University of St. Francis - The Best Master's Degrees

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The University of St. Francis was established in 1920 by the Congregation of the Third Order of St. Francis of Mary Immaculate in order to educate their own members. In 1925, the school became Assisi Junior College and opened its doors to women that were not in the congregation. A senior college curriculum was established in 1930 and the name of the school changed to College of St. Francis. The school became co-educational in 1971 and the first off-campus degree programs were offered in 1972. The school gained university status in 1997 and the name was officially changed to the University of St. Francis in 1998.

The University of St. Francis is a Catholic university rooted in liberal arts. Students are challenged by Franciscan values, engaged in pursuit of knowledge, faith, wisdom and justice. The school focuses on academic excellence in all programs preparing graduates for positions of leadership in their chosen profession. There are approximately 1,668 students enrolled in the school on-campus and 2,094 off-campus. Although the school is a Catholic university, only 53 percent of the student body are Catholic.

The University of St. Francis is listed at the top of the U.S. News & World Report list of America's Best Colleges. It was also listed in the top of the Best Colleges: Region by Region in the Princeton Review. The university is identified as a Military Friendly School by G.I. Jobs and a College of Distinction by collegesofdistinction.com.

University of St. Francis Accreditation Details

The University of St. Francis is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Regional accreditation indicates that the college meets or exceeds criteria set forth by the agency that indicates excellence in education. In addition, specific programs are accredited by these industry-related organizations:

Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs
Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, Inc.
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
Council on Accreditation of Parks, Recreation, Tourism and Related Programs
Council on Social Work Education
National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education

University of St. Francis Application Requirements

Freshmen who are graduating from high school and have not attended an institute of higher learning must have successfully completed:

Four years of english
Three years of mathematics
Two years of social studies
Two years of science
Three years of foreign language, computer science or music/art

Students must have a 2.5 grade point average, a 20 ACT or 1410 SAT score and must be ranked in the top 50 percent of their graduating class. Students must complete an application for admission and provide an official high school transcript.

Transfer students must have a 2.5 cumulative GPA from all previous college coursework and must remain eligible to attend the last institute of higher education attended. Students who do not meet this criteria may substitute military experience, proof of interruption of schooling, work experience or previous academic performance.

Each graduate student is assigned a personal admissions counselor. Each graduate program has specific admission criteria, so students are encouraged to discuss their qualifications with their counselor prior to applying.

Tuition and Financial Aid

Tuition for online classes at the University of St. Francis is $607 per credit hour. Financial aid is available and 100 percent of all incoming freshmen receive some form of financial assistance. The University of St. Francis provides more than $16.7 million in financial aid each year. There are scholarships available based on talent, leadership, community involvement as well as for students with special areas of interest like athletics or music.

Incoming freshmen who meet admission requirements receive scholarships that range from $6,000 to $14,000 per year. Students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and provide any documentation requested, such as tax returns.

Online Degrees Available

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

The University of St. Francis offers an online Bachelor of Science in Business Administration through the School of Business. Students are provided the skills and knowledge necessary to meet the challenges and demands faced by managers in the business world. Students apply classroom concepts to real-world situations. The program is designed for students in all areas of management. Students can concentrate their studies in:

Entrepreneurship
Management and Leadership
Managing Human Resources
Marketing
Transportation & Logistics Management

Students who complete the program are prepared for entry-level positions in the business world or to advance their education at the master's level. Students learn to employ a variety of effective management strategies with an understanding of communication, organizational behavior, human resource management, facilities management and other factors important in the business world. Courses required to complete the program include:

Business Driven Technology
Business Ethics
Business, Society and Environment
Christianity in the Modern World
Contemporary Mathematical Thinking
Environmental Science & Social Implications
Founders of the Modern World
Management and Organizational Behavior
Managerial Communication
Principles of Finance or Financial Concepts and Applications
Principles of Macroeconomics or Principles of Microeconomics
Principles of Marketing
Research and Decision Making
Strategic Business Management
Survey of Accounting & Budgeting
Understanding Literature & the Arts
Writing for Professionals

Each concentration requires an additional 12 semester hours in classes related to that concentration.

Master of Business Administration

The University of St. Francis offers a Master of Business Administration that can be completed online. The program focuses on global and competitive challenges in today's business world as well as the value chain of business. Students develop analytical thinking, leadership and decision-making skills. The curriculum is flexible and can be completed in between 12 and 18 months. Students may choose from the following concentrations:

Accounting
Business Analytics
Finance
Health Administration
Human Resource Management
Logistics
Management
Training and Development

Courses required for the program include:

Experiential Learning Project
Managerial Accounting
Managerial Economics
Managerial Finance

Students must also choose four from the following courses

Applied Business Research
Ethical, Legal and Social Environment of the Firm
Human Resource Management
Information Technology
International Business
Macroeconomics in a Global Economy
Management and Organizational Behavior
Marketing Management
Operations Management
Social Media
Special Topics
Strategic Business Management

Each concentration has an additional 12 semester hours required in courses related to the concentration chosen.

The University of St. Francis offers online degree programs so that individuals who may have work, family and social obligations can achieve their higher education goals. The programs can help graduates move into a new career or advance in a current career.