Program Options and Information

The Certified Financial Planning specialization provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to guide individuals and families in achieving financial security. Courses cover investments, retirement and estate planning, tax strategies, insurance, and ethical practices. This program helps prepare students to sit for the CFP® exam and pursue rewarding careers in financial advising, wealth management, and related fields.

Elements of this specialization are offered via Misericordia’s partnership with Rize Education. Rize is an education company that works with a consortium of small private colleges and seeks to prepare students for careers in the fastest-growing fields by helping these colleges offer relevant programs based in project-based work. 

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This specialization offers a broad understanding of business principles and practices. Students will engage with core subjects across various business disciplines, preparing them for versatile roles in the business world. The curriculum emphasizes ethical decision-making, critical thinking, and the ability to adapt to the changing business environment.
 

The Healthcare Administration specialization prepares students to apply core business principles within the fast-growing healthcare industry. Students gain skills in management, finance, policy, and leadership while exploring the unique challenges of hospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities, and other healthcare organizations. This program equips graduates to succeed in administrative and leadership roles that improve efficiency, quality of care, and organizational performance across the healthcare sector.

The MIS specialization combines business knowledge with information technology skills. Students will learn about system analysis, database management, and information systems design, preparing them for roles that bridge the gap between technical teams and business strategies.

This unique pathway is designed for students interested in combining physical therapy with business management skills. It focuses on the administrative and managerial aspects of the healthcare industry, preparing students for leadership roles in healthcare facilities or as entrepreneurs in health-related businesses.

Targeted at students planning to merge physical therapy with sports management, this specialization covers the business side of sports and recreation. Topics include sports marketing, event management, and facility management, with a focus on applying these skills in settings that benefit from physical therapy expertise.

The Sport Management specialization combines core business principles with a focus on the dynamic sports industry. Students explore areas such as marketing, event management, finance, and athletic administration while developing leadership and communication skills. This program prepares graduates for careers with professional teams, collegiate athletics, fitness and recreation organizations, and sports marketing or event management firms.

The Supply Chain Management specialization equips students with expertise in logistics, operations, procurement, and global business strategy. Students learn to design and manage efficient supply chains that meet the demands of today’s interconnected marketplace. With a focus on problem-solving and technology, graduates are prepared for careers in manufacturing, distribution, retail, healthcare, and beyond.

Elements of this specialization are offered via Misericordia’s partnership with Rize Education. Rize is an education company that works with a consortium of small private colleges and seeks to prepare students for careers in the fastest-growing fields by helping these colleges offer relevant programs based in project-based work. 

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