically-focused graduate program, designed for relevance in today’s business world.  You will benefit from advanced skills in your chosen area of concentration, outcome-focused training, leadership assignment with a real-world organization, and market strategy simulation tools for authentic business outcomes, all at a very affordable price. 

The ACBSP Accredited online MBA also offers a blended learning option where students may choose to complete their core courses 100% online or in a combination of online and on-campus.  There is no mandatory in-person requirement regardless of format. 

The online MBA offers several specializations including Cyber Policy, Cybersecurity, Finance/Accounting, Health Care Management, Insurance and Risk Management, and a General option that allows students to build their own specialization.

MBA – Insurance and Risk Management: prepares managers to understand non-speculative risks faced by businesses and individuals, as well as how to mitigate those risks. Upon completion, you will have demonstrable expertise in risk management and insurance issues like life and health insurance, disability income, retirement, investment and financial planning.

Students who graduate from the Insurance and Risk Management MBA program will have strong critical thinking and analytical skills and will be able to pursue a number of different careers in the IRM sector, like

• Market Research Analyst
• Cost Estimator
• Risk Management Analyst

Accelerate your finance career in any sector of business. Utica University's online Master of Science in Accounting program is designed for students with an accounting background or specific combination of business and accounting courses, who want to take the next step in their career. In as little as two years, you'll graduate ready to conduct audits, apply tax and accounting frameworks, and use data to make strategic, ethical business decisions to drive your organization forward.

The flexible program also prepares you to sit for the CPA exam, earning you 30 credits toward the academic course requirement necessary for licensure.

Gain the career-focused skills you need to lead.

By the end of the program, you can:

• Identify valid accounting and tax standards and formulate solutions to accounting and taxation problems citing authoritative resources
• Analyze and evaluate business problems using a variety of techniques and devise data-driven solutions
• Evaluate and design solutions for complex accounting cases using the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification
• Demonstrate an understanding of the concepts and processes involved in performing an audit
• Analyze and apply accounting and financial information to facilitate strategic decision-making
• Describe common ethical dilemmas faced by accounting professionals and the individual's responsibility in these situations

Core Courses

• Advanced Corporate Tax
• Forensic Accounting
• Seminar in Advanced Management Accounting
• Seminar in Professional Accounting Practice
• Financial Statement Analysis
• Advanced Auditing
• Quantitative Analysis for Management
• Advanced Corporate Finance

Prepare to audit, investigate, and prevent fraud and financial crimes. In Utica's online M.S. in Forensic Accounting, you learn to combine skills in forensic accounting, auditing, and analysis with investigative techniques and data technologies while you complete the academic requirements for CPA licensure.

You complete the degree in two years where and when it's best for you.

While most forensic accounting programs teach forensic skills in just a few courses, at Utica University, there is a forensic focus in coursework throughout the entire program, providing deep knowledge that allows you to graduate with expert skills and experience.

As part of the core curriculum, you'll study:

• Forensic Accounting
• Assurance and Forensic Auditing
• Financial Investigations
• Fraud Management and Technology

While most students will have a bachelor's in accounting, you're welcome to enroll with a non-accounting undergraduate degree.

Internal auditing managers with fraud investigation skills earn a median salary of $104,762, a needed position among U.S. and Canadian companies who report 46% of the world's occupational fraud. You'll also qualify for in-demand roles such as:

• Forensic Accounting Manager
• Financial Forensic Analyst
• Anti-Money Laundering Specialist
• Fraud Investigator

Graduates can pursue CTFE and CAMS certifications.

Utica University's online M.S. in Forensic Accounting program is designed to give you in-depth knowledge to take on leadership roles in the public, private, or government sector.

The Online Master of Science in Data Science from Utica University teaches students how to analyze and leverage big data to gain valuable insights that can lead to innovative ideas and solutions in a variety of fields. Core courses emphasize research design and critical evaluation of data using theoretical models, as well as the social process of making decisions and implementing solutions based on data.

This 30 credit-hour online Data Science program requires the student to complete 15 credit hours in the data science core before finishing their program with 12 credit hours in an area(s) of their choosing, and conclude with a three (3) credit master’s capstone project. The program is designed so it can be completed in as few as five continuous semesters of study (about 2 years).

Specializations include:

• Social Science Analytics: This specialization focuses on the application of data science to social science research and policy development. You will develop an understanding of complex organizations and bureaucracy, social trends, poll data and voter information, and research design in this area.
• Business Analytics: Explore how data science is applied to business management and decision-making. Learn how to use demographic trends, census information, and other databases to predict market and workforce developments and manage risk.
• Cybersecurity: Designed for students who want to apply their data science knowledge and skills in state-of-the-art cybersecurity and computer forensic practices with coursework on leadership and planning adapted specifically to the cyberspace realm. This specialization enables students to take classes in the Cybersecurity MS program.
• Financial Crime: Designed for students who want to apply their data science knowledge and skills to advance their competencies in managing corporate and advanced technological r

The Online Master of Science in Data Science / Business Analytics from Utica University teaches students how to analyze and leverage big data to gain valuable insights that can lead to innovative ideas and solutions in a variety of fields. Core courses emphasize research design and critical evaluation of data using theoretical models, as well as the social process of making decisions and implementing solutions based on data.

This 30 credit-hour online Data Science program requires the student to complete 15 credit hours in the data science core before finishing their program with 12 credit hours in an area(s) of their choosing, and conclude with a three (3) credit master’s capstone project. The program is designed so it can be completed in as few as five continuous semesters of study (about 2 years).

Specializations include:

• Social Science Analytics: This specialization focuses on the application of data science to social science research and policy development. You will develop an understanding of complex organizations and bureaucracy, social trends, poll data and voter information, and research design in this area.
• Business Analytics: Explore how data science is applied to business management and decision-making. Learn how to use demographic trends, census information, and other databases to predict market and workforce developments and manage risk.
• Cybersecurity: Designed for students who want to apply their data science knowledge and skills in state-of-the-art cybersecurity and computer forensic practices with coursework on leadership and planning adapted specifically to the cyberspace realm. This specialization enables students to take classes in the Cybersecurity MS program.
• Financial Crime: Designed for students who want to apply their data science knowledge and skills to advance their competencies in managing corporate and adv

The Online Master of Science in Data Science / Cybersecurity from Utica University teaches students how to analyze and leverage big data to gain valuable insights that can lead to innovative ideas and solutions in a variety of fields. Core courses emphasize research design and critical evaluation of data using theoretical models, as well as the social process of making decisions and implementing solutions based on data.

This 30 credit-hour online Data Science program requires the student to complete 15 credit hours in the data science core before finishing their program with 12 credit hours in an area(s) of their choosing, and conclude with a three (3) credit master’s capstone project. The program is designed so it can be completed in as few as five continuous semesters of study (about 2 years).

Specializations include:

• Social Science Analytics: This specialization focuses on the application of data science to social science research and policy development. You will develop an understanding of complex organizations and bureaucracy, social trends, poll data and voter information, and research design in this area.
• Business Analytics: Explore how data science is applied to business management and decision-making. Learn how to use demographic trends, census information, and other databases to predict market and workforce developments and manage risk.
• Cybersecurity: Designed for students who want to apply their data science knowledge and skills in state-of-the-art cybersecurity and computer forensic practices with coursework on leadership and planning adapted specifically to the cyberspace realm. This specialization enables students to take classes in the Cybersecurity MS program.
• Financial Crime: Designed for students who want to apply their data science knowledge and skills to advance their competencies in managing corporate and advanced

The Online Master of Science in Data Science / Financial Crime from Utica University teaches students how to analyze and leverage big data to gain valuable insights that can lead to innovative ideas and solutions in a variety of fields. Core courses emphasize research design and critical evaluation of data using theoretical models, as well as the social process of making decisions and implementing solutions based on data.

This 30 credit-hour online Data Science program requires the student to complete 15 credit hours in the data science core before finishing their program with 12 credit hours in an area(s) of their choosing, and conclude with a three (3) credit master’s capstone project. The program is designed so it can be completed in as few as five continuous semesters of study (about 2 years).

Specializations include:

• Social Science Analytics: This specialization focuses on the application of data science to social science research and policy development. You will develop an understanding of complex organizations and bureaucracy, social trends, poll data and voter information, and research design in this area.
• Business Analytics: Explore how data science is applied to business management and decision-making. Learn how to use demographic trends, census information, and other databases to predict market and workforce developments and manage risk.
• Cybersecurity: Designed for students who want to apply their data science knowledge and skills in state-of-the-art cybersecurity and computer forensic practices with coursework on leadership and planning adapted specifically to the cyberspace realm. This specialization enables students to take classes in the Cybersecurity MS program.
• Financial Crime: Designed for students who want to apply their data science knowledge and skills to advance their competencies in managing corporate and advanc

The Online Master of Science in Data Science / Social Science Analytics from Utica University teaches students how to analyze and leverage big data to gain valuable insights that can lead to innovative ideas and solutions in a variety of fields. Core courses emphasize research design and critical evaluation of data using theoretical models, as well as the social process of making decisions and implementing solutions based on data.

This 30 credit-hour online Data Science program requires the student to complete 15 credit hours in the data science core before finishing their program with 12 credit hours in an area(s) of their choosing, and conclude with a three (3) credit master’s capstone project. The program is designed so it can be completed in as few as five continuous semesters of study (about 2 years).

Specializations include:

• Social Science Analytics: This specialization focuses on the application of data science to social science research and policy development. You will develop an understanding of complex organizations and bureaucracy, social trends, poll data and voter information, and research design in this area.
• Business Analytics: Explore how data science is applied to business management and decision-making. Learn how to use demographic trends, census information, and other databases to predict market and workforce developments and manage risk.
• Cybersecurity: Designed for students who want to apply their data science knowledge and skills in state-of-the-art cybersecurity and computer forensic practices with coursework on leadership and planning adapted specifically to the cyberspace realm. This specialization enables students to take classes in the Cybersecurity MS program.
• Financial Crime: Designed for students who want to apply their data science knowledge and skills to advance their competencies in managing corpor

You can build your management career in a fast-growing field with the Bachelor of Business Administration in Cybersecurity Operations Management from Utica University. The online cybersecurity degree explores such subjects as:

• Cyber operations
• Strategic management
• System vulnerability analysis
• Computer network investigations

Through the online cybersecurity bachelor’s degree program, you take business courses to build career-ready skills. Your online studies qualify you to help fill the 35% gap in qualified cybersecurity professionals needed in the US. Talk about job security!

You can engage in real-world simulations with the Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity from Utica University. The online cybersecurity degree offers specializations in such areas as:

• Cyber Operations
• Cybercrime and Fraud Investigation
• Digital Forensics and Incident Response

Through the online cybersecurity bachelor’s degree program, you can earn micro-credentials from RangeForce. This comprehensive defense readiness platform delivers an innovative, cloud-based training platform to engage in real-world cybersecurity battles in a gamified environment.

You can train for one of the hottest fields with the Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity / Cyber Operations from Utica University. The online cybersecurity degree offers such benefits as:

• Experience with the global information grid
• In-demand career opportunities
• Digital badges

Through the online cybersecurity bachelor’s degree program, you learn to embed security measures to combat cybercrime. Your online studies prepare you to keep organizations safe from cyber attacks.

You can train in the latest tools and technologies to catch cybercriminals with Utica University’s Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity / Cybercrime & Fraud Investigations. The online cybersecurity degree offers such benefits as:

• Essential skills in computer forensics
• Diverse, in-demand career preparation
• Faculty with industry experience
• Digital badges

Through the online cybersecurity bachelor’s degree program, you learn to protect data from piracy, hacking, worms, viruses, and identify fraud. Your online studies explore stenagraphy, cryptography, and computer forensics.

You can learn to investigate cyber-related incidents with the Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity / Digital Forensics & Incident Response from Utica University. The online cybersecurity degree explores such topics as:

• Cloud security
• Programming for cybersecurity
• Computer hardware and peripherals
• Information assurance risk and compliance

Through the online cybersecurity bachelor’s degree program, you gain a cross-functional skillset from a National Center of Academic Excellence (per the NSA and DHS). Your online studies explore ransomware, fraud, and cyber espionage in the quest to preserve digital evidence to fight cybercrimes.

You can train to prevent, detect, and investigate fraud with Utica University’s Certificate in Financial Crimes Investigator. The online forensic science program leads to such careers as:

• Fraud investigator
• Forensic accountant
• Financial examiner

Through the online forensic science certificate program, you explore the politics and principles of economic criminal justice. Your online studies prepare you for the Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) exam.

The 30-credit hour online MBA - Cyber Policy is a strategically-focused graduate program, designed for relevance in today’s business world.  You will benefit from advanced skills in your chosen area of concentration, outcome-focused training, leadership assignment with a real-world organization, and market strategy simulation tools for authentic business outcomes, all at a very affordable price. 

The ACBSP Accredited online MBA also offers a blended learning option where students may choose to complete their core courses 100% online or in a combination of online and on-campus.  There is no mandatory in-person requirement regardless of format. 

The online MBA offers several specializations including Cyber Policy, Cybersecurity, Finance/Accounting, Health Care Management, Insurance and Risk Management, and a General option that allows students to build their own specialization.

MBA - Cybersecurity: provides managers an advanced understanding of the history and evolution of cyber intelligence, as well as the impact cybersecurity networks, protocols and associated systems have on institutions, privacy, business, and government applications. Students gain key foundational skills in cybersecurity analysis, and cybercrime investigation and response.

You can prepare for a lucrative career with the Master of Science in Cybersecurity from Utica University. The online cybersecurity degree offers concentrations in such areas as:

• Digital forensics
• Cybercrime and fraud
• Cybersecurity operations

Through the online cybersecurity master’s degree program, you learn to defend the front lines of data security. Your online studies guide you to lead cybersecurity efforts in investigative units, government agencies, or businesses.

You can prepare to protect organizations from devastating losses with the Master of Science in Cybersecurity / Cybercrime & Fraud from Utica University. The online cybersecurity degree explores such areas as:

• Cloud infrastructure
• Securing and defending networks
• Threat hunting and incident response
• Programming applications for cybersecurity

Through the online cybersecurity master’s degree program, you learn fraud management technologies to protect data from cyber attacks. Your online studies qualify you for high-paying careers that are currently in high demand.

You can learn both offensive and defensive cyber operations tactics with the Master of Science in Cybersecurity / Cybersecurity Operations from Utica University. The online cybersecurity degree utilizes virtual labs to teach such skills as:

• Autonomous cyber operations
• Data hiding and steganography
• Vulnerability assessment
• Penetration testing

Through the online cybersecurity master’s degree program, you learn to detect, investigate, and prevent cybercrime. Your online studies use virtual hands-on labs to gain critical skills in today’s technologies.

You can gain the skills to fight network-based fraud with the Master of Science in Cybersecurity / Digital Forensics from Utica University. The online cybersecurity degree explores such topics as:

• Organized crime
• Incident response
• Computer hacking
• Financial fraud investigation

Through the online cybersecurity master’s degree program, you learn to investigate crimes such as data theft, ransomware, and fraud. Graduates have the in-demand skills to protect banks, businesses, and other corporate institutions.

With no background in IT, you can gain expertise to lead cybersecurity teams with the Master of Science in Cybersecurity Operations Management from Utica University. The online cybersecurity degree explores such topics as:

• Project management
• Networks and internet security
• Project accounting and financial analysis
• Organizational risk management frameworks

Through the online cybersecurity master’s degree program, you prepare for industry certification exams. Your online studies integrate finance, cybersecurity, and business operations.

You can learn to follow the money with the Master of Science in Financial Crime & Compliance Management from Utica University. The online forensic science degree equips you with such critical skills as:

• Analytical
• Technology 
• Management 

Through the online forensic science master’s degree program, you benefit from their over 25-year history of training fraud fighters. Your online studies also explore the global issues of economic crimes.

Prepare to help others through a management role in health care — enroll in Utica's online B.S. in Health Care Management degree. You'll learn how to navigate the complexities in medical care, laws and regulations, and use expert business knowledge to ensure patients receive quality care with positive outcomes.

Focus on the Business of Health Care

Faculty with years of industry experience demonstrate how your business savvy can improve patient outcomes. The 100% online program is 120 credit hours and available to first-time freshman as well as transfer students.

Coursework includes:

• Health studies, gerontology, and psychology to understand the physical and psychological needs of patients and clients.
• Economics, to understand how economic behavior will affect your organization and what you can do to deliver quality care.
• Anthropology and social studies to understand how the U.S. health care system operates in the broader contexts of health care delivery.
• Ethics to manage the conflicts between policy, providers, and patient care.

Career Highlights

Medical health and service managers earn a median annual salary of $100,980 and are projected to have a 32% job growth rate from 2019 to 2029*. Graduates hold leadership positions at:

• MEDITECH Inc.
• Mohawk Valley Health System
• NYU Langone Health

This online degree is also a completer program, which means that students may transfer credits into an undergraduate program at Utica University. Students may also complete all 120 credits at Utica University as a full, undergraduate degree. Candidates for the baccalaureate degree must satisfactorily complete a minimum of 30 credit hours of study at Utica University. A maximum of 90-98 credits may be transferred from four-year institutions, and 60-64 from two-year institutions, depending on one’s academic major. Transfer students who matriculate with 60 or more credits need to declare a major upon entering Utica University.

If you'd like to pursue graduate study, the curriculum prepares you for the Master of Health Administration (MHA) and Master of Business Administration (MBA) programs.

*Bureau of Labor Statistics

Note: This program does not lead to licensure as there are no licensure expectations for medical health and service managers, only nursing home administrators.

The online Certificate of Advanced Studies – Nursing Home Administrator focuses on management and long-term health care topics to fulfill the academic requirements to be licensed as a Nursing Home Administrator. Graduates can pursue state licensure* and work in nursing home administration in long-term care, assisted living, skilled nursing facilities, and more.

From ethical and legal issues to finance, gerontology, and human resource management, our 15-credit online certificate program will cover every aspect needed to prepare you for your career. You will be equipped to distinguish between the social, biological, and psychological issues of aging, and demonstrate an understanding of the management processes used in nursing homes. This program is designed for those pursuing a Nursing Home Administrator license*. Credits from the certificate program may also be applied to our Master of Health Administration program.

*In some states, such as New York, coursework for Utica University's online Nursing Home Administrator Certificate meets education requirements to qualify for Nursing Home Administrator licensure. Potential applicants should check with their state's licensing agency or contact an Admissions Representative at (315) 732-2640 or toll-free at (866) 295-3106 to verify the necessary coursework.

The online transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy program provides a direct path for licensed physical therapists to earn their DPT degree in just 16 months. Students are taught by highly qualified and experienced clinicians in advanced areas like pathophysiology, pharmacology and diagnostic imaging. The online flexible curriculum provides critical thinking skills and prepares graduates to thrive as autonomous practitioners in an evolving society and direct-access healthcare environment.

The online Post-Professional (transitional) Doctor of Physical Therapy program is designed to accommodate student’s demanding work and home-life schedules and offers the flexibility to access the finest curriculum available at any time. Licensed physical therapists living in the United States may enroll with BS/MS physical therapy degree credentials. The online tDPT curriculum covers a wide range of topics, including:

• Foundations of Autonomous Practice
• Prevention and Wellness
• Diagnostic Imaging
• Pharmacology and Pathophysiology
• Global Health Care Issues

Students in the online transitional DPT (tDPT) program may be eligible to earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for each successfully completed course in the program. Continuing Education Units earned from Utica University’s tDPT program may qualify for state PT license requirement – check your individual state requirements for more information.

Individuals who are living in the US but not yet licensed, OR who live outside of the US, must provide a comprehensive credential evaluation from the Foreign Credentialing Committee on Physical Therapy (FCCPT) noting that their entry-level physical therapy education is “substantially equivalent to the first professional degree in physical therapy in the United States. The first professional degree in the United S

The 30-credit hour online Management MBA – Health Care Management is a strategically-focused graduate program, designed for relevance in today’s business world.  You will benefit from advanced skills in your chosen area of concentration, outcome-focused training, leadership assignment with a real-world organization, and market strategy simulation tools for authentic business outcomes, all at a very affordable price. 

The ACBSP Accredited online MBA also offers a blended learning option where students may choose to complete their core courses 100% online or in a combination of online and on-campus.  There is no mandatory in-person requirement regardless of format. 

The Utica University online MBA offers several specializations including Entrepreneurship, Finance/Accounting, Health Care Management, Business Analytics, and a General option that allows students to build their own specialization.

MBA – Health Care Management: prepares managers for the challenges of patient-centered care, with an understanding of the complex ethical and legal issues involved from an organizational level. With an MBA in Health Care Management, you'll gain the ability to assess, plan, and implement information technology projects within a health organization. Students also graduate with a deep knowledge of global health politics and services to better serve companies and agencies within the health sector.

Utica University's online Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) focuses on the knowledge and skills needed for you to succeed in a variety of health care leadership positions. As an aspiring health care leader, you will have an exceptional opportunity to examine and offer meaningful, valued contributions to health care transformation and reform.

Utica's unique accelerated program helps guide your development into a competent and articulate change agent. By integrating management, applied theory, and continuum of care best practices, the experienced faculty guide your leadership development through meaningful case studies, valued project work, learning forums, critical thinking, and analysis of best practices.

The 36-credit online MHA is ideal for mid-level professionals seeking some of the most challenging leadership roles in today's rapidly changing managed care environment. Graduates can gain employment in areas such as an ancillary services director, clinical project manager, direct care coordinator, public health administrator, informatics director, and more.

Please note: In some states such as New York, the curriculum meets the academic requirements for Nursing Home Administrator licensure. Potential applicants should check with their states' licensing agency or contact an Admissions Representative at (315) 732-2640 or toll-free at (866) 295-3106 to verify the necessary coursework. Faculty advisers are available to work with students to offer guidance, and help students meet the academic requirements of this field.

The Online RN to BSN program prepares licensed registered nurses for an enhanced career in the increasingly complex health care environment. This CCNE accredited program teaches skills in critical thinking, quick decision making, thoughtful communication, and leadership to prepare students for in-demand roles. Our innovative program has no residency requirements, allowing you to study when and where works best for you! 

This program builds on Utica’s more than 25-year history of educating nurses. With small class sizes and highly qualified faculty, we’re confident you’ll be more than prepared to flourish in a career serving your community.  

As a completer program, students can transfer up to 90 credits and earn their degree in as few as 20 months. Candidates for the baccalaureate degree must satisfactorily complete a minimum of 30 credit hours of study at Utica University. Transfer students who matriculate with 60 or more credits need to declare a major upon entering Utica University. 

Coursework and Curriculum: 

Coursework covers subjects in community health, healthcare leadership and management, pharmacology, health policy and ethics. Students will have the opportunity to demonstrate mastery of concepts through relevant experiential learning and practice experiences that foster patient-centered care, evidence-based practice, informatics, clinical reasoning/critical thinking, cultural sensitivity, professionalism and practice across the life span. 

Utica University's online CCNE- accredited Certificate of Advanced Studies in Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) will prepare those with a master's degree in nursing to broaden their knowledge base and pursue new career opportunities. The program is designed to expand your scope of nursing practice and equip you with the necessary skills to seek advancement in a variety of health care settings.

With a required 31 credits to complete the post-master's FNP certificate, you will focus on topics like advanced pharmacology, pathophysiology, and health assessment and diagnostic reasoning.

The online FNP post-master's certificate is structured to support your preparation for national certification through American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or American Academy of Nurse Practitioners National Certification Board (AANP). As you gain the experience to succeed in the certification process and as you satisfy the necessary 775 hours of practicum, you will ultimately be prepared to redirect your career as a family nurse practitioner.

Request more information about the CCNE- accredited online post-master's FNP certificate and start expanding your nursing expertise today.

Utica College's online Certificate of Advanced Studies in Nursing Education will provide you with the knowledge and confidence to teach the core tenets of the field to aspiring nursing professionals. Offered in either a synchronous or asynchronous format, the program gives you the flexibility to accommodate your busy schedule. And the mostly online format helps you balance your work, life, and school commitments.

The certificate program is designed to give nurses who have already completed their master's degree in nursing a range of specialty. As you look to broaden your career opportunities or redirect your professional goals, you will gain a foundation to begin teaching future nurses. The program's curriculum covers a range of topics, including instructional design, assessment, teaching practicum, test construction, and evaluation at the course and program levels. As a result, you will be fully prepared to lead your own classroom and create a productive, accessible learning environment for students of diverse backgrounds.

The curriculum is designed by experienced practitioners to support your preparation for Certification for Nurse Educators (CNE) through the National League for Nursing (NLN). While the program does not culminate in you gaining this credential, the curriculum has been designed by experienced practitioners with the certification in mind.

Request more information about the online nurse educator certificate today and begin planning how you will shape your future students' success.

Prepare to lead in a variety of nursing and health care settings through Utica University's online Certificate of Advanced Studies in Nursing Leadership. The asynchronous, flexible online program is designed to help those with master's degrees in nursing expand their career opportunities and seek advancement options.

As you navigate the curriculum, you'll engage with topics like innovation, health care budgeting and finance, leadership theory and practice, and conflict resolution. As a result, you will gain the knowledge and confidence to lead staff in providing high quality patient care. You may transfer in up to 9 credits for previously completed coursework equivalent to NUR 604 Advanced Pathophysiology, NUR 615 Advanced Pharmacology I, and NUR 611 Advanced Health Assessment & Diagnostic Reasoning I.

Request more information today and begin planning your next steps as a nursing leader across medical, clinical, and other health care environments.

Utica’s CCNE accredited Online Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner supports preparation for the Family Nurse Practitioner certification through the American Nurses Credentialing Center or the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners National Certification Board. 

As a graduate of Utica’s Online Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner program, you’ll be able to provide a higher level of patient care by diagnosing and treating patients, establishing community programs, and completing research that changes healthcare.  

This 48 credit hour program can be completed in as few as 32 months. Students are expected to take 6 credits per 16-week semester, or one class every 8 weeks. 

This program includes an in-person, three-day immersion experience on the Utica University New York campus where you will participate in a simulated clinical setting. You’ll gain hands-on experience with a variety of essential everyday skills and earn 775 practicum hours, which can be applied towards the 1,000 hours required for a DNP degree. 

A post graduate Certificate in FNP is also available. 

As a nurse educator, you fill a valuable role in reducing the nursing shortage — teaching nursing excellence to others and preparing them the next generation of nurses for advanced roles.

The Educator curriculum requires 180 hours of practicum experience working with qualified nurse educators.

Nurse Educators earn an average salary of $69,130 and expect employment to grow 24% through 2026.

Utica University offers an online MS in Nursing Leadership (NL).

The 35 credit hour program, can be completed in as few as 24 months. Students are expected to take 6 credits per 16 week semester, or one class every 8 weeks.

The demand for leaders with the advanced healthcare and business experience is growing. Utica University’s online nursing master’s program expands your leadership ability and business knowledge so you can maximize your nursing skills to take on more significant management roles.

The Leadership curriculum requires 180 hours of practicum experience working with a qualified nurse leader.

47% of nurse directors earn between $120,000 and $159,000. While 52% of nurse leaders with CNO/CNE titles earn $250,000 or more.

The master's degree programs in nursing (Family Nurse Practitioner [FNP], Leadership and Education) at Utica University are pursuing accreditation by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. Applying for accreditation does not guarantee that accreditation will be granted.

A post-graduate Certificate in Nursing Leadership is also available.

Utica University’s 100% online Master of Social Work (MSW) focuses on clinical social work with courses in trauma-informed practice, assessment of mental health, motivational interviewing, and cognitive-behavioral therapies. 

This program is fully online with no residency requirements, allowing you to earn your degree while maintaining a comfortable work, life, and family balance. You can complete the 60-credit program in as few as eight semesters with 900 hours of field placement and no residency requirements. Once you’ve completed the program, you will be academically eligible to sit for licensure exams in your state. 

Because the curriculum was developed by faculty who are experienced educators and practitioners in professional social work and recovery services, practice courses integrate recovery theory with traditional clinical social work theories, uniquely preparing clinical social workers to promote mental health in individuals, families, and groups. 

Accreditation 

Utica’s MSW is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education’s Commission on Accreditation (CSWE). 

Learn to provide recovery-focused solutions to complex issues and earn your Master of Social Work faster with Utica University's advanced standing degree option. The CSWE-accredited program can be complete in 12-16 months and prepare you for New York State licensure.

The advanced standing MSW program offers practical social work courses and fieldwork experiences to prepare you for a fulfilling career wherein you will use your unique talents and professional skills to care for others with compassion, dignity and respect. Our courses are taught by experienced faculty in small class sizes, ensuring you get the attention you deserve. In this program, you will learn to utilize a wide range of skills, while also engaging both formal and informal resources, to facilitate your client's success in meeting their needs and attaining their goals. 

Our recovery-focused curriculum emphasizes peer support, client dignity, embracing cultural differences, and self-improvement to prepare you for promoting the recovery of individuals, families, and communities affected by trauma, substance abuse, and mental health disorders. These recovery-oriented principles enable you to holistically address barriers that inhibit therapeutic growth and recovery, while providing therapeutic, strengths-based support and intervention. Learn more and apply today.